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Padres Notes: Luis Arraez Talks Free Agent Plans, Pitcher to IL, Manny Machado ‘Gassed’

The San Diego Padres lost the second game of their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, 4-2. Ahead of the game, the Padres placed reliever David Morgan to the injured list and called up J.P.

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JP Sears allows four runs on two homers, Padres offense fails to get big hit in 4-2 loss

Ryan O’Hearn stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with two on and two out and the San Diego Padres trailing the Colorado Rockies, 4-2.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

Rockies end historic scoreless streak vs. Padres with surprising HR

The Colorado Rockies were looking for any way they could to get on the scoreboard against the San Diego Padres. Then an unexpected source of power provided the end to what had been a historic run of zeroes inside Petco Park on Friday.

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Padres' Luis Arraez Breaks Silence on Upcoming Free Agency, Desired Outcome

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez opened up about his upcoming free agency, as well as his desired outcome when he enters the market after the 2025 season.

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Padres get positive Jose Iglesias update amidst Xander Bogaerts’ injury

Iglesias was hit by a pitch on Tuesday

Robert Suarez News / Gaslamp Ball / September 12

Suarez’s woes halt Padres’ momentum

A quality major league closer is a true sports phenomenon that defies explanation. They enter the game in the ninth inning with a lead and are expected to preserve the victory with no mishaps taking place.

San Diego Padres News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 12

Padres Catching Prospect Will Play In AFL This Offseason

The San Diego Padres are fighting to secure a National League Wild Card spot and return to the postseason for the fourth time in the last six years. Their Major League roster is in good shape as they try to make a World Series run this coming October.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 12

Padres Insider Reveals Concerning Manny Machado Update

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado leads MLB with 147 games played, and it's understandably taking a toll on him as the race for the postseason comes down to the wire.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 12

Padres Calling Up Starting Pitcher to Face Rockies

San Diego Padres starting pitcher JP Sears will get the start Friday evening against the Rockies, manager Mike Shildt told reporters Thursday. The move to call up Sears from Triple-A El Paso, Shildt said, will give the current Padres starting rotation an extra day of rest.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 12

Padres Notes: Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires, Xander Bogaerts Injury Update, Fernando Tatis Shortstop?

The San Diego Padres kicked off their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 2-0 win on Thursday. An early RBI single from Luis Arraez and a Jackson Merrill solo shot made the difference for the Friars, and brought them half a game closer to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division.

JP Sears News / Field Level Media / September 12

Padres turn to JP Sears to help rotation vs. Rockies

Even with time running out in their quest to catch the Los Angeles Dodgers or Chicago Cubs to earn home-field advantage for the first round of the National League playoffs, the San Diego Padres are taking a big-picture look at the regular season's last 15 games.

Jackson Merrill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12

Jackson Merrill rediscovering his ‘power’ amid recent hot streak

The San Diego Padres got back on track with a win over the Colorado Rockies in Thursday’s series opener. San Diego rebounded from back-to-back meltdowns against the Cincinnati Reds by edging out the Rockies 2-0.

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Randy Vasquez News / Field Level Media / September 12

Randy Vasquez whiffs 9 as Padres shut out Rockies

Jackson Merrill homered and Randy Vasquez fanned a career-high nine in six shutout innings as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Colorado Rockies 2-0 on Thursday.

Luis Arraez News / Gaslamp Ball / September 12

Padres open four-game series with shutout win over Rockies

Luis Arraez turned in a 3-for-4 night at the plate, which included an RBI-single in the bottom of the third inning that proved to be the game-winning run as the San Diego Padres opened their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a 2-0 win at Petco Park, Thursday.

Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts takes big step toward injury return

Xander Bogaerts got a big injury update as the San Diego Padres progress through the final month of the 2025 MLB season. Bogaerts fractured his left foot in the series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Aug.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

3 Padres who must step up alongside Manny Machado in playoffs

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the MLB playoff race and will likely be playing in October again. Now, they need to rectify their playoff struggles and go further.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Injured Padres four-time All-Star takes major step toward return

He has been sidelined since Aug. 29 after he suffered a fractured foot.

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Padres' Mike Shildt Sends Xander Bogaerts Message After Exciting News

The San Diego Padres (79-66) are looking to push for a postseason berth entering Wednesday but are doing so without both of the team’s starting shortstops.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 10

Padres manager makes bold statement about closer situation

Padres manager makes a bold statement about team's closer situation

One day after his closer gave up a game-winning home run, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave a strong endorsement to Robert Suarez remaining in the role as the regular season winds down.

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