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Padres Make Major Roster Move Ahead of Sunday’s Series Finale

The San Diego Padres are adjusting their rotation to allow Stephen Kolek to make his major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to reports.

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Game 33: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

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Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 4

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Believes He's Still the Player Who Won 5 Silver Sluggers

Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts has faced challenges in 2025, showing a significant decline from what his reputation and previous accomplishments suggest he is capable of.

San Diego Padres News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

San Diego Padres Roster Moves 5/4/25

The Padres beat the Pirates yesterday 2-1 in Pittsburgh. They close out the series this afternoon. The Padres enter play today with a 21-11 record. Sitting in second place in the NL West a game an a half back from the Dodgers.

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Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Jackson Merrill Return Coming, Fernando Tatis Wins It for SD

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-1, overcoming a rain delay once again on Saturday as they increased their win streak to four games.

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / May 4

San Diego Padres' Star Joins Baseball Legends in Amazing History After Latest Milestone

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night in a rain-soaked game at PNC Park. With the win, the Padres are now 21-11 and in second place in the National League West, while the Pirates are 12-22 and in last place in the National League Central.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. joins 100/100 club vs. Pirates

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into the history books.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Padres go for sweep against struggling Pirates

The San Diego Padres have adjusted their rotation and tabbed right-hander Stephen Kolek to make his first major league start Sunday when they attempt to sweep a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 3

What to expect with the return of Padres Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth

The Friars should have their starting lineup intact by next weekend. As we begin the second month of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, the postseason pretenders and contenders start to take shape.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

1 big change that’s led to Michael King’s 2.09 ERA

The San Diego Padres are off to a blistering start this season. The team is just 1.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and the Padres closed out April with a 19-11 record, tying the franchise-best mark for wins before May.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Padres edge Pirates 2-1 on run-scoring wild pitch

Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled to lead off the ninth and scored on a wild pitch to lift the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

When Will Padres vs Pirates Start Following Weather Delay on Saturday?

The San Diego Padres started their afternoon with a rain delay against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the game will finally take place at an estimated 2:45 pm PST, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee, barring any major changes.

Robert Suarez News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

Padres Pitcher Wins Major Award from MLB

Robert Suarez of the San Diego Padres has been named the National League Reliever of the Month for March/April. The announcement was made Friday on MLB Network.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets important injury update from Mike Shildt

The San Diego Padres (20-11) may be staring up at the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-10) right now, but there is a belief surrounding the organization and fan base that this team can contend for the National League crown this season.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

Padres vs Pirates Game Delayed Saturday

The San Diego Padres game against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been delayed due to inclement weather. The Pirates made the announcement Saturday, less than an hour before first pitch.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 3

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Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

Padres Outfielder Jackson Merrill's Rehab Location, Date Set

The San Diego Padres have 135 million reasons to be careful in protecting the health of outfielder Jackson Merrill. Merrill, who signed a lucrative nine-year contract extension with the Padres in April, will presumably call San Diego home until 2034 or 2035.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

Padres Superstar Fernando Tatis Provides Massive Update on Injury

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. exited in the third inning of Friday's 9-4 win after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 26-year-old was evaluated by trainers and made his departure with a visible welt on his forearm.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 3

Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Injury, Friars Make Roster Move, Ex-Padre Joins Rival

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-4, in a rain-filled Friday evening as they improved to 20-11 and won their third straight game. Unfortunately, Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 3

With Fernando Tatis Jr. in question, Padres face Pirates

Just as the San Diego Padres were drawing closer to getting most of their key players back from injuries, their concern shifts to star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 2

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) exits after hit by piitch

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. exited Friday's game against host Pittsburgh after being hit by a pitch from Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Carl Edwards Jr. elects free agency

Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake a few days ago but exercised his right to reject that assignment and head to the open market instead.

Yulieski Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Padres to designate veteran 1B Yuli Gurriel for assignment

The Padres are going to designate first baseman Yuli Gurriel for assignment and place infielder Mason McCoy on the 10-day injured list, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.