San Diego Padres Daily Recap Archive

Padres need Jason Adam to ease burden on taxed bullpen during postseason push

The Padres are facing mounting pressure as Game 161 approaches, especially after last night's 4-11 rout by the Diamondbacks, a stark reminder that their postseason hopes hang in the balance. With a record of 89-71, they need every ounce of strength from their bullpen, making...

Fernando Tatis Jr. hijacks A.J. Preller interview to launch Adrian Morejon contract campaign

The Padres solidified their postseason prospects with a decisive 4-2 victory over the Dodgers, clinching a Wild Card berth and setting the stage for a critical homestand against the Diamondbacks. Fernando Tatis Jr. took it upon himself to advocate for Adrian Morejon's...

Padres' fourth playoff manager in seven years exposes A.J. Preller's biggest contradiction

The San Diego Padres are riding high after clinching their third consecutive postseason berth with a commanding 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, underscoring their transformation from a struggling team to a playoff contender. With an impressive 6-1 record over the...

Andy Green’s Mets second act mirrors Craig Stammen’s unlikely path to Padres manager

After a brutal 0-7 loss to the Dodgers, the Padres find themselves at a critical juncture with the postseason looming large. At 87-70, they are on the verge of clinching a Wild Card berth for the third straight year, but the recent struggles of their pitching staff,...

Padres can clinch historic third straight playoff berth at Dodger Stadium

The San Diego Padres stand on the brink of history, needing just one win against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight to clinch their third consecutive playoff berth. With an impressive 6-1 record over the last week and a staggering +19 run differential, the Friars are riding a...