Padres' Magic Number to Make Playoffs Depends on Diamondbacks

Dodgers get stern warning, NL West rival Padres ‘force to be reckoned with’

The Padres are the hottest team in baseball entering Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers, having won 13 of their last 14.

Padres' Magic Number to Make Playoffs Depends on Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres have put themselves in prime position, but they haven't clinched a playoff berth quite yet.

Dave Roberts discusses importance of Dodgers-Padres series

After beginning their final homestand of the regular season with a sweep of the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Dodgers resume play on Tuesday for the start of what should be a highly entertaining three-game series against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Padres always seem to bring out the best in each […]

The San Diego Padres are on the Road to Clinching Playoffs

The San Diego Padres are fighting to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Padres are currently holding the third and final National League playoff wild card. As of September 17, 2026, the San Diego Padres have won 11 games in September, while the Arizona Diamondbacks have only won 8. This has set the two...