https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/dustin-harris-is-helping-the-padres-bench-stay-afloat-r3564/Given how offseason budget constraints forced the San Diego Padres to assemble their roster, the bench was always something of a question for the 2026 team.  Sure enough, the progression of this season has been fraught with turnover via designation for assignment (Nick Castellanos), injury...3564Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:01:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/luis-campusanos-september-slump-has-put-padres-in-a-precarious-position-r3561/Prior to 2026, Luis Campusano had never really gotten his opportunity to solidify a role with the San Diego Padres. Previously looked at as a bat-first catcher, the most extensive run he got was 299 plate appearances in 2024 where he was almost entirely unplayable behind the dish. It's otherwise...3561Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:58:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/ethan-salas-is-finding-out-just-how-tough-the-majors-can-be-r3556/The jump from Triple-A to the major leagues is a tough adjustment for any young player, and the San Diego Padres’ top prospect, catcher Ethan Salas, is finding that out the hard way. Now before we get too far, it’s worth noting that we’re dealing with a very small sample here. Salas has onl...3556Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:08:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-nightmare-playoff-road-to-world-series-worst-possible-matchups-in-every-round-r3545/With just two weeks remaining in the MLB regular season, the race for the playoffs is starting to get very interesting. As things stand right now, the San Diego Padres are in possession of the final National League Wild Card spot. There’s still plenty of baseball left to be played, and a lot can...3545Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/nl-wild-card-race-temperature-check-padres-improve-position-open-up-new-postseason-path-r3551/This weekend in San Francisco changed a lot regarding the San Diego Padres' postseason possibilities. Not only did the Padres sweep the Giants in three games, but they went from a half-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks to 2½ games up thanks to a seven-game winning streak. The Padres are 81...3551Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:09:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-week-in-review-a-san-francisco-sweep-yields-wild-card-breathing-room-r3529/San Diego Padres Weekly Snapshot Record last week: 6-0 Runs scored last week: 37 Runs allowed last week: 23 (season run differential: plus-22) Scores Game 144 (Monday): Padres 3, Nationals 2 Game 145 (Tuesday): Padres 5, Nationals 4 Game 146 (W...3529Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:05:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-ideal-playoff-route-to-the-world-series-why-facing-the-dodgers-early-would-be-a-good-thing-r3546/The San Diego Padres have spent all year demonstrating their abilities in each aspect of the game, showing that they are prepared for October baseball once again. Unfortunately, fans have been limited in witnessing each surge of production unite to create the high-caliber squad they are capable...3546Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:53:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/slight-cracks-are-forming-in-adrian-morejons-armor-r3532/While Mason Miller gets the attention out of the San Diego Padres bullpen as baseball's top reliever, the team has also boasted, arguably, the No. 2 man in relief in Adrian Morejon.  Morejon's success is the continued progression of three consecutive years pitching in leverage for the Padre...3532Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-injury-updates-miguel-andujar-closing-in-on-return-other-reinforcements-more-questionable-r3540/If you took a good look at the lineup the San Diego Padres trotted out for their series finale against the Washington Nationals, you might have felt a little uneasy about the final third. While the top six are lineup stalwarts—Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, Ty France, Jackso...3540Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:07:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-remaining-schedule-should-set-up-a-thrilling-end-to-the-regular-season-r3541/For a lot of teams around the league, it’s officially crunch time. For the San Diego Padres, that might be putting it lightly. The Friars currently hold the lead for the final National League Wild Card spot, but the Diamondbacks are right on their heels. With the margin for error shrinking...3541Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:59:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/mason-millers-inspiration-goes-far-beyond-his-work-on-the-mound-r3469/My appreciation of Mason Miller goes beyond his activity as the San Diego Padres’ closer. I am writing this in the first person because this is based on my own experience rather than on following baseball or studying baseball history. My son is now 35. When I was 35 and my son, Cliff, was eight,...3469Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/jackson-merrill-is-slumping-again-but-his-numbers-are-lying-to-padres-r3530/Jackson Merrill looked like one of baseball's future superstars after his breakout 2024 campaign at just 21 years old. But since that point, there has been a lot more up-and-down in his game. After posting an .826 OPS in 2024, that number dropped to .774 during an injury-riddled 2025 campaign. A...3530Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:58:02 +0000