San Diego Padres surge into postseason contention with recent wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The San Diego Padres have turned their season around, with a record of 15-5 in their last 20 games. This improvement coincided with a strong push leading up to the August 3 trade deadline, where the team added pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize. Key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Jackson Merrill have regained their offensive prowess, particularly since June. The Padres currently control the second NL wild-card spot as they look to maintain their momentum into the postseason.
- •Padres have won 15 of their last 20 games
- •Team is now in control of the second NL wild-card spot
- •Tatis is hitting.292 with 11 home runs since June 1
- •Machado rebounded with a.922 OPS in July
- •Merrill leads MLB with 32 RBI since July 1
- 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — The San Diego Padres are becoming dangerous at just the right time
"It took them the first few months of the season to find their groove, but the Padres are back to looking like postseason contenders.
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