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This Is the Xander Bogaerts the Padres Paid For

Few players across the league faced more scrutiny than Xander Bogaerts during his early tenure in San Diego. After signing an 11-year, $280 million contract in December 2022, expectations were that Bogaerts would continue the All-Star-level production he showed with the Boston Red Sox.

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German Márquez falls apart, bats stay quiet as Padres lose three straight for first time in 2026

Last night, the San Diego Padres took a shellacking from the Chicago White Sox, eventually losing 8-2. The trouble started early, with Germán Márquez giving up six runs in the second inning.

Griffin Canning News / Gaslamp Ball / May 2

Griffin Canning arrives soon

The San Diego Padres starting rotation will receive a boost to start next week when right-handed starter Griffin Canning will make his long-awaited Padres debut. With his rehab window coming to a close on Sunday, Canning will most likely make his last start with El Paso on that date and then join the team Monday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Labeled Disappointment, Friars Make Roster Move, Ruben Niebla Not Satisfied

The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago White Sox, 8-2, on Friday and fell to 19-12 on the year. Right-hander Germán Márquez allowed seven earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out two across five innings of works.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Game 31: Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres

Chicago White Sox (14-17) at San Diego Padres (19-11), May 1, 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.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Padres fans seeing an improved Xander Bogaerts

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations/general manager A.J. Preller signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year/$280 million contract on Dec.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

How the Padres’ No. 3 starter role battle is shaping

The first month of the 2026 season is in the book. The main priority for the San Diego Padres is still rectifying their starting rotation. Injuries have made it impossible to figure out the rotation beyond Michael King and Randy Vasquez in the top two spots.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Following sole series loss of April, Padres hoping to regain momentum against Sox

The San Diego Padres have had a streakier bullpen than usual lately. The two runs they combined to give up on Wednesday afternoon ended up costing the Friars incredibly in their 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Lineup vs White Sox: Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth Out

The San Diego Padres just completed a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs. Now, they welcome Chicago's American League team into town for a three-game series with the White Sox.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Pitching Coach Ruben Niebla Not Satisfied With Starting Rotation

Despite the San Diego Padres entering the 2026 season with all sorts of questions around the starting rotation, the team has still found ways to win ball games.

Jeremiah Estrada News / Field Level Media / May 1

Padres reinstate RHP Jeremiah Estrada from 15-day IL

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Jeremiah Estrada from the 15-day injured list on Friday. The 27-year-old reliever has been sidelined for the past three weeks with right elbow tendinitis.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Padres get pitcher back from injured list ahead of White Sox game

The San Diego Padres have had a great start to their season, starting 19-11, and it may get even better this weekend. A key pitcher will return from the injured list, as they prepare for a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox, according to the Padres’ X account.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / May 1

Who is Fernando Tatis Jr. as a Hitter?

It’s been a rough start to the season for Fernando Tatis Jr., slugging just .286 through his first 30 games while enduring the longest homerless stretch of his big league career.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

How did Lucas Giolito fare in second minor-league start since Padres signing?

The San Diego Padres host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series at Petco Park starting Friday. The Padres are coming off a series loss to the other Chi Town squad, the Cubs.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres-Pirates Trade From Last Year Looks Completely One-Sided

Just over a year ago, the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates made a minor trade. In a one-for-one swap, the Padres sent catcher Brett Sullivan to the Pirates in exchange for outfielder Bryce Johnson.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Lake Elsinore sweeps 6-game series

The Lake Elsinore Storm became the first minor league affiliate to sweep a series this season and now have a winning record going into a tie for first in their division.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Trevor Hoffman drops epic Wiffle Ball comparison on Padres’ Mason Mller

It has been a dominant start for San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller. And a teammate revealed the secret behind Miller’s success. Also, Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman dropped an epic Wiffle Ball comparison on Miller, according to The Athletic.

Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Notes: Pitcher Sent Down, Fernando Tatis HR Drought, SD Could Void Nick Pivetta Contract

The San Diego Padres demoted one of their best bullpen arms of last season to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. After he debuted towards the end of May 2025, the right-hander posted a 2.06 ERA in 41 appearances last year.

David Morgan News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 30

Padres Demote Key Pitcher in Surprise Move Amid Struggles

The San Diego Padres optioned pitcher David Morgan to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, according to his official transactions log. Morgan, one of the team's most reliable bullpen arms in 2025, has a 6.08 ERA through his first 11 appearances of 2026.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mason Miller Update: Padres Star Makes Personal Announcement on Thursday

Mason Miller has been exactly as advertised just 10 months into his tenure with the San Diego Padres. Miller joined San Diego at last year’s trade deadline in a blockbuster deal with the Athletics, and he has allowed just four total runs with the organization through 37 appearances.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / April 30

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet. But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Padres' Craig Stammen Announces Manny Machado Update After Leaving Cubs Game

The San Diego Padres once again look like a serious contender in the National League, but not everyone on the roster has met expectations. Third baseman Manny Machado has been a below-average hitter through the first month of the 2026 season.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / April 28

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26