https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/page/14/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/playoff-bound-for-the-third-time-in-a-row-r13574/The San Diego Padres are officially in the postseason! Randy Holt and Steve Drumwright were popping bottles as they reviewed the week that led to the Friars earning a spot in the playoffs for a franchise-record third consecutive year, the journey the Padres took to get to this point and then dis...13574Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:45:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-cant-afford-for-craig-stammens-questionable-pitching-management-to-haunt-them-in-postseason-r13570/Players always say that the game speeds up on them when the MLB postseason rolls around. Now imagine what it does for managers, who have to be looking three steps ahead, whether it is regarding the bullpen, a pinch-hitter, a pinch-runner or some other situation where a split-second decision can...13570Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/why-padres-third-straight-playoff-appearance-is-their-most-impressive-yet-r13561/In winning their second of three against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, the San Diego Padres did something they'd never done in the franchise's history: reach the playoffs for three consecutive seasons. While seeding is still to-be-determined, they'll be one of the National League's...13561Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/2026-padres-affiliate-season-recap-triple-a-el-paso-chihuahuas-r13555/If you are looking for good news about the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, it's admittedly tough to come by. At least they weren’t the worst Triple-A team this season. The Chihuahuas had a full-season record of 60-90, which was the worst mark in the Pacific Coast League. That was only a notch bette...13555Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/gavin-sheets-place-in-padres-playoff-roster-picture-is-getting-harder-to-find-r13550/The San Diego Padres haven't seen Gavin Sheets suit up for a game since August 29. Placed on the injured list the same day as Luis Rengifo, Sheets has spent almost a full month on the shelf with a foot sprain and plantar plate tear. While that could require surgery during the offseason, it's pos...13550Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/2026-padres-affiliate-season-recap-double-a-san-antonio-missions-r13525/For most of the season, the main attraction for the Double-A San Antonio Missions was Ethan Salas. And rightfully so. Padres Mission’s No. 1 prospect put everything together after a lost 2025 due to injury and used it as a springboard to eventually make his MLB debut as a Sept. 1 promotion....13525Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/elliot-lascelles-hit-tool-is-living-up-to-the-hype-at-single-a-r13524/Elliot Lascelles was reputed to have one of the best hit tools in the 2026 draft class. Through a smattering of games at Single-A, the bat-to-ball skills have been as advertised. What did we learn from his first handful of professional games? View the full article13524Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:41:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/freddy-fermins-job-isnt-all-that-secure-ahead-of-padres-postseason-run-r13521/Among the many notable developments to transpire for the San Diego Padres in 2026, one of the more satisfying ones to watch unfold has been the long-term stability established behind the plate. While catcher has been a spot with plenty of turnover for the Friars in recent years, their current ro...13521Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/jason-adam-activated-back-in-padres-bullpen-r13510/  With the postseason right around the corner, the San Diego Padres are getting one of their top bullpen arms back. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam was activated off the 60-day injured list Wednesday by the Padres, who optioned right-hander Griffin Canning to the minors. A move regard...13510Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:14:13 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/2026-padres-affiliate-season-recap-high-a-fort-wayne-tincaps-r13499/Despite a decent array of prospects that suited up for the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps this season, the talent didn’t translate into a lot of wins. The TinCaps finished with the worst record in the Midwest League’s six-team East Division at 56-74, with a fifth-place finish in the first half a...13499Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:02:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-have-an-obvious-strategy-to-make-robbie-ray-an-effective-playoff-starter-r13492/Around the time of the trade deadline, a lot of people expected the San Diego Padres to be sellers. Bullpen arms like Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon were some of the biggest names floated around as possible trade candidates, but in the end, the Friars decided to be buyers. One of the additions...13492Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:59:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/can-the-padres-still-unlock-robbie-ray-for-the-postseason-r13478/The Padres traded for Robbie Ray expecting him to help their postseason push, but his first few weeks in San Diego haven’t gone according to plan. There may still be a way to get the most out of the veteran lefty in October. 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