Padres Push for Playoff Spot | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are heating up, poised to clinch a series win and leap into the NL’s third wild-card spot—potentially their first time above .500 this season. With a 19-7 surge since mid-July, they’re surging past teams like the Diamondbacks in playoff odds. Saturday’s showdown against the Twins (first pitch at 5:40 PM) could be pivotal, featuring rising star Casey Mize on the mound for San Diego against Dean Kremer. Meanwhile, injured pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta are inching back toward action—Pivetta’s rehab is on track for a starting role, while Musgrove prepares for his next minor league start. The Padres’ momentum is undeniable, and every pitch counts as they chase postseason glory. 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/826f26f343d48616