https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/7/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/three-burning-questions-padres-must-answer-before-wild-card-round-r3581/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...3581Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/breaking-down-padres-offensive-turnaround-that-saved-their-season-r3584/3584Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:02:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-cant-afford-for-craig-stammens-questionable-pitching-management-to-haunt-them-in-postseason-r3583/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...3583Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:04:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/why-padres-third-straight-playoff-appearance-is-their-most-impressive-yet-r3589/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...3589Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/gavin-sheets-place-in-padres-playoff-roster-picture-is-getting-harder-to-find-r3587/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...3587Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/freddy-fermins-job-isnt-all-that-secure-ahead-of-padres-postseason-run-r3580/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...3580Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:52:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-have-an-obvious-strategy-to-make-robbie-ray-an-effective-playoff-starter-r3568/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...3568Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:59:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-are-the-team-no-one-wants-to-face-in-the-postseason-r3577/Momentum is usually beneficial in the MLB postseason. Teams that make late runs to get into the dance tend to have a little success, if not make a bit of a run toward a World Series. Since the playoffs expanded to 12 teams (six in each league) in 2022, there has twice been a bottom-two seed make...3577Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:07:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/jake-cronenworth-has-galvanized-padres-playoff-push-with-sudden-offensive-revival-r3576/The San Diego Padres are on the doorstep of a third consecutive postseason appearance. Jake Cronenworth could be the separator to get them there.  As good as the Padres have been in the second half of 2026, they haven't gotten much from Cronenworth at any point in the year. He missed nearly...3576Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:52:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-week-in-review-sizzling-streak-has-san-diego-on-precipice-of-postseason-r3553/San Diego Padres Weekly Snapshot Record last week: 6-1 Runs scored last week: 51 Runs allowed last week: 32 (season run differential: plus-41) Scores Game 150 (Monday): Padres 8, Rockies 7 Game 151 (Tuesday): Rockies 9, Padres 3 Game 152 (Wedne...3553Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:03:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/fernando-tatis-jr-shouldnt-be-overlooked-in-nl-mvp-discussion-r3557/Three months ago, having a conversation about 2026 accolades for San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. would've seemed pretty wild. Through the end of May, he ranked just 55th in fWAR among National League position players (0.6) while mired in one of the worst sustained power outages...3557Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:57:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/randy-v%C3%A1squez-is-back-on-the-upswing-with-padres-at-the-perfect-time-r3566/For a pitcher, problems are not always just in the execution of his pitches. San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vásquez embodies that truth. He seems like he can exhibit a more dominant version of himself at times, and then you get periods of collapse like he had at the end of May. After beatin...3566Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:01:01 +0000