San Diego Padres News — Fri, Sep 18, 2026

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The San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-2, propelled by a seven-run second inning, and are now preparing to face the Marlins. This victory significantly narrowed their gap in the Wild Card race. Additionally, several promising younger players and prospects have been making headlines with historic achievements.

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The Sporting Tribune · Thu 9:31 PM ET

Padres use seven-run second to drop Rockies; narrow gap in Wild Card race — The Padres closed the Wild Card gap by defeating the Rockies, who have been struggling with a dismal season record of 100+ losses.

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Baseball Now · Thu 12:40 PM ET

Padres Rookie Sets MLB Record With Historic Power Outburst

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Just outside the window — 8 items published before this window

Mets, Yankees Handed Clear Message on Padres’ Manny MachadoHEAVY · Thu 5:32 AM ET
San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies play in game 4 of seriesAssociated Press · Thu 3:56 AM ET
Ethan Salas becomes youngest catcher with a multi-homer game as Padres beat Rockies 9-3NBC Sports · Thu 1:17 AM ET
Ethan Salas' two-homer game fuels Padres winMLB.com · Thu 12:22 AM ET
Rockies offense goes cold as Padres slug their way to 9-3 victorySB Nation · Wed 11:52 PM ET
Salas swats first two MLB home runs, Padres pour it on in win at ColoradoThe Sporting Tribune · Wed 11:27 PM ET
Padres rookie Ethan Salas, 20, becomes youngest catcher in MLB history with a multi-homer gameAssociated Press · Wed 10:42 PM ET
Padres news: San Diego gets crucial injury update amid NL Wild Card pushClutchPoints · Wed 9:54 PM ET

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