Sorry to be the bearer of good news, what with sports fans here always wary of the next SD-logo’d anvil falling out of the sky.

But the Padres will play in the postseason next month. And they’ll have a realistic chance at success there.

Whether it’s as a wild-card winner (more likely) or the division champion, the Padres can beat any of the other 11 teams in the World Series tournament without it being a surprise.

This year, there’s no great team in baseball, although the National League Central-leading Brewers are having a great season.

A few National League teams looked capable of being a powerhouse. The Phillies were one of them.

Though still formidable, the National League East leaders will lack their great ace, Zack Wheeler, due to the blood clot that ended his season last month.

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