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Biggest Winners, Losers and Overreactions of Padres' First Series of 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres salvaged their opening series against the Detroit Tigers, winning the third and final game to move to 1-2 on the year ahead of Sunday's day off.

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Padres Top Prospect Has Clear Goal for 2026 Season

When the San Diego Padres drafted left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, there was all sorts of excitement around the pick.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Padres’ Mason Miller debuts epic new Korn entrance in win over Tigers

The San Diego Padres got a win against the Detroit Tigers in the final game of their series, and it was how they closed that helped lead them to victory.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres Notes: Jason Adam Return Timeline, Jackson Merrill Apologizes, Yu Darvish Retiring?

The San Diego Padres finally got into the win column in 2026, beating the Detroit Tigers, 3-0, in a dominant pitching display on Saturday night. Randy Vásquez picked up where he left off a year ago, pitching six shutout innings with eight strikeouts.

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Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres' Jason Adam Reveals When He Expects to Return From Injured List

The San Diego Padres are missing one of the more crucial relief pitchers early in the new season. Right-hander Jason Adam started the year on the injured list, with him eligible to return on April 6.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 28

Game 3: Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres

Detroit Tigers (2-0) at San Diego Padres (0-2), March 28, 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 / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Is Yu Darvish Retiring? Padres' AJ Preller Reveals Latest

One of the bigger storylines from the San Diego Padres' offseason was the news that veteran right-hander Yu Darvish would be missing the entire 2026 season due to injury.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Off-Field Move Before Padres-Tigers Game

Now in his seventh season with the San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to continue leading the San Diego Padres to postseason contention. The 27‑year‑old right fielder had an eventful offseason, as his name briefly surfaced in trade rumors due to the Padres tight payroll situation and his team‑friendly mega deal.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres Lineup vs Tigers: Nick Castellanos Starting, New Leadoff Hitter

The San Diego Padres are looking to avoid being swept by the Detroit Tigers in their first series of the 2026 season. The Padres were blown out on Opening Day, 8-2, at the hands of Tarik Skubal.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Padres manager Craig Stammen explains Mason Miller decision vs. Tigers

The San Diego Padres drew early scrutiny after manager Craig Stammen chose not to extend Mason Miller in a late-game situation during a 5–2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres Reliever Doesn't Mince Words After Blowing Lead in Loss to Tigers

The San Diego Padres were well on their way to earning their first win of the 2026 season on Friday night. Michael King gave the team five strong innings, allowing just one unearned run.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 28

San Diego hopes to stave off Opening Series sweep

San Diego Padres fans had the wool pulled over their eyes last night by the Detroit Tigers as the Friars lost their thin 2-1 lead late into the night. The Friar Faithful believed they were close to the first win of the season and tasted victory before an eighth-inning Tigers rally snatched it away.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres' Jackson Merrill Sends Apology to Tigers' Kevin McGonigle

Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle's Major League Baseball career is off to a scorching hot start. McGonigle has gone 5-for-8 across his first two games, driving in four runs.

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Padres Already Lead MLB in One Category This Season

The San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves have the most internationally born players heading into the 2026 season, with a total of 15 each on their respective rosters.

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Padres Notes: Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires, SD Wanted $115M All-Star, Ominous Joe Musgrove News

The San Diego Padres lost, 5-2, on Friday night to the Detroit Tigers, dropping to 0-2 on the season. Michael King looked sharped in his 2026 debut, allowing just one unearned run across five innings with six strikeouts.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / March 28

Why Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Win NL MVP in 2026

In an interview on Abriendo Sports, Juan Soto called San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. the most complete player in Major League Baseball. Objectively, that claim is debatable, but it shows how players around the league view Tatis’ ceiling. Early in his career, Tatis looked like a generational talent.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 27

Padres Suffer Home Opener Blowout: Fluke or Indictment for the Season Ahead?

With the San Diego Padres opening the season on an 8-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, it’s tough to gauge how much of an indication it is of the season ahead.

Jason Heyward News / Last Word On Sports / March 27

2016 World Series Champion Retires

On Friday, Jason Heyward announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Heyward made the announcement on MLB Central on the MLB Network. The 36-year-old Heyward retires after 16 seasons in the league.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Jason Heyward Announces Retirement

After spending parts of 16 seasons in the majors, outfielder Jason Heyward is calling it a career. The five-time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion announced the end of his playing career this morning in an appearance on MLB Network (video link).

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision on Opening Day

With the arrival of opening day comes lineup announcements, and with lineup announcements comes a glimpse into the manager's potential plans for the year.

Yu Darvish News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Padres’ Yu Darvish Decision Opens Door for Free Agency Move

The San Diego Padres finalized their Opening Day roster this week with a move that could carry broader implications beyond the pitching staff. Veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list after undergoing elbow surgery in November, a procedure that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 26