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Padres’ Nick Castellanos mashes clutch 1st homer for San Diego vs Cubs

Nick Castellanos hit his first home run with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, energizing Petco Park during the rubber match vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Padres entered the series finale looking for stability after splitting the first two games.

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Former Padres Infielder Tested Positive For 4 Steroids in March

The International Testing Agency announced Wednesday that former San Diego Padres shortstop Alexei Ramirez tested positive for four banned substances at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 29

Game 29: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs (18-12) at San Diego Padres (19-10), April 29, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Fernando Tatis Jr. Says Padres Didn't Let Him Mature in Infield

Fernando Tatis Jr. has been one of the best players in baseball since he debuted in 2019, and the San Diego Padres have benefited from it. San Diego has reached the postseason in four of the last six years, with Tatis being at the head of the ship.

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Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres' Walker Buehler Has Blunt Assessment of Start With Roster Spot in Jeopardy

The San Diego Padres dropped Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, 8-3, behind a so-so start from right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler. Buehler wasn't able to complete five innings, pitching a total of 4.2 frames while allowing two runs, three hits and three walks.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / April 29

Bullpen shows wear and tear, San Diego heads to rubber match

Last night was a game the San Diego Padres usually win. The Friars and the Chicago Cubs traded blows for the first five innings of the game before the Cubs took a lead they wouldn’t relinquish in the sixth.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres Lineup vs Cubs: Ramon Laureano Out, Manny Machado DH

The San Diego Padres are looking to win their series against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. The Padres won a wild series opener by a score of 9-7.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Padres’ surprise breakout star behind hot start to 2026 season

The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball to begin the 2026 season. At 19-10, the Friars are 1.5 games back of the Atlanta Braves for the top record in the league.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

With manager gone for a game, Padres pursue victory over Cubs

Bench coach Randy Knorr will be at the helm of the San Diego Padres when they host the Chicago Cubs in the finale of the teams' three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres Notes: Craig Stammen Leaves Team, Fernando Tatis Home Run Drought, Manny Machado Update

The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago Cubs, 8-3, on Tuesday evening and fell to 19-10 on the year. Superstar Manny Machado took the day off to rest his leg while Jake Cronenworth made his first career start at third base.

Matt Waldron News / CBSSports.com / April 29

Cubs could torch struggling Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron in Wednesday matinee series finale

San Diego knuckleballer Matt Waldron has been on a bad run in 2026 as he faces the Cubs

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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.

Craig Stammen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Why Craig Stammen will not be with Padres for Cubs series finale

The San Diego Padres fell on Tuesday to the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their three-game series. The Padres took the first game of the series, despite a controversial call on a foul ball.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

Game 28: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs (17-12) at San Diego Padres (19-9), April 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Nick Castellanos Addresses Struggles Adjusting to New Padres Role

When the San Diego Padres' front office started to put a plan in place for building a roster over the offseason, they likely didn't have adding a former All-Star for the league minimum in mind.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres Manager Reveals Manny Machado's Injury, Return Timeline

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Machado was forced to exit Monday's game after grounding out in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Mason Miller News / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

Miller loses scoreless streak, but Padres hold on for the win over Chicago

The San Diego Padres nearly let this one slip. After a devastating 12-7 loss that included the Arizona Diamondbacks scoring 11 unanswered runs on Sunday, the Friars quickly got back in the win column with a 9-7 victory over the red-hot Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

MLB admits mistake in Cubs-Padres foul ball saga

The Monday night contest between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres that ended in a 9-7 victory for San Diego became the center of controversy in the top of the ninth inning after umpire Dan Merzel ruled a ball fair that appeared to be a foul.

Jeremiah Estrada News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres Get Good News on Jeremiah Estrada's Velocity Amid Rehab

The San Diego Padres placed relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada on the injured list due to elbow tendinitis just over two weeks ago. Estrada's elbow issue is one of multiple injuries that the Padres are dealing with currently, but the team may be getting him back sooner rather than later.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Baffled by Shocking Home Run Drought

The San Diego Padres have been one of the hottest teams across baseball over the last few weeks, following a very slow start to the season. Despite the roster dealing with injuries and inconsistency at the plate, the team has still found ways to win games.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

4 Former Padres Thriving With New Teams — Should San Diego Regret Decisions?

The San Diego Padres had some tough free agent decisions to make this winter, and it's unclear if they made all the right choices. Four former Friars in particular have simply flourished with their new teams in the first month of the season, and that certainly stings for Padres fans.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 28

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / April 28

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

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Lucas Giolito News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Padres' Lucas Giolito Shares Update After Injury Scare

Lucas Giolito recently signed a contract with the San Diego Padres. San Diego is hopeful that the veteran right-hander can make an impact at the big league level later this season.