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Sep 30, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) reacts in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Padres pull Nick Pivetta at perfect time in Wild Card Game 2 vs. Cubs

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Sep 30, 2026

Padres’ late trust in Ty France left him 2 plate appearances short of MLB qualification

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Sep 30, 2026

Padres punished Matthew Boyd’s best pitch to bury Cubs in Game 1

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Sep 30, 2026

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts must solve familiar foe Kevin Gausman in Wild Card Game 2

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres can close Cubs revenge loop behind Nick Pivetta in Game 2

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres’ homegrown playoff core doubled, but A.J. Preller still builds from the outside

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado face playoff pressure after Padres’ supporting cast saved the season

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Michael King's Game 1 start proved Padres can't afford to explore player options

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Joe Musgrove’s storybook return saves Petco Park’s loudest roar for Padres’ Game 1 rout

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Manny Machado is chasing the one thing missing from his résumé

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres stars waste no time taking over Wild Card Game 1 against Cubs

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres’ 75-1 record should dictate Craig Stammen’s Wild Card bullpen strategy

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Sep 29, 2026

Jul 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 Images

Padres’ surprise Miguel Andújar return targets offensive redemption in Cubs Wild Card rematch

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres' No. 8 playoff power ranking overlooks Petco Park edge against Cubs

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Sep 29, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) during spring training photo day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Padres add Joe Musgrove to NL Wild Card Series roster for Cubs rematch

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Sep 29, 2026

San Diego Padres pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets.

Gavin Sheets could see limited Wild Card role for Padres against Cubs' lefties

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Sep 29, 2026

Aug 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 Images

Ranking the 10 best former Padres in the 2026 MLB playoffs

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 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

Padres’ Ty France bargain pays off as Luis Arraez misses Phillies’ Wild Card roster

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 23, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks on from the dugout against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Padres need Fernando Tatis Jr. to reclaim Petco Park from Cubs MVP favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Sep 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former player Clayton Kershaw (22) during the World Series ring ceremony before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Padres’ NL Wild Card broadcast somehow includes Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw

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Sep 28, 2026

San Diego Padres designated hitter Miguel Andujar.

Padres’ Miguel Andújar faces postseason roster squeeze from Austin Hays, Samad Taylor

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 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 Images

Padres-Cubs Wild Card Series gets prime time while NBC plays favorites with Yankees-Red Sox

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) reacts after pitching during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Every Padres player who could hit free agency after the 2026 season

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Sep 27, 2026

Jun 30, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates his home run with third baseman Manny MacHado (13) against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Padres-Cubs NL Wild Card rematch will define San Diego’s 2026 turnaround

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 9, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates with second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Padres’ jersey rankings show Jackson Merrill taking Manny Machado’s place beside Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) delivers during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Padres need Jason Adam to ease burden on taxed bullpen during postseason push

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jase Bowen (4) makes the catch on a ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tim Tawa (13) during the ninth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Jase Bowen gave Padres two spectacular reasons to keep him in their postseason plans

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Casey Mize (32) delivers during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Casey Mize’s latest collapse should end Padres’ Wild Card roster debate

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Sep 26, 2026

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