The Padres punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time since the 2006 season and are currently one of seven teams to have a reserved seat in the playoffs.
As the regular inches closer to its’ finale, analysts across the media landscape will continue to update and change their MLB power rankings. A Padres fans, it probably doesn’t get old seeing the Friars among the best teams in the majors on a week-to-week basis.
In ESPN’s latest installment, the Padres came in at #4 behind only the Dodgers, Rays, and White Sox.