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Padres Announce Sudden Change to Starting Pitching Plan vs Brewers

The San Diego Padres have made a last-minute change to their starting pitching plans for the opening game of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron was originally scheduled to be the starter, but now, right-hander Bradgley Rodriguez will take his place.

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San Diego bats come alive at the perfect time as Padres salvage split versus Cards

It was looking bleak for the San Diego Padres for a while there. Sunday’s series finale began as a pitcher’s duel between Walker Buehler and St. Louis Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres Manager Sent Message to Nick Castellanos About His Roster Spot Amid Struggles

When the San Diego Padres signed veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos this offseason, the move was met with some optimism, especially considering the price that the team landed him at.

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Padres Have Difficult Decision Looming as Lucas Giolito Gets Set for Debut

Veteran right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito needs to be added to the San Diego Padres roster by this Saturday, which will force the team into a tough roster decision.

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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.

Jase Bowen News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 11

Padres Could Call Up 25-Year-Old Outfielder for MLB Debut Amid Torrid Start

Even the best prospects in minor league baseball are notorious for their uneven development curves. So it is with Jase Bowen. The outfielder was chosen to participate in the 2023 Fall Stars Game, a showcase for the best of the best minor leaguers from the Arizona Fall League.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 11

Padres’ Nick Castellanos Calls Out Reporter for ‘Rude’ Question

Nick Castellanos is coming off the biggest swing of his tenure with the San Diego Padres. In the ninth inning of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, with the Padres down to their last out, Castellanos hit a game-tying home run to send the game into extras.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 11

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers For Huge Series vs Brewers

Coming off a split four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals, the San Diego Padres are now gearing up for a matchup against another National League Central team in the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Fernando Tatis' Bat Responsible for Biggest Home Run of Padres Season — But He Didn’t Hit It

The San Diego Padres needed a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s bat provided the two-run blast in the ninth inning — but the Padres star didn't hit it.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 11

Padres Unsurprisingly Named Top Landing Spot for Angels Superstar in Trade

Once again, the San Diego Padres are being linked in trade talks for a star player. Over the last couple of seasons, the Padres' front office has been very aggressive in bringing in talented players in the hopes of helping the organization go after a World Series title.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Nick Castellanos homers in 9th, Padres beat Cardinals

Manny Machado's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday capped a San Diego Padres' comeback that gave them a 3-2 win over the visiting St.

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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.

Mike Trout News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 10

Mike Trout to Padres? MLB Insider Discusses Potential Trade

The San Diego Padres' offense needs some sort of jolt, leading some to believe that the team could be aggressive ahead of this year's trade deadline. San Diego could use some slug in the lineup, and there seems to be one superstar who could be on the team's radar.

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Padres Manager Declines to Answer if Joe Musgrove Will Return Before Second Half of Season

The hits keep on coming for the San Diego Padres and starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, who suffered an injury setback in spring training. Musgrove has been recovering from Tommy John surgery that kept him out for the entire 2025 season.

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Michael King Was 'Shocked' With Padres Rookie During MLB Debut

After 11 seasons in the minor leagues, the San Diego Padres finally made the MLB dreams of catcher Rodolfo Durán come true. Durán was called up by San Diego after an injury to Luis Campusano occurred, giving the 28-year-old a chance to make his debut.

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Padres’ Mason Miller pulls off strikeout feat not seen since his own manager did it

Closer Mason Miller has been lights out for the San Diego Padres in 2026. On Saturday, he completed a feat that manager Craig Stammen will be well aware of.

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Prized Padres pitching prospect self-deports to Mexico after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charge

San Diego Padres’ top pitching prospect, right-hander Humberto Cruz, reportedly self-deported to Mexico after pleading guilty in connection with a human smuggling case in Arizona.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 10

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres seek to secure split with Cardinals

Craig Stammen saw something in the at-bats of Fernando Tatis Jr. Friday night that no one else did. The first-year manager of the San Diego Padres liked Tatis' approach, even as he was going 0-for-2 with a walk as his team was being one-hit by the St.

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San Diego Padres Prospect Leaves U.S. After Shocking Human Smuggling Case

A top San Diego Padres prospect might have ruined a promising career over an easily avoidable situation. The player self-deported to Mexico following an investigation by federal authorities.

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Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

As the San Diego Padres evened up their weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals, they did it while a starting player reached a major milestone.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 9

Padres end lengthy offensive drought, take down Cards

Ty France and Manny Machado homered Saturday, while Fernando Tatis Jr. supplied a tiebreaking hit during a three-run fifth inning that lifted the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win over the visiting St.

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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam

Fernando Tatis Jr. went viral for the wrong reasons on Friday after allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score four runs on a Little League grand slam. The San Diego Padres star was in right field as Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt came up to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 5th inning.

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