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JP Sears shines in season debut as Padres finish sweep of Braves

Ty France homered and knocked in two runs Wednesday night while JP Sears pitched effectively in his first major league start of the year as the San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 victory.

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Lake Elsinore wins first half; Padres promote 16 players

The start of the second half of the minor league season always includes promotions of minor league players that have distinguished themselves over the first half of the season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 24

Game 79: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves (48-30) at San Diego Padres (41-37), June 24, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 24

San Diego gets huge series win, going for sweep over Atlanta

The San Diego Padres have looked resurgent lately. After losing consecutive series to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, the Friars reeled off a quick series victory against the Atlanta Braves.

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres' Manny Machado Has Officially Changed His Mindset in 2026

Something has started to click for San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado at the plate over the last 10 games following a long slump to open the season.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Connected to 3 Red Sox All-Stars in Potential Blockbuster Trades

The San Diego Padres have multiple needs that the front office needs to fill heading into the second half of the season. Adding more offense and pitching depth are both massive needs, but how aggressive the front office will be remains a major question for this team.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Manager Says Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Have 'A Long Way to Go'

The San Diego Padres have been without right-handed pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta for a majority of the 2026 season. Over the last few weeks, the updates around both Musgrove and Pivetta have placed a return timeline sometime after the All-Star break.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Pitching Coach Says Top Reliever Has Been 'Inconsistent'

The San Diego Padres bullpen has been the strength of this team all season long, carrying the team to a winning record. But relief pitchers are among the most volatile in baseball, with performances varying from year-to-year at times.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / June 24

Padres' Manny Machado bids for encore in finale vs. Braves

Manny Machado might finally be finding the form that's made him one of the most feared hitters in the majors over the last decade. After homering Monday for the only run in the San Diego Padres' 1-0 shutout of the visiting Atlanta Braves, Machado walked off a 7-6 win Tuesday night by lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Notes: Starting Rotation Changed, Pitcher Has Elbow Injury, Jake Cronenworth Update

The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves, 7-6, on Tuesday night in electric walk-off fashion. They improved to 41-37 on the year in a game where they started off trailing by four runs.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / June 24

Padres edge Braves on Manny Machado's 10th-inning single

Manny Machado's first-pitch single in the bottom of the 10th inning Tuesday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 23

Lucas Giolito to IL, JP Sears to start for Padres

Manager Craig Stammen announced in his pre-game media session on Tuesday, the promotion of LHP JP Sears to make his season debut with the San Diego Padres after the team placed starter Lucas Giolito on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 23

Game 78: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves (48-29) at San Diego Padres (40-37), June 23, 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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23

Padres Announce Change to Starting Rotation Ahead of Crucial Dodgers Series

When the San Diego Padres awoke Tuesday, pitching was the least of their concerns. Michael King had just thrown seven shutout innings against the Atlanta Braves a day earlier.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23

Padres Lose Starting Pitcher to Elbow Injury, Announce Sudden Change for Tuesday’s Game

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander pitcher Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation and recalled JP Sears from Triple-A El Paso.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Padres Place Lucas Giolito On IL With Elbow Inflammation

5:45pm: Per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sears will start tomorrow’s game with Vásquez pushed to Friday. 4:55pm: The Padres announced that right-hander Lucas Giolito has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 22nd, with right elbow inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23

Padres Manager Explains Questionable Decision to Move Hottest Hitter Down in Lineup

The San Diego Padres made a surprise lineup change ahead of their first game with the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Padres manager Craig Stammen moved Samad Taylor to the No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 23

Padres ride strength of strong pitching into rematch vs. slumping Braves

After a 4-5 road trip marked by improved hitting and sketchy starting pitching, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen expressed his continued belief that the starters would come around.

Marco Gonzales News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Rangers Sign Marco Gonzales To Minor League Deal

The Rangers have signed left-hander Marco Gonzales to a minor league deal, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The southpaw was released by the Padres last week.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Padres Designate Nick Solak For Assignment

The Padres announced that utilityman Nick Solak has been designated for assignment. Miguel Andujar was activated from the 10-day injured list in the corresponding move.

Walker Buehler News / Yardbarker / June 20

Walker Buehler is finding his groove with Padres after rough 2025 season

You can argue that San Diego Padres starter Walker Buehler has been the most consistent in the rotation as of late. Following one of the worst campaigns of his career in 2025, he has settled in nicely, finding his groove with the Padres.

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Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Jackson Merrill's Three-Year Decline Is Not a Slump. It's a Pattern.

Padres fans are starting to use the word “done” in association with Jackson Merrill. I get it. He is hitting .202 and his wRC+ right now is 71: a number that belongs to a backup catcher having a rough July, not the player who finished ninth in MVP voting two years ago.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / June 16

Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Showing Signs of Life at the Perfect Time

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump quickly became one of the biggest storylines of the season. In his first 55 games of the year, he was slashing an underwhelming .268/.345/.307 with seven extra-base hits and 17 RBI. What made Tatis’ struggles so perplexing was how consistently he was crushing the baseball.