The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in baseball right now, and it's partially thanks to some former A's players who have been key factors to their recent success. Although all three players were acquired mid-season, the spark they've added to this Padres squad is impressive and will set them up to make a good postseason run.

The San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners open a 3-game interleague series Monday at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

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Cal Raleigh became the first player whose primary position is catcher to hit 50 home runs in a major league season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting San Diego Padres 9-6 Monday night.

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 50th homer, Jorge Polanco drove in four runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 9-6

LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani high-fived a heckler after hitting his 45th home run of the season in the 8-2 win against the San Diego Padres on Sunday.

A heckler next to the Dodgers’ dugout spent his entire Sunday giving an earful to Shohei Ohtani, who ultimately got the final word.