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There is reason to be optimistic but there are many important questions to be answered.

A.J. Preller seemed to push all the right buttons in 2024, and it got the Padres back to the postseason. Now, can they make it back-to-back trips to the playoffs? Preller wrapped up their bounce-back season and began to look ahead to 2025 in a lengthy chat with reporters. NBC 7’s Derek Togerson and Darnay Tripp discuss the big talking points.

There is reason to be optimistic but there are many important questions to be answered.

There is reason to be optimistic but there are many important questions to be answered.  

The team we grew accustomed to seeing all year didn’t show up when they needed to.

The team we grew accustomed to seeing all year didn’t show up when they needed to.

Will history repeat itself? The Padres have a chance to set Petco Park ablaze Wednesday thanks to one explosive inning.

The Padres weren’t as sharp in all phases as they’ve been throughout the year and it cost them against the Dodgers.

The Padres weren’t as sharp in all phases as they’ve been throughout the year and it cost them against the Dodgers.

It’s the series everyone wanted, and it seems destined to go the difference.

It’s the series everyone wanted, and it seems destined to go the difference.

Higgy! Merrill! Suarez! Absolute scenes in their close out win over the Braves. But one big question looms.

An historic performance from Michael King, and a vintage swing from Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres are rested and well stocked heading into the series, unlike their visitors from Atlanta.

After a hectic bonus day of regular season baseball the Padres landed a visit from Atlanta in the Wild Card series. Darnay previews the series with Kyle Glaser. What impact will Monday’s doubleheader have on the series? What is Chris Sale’s status? What did we learn from their regular season meetings? Michael King gets the opener, while Yu Darvish gets...

The Padres are still in great shape, but there is work to be done and areas to clean up.

The Padres could win the NL West, get a Wild Card bye and more. Do we dare dream?

The Padres could win the NL West, get a Wild Card bye and more. Do we dare dream?

The NL looks (mostly) wide open and the Padres are clicking – we could be in for a really fun few weeks.

The NL looks (mostly) wide open and the Padres are clicking – we could be in for a really fun few weeks.