San Diego Padres News
Padres catch timely break before Diamondbacks finale after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. release
The Padres received a small Wild Card boost when the Diamondbacks released Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ahead of their final series in San Diego.
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Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. explains what fueled unprecedented power turnaround
Fernando Tatis Jr.s power vanished for 55 games. His response could give the Padres their most dangerous hitter at the perfect time.
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Padres Luis Campusano is earning a bigger share of postseason at-bats
Luis Campusano has matched his career high in home runs while giving the Padres another bat they cannot afford to waste in October.
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Padres can turn Diamondbacks Wild Card showdown into a victory lap
After winning 10 of 11, the Padres control the final NL Wild Card spot. Six games will decide whether Arizona still has a chance at Petco Park.
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How Austin Hays and Dustin Harris could fix the Padres MLB-worst No. 2 spot
The Padres have used 12 different No. 2 hitters with little success. A Hays-Harris platoon could finally give the lineup some stability.
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Padres Ethan Salas turns historic two-homer game into compelling postseason roster case
After hitting his first two MLB homers, Ethan Salas has a stronger case to become the Padres left-handed postseason weapon behind the plate.
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Padres have golden opportunity to chase down Phillies after Jess Luzardo injury blow
The Phillies lost Jess Luzardo at the worst possible time, leaving the Padres with a late chance to bring Wild Card baseball back to Petco Park.
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Padres-Jazz Chisholm Jr. prediction raises a costly infield question for A.J. Preller
The Padres are rumored to be suitors for upcoming free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr., but their wildly expensive infield might preclude them from making a serious bid.
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Padres Walker Buehler is running out of time to earn playoff rotation spot
The Padres cannot choose their playoff rotation on reputation alone, and Walker Buehlers latest start gave Nick Pivetta an opening.
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Padres' Yuki Matsui becomes breakout candidate at perfect time after arsenal switch
Yuki Matsui is having a breakout season for the Padres, and it couldn't have come at a better time with other bullpen arms either on another team or the injured list.
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Padres hoping Edwin Daz makes Dodgers' playoff roster as struggles reach breaking point
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Daz has struggled to stay healthy and to pitch well this season.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. has MLB personality eating his words as Padres star's power returns
Erik Kratz changed his tune on Fernando Tatis Jr. after a documented swing adjustment revived the Padres stars missing power.
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Padres survived Rafael Devers final power surge before injury ended Giants stars season
San Diego absorbed Rafael Devers best punches, swept San Francisco and carried a seven-game winning streak into the heart of the Wild Card race.
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Padres Ethan Salas, Yuki Matsui turn Giants sweep into postseason audition
Craig Stammen found unexpected postseason roster options as the Padres completed a Giants sweep without their preferred late-inning relievers in San Francisco.
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Padres playoff magic number puts NL Wild Card home field within reach
San Diego can clinch a postseason berth and pressure the Cubs and Phillies, but its unfavorable tiebreakers leave no room for a tie.
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Diamondbacks Pavin Smith comeback plays right into Padres hands
Arizona brought back a hitter who has never homered against the Padres. That could matter when the Wild Card rivals meet at Petco Park.
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Nick Pivetta gives Padres an uncomfortable Robbie Ray, Casey Mize playoff decision
Nick Pivetta delivered a brilliant outing in his long-awaited return to the Padres. Is he guaranteed a spot in the playoff rotation?
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Padres Dustin Harris turned an August release into a postseason roster case
The Padres released Dustin Harris on Aug. 5 and promoted him 19 days later. Now his contact, speed and versatility could earn him a postseason role.
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