https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/page/13/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/joe-musgrove-makes-return-to-padres-for-wild-card-series-r13658/    The San Diego Padres are getting two key reinforcements for the postseason. Right-hander Joe Musgrove and designated hitter Miguel Andujar were activated from the injured list Tuesday and included on the Padres' roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs. To m...13658Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:21:26 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-cubs-nl-wild-card-series-game-1-matchup-by-the-numbers-r13657/The San Diego Padres are sending out their best starting pitcher from the 2026 season to begin the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs in a rematch of last year's postseason clash won by the Cubs. Right-hander Michael King is the biggest lock from the Padres' rotation entering the...13657Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:03:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/previewing-padres-cubs-game-one-r13649/The San Diego Padres are hosting the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card Series at Petco Park. Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright break down how the Padres got to this point with a strong second half, look into who should be the starting pitcher beyond Michael King, and what decisions need to be made...13649Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/the-peskiest-platoon-samad-taylor-and-dustin-harris-have-a-chance-to-become-folk-heroes-r13650/If Ramón Laureano stays healthy, we might never even see Samad Taylor get a legitimate chance to play for the Padres. As of early June, he was what he's been for his entire decade of professional experience: a fringe guy, barely catching anyone's notice and barely hanging onto Triple-A rosters....13650Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:31:15 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-home-field-advantage-is-the-ultimate-edge-over-cubs-in-wild-card-series-r13638/If things go according to plan Tuesday, nearly 45,000 San Diego Padres fans will rise from their seats in the top of the ninth inning during Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series to watch Mason Miller trot in from the bullpen to Korn’s “Blind.” It is part of his Reaper mentality that the Padres intr...13638Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/predicting-padres-postseason-roster-for-nl-wild-card-series-r13629/The difference in regular-season rosters and postseason rosters is as different as the games themselves. Some players who make the 26-man roster in the MLB postseason can sometimes have you thinking “Why?” only to find out their role once the games unfold. With that in mind, and with the Sa...13629Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-week-in-review-celebrating-clinchmas-and-earning-a-home-postseason-series-r13627/San Diego Padres Weekly Snapshot Record last week: 4-2 Runs scored last week: 32 Runs allowed last week: 32 Season record: 91-71 Runs scored (season): 722 Runs allowed (season): 681 Season run differential: 41 Scores Monday: Off Ga...13627Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:31:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/bradgley-rodriguez-is-the-key-to-unlocking-padres-playoff-bullpen-r13618/With the San Diego Padres set to reprise their Wild Card Round matchup with the Chicago Cubs from a year ago—only this time with the opportunity to host the best-of-three series—avenging their 2025 loss is top of mind for Craig Stammen's club. And as far as the bullpen goes, the Padres' most imp...13618Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:50:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/three-burning-questions-padres-must-answer-before-wild-card-round-r13594/No team really has a way to control the pace. Over a long season, you never know how they will arrive in October in terms of rhythm and injuries. The mere fact of being able to compete in September should be a reason for celebration for many organizations. But there are others that were built to...13594Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-will-host-nl-wild-card-series-against-cubs-r13585/The unthinkable has become a reality. The San Diego Padres will be hosting the first round of the MLB postseason at Petco Park. That came to fruition as the Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 Saturday, clinching the No. 1 NL wild card. The Padres, who wrapped up a playoff berth Thurs...13585Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:59:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-put-casey-mize-on-injured-list-activate-gavin-sheets-r13580/  Following his latest struggles and postgame admission, the San Diego Padres are giving Casey Mize some time to get right. The right-handed starter was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a sprained right ankle. In a big piece of good news, first baseman Gavin Sheets was a...13580Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:33:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/breaking-down-padres-offensive-turnaround-that-saved-their-season-r13578/13578Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:02:01 +0000