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Padres Accomplish Insane Feat Not Done in 20 Years vs Rockies

Everyone in baseball knows that Coors Field in Colorado is the most hitter-friendly parks in all of Major League Baseball. It's a place where weird occurrences tend to happen during baseball games, and it can be very tough for opposing pitchers to find their footing.

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Game 23: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

San Diego Padres (16-7) at Colorado Rockies (9-15), April 22, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Coors Field – Denver, Colo. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 22

Padres Lineup vs Rockies: Miguel Andujar Out, Nick Castellanos Starting

The San Diego Padres have the Colorado Rockies' number this year. The Padres are 5-0 against their National League West foe this year following Tuesday night's win.

Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / April 22

Sticking to winning ways, San Diego ekes out ahead of Rox

Sometimes one run is all it takes. That was the case for the San Diego Padres yesterday in their win over the Colorado Rockies. It was, by far, the lowest scoring game at Coors Field ever, with only one run being tallied in the hitter-friendly park.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Griffin Canning News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 22

Padres Could Get Griffin Canning Back Even Sooner Than Expected

The San Diego Padres' most notable move this offseason was signing Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal. President of baseball operations A.J.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Insider says Padres likely aren’t trading Fernando Tatis Jr.

There were rumors that the San Diego Padres could possibly trade Fernando Tatis Jr. during the offseason. The Padres shut the idea down, but some wondered if a Tatis trade could still end up happening in the future.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Padres bolster rotation, sign RHP Lucas Giolito to 1-year deal

Right-hander Lucas Giolito signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Padres, however there is a mutual option for the 2027 season.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Padres pull off mind-blowing Coors Field feat not seen in 20 years

The San Diego Padres continued a strong season with a win on Tuesday at Coors Field, over the Colorado Rockies. San Diego pulled off something the stadium hasn’t seen in 20 years.

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A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 22

Padres' AJ Preller Reacts to Reported $3.9 Billion Sale

A.J. Preller's new bosses don't have an office in Petco Park yet. When they do, the San Diego Padres' new owners will have an excited general manager, a man they've already met.

Matt Waldron News / Gaslamp Ball / April 22

What to expect from Matt Waldron

Right-handed starter Matt Waldron began the 2026 season on the injured list, recovering from surgery that was needed in the spring. He had begun throwing again before Spring Training ended but needed to build up from being out of action for a few weeks.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / April 22

MLB's Top Free Agent Called 'Inevitable' to Sign With Padres

The San Diego Padres are a team that could use some more pitching. On the bright side, the Padres' starting rotation has been above average to kick off the 2026 season.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

There’s no need to panic about Padres’ Mason Miller not pitching in Rockies game

The San Diego Padres earned a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. In a game dominated by pitching, one may have imagined that the best closer in MLB was involved.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Padres seek to continue hot stretch against Rockies

The San Diego Padres will look to keep their winning ways going Wednesday as they play the second of their three-game road series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 22

Padres Notes: Manny Machado Warning, San Diego Premier Destination, Adrian Morejon Trade?

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 1-0, on Tuesday night to improve to 16-7 on the year. Randy Vásquez allowed just three hits across seven scoreless innings of work while Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon held Colorado hitless in the final two innings.

Randy Vasquez News / Field Level Media / April 21

Randy Vasquez, Padres hand Rockies 1-0 home defeat

Randy Vasquez pitched seven shutout innings and allowed just three hits for the San Diego Padres, who squeaked out a rare 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in Denver.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 21

Game 22: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

San Diego Padres (15-7) at Colorado Rockies (9-14), April 21, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Coors Field – Denver, Colo. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 21

'Who Doesn't Want to Play There?': Padres Emerging as Premier Destination in MLB

The San Diego Padres have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the last few weeks, having won five straight series heading into a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / April 21

To Keep Winning, the Padres Need More From Their Big Bats

For all their early success and signs of improvement, the San Diego Padres still have a problem: Their biggest bats haven’t shown up yet. Last season, the offense was lackluster in a multitude of ways, especially given the star power in the lineup.

San Diego Padres News / Stadium Rant / April 20

Padres 2026 Performance Breakdown: Merrill Rising, Tatis Jr.’s Impact, Miller Untouchable

The 2026 season has been a defining one so far for the San Diego Padres, a team balancing star power with an emerging wave of young talent. After several seasons of high expectations and inconsistent results, San Diego appears to be finding a more sustainable identity.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / April 19

Padres' Mason Miller emerging as early NL Cy Young contender

Miller threw another completely dominant inning of relief on Sunday in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Michael King, Miller help Padres stymie Angels

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing could be forcing a roster dilemma

Phillies decide Taijuan Walker's fate ahead of Cubs series

Blue Jays in tough spot with Jeff Hoffman

Mike Trout's batting average does not tell the full story

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / April 19

MLB Insider Estimates Impact Of $3.9 Billion San Diego Padres Takeover Bid On CBA Negotiations

The San Diego Padres saw unprecedented investment under Peter Seidler’s ownership. However, a battle for succession ensued between his widow and his brothers for control of the franchise following his death in 2023.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Padres hitter got clocked by 97-mph fastball to the chin

A scary scene happened Saturday as San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth got rocked by a pitch in the face during an at-bat against the Los Angeles Angels.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price

The San Diego Padres are finally set to be sold, and they will fetch a record-setting price for an MLB franchise.

Red-hot Padres strive to subdue Mike Trout, Angels

Padres' winning streak at 8 after sweep of Mariners

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

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Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Padres Option Sung-Mun Song

The Padres announced that infielder Sung-Mun Song has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso. He began the season on the IL due to a right oblique strain and had remained there until this transaction.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Watch: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos

The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in the big leagues right now, having won seven straight games. But they apparently are not as hot as the puffer vest giveaways that fans lined up for before San Diego’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.