This includes what to do with starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who is set to test free agency in just a couple of months. Dylan Cease is predicted to sign with the Atlanta Braves in

2025 record: 90-72 Manager: Mike Shildt Top hitter by fWAR: Fernando Tatis Jr. (6.1) Top pitcher by fWAR: Nick Pivetta (3.7)

When discussing the team’s chief architect, not everyone is as complimentary. More than a decade after the Padres hired him away from the Texas Rangers, Preller remains a polarizing, win-at-all-costs executive who has twice been suspended by Major League Baseball.

On Sunday, Bleacher Report’s Erik Beaston predicted that the Braves would sign San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who is headed to free agency after a down year, to a $160 million contract this winter.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt called believes the Padres are in the best period in the franchise's history. The Friars clinched a spot in the postseason

Jeremiah Estrada is of two minds at the end of this sophomore season with the Padres. The right-hander struck out more than 100 batters during the regular season. But Estrada allowed 12 home runs — three times as many as he did last year.

https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-vs-cubs-nl-wild-card-series-game-1-starting-lineups-and-pitching-matchup (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/09/28/after-stumbling-through-seasons-final-month-padres-get-to-the-part-that-matters/ (Kevin Acee – U-T)

Padres fans can join postseason watch parties at Petco Park's Gallagher Square to cheer on the team, with proceeds going to the Padres Foundation and a range of activities and amenities available for fans.