# CONFUSING PADRES - Javier Reyes Breaks Down the Strange San Diego Season and they Wild Card Chances

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-09-01T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Diego Padres' playoff fate hangs in the balance as the National League Wild Card race heats up. Can the Padres or Arizona Diamondbacks upset the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-3 showdown? Sully and Javier Reyes break down the unpredictable performances of Snell, Musgrove, and the Padres’ bullpen, while questioning if the team’s management and inconsistent lineup choices could ultimately cost them a postseason spot. Key discussions include wild card scenarios, the significance of the upcoming Padres-Diamondbacks series, and the Padres’ roller-coaster season amid new ownership. The conversation also tackles MLB’s unwritten rules, the Dodgers’ spending power, and why baseball culture may be changing for the better. Will San Diego capitalize on their momentum and second-best NL attendance, or will familiar missteps keep them out of October baseball?

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