San Diego Padres News
What happened last time the Padres faced Jacob Misiorowski offers an NLDS blueprint
Jacob Misiorowski threw seven scoreless innings against San Diego in May. The Padres eventual victory revealed their best path through NLDS Game 1.
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Padres must stop Brewers traffic machine before it creates NLDS chaos
Milwaukees running game will test the Padres pitchers and defense. San Diego must limit free passes and rushed throws to keep the NLDS under control.
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Brewers, Padres Announce NLDS Rosters
The Brewers and Padres play Game 1 of the NLDS tonight in Milwaukee, with Jacob Misiorowski starting against Robbie Ray. The clubs have announced their 26-man rosters for the series, though the…
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Padres can spoil Brewers' historic season in first-ever postseason matchup
Do the Padres have what it takes to overthrow this historic Brewers team?
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Padres' NLDS schedule vs. Brewers is a total whirlwind
The Padres NLDS schedule against the Brewers brings tight turnarounds, heavy travel and an immediate test for Craig Stammens bullpen management.
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Former Padre Ray Kerr had one of the most heartwarming reactions to an unexpected ovation ever
Braves fans gave former Padres reliever Ray Kerr a standing ovation after his scoreless outing helped eliminate the Phillies.
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Craig Stammen outmanaged the Cubs and proved A.J. Preller hired the right Padres manager
A.J. Preller took a chance on Craig Stammen. The Padres manager rewarded that faith by outmaneuvering the Cubs in October.
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Padres' Ethan Salas made history and proved he belonged in one night
Padres fans should be more than happy with how rookie Ethan Salas performed in his postseason debut.
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2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition
The regular season is now done, which means its almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month. Now lets turn to the club options. For…
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Padres finally got Mason Millers iconic playoff entrance at Petco Park
On Wedneday night, Padres fans were treated to Mason Miller's iconic walkout entrance.
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Padres Wild Card sweep rescues rotation for Brewers NLDS matchup
Michael King can start NLDS Game 2 on normal rest after the Padres finished Chicago quickly and spared their rotation another emergency.
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Padres pull Nick Pivetta at perfect time in Wild Card Game 2 vs. Cubs
Nick Pivetta lasted 3 1/3 innings in Wild Card Game 2, but his fastball and the Padres well-timed bullpen hook mattered more than the short line.
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Padres late trust in Ty France left him 2 plate appearances short of MLB qualification
France got paid when he reached 500 plate appearances. MLB required 502, leaving the Padres with an uncomfortable reminder of their delayed trust.
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Padres punished Matthew Boyds best pitch to bury Cubs in Game 1
Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts all homered on Matthew Boyd changeups as the Padres buried the Cubs 8-0 in Game
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Padres Xander Bogaerts must solve familiar foe Kevin Gausman in Wild Card Game 2
Plenty of Padres hitters have a strong history against Kevin Gausman, their opponent for Game 2 of the Wild Card Round, but no one is as familiar with the right-hander as Xander Bogaerts.
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Padres can close Cubs revenge loop behind Nick Pivetta in Game 2
After an 8-0 Game 1 win, Padres starter Nick Pivetta gets his chance to eliminate the Cubs and avenge last Octobers playoff exit.
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Padres homegrown playoff core doubled, but A.J. Preller still builds from the outside
The Padres homegrown players produced 9.1 WAR, yet trades and free agency still supplied 20 members of their projected playoff roster.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado face playoff pressure after Padres supporting cast saved the season
The Padres bargain supporting cast rescued a fading season, leaving Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado with no place to hide against the Cubs.
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Michael King's Game 1 start proved Padres can't afford to explore player options
Michael King delivered another October masterpiece for San Diego. Now the Padres must make a serious effort to secure their ace.
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Joe Musgroves storybook return saves Petco Parks loudest roar for Padres Game 1 rout
Joe Musgrove returned from Tommy John surgery to finish the Padres 8-0 Game 1 victory and give Petco Park the ending it wanted.
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