https://friarsonbase.comhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-demand-an-impact-bat-in-any-jeremiah-estrada-trade?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m622pxyby9The Padres can consider trading Jeremiah Estrada, but an impact bat should be the priority. Simply making another salary fit sets the bar too low.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/all-10-padres-free-agents-ranked-from-must-keep-priority-to-easy-goodbye?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m64g4tpkzdThe Padres need pitching and an everyday left fielder. Ranking 10 free agents by who deserves a reunion and where A.J. Preller should move on.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/francis-pena-s-fall-resurgence-gives-padres-a-forgotten-option-for-their-2027-bullpen?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m5znd9rdzqFrancis Peña hasn't been able to get over the Triple-A hump quite yet, but a dominant showing in the AFL should put him back on the Padres' radar ahead of a crucial offseason.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/michael-king-s-expected-opt-out-tests-a-j-preller-s-plan-for-the-padres-2027-rotation?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m641bb7fphThe Padres need a firm limit in Michael King negotiations. But A.J. Preller also needs a replacement plan that makes walking away worthwhile.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:38:21 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/brandon-lowe-gives-padres-a-reason-to-reopen-the-jake-cronenworth-trade-debate?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5zkc0p53mJim Bowden lists the Padres as a fit for Brandon Lowe. Making it work would force San Diego to weigh a Jake Cronenworth trade, first base and DH time.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/losing-adrian-morejon-would-leave-padres-with-more-than-one-bullpen-role-to-fill?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m61vewgfk1The Padres need rotation help, but Adrian Morejon’s ability to cover multiple innings makes his projected $14 million annual salary worth considering.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:16:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/how-much-spending-room-do-the-padres-have-to-get-this-offseason-right?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m61njbfmw2Can I get some alternate headlines, meta descriptions, and short deks that are more like quippy one-liners.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-can-t-let-tarik-skubal-rumors-distract-from-their-biggest-offseason-need?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m61e6x9ds2The San Diego Padres need to add starting pitching, but they cannot be infatuated by Tarik Skubal.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ethan-salas-should-make-padres-think-twice-before-trading-their-next-top-prospect?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m61hk560x5The Padres kept Ethan Salas through years of blockbuster trades. His opportunity at catcher shows why their next top prospect deserves patience.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/freddy-peralta-s-projected-contract-gives-padres-another-reason-to-re-sign-michael-king?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5zr9ygrkqMichael King projects to earn more annually than Freddy Peralta, but a shorter deal could make him the Padres’ more sensible investment.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-prospect-justin-decriscio-has-the-tools-to-give-their-bench-a-needed-boost?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5zbfmtg7yJustin DeCriscio’s defense and growing versatility give the Padres a prospect worth developing into a credible option for their major league bench.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-remaining-brewers-toughest-october-test-on-verge-of-world-series-sweep-proves-roster-can-contend?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5z6nj3kd5As the Brewers threaten a World Series sweep of the Rays, the Padres’ tightly contested NLDS offers a painful reminder of their championship potential.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-tatsuya-nogami-signing-brings-an-unusual-development-gamble-from-japan?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5x3vmehaaTatsuya Nogami bypassed NPB for a Padres minor league deal. Now San Diego must help the Japanese right-hander make a demanding jump into pro baseball.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-could-face-a-painful-jake-cronenworth-trade-off-to-escape-his-burdensome-contract?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m5qatskwwgIn a crucial year, Jake Cronenworth struggled with injuries and put together one of his worst overall seasons in the big leagues. Is now the time for the Padres to move on, or is betting on a bounce back actually the safer route?Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-signing-tarik-skubal-would-be-a-defining-statement-from-ownership?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5wvd56derSigning Tarik Skubal remains unlikely, but landing the ace would reveal how much Padres ownership is willing to invest in winning with this core.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/former-padres-prospect-robert-gasser-holds-the-key-to-brewers-control-of-world-series-vs-rays?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5wmmv940yThe Padres sent Robert Gasser to Milwaukee in the Josh Hader trade. Now he can push the Brewers within one win of a World Series championship.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:41:57 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-thin-farm-system-should-force-ownership-to-spend-in-free-agency?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5wbsjv853Spending in free agency could help the Padres fill immediate needs while preserving the young talent they will need to keep future rosters affordable.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:24:21 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/7-padres-players-who-could-be-gone-before-opening-day-2027?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5tqcnxxz6Michael King’s opt-out, expensive infield contracts and arbitration decisions could reshape the Padres before Opening Day 2027. These seven names bear watching.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-give-prospect-tucker-musgrove-a-bullpen-shot-before-signing-another-reliever?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5qxcd9tgsTucker Musgrove’s strikeout upside deserves a serious look before the Padres commit money and a bullpen spot to another veteran depth signing.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-backloaded-pitching-contracts-leave-a-j-preller-rebuilding-the-rotation-again?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5qh61rwbrThe Padres keep finding creative ways to afford starting pitchers. Backloaded salaries and opt-outs leave A.J. Preller facing another rotation puzzle.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:05:59 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-should-revisit-steven-kwan-trade-with-guardians-while-holding-the-line-on-prospects?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m5jev1m00bSteven Kwan might be back on the trade market after the Padres showed major interest in him at 2025 trade deadline.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-prospect-joe-tiroly-s-seven-homer-debut-makes-him-worth-watching-in-2027?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5n0qvtb5yPadres prospect Joe Tiroly hit seven homers across his first 22 professional games, including the playoffs, earning a closer look heading into 2027.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/every-former-padres-player-and-prospect-in-the-2026-brewers-rays-world-series?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5n747myyeFrom NLCS MVP Jake Bauers to Nick Martinez, former Padres players and prospects have roles throughout the 2026 Brewers-Rays World Series.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:34:52 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/slugging-padres-prospect-alex-mccoy-s-insane-afl-exit-velocities-rival-the-league-s-best-ever?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5mrjejg6pAlex McCoy’s massive AFL exit velocities are drawing attention. The Padres’ next challenge is helping that raw power play against better pitching.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:17:41 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/gavin-sheets-projected-6-5-million-salary-forces-padres-to-question-his-value?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m5jfv3qahjGavin Sheets has been a key member of the Padres over the past two years, but his escalating arbitration salary might earn him a ticket out of town this offseason.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/yankees-offensive-turmoil-puts-padres-aaron-judge-pursuit-in-a-different-light?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5j4tyw1mvAaron Judge could have transformed the Padres’ offense. Building a complete roster around his massive contract would have been a different challenge.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-2027-rotation-plan-needs-to-go-beyond-counting-on-joe-musgrove?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5gfm97e9wJoe Musgrove’s return gives the Padres reason for optimism, but A.J. Preller still needs enough starting pitching to protect their 2027 rotation.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/4-under-the-radar-trades-padres-can-make-to-fill-rotation-vacancies?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5ft9zwsn4The Padres need rotation help for 2027. These four proposed trades offer A.J. Preller different ways to add starters while weighing the prospect cost.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-prospect-kannon-kemp-s-afl-breakthrough-makes-patience-crucial-for-2027?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m5den723msPadres pitching prospect Kannon Kemp is showing the organization that he is ready to develop into a legit arm this fall.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:10:22 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/why-jackson-merrill-s-25-25-season-went-unnoticed-and-why-padres-star-will-make-sure-it-doesn-t-happen-again?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m5dp2jjmpcJackson Merrill was one of just six players to hit 25 homers and steal 25 bases in 2026, yet it feels like no one recognized him for the achievement. Why?Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/japanese-slugger-teruaki-sato-s-availability-should-raise-the-padres-offseason-ambitions?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5dkrnvzjcThe Padres should think bigger with Teruaki Sato available. Investing in his bat could leave San Diego more trade options to address its pitching needs.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-need-an-ethan-salas-playing-time-plan-before-building-their-2027-roster?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5cxxsantdThe Padres need a clear plan for Ethan Salas’ catching starts and DH at-bats before offseason additions crowd their 2027 lineup.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:17:32 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/projecting-a-yankees-padres-trade-that-would-make-dealing-jeremiah-estrada-worth-it?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5ay09wss8Jeremiah Estrada has too much value for the Padres to accept lottery tickets. Jasson Domínguez gives San Diego an MLB-ready return with upside.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/kona-takahashi-gives-padres-a-rare-free-agent-pitching-opportunity?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m5ad90qjjsThe Padres were named a potential fit for Kona Takahashi, whose free-agent status would let San Diego pursue the NPB pitcher without a posting fee.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:27:11 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-starting-rotation-uncertainty-could-derail-a-j-preller-s-offseason?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m55f7ha4edThe Padres cannot enter another postseason with a pitching staff running on fumes. A.J. Preller’s massive rotation overhaul must solve that problem.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ranking-the-padres-biggest-offseason-needs-from-urgent-to-unavoidable?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m55cs9hpdaStarting pitching leads a Padres offseason agenda that also includes bullpen help, first base and difficult decisions for new ownership.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ethan-salas-could-make-luis-campusano-the-padres-top-offseason-trade-chip?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m558th4hrzThe Padres have four catchers and several pressing roster needs. Ethan Salas’ arrival could make Luis Campusano the solution.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-kyle-schwarber-near-miss-should-force-a-j-preller-to-act-early-this-offseason?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m555kg8t9qThe Padres were too late to land Kyle Schwarber once. A.J. Preller cannot let patience cost San Diego another needed left-handed bat.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:58:29 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-gavin-sheets-injury-update-reveals-a-clear-offseason-bench-need?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m52k9vgpjqThe Padres need a reliable bat off the bench. They had one with Gavin Sheets, but with a lingering foot injury, it will be hard for the team to trust him moving forward.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/which-padres-starting-pitchers-are-under-contract-for-2027-and-can-they-be-trusted?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m52jbzpm1sThe Padres’ 2027 rotation includes recognizable names, but health concerns and contract decisions leave dependable innings in short supply.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-manny-machado-misses-gold-glove-finalist-cut-despite-outclassing-max-muncy?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01m50c92p38kSan Diego Padres' Manny Machado led MLB third basemen with +10 OAA but missed the NL Gold Glove finalist cut, while Max Muncy (-1 OAA) made it. Here's how that happened.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-face-risky-nick-pivetta-decision-with-2027-rotation-already-unsettled?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m50m0k70beNick Pivetta carries medical and contract risk, but the Padres’ unsettled 2027 rotation makes losing him an even more dangerous gamble.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/a-j-preller-faces-critical-padres-offseason-after-owners-world-series-promise?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m503r9mg31The Padres’ World Series ambitions have raised the pressure on A.J. Preller to build a deeper, more sustainable contender this offseason.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-ty-france-freddy-fermin-gold-glove-nods-validate-two-overlooked-moves?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4ydqtwyqkThe Padres found Gold Glove value in Ty France and Freddy Fermin without a massive contract, famous name or painful prospect cost.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-chaotic-2015-season-resurfaces-in-dave-roberts-pat-murphy-2026-nlcs-matchup?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01m4y3nqe606Dave Roberts and Pat Murphy both ran the San Diego Padres' dugout in 2015. Now they meet in the NLCS, and San Diego's managerial churn looks worse for it.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-re-signing-michael-king-would-only-begin-new-owners-world-series-push?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4xpxvma7ePadres owners Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano promised action. A potential Michael King reunion would be only the first item on their list.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:25:06 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-must-resist-casey-mize-reunion-after-giants-landing-spot-prediction?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4s6a84y6tCasey Mize could fit the Giants’ offseason plans, but his projected bargain price shouldn’t lure the Padres into an unnecessary reunion.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jazz-chisholm-s-projected-padres-fit-would-complicate-michael-king-reunion-01m4vjwh0e2c?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4vjwh0e2cJazz Chisholm would give the Padres power and speed, but a projected $20 million salary could squeeze their plans for Michael King.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-uncertain-2027-rotation-makes-nick-pivetta-s-contract-option-an-easy-call?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4tzek30fpThe Padres already face several questions in their 2027 starting rotation. A clean medical review should make Nick Pivetta’s contract option an easy call.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/one-padres-free-agent-they-can-t-afford-to-lose-and-one-they-should-let-walk?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m4s3zsjfsrAs the Padres eye a pitching staff overhaul this offseason, they need to decide which of their impending free agents to keep and who to let go.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/jazz-chisholm-s-yankees-uncertainty-could-lure-padres-into-a-familiar-offseason-trap?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m4r99h2bjvShould the Padres pursue Jazz Chisholm Jr. this offseason?Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:11 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-third-straight-october-offensive-collapse-is-officially-an-organizational-problem?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4r9y96h01Craig Stammen defended the Padres’ at-bats, but three consecutive October collapses demand a bigger response from the organization.Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:03:23 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-could-pay-a-painful-second-price-to-escape-xander-bogaerts-contract?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4nt5hd1fzCan I get some alternate headlines, meta descriptions, and short deks that are more like quippy one-liners.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/michael-king-s-top-projected-landing-spot-exposes-padres-urgent-rotation-need?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4kpfb9yvhBleacher Report ranks the Padres as Michael King’s top landing spot, exposing San Diego’s urgent need for a dependable 2027 rotation anchor.Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/the-one-big-swing-the-padres-need-to-take-this-offseason?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m4c7hynxv2The San Diego Padres have a few holes to fill in their roster this offseason. Pursuing an outfield bat is one of them, and trying for Seiya Suzuki makes a lot of sense.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-risk-losing-adrian-morejon-and-two-key-lefties-in-offseason-exodus?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4k6m7sef2The Padres could lose Adrián Morejón, Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta this offseason, leaving A.J. Preller with a major bullpen problem.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:28:53 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/the-trade-deadline-move-the-padres-would-love-to-take-back?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4hhkde0ntCasey Mize was supposed to raise the Padres’ postseason ceiling. Instead, his collapse made San Diego’s prospect sacrifice look painful.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:04:41 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/michael-king-opt-out-decision-will-reveal-padres-true-2027-plans?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4gvjcc6wqThe Padres cannot waste another year of their veteran core by allowing Michael King to leave and creating another rotation hole.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:41:28 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ty-france-makes-padres-reunion-pitch-as-pressure-shifts-to-a-j-preller?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4f4mb4et2Ty France has made his Padres free-agent preference clear. Now A.J. Preller must decide whether to complete an obvious San Diego reunion.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:43:43 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/everything-that-went-wrong-for-the-padres-in-the-2026-nlds-against-the-brewers?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4e6m7cb4pSan Diego was never far from taking control of the 2026 NLDS. Here is how bad breaks and costly failures ended the Padres’ season.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-josh-hader-trade-comes-back-to-haunt-them-in-nlds-exit-vs-brewers?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4dxgkdg0mRobert Gasser gave the Padres a painful reminder of the long-term cost attached to A.J. Preller’s aggressive win-now philosophy.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:56 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-need-to-wreck-brewers-game-5-safety-net-before-jacob-misiorowski-returns?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m4c0jp2xszStaring down elimination yet again, the Padres must not only win against the Brewers in Game 4, but also set themselves up for the best possible chance to win Game 5.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:32:46 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-keeping-mason-miller-at-the-trade-deadline-set-up-an-unimaginable-nlds-twist?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4bpqtr9zbMason Miller’s paternity-list absence changed the Padres’ NLDS bullpen plans and made their trade deadline decision look much more complicated.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:40:59 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-pay-steep-nlds-game-4-price-for-michael-king-s-six-out-save?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4bdk8mgrqThe Padres needed 40 pitches from Michael King to avoid elimination. Finding 27 more outs in NLDS Game 4 could be much harder.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:55:22 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/ridiculous-wrinkle-in-mason-miller-s-padres-track-record-gave-craig-stammen-reason-to-believe-in-game-2-loss?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m491xhsm63Mason Miller had never entered with a lead and left the Padres trailing, giving Craig Stammen reason to trust him until Game 2 unraveled.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/nick-pivetta-s-ugly-brewers-history-looms-over-padres-must-win-nlds-game-3?utm_source=RSSDavid Lesky01m46namss74Nick Pivetta brings a 1.64 ERA since returning from the IL into the San Diego Padres' must-win NLDS Game 3, but an 8.76 career ERA vs. Milwaukee follows him.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/manny-machado-sends-defiant-message-after-david-ortiz-declares-padres-done?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m476ky1z4eDavid Ortiz is ready to bury the Padres. Manny Machado’s defiant response made clear that San Diego’s clubhouse has other plans.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/home-plate-angle-of-padres-walk-off-loss-to-brewers-heaps-added-blame-on-jake-cronenworth?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m46mmexghbJake Cronenworth appeared to break late on Jackson Chourio’s walk-off single, adding another painful layer to the Padres’ loss to the Brewers.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/david-ortiz-taking-aim-at-fernando-tatis-jr-manny-machado-rubbed-salt-in-padres-game-2-wound?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m46acyne93David Ortiz brought out the Cancun jokes after the Padres wasted a ninth-inning lead and fell behind 2-0 in the NLDS.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:25:33 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-stars-manny-machado-and-jake-cronenworth-picked-the-worst-time-for-costly-nlds-mistakes?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m44qvsmbt3Manny Machado’s baserunning lapse and Jake Cronenworth’s throwing error stripped away the Padres’ margin before their Game 2 NLDS collapse.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-leave-mason-miller-out-to-dry-as-brewers-steal-game-2-and-seize-nlds-control?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m44njmd3cbCraig Stammen trusted Mason Miller with six outs, but waiting too long to make a change left the Padres facing a commanding Brewers NLDS lead.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:02:15 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/closed-roof-plays-villain-as-brewers-escape-padres-in-bizarre-nlds-game-1-01m43sgvdqs4?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m43sgvdqs4Ty France nearly delivered the Padres’ biggest swing of the season before Milwaukee’s closed roof helped the Brewers preserve a 3-2 win.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:50:01 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-mason-miller-trade-gets-more-expensive-with-projected-arbitration-raise?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m41nrvhyrcMason Miller’s projected raise puts the Padres’ blockbuster trade back under the microscope as the elite closer moves deeper into arbitration.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/what-happened-last-time-the-padres-faced-jacob-misiorowski-offers-an-nlds-blueprint?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m417mkrw2nJacob Misiorowski threw seven scoreless innings against San Diego in May. The Padres’ eventual victory revealed their best path through NLDS Game 1.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-must-stop-brewers-traffic-machine-before-it-creates-nlds-chaos?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m4152vy01yMilwaukee’s running game will test the Padres’ pitchers and defense. San Diego must limit free passes and rushed throws to keep the NLDS under control.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-can-spoil-brewers-historic-season-in-first-ever-postseason-matchup?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m3wenkkdfmDo the Padres have what it takes to overthrow this historic Brewers team?Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-nlds-schedule-vs-brewers-is-a-total-whirlwind?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3yqa3wd17The Padres’ NLDS schedule against the Brewers brings tight turnarounds, heavy travel and an immediate test for Craig Stammen’s bullpen management.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/former-padre-ray-kerr-had-one-of-the-most-heartwarming-reactions-to-an-unexpected-ovation-ever-01m3yv4sbecz?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3yv4sbeczBraves fans gave former Padres reliever Ray Kerr a standing ovation after his scoreless outing helped eliminate the Phillies.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:56:10 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/craig-stammen-outmanaged-the-cubs-and-proved-a-j-preller-hired-the-right-padres-manager?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3wn3s054pA.J. Preller took a chance on Craig Stammen. The Padres manager rewarded that faith by outmaneuvering the Cubs in October.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-ethan-salas-made-history-and-proved-he-belonged-in-one-night?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m3w6m0hvrqPadres fans should be more than happy with how rookie Ethan Salas performed in his postseason debut.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-finally-got-mason-miller-s-iconic-playoff-entrance-at-petco-park?utm_source=RSSPJ Potter01m3vydkdnpgOn Wedneday night, Padres fans were treated to Mason Miller's iconic walkout entrance.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:08:31 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-wild-card-sweep-rescues-rotation-for-brewers-nlds-matchup?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3vya2rjnxMichael King can start NLDS Game 2 on normal rest after the Padres finished Chicago quickly and spared their rotation another emergency.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:40:59 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-pull-nick-pivetta-at-perfect-time-in-wild-card-game-2-vs-cubs?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3tw6cktxhNick 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.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:43:09 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-late-trust-in-ty-france-left-him-2-plate-appearances-short-of-mlb-qualification?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3svtsty7jFrance got paid when he reached 500 plate appearances. MLB required 502, leaving the Padres with an uncomfortable reminder of their delayed trust.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:30:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-punished-matthew-boyd-s-best-pitch-to-bury-cubs-in-game-1?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3stgfsmsyFernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts all homered on Matthew Boyd changeups as the Padres buried the Cubs 8-0 in Game Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:31:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-xander-bogaerts-must-solve-familiar-foe-kevin-gausman-in-wild-card-game-2?utm_source=RSSBrandon Glick01m3t2dhwm5jPlenty 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.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-nick-pivetta-gets-cubs-redemption-shot-in-wild-card-game-2?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3sq62btrxAfter an 8-0 Game 1 win, Padres starter Nick Pivetta gets his chance to eliminate the Cubs and avenge last October’s playoff exit.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:15:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-homegrown-playoff-core-doubled-but-a-j-preller-still-builds-from-the-outside?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3r6nr6z04The Padres’ homegrown players produced 9.1 WAR, yet trades and free agency still supplied 20 members of their projected playoff roster.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/fernando-tatis-jr-and-manny-machado-face-playoff-pressure-after-padres-supporting-cast-saved-the-season?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3q882tvefThe Padres’ bargain supporting cast rescued a fading season, leaving Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado with no place to hide against the Cubs.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0000enhttps://friarsonbase.com/michael-king-s-game-1-start-proved-padres-can-t-afford-to-explore-player-options?utm_source=RSSTremayne Person01m3skwr2vf2Michael King delivered another October masterpiece for San Diego. Now the Padres must make a serious effort to secure their ace.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:11:17 +0000en