The San Diego Padres, with Manny Machado as a key player, are on the brink of securing their second consecutive playoff appearance in Major League Baseball. As the season progresses, the Padres have just one victory needed to clinch a spot in the National League wild card.
Currently, several teams have already secured their places in the 2025 MLB playoffs. The Milwaukee Brewers claimed the NL Central title on September 21, while the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL East title on September 15. The Chicago Cubs secured a wild card spot on September 17, and the Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed their playoff participation on September 20. On the American League side, the Toronto Blue Jays secured a playoff spot on September 21.
As the regular season winds down, teams are positioning themselves for the postseason, which will begin shortly after the season finale on September 28. The Wild Card Series kicks off with four games scheduled for Tuesday, September 30.
With the excitement of the playoffs just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating how the matchups will unfold and which teams will ultimately rise to the top. Given the Padres’ near-certain inclusion in the postseason, it will be interesting to see how they perform in the crucial upcoming games.