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The Padres fell to the Cubs in Game 1 of the Wild Card round. San Diego's three best bats went hitless.
PJ Potter|
What could the team have done to receive a higher score?
Andy Johnson|
There are two things that get under Manny Machado's skin. One, is when reporters reference a team as having a "hot" streak. The other is the word urgency.
Gabe Patterson|
With Elias Díaz ruled out for the Wild Card Series, the Padres adjust at catcher and finalize a roster that will change Nick Pivetta’s October battery.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres’ October path gets tighter with their impact outfield defender sidelined, shifting roles and matchups throughout the MLB Playoffs.
Tremayne Person|
The Cubs’ opener plan puts pressure on the Padres’ top hitters in Game 2.
Tremayne Person|
San Diego chased Matthew Boyd in Game 1 but couldn’t capitalize, and Mike Shildt said it plainly: “We let him off the hook” in a frustrating loss to the Cubs.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres’ NL Wild Card Series roster includes unexpected choices at catcher and in relief.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres and Cubs last met in the playoffs in 1984. How did that turn out for the Friars?
PJ Potter|
The Padres’ Game 1 choices are built for pressure points, not style points. See how the order stacks up and what it means for late-inning strategy.
Tremayne Person|
Mason Miller was named NL Reliever of the Month for September.
PJ Potter|
Nick Pivetta had one of the best overall seasons in recent Padres memory. How does he stack up among others this century?
PJ Potter|
Could the Padres pursue Pete Alonso this offseason? He is already open to signing with another team.
Will Lockwood|
Drew Pomeranz had two stints with the Padres. After missing action for three years, he is now with the Cubs and is set to face San Diego in the playoffs.
PJ Potter|
San Diego Padres add Luis Campusano to their taxi squad for the MLB Playoffs, boosting catching depth and right-handed power for October matchups.
Tremayne Person|
Padres vs Cubs gets a late twist with a key Chicago starter sidelined. What the injury means for Wrigley’s Wild Card chess match and the MLB Playoffs path.
Tremayne Person|
New York chased the headline name; San Diego built the blueprint. What the Mets can learn from the Padres about maximizing Juan Soto.
Tremayne Person|
The Giants fired Bob Melvin one day after the 2025 MLB regular season.
PJ Potter|
The Padres have made it to the 2025 MLB playoffs, but a few players enter on a cold streak.
PJ Potter|
The Padres will be without one of their top bats for the Wild Card, as it was announced that Ramón Laureano sustained a fractured finger
Will Lockwood|
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