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Padres attempt to block Dodgers fans from attending NLDS

The Padres are trying to block an acquisition of the Petco Park Dodgers. Tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS in San Diego were limited to individuals' specific geographic areas, specifically excluding five counties in the greater Los Angeles area. Petco Park and Dodger Stadium are approximately 195 miles apart in Southern California, […]

Kyle Higashioka propels Padres past Braves and into NLDS

SAN DIEGO — Kyle Higashioka's solo homer off Max Fried with two outs in the second inning started a five-run lead, and the San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card. Wednesday night series. With the bases loaded, Manny Machado hit a two-run double, followed by […]

Ex-Yankee Michael King dominates Braves in 12-strikeout Padres gem

Former Yankees pitcher Michael King had appeared in just one postseason game in his six-year major league career before Tuesday. And he succeeded in a big way. In Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Padres and the Braves, King made his first start in the playoffs and pitched seven scoreless […]

Padres’ Fernando Tatis hits first homer of 2024 MLB playoffs

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shot into the left field seats sent Petco Park into chaos. The Padres slugger sent a 94 mph fastball from Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shover into the second deck of the left field seats on Tuesday, resulting in San Diego's first two runs of the game and his first home run of […]

Jurickson Profar’s turnaround has been key for the Padres

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar had a terrible 2023 season. And that may be a generous explanation. Profar signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Colorado Rockies on March 21, just nine days before Opening Day on March 30. However, he did not even join the team until Game 4 against the Padres […]

Padres, Astros built for deep runs

The postseason power rankings aren't about regular season records, they're about evaluating who's fit, who's healthy, and who's likely to make it into October. Well then… 1. Padres: Since starting 50-50, they've gone 41-17, with Yu Darvish and Mets stalwart Joe Musgrove returning and combining with Dylan Cease and Michael King to form a great […]

Padres clinch playoff berth with game-ending triple play

LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado started the game-winning triple play and the San Diego Padres clinched a spot in the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer to open a winning streak for the Padres, who have clinched at least […]