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Opening week was a bit of a mess 
The 2-4 record at the end of the first week of the 2026 season reflected less than good execution on multiple levels for the San Diego Padres. The starters
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Surprise Padres Slugger Predicted for 30-Home Run Season in 2026
As the San Diego Padres' season moves forward, the offense is going to need more guys to step up. With the uncertainty around the starting rotation right now, the Padres' offense may need to carry this team if they want to make any noise in the National League.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Padres Have Tricky Starting Rotation Decision Coming
The San Diego Padres will have a tricky decision to make regarding their starting rotation sooner rather than later. The Friars opened the season with a five-man rotation featuring Nick Pivetta, Michael King, Randy Vásquez, Walker Buehler and Germán Marquez.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3
Game Recap: Red Sox Bats Come Alive, Win Home Opener Over Padres
The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox played the first game of their three-game series today. Sonny Gray got the ball for the Red Sox, making his Fenway Park debut.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Padres Should Save $56 Million Pitcher With Trade After Comments Calling Out Marlins Fans
The San Diego Padres should save Cy Young winning pitcher Sandy Alcantara following his comments where he seemed to call out Miami Marlins fans. The Marlins beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Wednesday as Alcantara tossed his 13th career complete game and fifth career shutout.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Padres Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for 31-Homer Slugger in Blockbuster Trade
The San Diego Padres' season has started slow, with both the pitching and offense bringing issues. Coming into the year, the pitching was seen as a problem, but the offensive attack was supposed to be a strength for this team.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 3
Game 7: San Diego Padres at Boston Red Sox
San Diego Padres (2-4) at Boston Red Sox (1-5), April 3, 2026, 11:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Fenway Park – Boston, Mass. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Walker Buehler Downplays Rivalry With Dodgers After Joining Padres
Veteran right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler made his debut for the Padres this week against the San Francisco Giants, and things didn't go exactly as planned.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Padres Make Attendance History Through First 6 Games at Petco Park This Season
San Diego Padres fans helped make franchise history through the first week of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The Padres announced sellouts for all six games of the team's season-opening homestand against the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 3
With momentum heading into first road series, Padres turn to Boston
The San Diego Padres needed a win like Wednesday afternoon’s. As the Padres bludgeoned the San Francisco Giants, 7-1, to salvage the series finale, they finally put together an offense that matched what it looks like on paper.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Craig Stammen News / Gaslamp Ball / April 3
Padres’ offense remains silent to open Stammen era
San Diego Padres Craig Stammen began his managerial tenure, winning only twice during the opening six-game homestand. For all the Spring Training talk, Stammen and company had very little to celebrate in the first week of the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 3
Padres Notes: SD Linked to All-Star, Surprise Mason Miller Decision, Nick Pivetta Trade?
The San Diego Padres had an off-day on Thursday as they traveled to Boston to get set for a three-game series against the Red Sox. The Padres enter the series at 2-4, one game better than the disappointing 1-5 Red Sox.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
‘Are You Ready?’ At 2-4, Padres Give Their Fans Plenty to (Over) React To
Whew, that was close! By beating the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres not only avoided a three-game sweep, but probably saved
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
Padres' $55 Million Pitcher Named Top Trade Candidate; Should SD Move Him?
Over the last few years, the San Diego Padres have never been shy when it comes to making trades. Whether this means the team adding talent or sending guys out, the Padres have been aggressive in roster building.
Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
Padres' Jackson Merrill Has Priceless Exchange With Young Fan
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill made a young fan's day on Wednesday — and nearly made his year. Merrill spent part of Wednesday's game playing Rock, Paper, Scissors with a young fan while he was in the dugout.
Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
Padres Bench Coach Gave Craig Stammen Lineup Change That Led to Win
San Diego Padres bench coach Randy Knorr gave manager Craig Stammen a lineup tweak that led to the team's 7-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
Padres Named Top Landing Spot for $22 Million Infielder in Potential Blockbuster Trade
The San Diego Padres offense has been sluggish out the gate and there's one infielder who could provide a solution for the team's early struggles in 2026.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 2
Padres Reverse Course on Mason Miller Decision in Win Over Giants
On Friday, March 27, the San Diego Padres had a 2-1 lead heading into the eighth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers. Looking for their first win of the season, the Padres called upon right-handed pitcher Jeremiah Estrada to get through the inning.
Ramon Laureano News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2
Padres’ Ramon Laureano is keeping it extra simple after lineup promotion
The San Diego Padres are seeing Ramon Laureano emerge as a key contributor, with his production and approach standing out early in the season. Following a recent move up in the lineup, Laureano delivered in a win over the San Francisco Giants while maintaining a simple, focused mindset at the plate.
Nick Pivetta News / Field Level Media / April 1
Nick Pivetta bounces back and pitches Padres past Giants
Ramon Laureano blasted a two-run homer while Nick Pivetta yielded only one hit in five shutout innings Wednesday as the San Diego Padres avoided a series sweep by the visiting San Francisco Giants' with a 7-1 win.
San Diego Padres News / The Lead / April 1
How Do the San Diego Padres Break Through?
Slam Diego is tired. The San Diego Padres are right there — but right there isn’t there. They have four Wild Card appearances in the last six years and have not finished higher than second place to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.
Mason Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Korn had a 2-word reaction to Mason Miller’s entrance song
Judging by the reception from baseball and music fans, Mason Miller’s new entrance music is here to stay. Miller grabbed everyone’s attention during Saturday’s
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system
The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often.
Yu Darvish News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Padres Place Yu Darvish On Restricted List
The Padres finally announced their Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. It more or less finalized a number of already known moves, though the biggest development is that starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list.
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