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Padres Manager Had Conversation With Freddy Fermin That Led to Sudden Breakout

The San Diego Padres' offense has been one of the worst groups in the entire league for much of the 2026 season. Multiple guys throughout the Padres lineup have struggled to find any sort of consistency from game to game, and it's hurt the overall production.

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Game 66: Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres

Cincinnati Reds (31-34) at San Diego Padres (34-31), June 9, 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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 9

Padres get much-needed win against struggling Reds club

The San Diego Padres desperately needed a game like last night’s. The Friars tacked on six runs against the Cincinnati Reds, en route to a, 6-2, series opening win.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 9

Padres Insider Delivers Good News on Fernando Tatis' Power Returning

One of the bigger and more concerning storylines from the season regarding the San Diego Padres has been the lack of power coming from the bat of star Fernando Tatis Jr.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 9

Padres Expected to Target Big-Name Catcher Ahead of Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres are expected to be one of the more active teams ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline, with the front office trying to patch major holes along the roster.

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Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts Taking Temporary Leave for Personal Reasons

Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres picked up a win on Monday, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-2. They advanced to 34-31 and are just 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 9

Padres Insider Reveals Likelihood of Ethan Salas Trade at Deadline

As we get closer to the trade deadline, the San Diego Padres are going to have to decide whether to push the chips in on the 2026 season or to simply allow the cards to fall as they may.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Padres Player Accomplishes Feat Last Seen From Fernando Tatis Jr.

Freddy Fermin accomplished a new feat after he delivered a rare power surge to help San Diego Padres break out of a deep offensive slump and secure a 3-2 win at Petco Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 9

Padres ride positive vibes into rematch vs. Reds

Maybe it was because the San Diego Padres executed in a way they haven't for most of the past two weeks. Or perhaps it was because they were playing the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who also have struggled to win games lately.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Manny Machado News / Just Baseball / June 9

What’s Going On With Manny Machado?

Things are not going well for Manny Machado to open the 2026 season. He is an automatic out at the plate, and things are looking bleaker with each game.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 9

Samad Taylor, Padres hand reeling Reds sixth straight loss

Samad Taylor knocked in three runs Monday night while Freddy Fermin homered as the San Diego Padres came from behind to post a 6-2 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 8

Game 65: Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres

Cincinnati Reds (31-33) at San Diego Padres (33-31), June 8, 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.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8

Dodgers All-Star Calls Padres' Mason Miller 'Impossible' to Hit

The San Diego Padres have one of the best bullpens in baseball, with the group being led by star closer Mason Miller. Miller has given the Padres a massive advantage late in games due to his dominance on the mound, and he's emerged as one of the better pitchers in the game.

CJ Abrams News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams

There’s no disguising the San Diego Padres’ offense this season. Ditto for the horrible season Manny Machado is having. However, a trade could help turn things around.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 8

Despite some thump, San Diego falls short in rubber match

The San Diego Padres forced a rubber match against the New York Mets on Saturday night with some late-inning heroics from catcher Freddy Fermin. Fermin showed similar heroics with a two-run shot on Sunday’s series finale.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8

Padres Manager Addresses Fernando Tatis' Questionable Decision in Loss to Mets

Just a few weeks ago, the San Diego Padres were in a back and forth race with the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. San Diego's momentum early in the season was impressive given the lack of slug in the lineup.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8

New York Analyst Takes Shot at Padres After Series Loss to Mets

The San Diego Padres are having some real trouble finding ways to win games lately, with the team having lost 11 of their last 13 contests. The struggling Padres offense has been a major storyline all season, but with how the team has played lately, it's become a stronger narrative.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 8

Padres' Manny Machado Put on Blast by Los Angeles Radio Host

Amid the recent losing stretch for the San Diego Padres, the lowlights from the offense has really started to take centerstage. The Padres' offense has been a major talking point all season long, but the team was winning games at the start.

Manny Machado News / Total Pro Sports / June 8

'Someone Is Going To Lose Their Job' – Insider Shares Troubling Details On Manny Machado And The Padres

The San Diego Padres started this MLB season with a strong run, but the last couple of weeks have been a disaster. The Padres lost 11 of their last 13 games, and veteran slugger Manny Machado was unable to help.

Craig Stammen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Craig Stammen brings up ‘good thing’ amid Padres’ woes on offense

Craig Stammen sees a silver lining in the San Diego Padres’ offense despite their 7-3 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday night. Stammen is going through the first year of his head coaching career in the majors.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Manny Machado lashes out against analytics amid career-worst season

Manny Machado is crashing out amid his nightmare 2026 campaign. The San Diego Padres star Machado continued his struggles on Friday night against the New York Mets.

Ramon Laureano News / Field Level Media / June 5

Padres OF Ramon Laureano (hip surgery) likely out for season

San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, with the expectation being that he'll miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his right hip.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Padres officially cut ties with Nick Castellanos

The Padres announced they’ve released Nick Castellanos.

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Update reveals when Mets could become sellers ahead of trade deadline

The New York Mets could begin trading players not locked down via multiyear contracts to advertised contenders in June if the club isn't soon "back" in the playoff race.

Carlos Mendoza sends Francisco Lindor warning to Mets with season slipping away

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Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

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Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends as fifth-longest ever

Sanchez's ERA is down to just 1.46 for the season and has him as one of the early front-runners for the National League Cy Young Award.

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Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Padres make Nick Castellanos decision after 59 games

Carlos Mendoza sends Francisco Lindor warning to Mets with season slipping away

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Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / June 3

Padres end Nick Castellanos experiment

Sometimes irony can be cruel, and in the case of outfielder Nick Castellanos, it wasn't too kind to him on Wednesday. According to a team announcement,

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