With NL Wild Card hanging in balance, Padres face big decisions with Miller’s workload
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Good Morning San Diego: Padres add another veteran arm to rotation
It seems like we were at this point a few months ago. Optimism was high, as all eyes were on San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta’s first rehab pitching appearance in Lake Elsinore. If all went well, he was the obvious choice to join the starting rotation. However, those dreams were shattered after Pivetta walked […]
Feltner Sharpens Command as Rough Start Turns Into Strong Finish
NEW YORK – Before Thursday night’s game against the Yankees, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said he wanted to see his team finish the season strong and carry that momentum into the 2027 campaign. Colorado got off to a slow start after Schaeffer made that statement as New York won big, 10-3, and swept the three-game series. It marked the 11th time the Rockies were swept this season. Get a Rockies Tote Bag before Rox-Padres on Wednesday (First 15K fans) Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner was hi...
“And We’ll Never Be Royals”
Departing Houston with a series win had the Diamondbacks ahead of the Padres by a half of a game yet again with them hoping to add to that lead with a series against the Kansas City Royals on deck. As mentioned in the last episode, the Royals offense is one of the weaker parts of […]
Rays Among Teams To Place Claim For Luis Robert Jr. In August
The Rays were among at least four teams that placed a claim for Luis Robert Jr. when the Mets waived him in late August, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Kevin Acee of The San Diego-Union Tribune previously reported that San Diego placed a claim as well. Robert ended up with the Orioles, while […]
Where the Diamondbacks stand in the playoff hunt entering final homestand
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are entering their final homestand of the season in a familiar position: They’re in a playoff race with little room for error. Ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers at 78-69, the D-Backs are half a game behind the San Diego Padres for the final National League wild-card […]
MLB Wild Card standings by run differential: Are Padres and Guardians frauds?
The Padres' and Guardians' run differentials suggest they might not be long for their respective Wild Card races.
Kaima Taira Expected To Be Posted For MLB Teams This Offseason
Seibu Lions right-hander Kaima Taira is drawing a lot of interest from Major League teams, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan writing that Taira is “expected to be posted in early November.” Such Japanese news outlets as Sanspo and the Yakyu Cosmopolitan recently listed the Mets, Blue Jays, Yankees, Padres, White Sox, Cubs, Angels, Mariners, and Rangers […]
Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues
The San Diego Padres could be getting an important piece of their bullpen back at exactly the right time. Right-handed reliever Jason Adam continues to make progress from the right shoulder strain that has kept him on the injured list since the beginning of July. According to MLB.com, Adam threw his third bullpen session off […] The post Padres pitcher gets big injury update as playoff push continues appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A look at remaining schedules for the Cubs and their Wild Card competition
As you know, the Cubs hold the tiebreaker over the three teams closest to them in the Wild Card race, the Phillies, Diamondbacks and Padres. This is extremely important now because the Cubs trail the Phillies by 1.5 games entering Thursday’s action, and the Phillies/Astros game will be happening this afternoon. The Cubs are 2.5 […]
20 quick thoughts on the Padres’ playoff push
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The Opener: De La Cruz, Brewers, Mets/Marlins
It was 95 degrees in San Diego yesterday, marking the hottest game in Petco Park history (h/t AJ Cassavell of MLB.com). Jackson Merrill stayed hot, homering twice to help the Padres complete the sweep. 1. Elly goes deep again The Reds were crushed 14-1 by the Dodgers last night. The one run? A homer from […]
Good Morning San Diego: Jackson Merrill carries Padres to sweep of Nationals
The high-leverage arms in the San Diego Padres bullpen of Bradgley Rodriguez, Adrian Morejon and Mason Miller needed a day to sit and watch a game without having to warmup and without having to come into the game to protect and/or save another one-run game. Jackson Merrill gave them that day with a 4-for-5 performance […]
Has inertia set in for the Yankees’ playoff races?
The Yankees have had a decent start to September, winning five of the seven games they’ve played thus far as they secured series wins over the Angels and Rockies while losing a series on the road to the Padres. The standings haven’t shifted much over that span, however, as they’ve continued to inch back and […]
Padres finish homestand 5-1 as Merrill goes off, Stammen makes mistake
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Randy Vásquez is a reliever now
RHP Randy Vásquez seems to be working toward becoming the San Diego Padres’ Swiss Army knife in their pitching staff. Acquired from the New York Yankees, along with Michael King, as part of the Juan Soto trade, Vasquez came to the team as a starting pitcher. That role was the only one he had with […]
Padres’ Craig Stammen sets record straight on Walker Buehler mound visit
The San Diego Padres kept in step in the NL Wild Card race after earning a 9-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. But the Padres’ victory did not come without its fair share of drama. In the top of the third inning, with the Padres down 2-0, the Nationals loaded the bases against […] The post Padres’ Craig Stammen sets record straight on Walker Buehler mound visit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kent’s lessons keep stacking up with struggles in San Diego scorcher
SAN DIEGO – Six games into his Major League career, Jackson Kent (Nationals’ No. 9 prospect) is still learning the ropes as a starting pitcher. “I think right when you get to the big leagues, that’s when you really start learning,” the rookie Kent said after the Nationals’ 9-2 loss to the Padres. “Learning who you are, learning how to get guys out. Every outing, they’re going to adjust to me and I have to make adjustments to them.” Expos Replica Jersey Giveaway is Saturday! Kent exited the mou...
Stammen ruffles Buehler’s feathers with tough call on pitching change in third
SAN DIEGO — You can certainly understand why Walker Buehler would be upset. Behind Michael King, Buehler has been San Diego’s steadiest starting pitcher this season. As the Padres have stormed into playoff contention, Buehler has posted a 3.26 ERA across 10 starts in the second half. He’s earned the benefit of the doubt, hasn’t he? Then again, you can also understand why he didn’t get it. These games are massive. The Padres entered play on Wednesday half a game back of the Diamondbacks in the ...
Padres release former second-round pick after 2 games played
The San Diego Padres suddenly released a player from the organization.
Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres Game Thread
This road trip has been absolutely miserable. Last night, the Nats made history with their 38th blown save. Now they will look to actually win a game. They are 0-5 on this west coast swing and will look to at least win one game in sunny California. Blake Butera will be making some lineup alterations. […]
Padres Release Blake Hunt
The Padres have released catcher Blake Hunt, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week. He will be a free agent as soon as he clears release waivers, if he hasn’t already. Once a player is designated for assignment, a club can choose one of three options […]
Game 146: Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres
Washington Nationals (67-80) at San Diego Padres (77-68), September 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Happy Birthday Joey Hamilton
Today marks Joey Hamilton’s 56th birthday. Coincidentally, it’s also my middle son’s birthday—happy birthday, Tommy! Joey arrived in Toronto as part of one of the worst trades of the Gord Ash era. The Jays sent Woody Williams, Carlos Almanzar, and Peter Tucci to San Diego in exchange for him. Dave Stewart, who had just joined […]
Cubs now looking over shoulder at Diamondbacks, Padres as bullpen threatens entire season
The Chicago Cubs’ bullpen is faltering at the absolute wrong time. They are in an extremely tight race with the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL Wild Card standings. Late-season bullpen woes have come at a time when the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are surging. On Tuesday, the Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4. […] The post Cubs now looking over shoulder at Diamondbacks, Padres as bullpen threatens entire season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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