Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas had RBI singles in a three-run seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los ...

The San Diego Padres got one inch closer to clinching a playoff berth , and it started with their recent win against the Los ...

The Padres trimmed their magic number for the postseason to one with Wednesday's win, which was keyed by their star veteran third baseman.

The Padres didn’t clinch on Wednesday night. But they can still do so on Thursday -- and they might not even need to take the ...

San Diego took sole possession of the top NL wild-card spot and moved within one win of clinching a playoff berth, while delaying the division champions' bid for a first-round bye.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a third RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Machado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a third RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers.

Manny Machado had a two-run homer and a sac fly Wednesday as the Padres beat the Dodgers 5-1. The Padres are now one game up on the Cubs and Phillies for the right to host a Wild Card series.

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from September 23, 2026 on ESPN.

Manny Machado homers (29) on a fly ball to center field. Dustin Harris scores.