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Instant offense 😤 MLB’s No. 2 prospect Leo De Vries hit a leadoff single, stole 2 bases and then scored in the 2026 Futures Game!

Athletics top prospect Leo De Vries had a strong season in Double-A 👏 .290/.378/.458 35 XBH 55 RBI 34 SB De Vries was acquired from the Padres in the Mason Miller trade in 2025.

Athletics top prospect Leo De Vries had a strong season in Double-A 👏 .290/.378/.458 35 XBH 55 RBI 34 SB De Vries was acquired from the Padres in the Mason Miller trade in 2025.

🚨 Today's clinch scenarios 🚨 -The Guardians can clinch the AL Central today with a win at KC AND a loss by CWS vs. COL. -The Astros can clinch the AL West today with a win at ATH AND a loss by TEX at MIN. -The Phillies can clinch a Postseason berth today with a win vs. TB

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As we head into the second-to-last day of the season, the AL Central, AL West and last NL Postseason spot are still up for grabs 👀 (MLB x @AbbVie)

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If the San Diego Padres win tonight, they will automatically host the NL Wild Card series beginning Tuesday night at Petco Park, no matter what the Cubs and Phillies do the final two games.

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Game Recaps

Diamondbacks vs. Padres (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 11-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Padres vs. Dodgers (09/24/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Padres vs. Dodgers (09/23/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-1 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Marlins vs. Padres (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-3 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Marlins vs. Padres (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-6 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Marlins vs. Padres (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Padres vs. Rockies (09/17/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Padres vs. Rockies (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Padres vs. Rockies (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 9-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Padres vs. Rockies (09/14/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-7 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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Arizona Diamondbacks at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for September 25, 2026.

Diamondbacks vs. Padres (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 11-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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San Diego clinches against rivals in 2024 déjà vu, turns to Arizona for final homestand

FriarWatch: September 25 Edition

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Top Selling 2026 MLB Jerseys🏆

Ohtani, Judge, and PCA lead the league in sales. Tap for full list 📲

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Which San Diego Padres have the most to gain in last series

Several spots remain open on the Friars’ postseason roster.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. hijacks A.J. Preller interview to launch Adrian Morejon contract campaign

Upon celebrating the San Diego Padres' 2026 postseason berth on Thursday night, Fernando Tatis Jr. did a little more than just bask in the team's glory. He appl

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Padres beat Dodgers, punch ticket to postseason

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 25, 2026.

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Ethan Salas' recent run is showing why the Padres' trusted his rapid path to the majors

Ethan Salas is impressing the San Diego Padres in more ways than one. The organization's Minor League Player of the Year already has a walk-off to his name, a m

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Craig Stammen turned heated A.J. Preller debate into Padres’ season-saving pivot

Craig Stammen didn’t exactly help rescue the Padres’ season by outmuscling A.J. Preller in a Miami hotel room. He did it by losing the argument and refusing to

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B/R's Undisputed MLB Outfielder Rankings 🔢

Where San Diego's best players at the 7 to 9 spots in the league stand 📲

Padres Clinch Playoff Spot 😤

3rd straight postseason appearance for first time in franchise history

Your game thread for September 24, 2026.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Padres vs. Dodgers (09/24/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 4-2 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

FriarWatch: September 24 Edition

Despite no clincher, San Diego on top in Wild Card race

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Updated MLB Free Agency Rumors 👂

Latest predictions for top stars available this offseason 📲

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Padres' fourth playoff manager in seven years exposes A.J. Preller's biggest contradiction

When it comes to postseason contenders in the 2020s, the San Diego Padres are a familiar name. Now, the Friars are a breath away from making the playoffs for a

Padres’ minor league year in review, Part 1

DSL/ACL/ Single-A

Where Skubal, Rogers and Peralta could end up next season 📲

Predictions for Top Free Agent Pitchers 🔮

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Padres make official roster move to welcome Jason Adam back just in time

The Padres have spent nearly three months surviving without Jason Adam. Now they get him back right before the playoffs with a chance to see whether his return

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 24, 2026.

Padres bounce back against Dodgers, move into top Wild Card spot

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Padres should unleash pitching chaos the moment their playoff rotation hits trouble

The Padres have starters again, but the moment one wobbles in October, Craig Stammen should hand the game to baseball's best bullpen.

Summarizing how the Padres performed with a notable fact 📲

1 Stat for Every Team's 2026 Season 🔢

Padres vs. Dodgers (09/23/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-1 win vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 🎥

Selecting the winners for every accolade in the AL and NL ➡️

2026 MLB Awards Picks 🏆

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Your game thread for September 23, 2026.

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Padres fall flat against rival Dodgers in series opener

FriarWatch: September 23 Edition

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Andy Green’s Mets second act mirrors Craig Stammen’s unlikely path to Padres manager

Padres fans don’t really need to worry about Andy Green. His four seasons in San Diego were straight-up bad. He produced a 274-366 record, zero winning seasons

MLB Final Week Chaos ♨️

👂 Latest on Judge, Ohtani 👀 Tightest playoff races 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Cubs, Phillies and Padres among teams with a shot to punch playoff ticket. Full scenarios here 📲

5 Teams Could Clinch Today 😯

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Padres get reality check in shutout loss to Dodgers

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 23, 2026.

Michael King is set to start September 22 against the Dodgers. However, what the Padres do with him on Sunday could shape their first 2026 postseason game. Ente

Padres’ Wild Card home-field chase could put Michael King’s Game 1 start at risk

The San Diego Padres have a storied history, even if the organization wasn't founded until 1969. Whether they were here for a decade or just a quick cup of coff

4 Padres players who never got the chance to win a Silver Slugger Award

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San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Your game thread for September 22, 2026.

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Best Playoff Runs Since 2000 🔥

Ranking the top 10 teams that pulled off epic playoff journey's ➡️

Not many celebrations could have a good fit in enemy territory. But this one has the potential to hit differently. The Padres kicked off their series at Dodger

Padres can clinch historic third straight playoff berth at Dodger Stadium

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San Diego’s magic number falls to two as Padres turn to rivals in final road trip

FriarWatch: September 22 Edition

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Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️

Biggest storylines that will decide how the playoff field shakes out 📲

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The Worst Player on Every Team of 2026 Season 😞

Breaking down who has been the biggest letdown for the Padres ➡️

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Ohtani Coming Off IL Tomorrow

Dodgers star to be activated Wednesday vs. Padres after feeling 'considerably' better

The Padres could win 90 games and still enter October as the NL’s sixth seed. The reason is simple. San Diego got waxed and ended up going 1-11 against the Cubs

How Padres could get stuck in three-way NL Wild Card tie with Cubs, Phillies

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Most Pivotal Games to Decide Bracket

What to watch in final days of regular season 📲

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Padres set to open series against Dodgers with chance to clinch postseason berth

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 22, 2026.

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Jake Cronenworth’s scorching week fuels Padres’ push to host a Wild Card Series

Talk about getting hot at the right time.

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮

Projecting how the Padres will fare as a dangerous wild card team 📲

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢

Where the Padres stand as one of the hottest teams in the league ➡️

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Padres' top prospect earns Player of the Year honors days after hitting walk-off in San Diego

It has been a terrific week for San Diego Padres top prospect Ethan Salas. Following his promotion to the major leagues earlier this month, Salas started settli

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Padres’ David Morgan is giving Craig Stammen one more arm for October’s biggest outs

The Padres asked Mason Miller for five outs on September 19 and still needed three more after Miami tied the game in the ninth. Fortunately, David Morgan was av

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Padres News: Jason Adam’s rough rehab, Joe Musgrove’s fading return, Casey Mize’s playoff role

The Padres have climbed into sole possession of the second NL Wild Card spot, but their postseason pitching staff isn’t falling into their spots as cleanly. One

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Padres complete sweep of Marlins

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 21, 2026.

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Padres’ Michael King connected to Astros, Cardinals in early 2027 forecast

The first Michael King free-agent forecast has arrived before the Padres can even finish their season. And to be fair, this is if King even reaches the open mar

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀

6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Marlins vs. Padres (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-3 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for September 20, 2026.

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Padres win rollercoaster matchup against Marlins

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 20, 2026.

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Padres can’t mistake Ty France’s desire to stay for a hometown discount

Ty France has already given the Padres their hometown discount. They got it when he arrived in February. The reigning Gold Glove winner returned to San Diego on

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡

1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

Marlins vs. Padres (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-6 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for September 19, 2026.

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Padres being led by Dynamic Duo

Padres notes- September 18

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Padres catch timely break before Diamondbacks finale after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. release

Despite what 2026 has made of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Padres fans remember the swing. On Aug. 5, 2025, Mason Miller threw him a 103.9 mph fastball. Gurriel launche

Fernando Tatis Jr. spent 55 games looking like his bat was unplugged. Four months later, MLB.com has him ranked as the fourth-hottest hitter in baseball. He’s c

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. explains what fueled unprecedented power turnaround

Your game thread for September 18, 2026.

Miami Marlins at San Diego Padres

B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆

Marlins vs. Padres (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

The Padres have spent years waiting for Luis Campusano’s bat to translate at the major league level. Well, after 67 games in 2026, it might be safe to say it’s

Padres’ Luis Campusano is earning a bigger share of postseason at-bats

FriarWatch: September 18 Edition

Bogaerts falls short of cycle, propels Padres to series win

The Padres have already scheduled the party. All they need to do now is keep the Diamondbacks from crashing it. Their final regular-season series will bring His

Padres can turn Diamondbacks Wild Card showdown into a victory lap

Matsui is preparing to be a difference-maker in the postseason.

Padres’ red-hot reliever Yuki Matsui ready to take next step

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 18, 2026.

Good Morning San Diego: Bogey falls single short of cycle in series clincher for Padres

The No. 2 spot in the Padres lineup has turned into open-mic night. Twelve hitters have taken a turn. Entering September 16, the group had produced an MLB-worst

How Austin Hays and Dustin Harris could fix the Padres’ MLB-worst No. 2 spot

Where Bradgley Rodriguez stands among standout first-year players ➡️

Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢

Padres’ Single-A team dominates

The Lake Elsinore Storm are champions

Padres vs. Rockies (09/17/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-2 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Your game thread for September 17, 2026.

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

It was only a matter of time before the Padres’ catching room got a little more uncomfortable. Ethan Salas started rearranging the pecking order at Coors Field.

Padres’ Ethan Salas turns historic two-homer game into compelling postseason roster case

FriarWatch: September 17 Edition

San Diego’s top prospect launches two homers in electric win

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 17, 2026.

Ethan Salas breaks out, leads Padres to win over Rockies

How much more can you invest in the position player corps?

Padres-Jazz Chisholm Jr. prediction raises a costly infield question for A.J. Preller

Could the clinching game take place in Petco Park?

Countdown to October: Padres’ postseason magic number dwindling

Walker Buehler survived his outing at Coors Field on September 15. He left with the Padres ahead and only two runs charged to him. It doesn’t sound that bad unt

Padres’ Walker Buehler is running out of time to earn playoff rotation spot

Padres vs. Rockies (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Your game thread for September 16, 2026.

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

Ethan Salas Goes Yard Again✌️

Padres rookie catcher going off vs. Rockies

Ethan Salas Hits 1st HR 👆

Padres' top prospect gets milestone homer at Coors Field 🎥

FriarWatch: September 16 Edition

Bullpen drops ball as Padres lose opportunity to catch up in Wild Card

Padres Heating Up ♨️

Insider Jon Heyman breaks down how SD can be a postseason threat

Latest MLB Scoops👂

🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

The most pivotal question San Diego will have to answer this winter 📲

Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮

Folks, all it takes is some patience. And a lethal backdoor slider. A year ago, Padres fans were starting to wonder whether Yuki Matsui was overrated and worth

Padres' Yuki Matsui becomes breakout candidate at perfect time after arsenal switch

The Padres hit the jackpot in free agency.

A.J. Preller signed stellar free agent class for 2026

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 16, 2026.

Padres get beat up by Rockies, see winning streak snapped

It has been a nightmare season for three-time Reliever of the Year Edwin Díaz. In his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he's made two trips to the injure

Padres hoping Edwin Díaz makes Dodgers' playoff roster as struggles reach breaking point

Padres minor league update - September 13

Lake Elsinore advances in playoffs; San Antonio finishes its season

Padres vs. Rockies (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 9-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Your game thread for September 15, 2026.

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

We can start with the simplest possible update: Erik Kratz was wrong. In May, the former MLB catcher went on Foul Territory and turned Fernando Tatis Jr.’s powe

Fernando Tatis Jr. has MLB personality eating his words as Padres star's power returns

FriarWatch: September 15 Edition

San Diego edges out Rox to continue win streak

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 15, 2026.

Padres keep rolling to open series with Rockies

Rafael Devers spent his final two games of 2026 trying to wreck the Padres’ weekend. And he nearly pulled it off twice. The Friars escaped with wins in both gam

Padres survived Rafael Devers’ final power surge before injury ended Giants star’s season

How the Padres may fare this fall ➡️

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮

Padres vs. Rockies (09/14/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-7 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Your game thread for September 14, 2026.

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

Latest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping Up

Craig Stammen spent part of September 13 praising the Giants’ young players for competing like dudes fighting to stay in the majors. The Padres should have reco

Padres’ Ethan Salas, Yuki Matsui turn Giants sweep into postseason audition

FriarWatch: September 14 Edition

Padres hold on for narrow sweep over Giants

Seven straight wins have changed the assignment for the Padres. A week ago, it made sense that everyone kept an eye on the scoreboard to check on the Diamondbac

Padres’ playoff magic number puts NL Wild Card home field within reach

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 14, 2026.

Padres piece together back end of bullpen, complete sweep of Giants

Arizona is breathing down San Diego’s neck right now, and its latest addition is Pavin Smith. From the Padres’ side of the Wild Card race, that’s something we c

Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith comeback plays right into Padres’ hands

Where the Padres stand after a tremendous week 📲

Updated Power Rankings 📊

Padres shortstop having his worst season.

Xander Bogaerts can be better than this

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Your game thread for September 13, 2026.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱

Latest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping Up

If he can deliver a few more strong starts, the rotation is going to be crowded.

Nick Pivetta gives Padres an uncomfortable Robbie Ray, Casey Mize playoff decision

FriarWatch: September 13 Edition

Despite some scary finishes, Padres go for sweep in series finale

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 13, 2026.

Padres will go for sweep after surviving late Giants rally

The Padres’ postseason roster debate has somehow reached a player they released five weeks ago. They cut Dustin Harris from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 5, re-signe

Padres’ Dustin Harris turned an August release into a postseason roster case

The playoffs might get an early start in San Diego.

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Padres fans expect season to come down to series with Diamondbacks

Padres vs. Giants (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-6 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Your game thread for September 12, 2026.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

FriarWatch: September 12 Edition

Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus Giants

The Padres have spent plenty of September talking points when it comes to Mason Miller’s workload. Their lineup has a legitimate chance to end that conversation

Padres lineup must ease Mason Miller’s workload during NL Wild Card push

News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 12, 2026.

Padres beat Giants, extend win streak to four games

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MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉

One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Padres notes - September 10

Padres fight back into Wild Card position

Your game thread for September 11, 2026.

San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

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Padres’ Robbie Ray returns to face Giants with no excuses amid road struggles

Baseball loves a good homecoming. Some of the best parts are the awkward handshakes between former teammates pretending it’s just another game. Really, the broa