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Jackson Merrill’s Turnaround Is a Matter of When, Not If

Two seasons ago, Jackson Merrill broke onto the scene in a big way for the San Diego Padres. At 21 years old, he slashed .292/.326/.500, was named an All-Star, and finished runner-up in rookie of the year voting to Paul Skenes.

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Padres Notes: Jake Cronenworth Played With Concussion, Concerning Pitcher Injury, $3.9B Sale Problematic?

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 5-1, on Wednesday to improve to 22-14 on the year. The Padres deployed an opener for the first time this season, and it worked to perfection, as Bradgley Rodriguez pitched a scoreless first inning and Matt Waldron then took down the next five innings, allowing just one run.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 7

Padres bring surging offense home for series opener vs. Cards

If the last two games of their series in San Francisco this week are any indication, the San Diego Padres might have found the offensive punch that was missing during a recent slump.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Padres’ Mason Miller Hopes to Break 105.8 MPH Record for Fastest Pitch in MLB History

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has done a lot of special things on the mound to open his career, putting him into rare air among relief pitchers.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Power Outage

The Padres are 36 games into their season. Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is still searching for his first home run. The 27-year-old has yet to leave the yard despite hitting the ball harder than just about everyone.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 6

Ty France comes through as Padres knock off Giants

Ty France broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run, pinch-hit triple, Xander Bogaerts added a two-run homer in the eighth, and the San Diego Padres captured a road series win over the San Francisco Giants with a 5-1 victory Wednesday afternoon.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Former Executive Explains Why Padres’ $3.9 Billion Sale Could Be ‘Problematic’ For MLB

The San Diego Padres recently finalized a sale that transfers control of the franchise from the Seidler family to a new ownership group led by private equity billionaire José E.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Padres' Craig Stammen Discusses 'Concerning' Injury to Starting Pitcher

The San Diego Padres' starting rotation has been decimated by injuries early in 2026. The most recent injury involves veteran right-hander Germán Márquez, who was placed on the injured list with forearm nerve inflammation on Sunday.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 6

Game 36: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres (21-14) at San Francisco Giants (14-22), May 6, 2026, 12:45 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Oracle Park – San Francisco, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Padres closer Mason Miller explains how he would pitch to Barry Bonds in 9th inning

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is quickly becoming a fan favorite in America’s Finest City. Miller has emerged as a weapon in the bullpen, as most hitters struggle to even get any contact against him.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Padres' Jake Cronenworth Played With Concussion for Nearly 3 Weeks

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth has seen some career-worst struggles at the plate this season, but these issues may not have been his fault.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Sung-Mun Song News / Gaslamp Ball / May 6

Padres force rubber match, Sung-Mun Song dazzles in call-up

The San Diego Padres needed a win like this one. Badly. The Friars torched the San Francisco Giants, 10-5, to force the rubber match. After a dismal showing from their offense lately, it was good to watch the Padres hit double-digits against a division rival after only scoring two in the series opener.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 6

Padres Announce Sudden Change to Starting Pitcher on Wednesday vs Giants

The San Diego Padres announced right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez will start Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants. Right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron was initially expected to start the game.

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Padres' Offseason Addition Turning Heads After Stellar Debut

After losing ace Dylan Cease in free agency this past offseason, the San Diego Padres' front office decided to look for under-the-radar options to replace him.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Rookies aim to build on first MLB hits in Padres-Giants finale

Two rookies who recorded their first major league hits less than 24 hours earlier hope to get a chance to pad their stats against struggling pitchers Wednesday afternoon when the San Diego Padres and host San Francisco Giants in the rubber match of a three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Padres slug their way past Giants

Miguel Andujar led a 14-hit attack with a single, double and triple, Walker Buehler pitched into the sixth inning despite a rough start, and the visiting San Diego Padres rallied from an early deficit to overtake the San Francisco Giants 10-5 on Tuesday night.

Sung-Mun Song News / Gaslamp Ball / May 6

Sung-Mun Song delivers in first start, helps Padres top Giants

Sung-Mun Song made his MLB debut in Mexico City against the Arizona Diamondbacks when the San Diego Padres added him to their roster as the 27th man. Song made an appearance as a pinch runner but did not do much more than that.

Ethan Salas News / Gaslamp Ball / May 5

Ethan Salas back into MLB top 100 prospects

After the first month of the minor league season, MLB Pipeline reposted their top 100 prospects list with the graduation of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Padres Make Disappointing Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision Before Giants Game

Fernando Tatis Jr. is heading into year six of his 14-year, $340 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres in an unlikely slump. The 27-year-old

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 5

Game 35: San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres (20-14) at San Francisco Giants (14-21), May 5, 2026, 6:45 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Oracle Park – San Francisco, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan at Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Jake Cronenworth News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Padres Place Jake Cronenworth On IL

The Padres announced today that second baseman Jake Cronenworth has been placed on the seven-day concussion-related injured list. Infielder Sung-Mun Song was recalled to take his place on the roster.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Randy Vásquez’s Hot Start Could Be Huge For The Padres

Rotation depth has been an issue for the Padres for years and the most recent offseason didn’t do much to inspire confidence that 2026 would be an exception.

Ethan Salas News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 3

Padres' Top Prospect Ethan Salas in Midst of Double-A Power Surge

One of the San Diego Padres' top prospects has been putting his power on display over his past week of minor league games. Catcher Ethan Salas, San Diego's No.

Xander Bogaerts News / Just Baseball / May 2

This Is the Xander Bogaerts the Padres Paid For

Few players across the league faced more scrutiny than Xander Bogaerts during his early tenure in San Diego. After signing an 11-year, $280 million contract in December 2022, expectations were that Bogaerts would continue the All-Star-level production he showed with the Boston Red Sox.