https://friarsonbase.com/padres-xander-bogaerts-must-solve-familiar-foe-kevin-gausman-in-wild-card-game-2Friars on BaseenPadres’ Xander Bogaerts must solve familiar foe Kevin Gausman in Wild Card Game 2san diego padres,padres news,xander bogaerts,Wild Card,kevin gausman2026-09-30T23:10:00Z2026-09-30T23:10:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7752,h_4360,x_0,y_320/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3t2efatn95tm391sf.jpgSan Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts.https://friarsonbase.com/padres-nick-pivetta-gets-cubs-redemption-shot-in-wild-card-game-2Friars on BaseenPadres can close Cubs revenge loop behind Nick Pivetta in Game 2Padres,padres news,Nick Pivetta2026-09-30T22:15:00Z2026-09-30T22:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3sq6t5j20aksg90m4.jpgSep 18, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) walks off the field during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-homegrown-playoff-core-doubled-but-a-j-preller-still-builds-from-the-outsideFriars on BaseenPadres’ homegrown playoff core doubled, but A.J. Preller still builds from the outsidePadres,padres news,Ethan Salas,Jackson Merrill2026-09-30T21:05:00Z2026-09-30T21:05:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4144,h_2331,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3r6pqtd9q31ptx2zh.jpgSep 29, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (3) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/fernando-tatis-jr-and-manny-machado-face-playoff-pressure-after-padres-supporting-cast-saved-the-seasonFriars on BaseenFernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado face playoff pressure after Padres’ supporting cast saved the seasonPadres,padres news,Fernando Tatis Jr.,Manny Machado,Ty France,jackson merrill,Luis rengifo,Samad Taylor2026-09-30T19:04:00Z2026-09-30T19:04:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6491,h_3651,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3q892td4307njerx6.jpgSep 27, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) walks on the field during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/michael-king-s-game-1-start-proved-padres-can-t-afford-to-explore-player-optionsFriars on BaseenMichael King's Game 1 start proved Padres can't afford to explore player optionsPadres,padres news,Michael King,Fernando Tatis Jr.,xander bogaerts,Manny Machado2026-09-30T17:11:17Z2026-09-30T17:11:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6736,h_3789,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3skyc7pdpy0g4rhg2.jpgSep 29, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) reacts after the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/joe-musgrove-s-storybook-return-saves-petco-park-s-loudest-roar-for-padres-game-1-routFriars on BaseenJoe Musgrove’s storybook return saves Petco Park’s loudest roar for Padres’ Game 1 routPadres,padres news,Joe Musgrove,Fernando Tatis Jr.,Michael King2026-09-30T15:16:56Z2026-09-30T15:18:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4639,h_2609,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3sdhhz08x7vhq3b9a.jpgSep 29, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) celebrates after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/manny-machado-is-chasing-the-one-thing-missing-from-his-resumeFriars on BaseenManny Machado is chasing the one thing missing from his résuméMachado,Padres,San Diego,mlb,dodgers,Manny Machado,san diego padres,World Series,Cubs,Manny,mlb playoffs,Wild Card,padres news,Manny Machado Machado,padres rumors,padres playoffs,playoffs,padres playoff odds,baseball2026-09-30T13:01:00Z2026-09-30T13:01:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5529,h_3110,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3pvyse1cm5z4ywvvs.jpgSep 26, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres thrid baseman Manny Machado (13) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-stars-waste-no-time-taking-over-wild-card-game-1-against-cubsFriars on BaseenPadres stars waste no time taking over Wild Card Game 1 against CubsPadres,padres news,Joe Musgrove,Michael King,Manny Machado,Fernando Tatis Jr.2026-09-30T04:38:45Z2026-09-30T04:38:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6282,h_3533,x_0,y_154/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3r9et4cmd07cm2yg3.jpgSep 29, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates with third baseman Manny Machado (13) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-rebuilt-offense-is-their-biggest-wild-card-weapon-against-cubsFriars on BaseenPadres’ rebuilt offense is their biggest Wild Card weapon against CubsPadres,padres news,Fernando Tatis Jr.,Jackson Merrill,Ty France,Wild Card2026-09-30T03:45:00Z2026-09-30T03:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4708,h_2648,x_0,y_35/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3qdk9pt35654hq3py.jpgSep 26, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-75-1-record-should-dictate-craig-stammen-s-wild-card-bullpen-strategyFriars on BaseenPadres’ 75-1 record should dictate Craig Stammen’s Wild Card bullpen strategyPadres,padres news,Craig Stammen,Mason Miller,Michael King,adrian morejon,joe musgrove2026-09-30T01:45:00Z2026-09-30T01:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3936,h_2214,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3qgcn8fevyyns2m84.jpgSep 15, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen (14) leaves the mound in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-have-a-natural-opening-for-ethan-salas-to-make-mlb-playoff-historyFriars on BaseenPadres have a natural opening for Ethan Salas to make MLB playoff historyPadres,padres news,Ethan Salas,Nick Pivetta,Luis Campusano,Freddy Fermin2026-09-29T23:45:00Z2026-09-29T23:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6579,h_3700,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3q38r2ytfgmh6ab0t.jpgSep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (8) gestures after hitting an RBI single during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-surprise-miguel-andujar-return-targets-offensive-redemption-in-cubs-wild-card-rematchFriars on BaseenPadres’ surprise Miguel Andújar return targets offensive redemption in Cubs Wild Card rematchPadres,padres news,Miguel Andujar,Samad Taylor,Gavin Sheets,joe musgrove2026-09-29T21:45:00Z2026-09-29T21:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3q6w8tg91xgf8ctt4.jpgJul 17, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Miguel Andujar (41) doubles in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-no-8-playoff-power-ranking-overlooks-petco-park-edge-against-cubsFriars on BaseenPadres' No. 8 playoff power ranking overlooks Petco Park edge against CubsPadres,petco park,Padres news,Padres playoffs,Padres postseason2026-09-29T19:45:00Z2026-09-29T19:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7110,h_3999,x_0,y_370/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3psgj8mf5rsqjzp9e.jpgSep 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Fans wave rally towels during the first inning of a game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-add-joe-musgrove-to-nl-wild-card-series-roster-for-cubs-rematchFriars on BaseenPadres add Joe Musgrove to NL Wild Card Series roster for Cubs rematchPadres,padres news,Joe Musgrove,nl wild card,craig stammen,adrian morejon,Mason Miller2026-09-29T17:03:56Z2026-09-29T17:03:56Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7920,h_4455,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3q1mnbxg8e2z0we2r.jpgFeb 18, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) during spring training photo day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/gavin-sheets-could-see-limited-wild-card-role-for-padres-against-cubs-leftiesFriars on BaseenGavin Sheets could see limited Wild Card role for Padres against Cubs' leftiessan diego padres,padres news,Gavin Sheets,Wild Card2026-09-29T15:45:00Z2026-09-29T15:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_279/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3ncr719s569kfrcvk.jpgSan Diego Padres pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets.https://friarsonbase.com/ranking-the-10-best-former-padres-in-the-2026-mlb-playoffsFriars on BaseenRanking the 10 best former Padres in the 2026 MLB playoffsPadres,Luis Arraez,robert suarez,Blake Snell,josh hader,Tanner Scott,Padres news,Padres playoffs,Padres postseason,Nick Martinez,David Bednar,Ryan Weathers,Trent Grisham,Colin Rea2026-09-29T13:35:00Z2026-09-29T15:08:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2226,h_1252,x_0,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3mv8kg32ra9kzz96z.jpgAug 22, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Imageshttps://friarsonbase.com/padres-ty-france-bargain-pays-off-as-luis-arraez-misses-phillies-wild-card-rosterFriars on BaseenPadres’ Ty France bargain pays off as Luis Arraez misses Phillies’ Wild Card rosterPadres,padres news,Luis Arraez,ty france,AJ Preller,Nick Castellanos,Gavin Sheets2026-09-29T00:45:00Z2026-09-29T00:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3919,h_2204,x_0,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/133/01m3n43cpmx4ya3p6enc.jpgSep 24, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez (4) prepares to bat during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images