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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 22
Former Padres Pitcher Passes Away
Eduardo "Coca Cola" Acosta, who pitched for the San Diego Padres from 1971-72, died Thursday in his native Panama. He was 81. News of Acosta's death was first reported on Instagram by Ronald Acosta Flores, Ed Acosta's nephew, of Radio Boquete in Panama.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 22
Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts’ Return Revealed, Friars All-Star Honors Clayton Kershaw, Magic Number Update
The San Diego Padres secured an extremely important series win against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. They took the rubber match by a score of 3-2. The win reduced the Padres' magic number to secure a postseason spot to two, meaning they are just two wins away from qualifying for their second consecutive postseason.
Xander Bogaerts News / Field Level Media / September 22
Padres' Xander Bogaerts to return for opener vs. Brewers
Just in time for the regular season's final week, the San Diego Padres appear to be getting an important piece of their puzzle back in the lineup. When the Padres start a three-game home series Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Padres expect to have veteran Xander Bogaerts return at shortstop.
The '450 MLB home runs' quiz
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Robert Suarez News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres closer Robert Suarez notches 40th save, first in NL 
Robert Suarez picked up his 40th save on Sunday, leading the National League.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres' Mike Shildt Still Believes in Dylan Cease as Postseason Nears
San Diego Padres manager mike Shildt revealed he still holds belief in starting pitcher Dylan Cease as the postseason nears. Cease has had a rough 2025 season, posting a 4.64 ERA through his 31 starts.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 21
Padres pitchers allow nine walks, but offense does just enough to hold off White Sox
Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a solo home run in the top pf the third inning, which put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Chicago White Sox 3-0. The Padres did not know it at the time, but that swing by Tatis Jr.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21
Fernando Tatis homers, Padres hold off White Sox to trim magic number
Michael King pitched five-plus scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres held on for a 3-2 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The Padres (85-71) reduced their magic number to 2 to make the playoffs as they won two of three.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres' Magic Number Shrinks Following Series Win over White Sox
The San Diego Padres won the rubber match of their three-game series against the Chicago White Sox, score, shrinking their magic number to make the postseason to two.
Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres faced with a difficult free agency decision on Dylan Cease
Cease’s market is one of the most polarizing amongst all soon-to-be free agents
Michael King News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres’ Michael King could earn a lucrative deal in free agency
The Padres starting pitcher was part of the return package for Juan Soto
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / September 21
Padres All-Star infielder facing uncertain free agent market
Luis Arraez will become a free agent after this season
Clayton Kershaw News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres All-Star Sought Out Clayton Kershaw Autographed Jersey During Dodgers Series
When a legend nears the end of his storied career, he suddenly gets an influx of requests for his jersey from opponents. That has certainly been the case for future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, who announced his retirement from MLB on Thursday after an 18-season career, all with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres' Xander Bogaerts' Expected Return Date Revealed as Postseason Nears
The San Diego Padres have made a decision on when All-Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts will return to the roster, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 21
Minor league update Week 26
With the two A-level teams finishing their seasons last week, the San Antonio Missions played their last two games this week. The two losses gave them a final record of 65-72, fourth in the Texas League, South Division. Newly promoted outfielder Jake Snider played in seven games for Lake Elsinore and finished with a .333 average and .812 OPS.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 21
Padres Notes: Friars Offered Blockbuster Trade to Nationals at Deadline, All-Stars Talk Struggles, More
The San Diego Padres bounced back against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, taking a convincing 7-3 win to lower their magic number to clinch a postseason spot to three.
Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / September 21
Padres winning, Gavin Sheets hitting going into finale vs. White Sox
Gavin Sheets has better numbers when he plays for a winning team. So, he has been a major contributor to the San Diego Padres (84-71), who go into Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the host Chicago White Sox (58-97) with a magic number of three to clinch their second consecutive playoff berth.
Mike Shildt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 20
Mike Shildt claims he was a ‘terrible player’
At this point, the San Diego Padres are poised to find themselves in October for the second year in a row. Their playoff appearance in 2024 led manager Mike Shildt to sign a two-year contract extension until the 2027 season.
Robert Suarez News / Just Baseball / September 20
Why Robert Suarez Needs to Throw His Changeup Less
When Robert Suarez broke into the majors with the Padres in 2022, he quickly earned a reputation as one of the nastiest late-inning relievers in baseball. His power four-seam and sinker combination gave him a two-pitch mix that overpowered hitters and fit the mold of the modern high-leverage arm.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
Jackson Merrill’s Bat Is Heating Up at the Best Possible Time
With two weeks left in the season, the San Diego Padres have a firm grasp on a Wild Card spot and are two games back from the first-place Dodgers. So, it is safe to assume that the Padres will be playing baseball in October. Everyone knows the postseason isn’t about being the best team — it’s about being the hottest team going in.
Luis Arraez News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Luis Arraez costs Padres a run with boneheaded baserunning move
Luis Arraez stock continues to dip this season. The San Diego Padres infielder Arraez cost his team a run on Wednesday night against the New York Mets with a brutal baserunning mistake.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17
Cubs look for October magic after most successful season in years
No matter how the season ends, the Chicago Cubs have already accomplished something they have failed to achieve in recent years.
Ramon Laureano News / Yardbarker / September 13
Padres' biggest X-factor could give them a postseason edge
In last season’s MLB playoffs, the San Diego Padres came relatively close to toppling the dominant Los Angeles Dodgers. This year, the Padres are once more an underdog.
Xander Bogaerts News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10
Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return
He has been sidelined since Aug. 29 after he suffered a fractured foot.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10
Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation
One day after his closer gave up a game-winning home run, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave a strong endorsement to Robert Suarez remaining in the role as the regular season winds down.
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