Padres Chase Wild Card with Fire | San Diego Padres News

The Padres just swept the Marlins and are now two games back in the wild card race, playing with the grit and balance they’ve shown all season. With only Michael King and Walker Buehler anchoring the rotation, the bullpen is taking center stage. Jake Cronenworth’s hot bat is sending a message to GM A.J. Preller — if this keeps up, moves will be made — though the team’s sale isn’t finalized, limiting Preller’s options. Manager Craig Stammen called it a wrestling comeback, praising how the offense rallied after setbacks. This week, they’re back home facing the Rockies and Giants, chasing the Diamondbacks who lead by two games. As Jackson Merrill put it: “It’s going to be the best flight of the year.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ffc5fc30ae3dc154