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Padres Announce Sudden Change to Starting Pitcher for Saturday’s Game vs Dodgers

The San Diego Padres have announced a last-minute change for the second game of their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres took the first game of the series by a score of 7-1, with right-hander Walker Buehler shutting down the Dodgers' offense.

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Game 81: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers (52-30) at San Diego Padres (43-37), June 27, 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 27

San Diego stuns L.A. with 7-run bashing

The San Diego Padres have been playing some good baseball lately. It’s a relief for the Friar Faithful, who have endured a stretch of tough at-bats and depressing losses.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Joe Musgrove Feels Like He's Letting Padres Down

The 2026 season hasn't gone to plan for veteran right-hander Joe Musgrove of the San Diego Padres, with him still yet to make his debut. Musgrove was expected to be an anchor for the Padres' starting rotation this year after missing the entire 2025 season due to recovery from Tommy John surgery.

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Roki Sasaki News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Roki Sasaki's Interest in Joining Padres Wasn't Genuine, Says Padres Star

During the offseason ahead of the 2025 season, one of the big free agents around baseball was Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, who was making the jump to the big leagues.

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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.

Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Padres pitcher Walker Buehler reflects on decision to leave Dodgers in free agency

The San Diego Padres continue to benefit from Walker Buehler’s resurgence, and the veteran right-hander explained why leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers became the move he needed.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

MLB Insider Expects Padres to Make Surprise Trade Ahead of Deadline

The MLB trade deadline is a little over a month away, and to no one's surprise, the San Diego Padres are expected to be very active. Padres president of baseball operations A.J.

Griffin Canning News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Padres' Offseason Pitching Addition Suddenly at Risk of Losing Roster Spot

The San Diego Padres made all sorts of moves around the roster over the offseason, with the front office taking a quantity over quality approach. With the Padres' need to build out the roster in a more well-rounded approach, the team took some chances on guys who were cast off from previous teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Padres continue one-game-at-a-time philosophy vs. Dodgers

As far as the San Diego Padres are concerned, the main task this weekend isn't necessarily making the National League West a race again by sweeping the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Padres jump ahead early, pull away late against Dodgers

Ty France belted a three-run homer Friday night and Walker Buehler pitched 5 1/3 solid innings as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 26

Game 80: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers (52-29) at San Diego Padres (42-37), June 26, 2026, 6:45 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26

Padres' Fernando Tatis Says He Could Be the 'Best Player in the World'

After a very long slump to open the season, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has started to look more like himself at the plate. Tatis still doesn't have his normal power, but he's made a difference without it.

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Roki Sasaki News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26

Padres Release Lineup for Series Opener vs Roki Sasaki, Dodgers

The San Diego Padres are gearing up for a big three-game series with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in front of the Petco Park faithful this weekend. The two teams played each other last month in San Diego, with the Dodgers taking two of three games.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Nick Solak Elects Free Agency

Infielder Nick Solak has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Padres, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago.

Luis Rengifo News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Padres Sign Veteran Infielder to Minor League Deal

The San Diego Padres are taking a flyer on this veteran infielder. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported on Friday that the Padres have signed infielder Luis Rengifo to a minor league contract.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Padres sign ex-Brewers infielder amid injury bug

The San Diego Padres (42-37) are running with new life after sweeping the Atlanta Braves this week, but they still rank last in OPS, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging and runs scored.

Luis Rengifo News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26

Padres Sign Veteran Utility Man Ahead of Series With Dodgers

The San Diego Padres have added a veteran utility man ahead of their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the Padres have signed Luis Rengifo to a minor league deal.

Walker Buehler News / Field Level Media / June 25

Walker Buehler, improving Padres take aim at rival Dodgers

Before the San Diego Padres started a six-game homestand Monday night against Atlanta, manager Craig Stammen referred to it as a fun challenge. The first half of it was all sorts of fun.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Padres’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

Even though the San Diego Padres are hopeful of getting a pitcher back on the mound, they desperately need to trade for a hitter to help a stagnant lineup.

Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Make Jake Cronenworth Decision After 45 Missed Games

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has not appeared in an MLB game since May 4, missing 45 straight games. He was added to the seven-day injured list on May 5 due to concussion symptoms.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Predicted to Reunite With Former Starter Before MLB Trade Deadline

Under first-year manager Craig Stammen, the San Diego Padres are seeking more consistency nearly halfway through the 2026 MLB season. Coming off a three-game sweep against the Atlanta Braves, San Diego is 42-37 and half a game back from a National League wild-card spot.

Michael King News / Just Baseball / June 25

The Padres Are Taking Roster Risks That Just Aren’t Working

The 2026 San Diego Padres are the most confusing team in baseball. They are a bottom-five offense in most major categories, have one of the thinnest rotations, have a -8 run differential, and are 17-21 against teams above .500.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Manny Machado sends warning to the rest of MLB

Manny Machado clearly thinks he is set to turn things around after his game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Machado hit a three-run home run in the top of the tenth inning to power the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 victory at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.

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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