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Cubs vs. Padres: Breaking down the 2026 season series

In a wild-card series that nearly came down to the final game of the season to determine home field advantage, the Chicago Cubs will be traveling out west for a rematch of a 2025 NLWCS matchup against the San Diego Padres.

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Bogaerts falls short of cycle, propels Padres to series win

There’s arguably no San Diego Padre who needed a breakout more than Xander Bogaerts. The veteran shortstop has massively underwhelmed since being signed to a long-term contract ahead of the 2023 season.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Xander Bogaerts Accomplishes Unique Padres Feat Against Rockies

Xander Bogaerts made San Diego Padres history Thursday while nearly completing a cycle against the Colorado Rockies. Bogaerts became the first player in Padres history to hit a home run and a triple in the same inning during San Diego’s seven-run second inning.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 17

Xander Bogaerts falls short of cycle as red-hot Padres torch Rockies

Xander Bogaerts homered and tripled in a seven-run second inning and finished a single shy of the cycle, and the surging San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 9-2 in Denver on Thursday.

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How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

How Xander Bogaerts accomplished feat never seen before in Padres history vs. Rockies

Xander Bogaerts needed exactly one inning Thursday afternoon to accomplish something no San Diego Padres player had ever done before. Bogaerts homered

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 14

Xander Bogaerts can be better than this

During his time as the control partner of the San Diego Padres, the late Peter Seidler was aggressive with spending money to build a core of players for the team he loved.

Major League Baseball Needs A Contract Years Cap More Than a Salary Cap

Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are going to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) this winter, and it could lead to a strike or a lockout.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts plays hero in stunning finish to Rockies game

Tuesday’s wild 8-7 walk-off win versus the Colorado Rockies perfectly encapsulates the mercurial nature of the 2026 San Diego Padres. The home team jumped

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 29

Xander Bogaerts' walk-off sac fly lifts Padres past Rockies

Xander Bogaerts' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night enabled the San Diego Padres to outlast the visiting Colorado Rockies 8-7.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Padres manager Craig Stammen gets ejected for arguing over Xander Bogaerts at-bat

The San Diego Padres endured a chaotic fourth inning Tuesday vs. the Colorado Rockies when manager Craig Stammen was ejected after two arguments with the umpiring crew during the same Xander Bogaerts at-bat.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres Considering Mason Miller Trade to Shed Xander Bogaerts' Contract: Report

As Major League Baseball's trade deadline draws closer, the noise around the San Diego Padres trading star closer Mason Miller has grown louder. Given

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 10

Padres Have Explored Trading Xander Bogaerts Amid $280 Million Contract

Since 2020, the San Diego Padres have had an Opening Day payroll ranking inside the top-15 of baseball every season, as they've spared no expense in building a roster they felt was good enough to win a World Series.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts Taking Temporary Leave for Personal Reasons

Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres picked up a win on Monday, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. They advanced to 34-31 and are just 3-7 in their last 10 games.

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / May 2

This Is the Xander Bogaerts the Padres Paid For

Few players across the league faced more scrutiny than Xander Bogaerts during his early tenure in San Diego. After signing an 11-year, $280 million contract in December 2022, expectations were that Bogaerts would continue the All-Star-level production he showed with the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Three underrated MLB sluggers helping their teams reach winning records

This story is about sluggers whose names don’t make the headlines as often, but deserve more recognition for their performances.

Rockies deliver shutout to finish doubleheader sweep of miserable Mets

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 21

Xander Bogaerts Sends Message to New Padres Owner After $3.9 Billion Purchase

The San Diego Padres are nearing the completion of their sale as José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, agreed to purchase the team from the Seidler family for $3.9 billion.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 10

Padres continue series vs. Rockies after Xander Bogaerts slam: 'It's huge'

It would be hard to start a homestand in a more dramatic fashion than the San Diego Padres' Xander Bogaerts did Thursday night. The veteran shortstop hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Padres to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of the teams' four-game series.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

MLB disciplines Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts

MLB has announced that infielders Jose Iglesias and Xander Bogaerts have received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for their conduct towards umpires after Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Cubs.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Padres-Cubs ninth inning shows why ABS challenge system is needed

Major League Baseball is introducing the Automated Balls-Strikes challenge system (ABS system) next season after growing complaints about the way balls and strikes are called.

Cubs eliminate Padres, advance to face Brewers in NLDS

Tigers take down division champ Guardians to advance to ALDS

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