And then there is the deadline. The Padres’ needs are not unlike almost every other contender: A starting pitcher. Another outfield or DH bat, preferably right-handed. And perhaps another reliever, ...

The San Diego Padres resume their playoff push when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday. San ...

At 33 years old, Díaz is seeking to secure his role behind the plate as the team enters the high-stakes playoff environment. Brandon Lockridge, a 27-year-old outfielder, has been called up from ...

The MLB All-Star break is over, and the San Diego Padres are ready to start their second half of the season and their run for ...

The Padres aren’t about to apologize for their strategy, using 26 pitchers – eight in Game 1, nine in Game 2 and nine Friday – to cover 27 innings, their unbridled emotion, and certainly not ...

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, center, and teammates celebrate after Merrill’s walk-off home run against the New York Mets at Petco Park on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 in San Diego, CA.

As of Wednesday, the Padres sit at 58-51, just 5.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and hold the final wild-card spot. Their recent surge has significantly improved their playoff odds, now ...

After a loss on July 19, the San Diego Padres were 50-50 and outside the National League playoff picture. As of Wednesday, the Padres are now 62-52, owners of the top wild-card spot in the NL ...

What's next for Padres? Probably another playoff run in 2025 ... PADRES 2025 SALARIES (COMPETITIVE BALANCE TAX) UNDER CONTRACT. Xander Bogaerts: $25,454,545; Yu Darvish: $18,000,000; ...

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 to take a 2-1 NLDS series lead.