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Padres Select Two-Way Player With First-Round Pick: Will He Play Both for SD?

The San Diego Padres drafted one of the more intriguing prep players in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday afternoon. With the No. 25 pick, the Padres selected LHP Kruz Schoolcraft from Beaverton, Ore.

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Padres’ Jackson Merrill gets brutally honest on ‘playing like s**t’

For the first few months of the 2025 MLB season, it sure looked like Jackson Merrill, the runner-up to Paul Skenes in the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year race, was going to avoid having a sophomore slump entirely.

San Diego Padres News / 5 GOATs / July 13

San Diego Padres select Tennessee LHP commit Kruz Schoolcraft in 2025 MLB Draft

Tennessee left handed pitching commit Kruz Schoolcraft was selected by the San Diego Padres with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He now has the option to begin his pro career!

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 13

Padres drop final game against Phillies

San Diego heads into All-Star break at 52-44 The San Diego Padres elected to use David Morgan against the Philadelphia Phillies in the top of the eighth inning.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 13

Padres place Gavin Sheets on paternity list, call up Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder/designated hitter Gavin Sheets on the paternity list prior to Sunday's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 13

Game 96: San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Your game thread for July 13, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 13

Padres Make Insane MLB History on 2025 All-Star Team

The San Diego Padres made MLB history with their 2025 All-Star selections, becoming the first team to ever send three relief pitchers to the All-Star game.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 13

Padres All-Star Was Almost Forced Into Retirement Due to Injuries

San Diego Padres All-Star relief pitcher Jason Adam revealed he nearly retired due to injuries, and spoke about his struggles dealing with them. Adam had four surgeries on his throwing elbow before even making it to the big leagues, and nearly retired after the third one.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 13

Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Linked to $40M Pitcher, Targeting Major Upgrade

The San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, on Saturday evening. The Friars improved to 52-43 on the year thanks to a pair of bombs from Jackson Merrill.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / July 13

With a rejuvenated Jackson Merrill, Padres pursue sweep of Phillies

Say this much for San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. When he snaps a slump, he doesn't do it with a bloop single off the end of the bat.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Padres CF Jackson Merrill breaks down huge game against Zack Wheeler, Phillies

Jackson Merrill had been ice cold at the plate, stuck in a brutal 3-for-42 slump and searching for answers. But on Saturday night at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres’ 22-year-old center fielder reminded everyone why he was once the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Padres take second game against Phillies, will look to sweep Sunday

Jackson Merril goes deep — twice, powers San Diego to 5-4 win Manny Machado took a swing that caused the Friar Faithful to hold their breath as the ball sailed deep into right field.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / July 12

Jackson Merrill snaps slump with 2 HRs to help Padres edge Phillies

Manny Machado's sacrifice fly snapped a tie in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday as the San Diego Padres clinched a series win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-4 decision.

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Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres' Mike Shildt Appears to Not So Subtly Ask Front Office to Make Key Upgrade

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has taken to some unorthodox strategies as of late to plug up the offensive holes in his lineup, mainly at the catcher position.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Game 95: San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Your game thread for July 12, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: FOX Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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

Padres All-Star Admits First Trade Was 'Super Jarring'

San Diego Padres All-Star relief pitcher Jason Adam reflected on the first time he was traded in the minor leagues and how shocked he was by the decision.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 12

Padres option RHP Ryan Bergert to give bullpen a boost

The San Diego Padres optioned effective right-handed starter Ryan Bergert to Triple-A El Paso and recalled right-hander Alek Jacob on Saturday. The move to send down a starter and add a reliever gives the bullpen another option over the final two games before the All-Star break, and possibly for a few games after the break.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12

Five greatest Padres draft picks of the 21st century

Which five Padres draft selections this century have had the most success so far?

Padres' bullpen shines in 4-2 win over Phillies

Padres, Phillies make final push before All-Star break

Padres LHP Adrian Morejon to replace Phillies' Zack Wheeler at All-Star Game

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Padres make MLB history with third named All-Star reliever

The San Diego Padres (50-43) boast an abundance of talent in their lineup, with possible Hall of Famer Manny Machado, slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez leading the way, but the reason many fans have labeled this team as a potential World Series dark horse over the last two years is because of its elite bullpen.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Padres Make Unexpected Jackson Merrill Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

Outfielder Jackson Merrill is entering his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Padres and, after debuting last year, quickly established himself as both a star and a foundational building block for the franchise.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Fernando Tatis Jr. Had Zero Words for Manny Machado After Padres' Loss

The San Diego Padres started a four-game series on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and in the first matchup, they lost 6-3, dropping their record to 48-42.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 8

Polarizing Padres star bolsters Hall of Fame case with impressive milestone

Like him or dislike him, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado likely belongs in the Hall of Fame. He recently strengthened his case by joining some select company.

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Padres manager reveals when Yu Darvish will make season debut

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A.J. Preller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

A.J. Preller Discusses Padres’ Deadline Outlook

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made an appearance on MLB Network Radio this weekend and discussed his thoughts about the roster with the deadline looming at the end of the month.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6