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Padres, D-backs visit 'Petco South' in Mexico City one more time

Arizona outfielder Alek Thomas took the field with the Mexican flag as a cape in honor of his mother's heritage and followed that entrance with a two-run homer against San Diego in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday.

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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.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Mason Miller Makes Padres History With Save vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a final score of 6-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday. Mason Miller earned his league leading 10th save in the 9th inning.

Mason Miller News / Gaslamp Ball / April 25

Mason Miller makes history, closes out comeback win for Padres

The San Diego Padres found themselves down by four runs after starter German Marquez struggled to get the third out of the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City.

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Ty France hits 2 homers as Padres rally past D-backs in Mexico City

Ty France hit two bases-empty homers, Mason Miller recorded his major league-leading 10th save, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in the Mexico City Series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City on Saturday.

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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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. reveals the gift he received from fan before Mexico City Series

The San Diego Padres have gotten off to a brilliant start this season in the National League West. As they took the field in Mexico City for their two-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they had a one-half game lead over the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 25

Padres win sixth straight series; move on to Mexico City

The San Diego Padres finished their road series versus the Los Angeles Angels winning two of three despite being shutout in the first game, scoring all their runs in the eighth and ninth innings in the second game, and squeaking out the third game with Mason Miller’s eighth save.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 25

Game 25: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres (17-8) at Arizona Diamondbacks (14-11), April 25, 2026, 03:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu – Mexico City, Mexico Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres’ Mason Miller Gives Clear Answer on Potentially Transitioning to Starting Pitcher: Exclusive

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is currently Major League Baseball's most unhittable pitcher. Miller has opened the 2026 season with 12.1 consecutive scoreless innings.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 25

From Monterrey to Mexico City: Fond memories for the Padres in Mexico

This weekend, the San Diego Padres will partake in their fifth regular-season series in Mexico. It will be a two-game set against their National League

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Lineup vs Diamondbacks: Nick Castellanos and Miguel Andujar Out

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are playing two games in Mexico City as part of MLB's World Tour. The Padres played in Mexico City against the San Francisco Giants in 2023, with the high elevation leading to offensive fireworks, especially in the first game which the Padres won by a score of 16-11.

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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 / Sport Relay / April 25

The Padres First Month Into The 2026 Season

The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is about a month in, and within that short span, many shifts have taken place league-wide. The San Diego Padres are no exception.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Padres announce roster move for Mexico City Series vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres (17-8) arrive in Mexico City with a half-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, but they cannot afford to be content.

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Fernando Tatis Doesn't Have a Home Run in 2026; Should Padres Be Worried?

Can you hear the drums, Fernando? Better yet, can you hit a home run, Fernando? The San Diego Padres are 25 games into the season and arguably their biggest

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres’ Nick Castellanos Calls Out Philadelphia Media Over Controversial Phillies Story

One of the more interesting signings from the San Diego Padres this offseason was the team bringing in former All-Star slugger Nick Castellanos. Castellanos was released by the Philadelphia Phillies after four seasons with the team, and he quickly latched on with San Diego, signing a league-minimum deal.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Notes: 22-Year-Old Breakout Star, Nick Castellanos Struggles, Gavin Sheets History

The San Diego Padres had a well-deserved off day on Friday as they prepare to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in Mexico. The two-game set is part of the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series and will be played at Estadio Alfredo Harlp Helú with a capacity of 20,062.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 24

Offenses ready to shine as Padres, D-backs meet in Mexico City

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will meet in the third incarnation of the Mexico City Series in a two-game set beginning Saturday. If form holds, runs will follow.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / April 23

MLB Insider Shuts The Door On Padres All-Star Slugger’s Trade Rumors

Rumors move fast in baseball, especially when a superstar and a massive contract are involved. That’s why the San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. kept popping up in offseason trade chatter.

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.

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.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / April 19