San Diego Padres clinch playoff spot with strong September performance
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:38 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The San Diego Padres secured their third consecutive playoff berth on September 25, 2026, following a strong performance in the month with a record of 16-5, the best in Major League Baseball. This successful stretch includes a run of crucial victories that solidified their postseason position. The Padres, aiming for a deep playoff run, will continue to build on this momentum as the season approaches its conclusion.
- •Padres clinched playoff berth on September 25, 2026.
- •Team achieved a MLB-leading September record of 16-5.
- •This marks their third straight appearance in the playoffs.
- •Crucial victories contributed to their postseason qualification.
- •The team aims for a deeper playoff run this year.
- 1:29 PMESPN MLB — September surge: Padres clinch third straight playoff berth
"San Diego Padres clinch third-straight playoffs berth with a Major League Baseball-leading September record of 16-5.
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