For the third season out of four, the Diamondbacks playoff hopes hinge on the final weekend of the series. Of the two other final weekends, one worked out, one didn’t. Tiebreaker time, I guess. This season, like in 2024, they come in without any control over their own destiny, this time needing the Phillies to […]
The San Diego Padres have only three games remaining in what has been an unbelievable season. Rookie manager Craig Stammen has plenty of work ahead after securing a Wild Card berth. Several players are fighting for postseason roster security. They all have a legitimate opportunity to make a strong impression in the last series of […]
Scott Braun, Erik Kratz and Todd Frazier celebrate a four-team clinch night, including the White Sox and Cubs reaching the postseason on the same day for the first time and Pete Crow-Armstrong completing a 40-40 season. FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal shares the latest on Aaron Judge and Willson Contreras, Atlanta’s postseason rotation and why the Reds have failed to follow the Brewers model. Friar Territory host Marty Caswell joins fresh from the Padres champagne celebration to discuss their ...
“Jump in, let’s go. Lay back, enjoy the show. Everybody gets high, everybody gets low. These are the days when anything goes.” – Everyday is a Winding Road by Sheryl Crow The Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1 on Thursday and are going back to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Padres will be …
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The Chicago Cubs, as things sit right now, are the No. 2 seed in the National League Wild Card standings. They are a game behind the San Diego Padres and a game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies, who are in the No. 3 spot and on the verge of clinching a playoff berth. More News: [...]
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The NL Playoff race is heating up as the regular season ends this weekend. After the Cubs and Padres clinched, the Philadelphia Phillies are next in line. That is, if they can fend off the Arizona Diamondbacks, per ESPN. According to the NL Wild Card standings, the Phillies (87-72) have a two-game edge over the […]
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This is the start of what could be a very wild weekend, as the Cubs are fighting for the top Wild Card spot while possibly being forced to Florida to complete their series against a Red Sox team that has already secured its spot. Meanwhile, the Padres are hosting the Diamondbacks with all kinds of …
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The Phillies are heading toward October, but who could they face in the Wild Card Series? 👀 On this episode of the PHLY Phillies Podcast, we break down three potential Wild Card opponents: the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Chicago Cubs. How do the Phillies match up against each team? We dive into each potential series and analyze the lineups, starting pitching, bullpen, strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups that could determine whether the Phillies advance. ⚾ In this episode: 🔴 Phill...
The San Diego Padres took care of their own business. With a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, the Padres won the series and more importantly secured a postseason berth. It is the first time in franchise history the team has reached the postseason in […]
All of a sudden, San Diego has come back from the dead — and looks ready to go toe-to-toe with anybody in the National League.
Diamondback News (AZ Central) Diamondbacks wild-card scenario. Catch the Phillies and join the party The Padres took out the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2, and clinched a playoff spot, leaving one playoff position open for either the Phillies or Diamondbacks. Arizona begins play on Friday two games behind the Phillies. So how much of a chance […]
Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup and the Dodgers saved their best starting lineup for the final five games of the regular season. So far, the team has gone 2-18 with runners in scoring position while scoring just three runs over their two consecutive losses to the San Diego Padres. Ohtani was one of […]
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Freddie Freeman Finds Positive in Dodger Series Loss to Padres, Grateful for First Round Bye
On this Thursday night edition of Dodgers Dougout Live, Doug McKain discusses the Dodgers’ heartbreaking loss to the Padres, Shohei Ohtani’s improvement, the Josue De Paula roster move, and more! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/DODGERSNATION10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Register and learn more at https://www.bajablasthomeruns.com Subject to complete offer terms & restrictions. Offer activates at 9 AM ET for ...
The Padres are having a big celebration on the Dodger Stadium field after clinching a postseason berth tonight 😳 Walker Buehler is doing a beer bong with San Diego’s new owners. Fernando Tatis Jr. is dancing. Manny Machado is spraying champagne. LA needs to see these guys in the postseason.
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Ahead of the Dodgers series finale vs the Padres on Friday, Tommy Edman joined Noel Sanchez of Dodgers Nation to talk about his new giveaway he’s partnering with Edmunds on: “Tommy Tanks Gas Giveaway” – Tommy Edman & fans will give away $25,000 in free gas on Friday, September 25 at Longo Lexus in El Monte on Friday, September 25. Fans must arrive by car and enter Longo Lexus through the main entrance on Peck Road (walk-up entry is strictly not permitted). One person per vehicle will receive a...
Edwin Diaz Pleased With Improvements Vs Padres, Says He Never Los Faith This Season With Dodgers
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LOS ANGELES — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas had RBI singles in a three-run seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Thursday night to clinch their franchise-record third consecutive postseason berth and fifth in seven seasons. It didn’t come easily. The Dodgers closed to 4-2 in the ninth on Shohei Ohtani’s RBI double off Padres closer Mason Miller. Yuki Matsui (1-1) got the victory in relief. Miller earned his 38th save. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow (5-...
It’s official: the San Diego Padres have punched their ticket to the 2026 MLB postseason by virtue of taking a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. The Padres have caught fire in the month of September, separating themselves from their biggest competitor for the third Wild Card spot in the NL […]
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