https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/page/12/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/predicting-the-san-diego-padres-roster-for-the-nl-division-series-r13740/The NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs didn't test manager Craig Stammen too much, but it did get his feet wet. When he made the call to the bullpen to get Bradgley Rodriguez up in the third inning as Nick Pivetta was encountering trouble, he showed the right mentality. That will...13740Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/the-padres-found-their-october-formula-r13732/San Diego looked like a team in complete control against Chicago in the Wild Card, and there were a few clear reasons why. Those same strengths could determine how far the Padres go in October.View the full article13732Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:28:22 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-found-their-october-formula-in-beatdown-of-cubs-r13722/The Wild Card Round couldn’t have gone much better for the San Diego Padres. They followed up an 8-0 win in Game 1 with a 4-1 victory last night, and for the entirety of the series, they just looked in control. From the pitching staff to the offense, the Padres got contributions from just about...13722Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/nick-pivettas-great-escape-paves-way-for-padres-wild-card-sweep-r13705/  The turning point in a postseason game can be more of a subtle situation that gets more of a footnote than a headline. But Nick Pivetta knew. You could tell by how the San Diego Padres’ right-handed starter let out a scream following the final out of the third inning in Game 2 of the...13705Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/how-padres-can-sweep-cubs-and-avenge-last-years-wild-card-series-loss-in-game-2-r13704/Game 1 of the Wild Card Round is in the books, and the San Diego Padres couldn’t have asked for a better start to the series. After a dominant 8-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs last night, the Padres are firmly in the driver’s seat. They are now just one win away from advancing to the NLDS,...13704Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:05:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/nick-pivettas-game-2-start-will-follow-a-familiar-padres-formula-r13702/After watching Michael King carry a no-hitter into the seventh inning of their Game 1 matchup against the Chicago Cubs, the San Diego Padres will send another savvy veteran to the mound in Game 2 in the form of Nick Pivetta. Regardless of how well he performs, though, we shouldn't necessarily ex...13702Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/behind-fernando-tatis-jr-padres-prove-they-can-hit-their-way-through-postseason-r13692/The San Diego Padres excelled just about everywhere on the Petco Park field on Tuesday night. Their 8-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League's Wild Card Round was plenty of what we've become accustomed to in their scorching second half of the season.  That, of course,...13692Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-cubs-nl-wild-card-series-game-2-matchup-by-the-numbers-r13688/With a chance to advance to the NL Division Series, the San Diego Padres will be looking to build off a tremendous overall performance in their postseason opener. Right-hander Nick Pivetta will get the start for the Padres in Wednesday's Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago...13688Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/michael-king-at-his-royal-best-in-padres-decisive-game-1-victory-r13672/It didn't take long for you to know that this was going to be a special day for Michael King in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series. The San Diego Padres' right-handed starter, facing the all-but-official NL MVP leading off the game in Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, zipped his first p...13672Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:15:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-cheat-sheet-3-keys-to-beat-cubs-in-game-1-of-wild-card-series-r13669/We’ve made it. The postseason is finally here, and after a season in which it looked like the San Diego Padres might not even make it to October, they’ll be hosting the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Round. Now, the Padres have a chance to make all of those ups and downs worth it. They’ll ha...13669Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:22:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-bullpen-is-facing-its-toughest-test-all-year-against-cubs-in-wild-card-series-r13666/To survive in October, it is clear that the San Diego Padres will not be able to do it without the consistency of their bullpen. The starting rotation is still full of questions behind Michael King, so the bullpen will have to be prepared to take on a large number of innings if the starters cann...13666Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:18:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/manny-machado-must-counter-cubs-pitching-strategy-with-a-renewed-focus-on-patience-r13661/Manny Machado’s last two postseasons as a whole have been disappointing. In 40 plate appearances, he hit .158/.200/.342 with just a 51 wRC+ and a .542 OPS. Even so, he has had a couple of key moments, such as the two-run double that put the San Diego Padres ahead 3-1 in the second inning of Game...13661Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:17:02 +0000