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Jackson Merrill Update: Padres Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Brewers Game

Jackson Merrill has struggled to get his bat going in his third season with the San Diego Padres. While the 23-year-old center fielder has continued to thrive defensively in the outfield and on the bases, stealing eight bags without being caught, he has not produced at the plate.

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Game 43: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers

San Diego Padres (25-17) at Milwaukee Brewers (23-17), May 14, 2026, 10:40 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisc.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 14

Down to their final out, San Diego forces rubber match

It was a pitcher’s duel until the end. In what has become a regular occurrence for the San Diego Padres, they won it on Gavin Sheets’ two-out, three-run homer.

Alex Verdugo News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Is It The End For Alex Verdugo? Brutal Injury Puts His Career On The Line

Alex Verdugo emerged as a young talent after making his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. But the outfielder failed to live up to the expectations following his trade to the Boston Red Sox.

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Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 14

Padres Notes: Veteran Predicted to Be Cut, Mason Miller Making Change, SD Stars Put on Blast

The San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers, 3-1, on Wednesday evening despite trailing, 1-0, heading into the ninth inning. The Friars improved to 25-17 on the year thanks to a Gavin Sheets three-run home run to cap off an electric two-out rally in the top of the ninth.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Gavin Sheets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Padres’ Gavin Sheets creates new MLB club with HR stunner vs. Brewers

San Diego Padres pulled off another late-game escape on Wednesday, stunning the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 at American Family Field after scoring all three runs in the ninth inning.

Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / May 13

Gavin Sheets' 2-out, 3-run homer in ninth rallies Padres past Brewers

Gavin Sheets drilled a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the visiting San Diego Padres a 3-1 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run vs. Padres

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

Watch: Mets get hosed by umpire Junior Valentine's blunder

Marlins top pitching prospect lands on IL with concerning injury

Yankees ace leaves start with injury

Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract

Jason Heyward News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Dodgers Hire Jason Heyward As Special Assistant

Jason Heyward will be rejoining the Dodgers as a special assistant in the front office, as first reported by Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported that Heyward also spoke with the White Sox and Cubs about a position before accepting the L.A.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 13

Game 42: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers

San Diego Padres (24-17) at Milwaukee Brewers (23-16), May 13, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisc. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Which 20 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.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 13

Padres’ Mason Miller Planning Major Change to Elevate Game Even Further

The San Diego Padres have started the 2026 off fairly well, even with their recent losing ways. Much of this has been due to the excellent bullpen that the front office put together, which is led by star closer Mason Miller.

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

Padres Predicted to Cut Ties With Veteran Pitcher Amid Struggles

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron was a saving grace for the team when Nick Pivetta landed on the injured list. The already thin starting rotation got thinner with Pivetta's departure, and the Padres needed a replacement as Griffin Canning and Joe Musgrove weren't ready to return from injury.

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Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 13

Former Dodgers, Red Sox Castoff Turning Into Steal for Padres

When the San Diego Padres signed veteran right-hander Walker Buehler in February, there weren't a ton of firm expectations from the team. After all, Buehler had just come off a poor 2025 season that saw him split time between the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies.

Matt Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 13

Padres' Matt Waldron Sets Unfortunate Franchise Record With Roster Spot in Jeopardy

The San Diego Padres dropped the opening game of a big three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 6-4. San Diego went down to Milwaukee early, and the team just couldn't muster enough of a comeback to win the game.

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

Padres Stars Put on Blast Amid Early Season Struggles

Despite multiple key players on the San Diego Padres struggling to open the 2026 MLB season, the team has found ways to win games. San Diego has been able to win in spite of its offensive issues, which is a testament to how the roster was built over the offseason.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Lucas Giolito Likely To Make Padres Debut This Weekend

A Padres team that’s been piecing together its rotation over the course of the season thus far is on the verge of getting some much-needed starting pitching help.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Padres vs. Brewers Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 13

Padres vs. Brewers: The San Diego Padres resume their three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday evening. The Padres lost the opening encounter 6-4 to the Brewers at American Family Field on Tuesday.

Craig Stammen News / Gaslamp Ball / May 13

The Padres’ lineup has been an ongoing experiment for Craig Stammen

For the last seven games, San Diego Padres Jackson Merrill has been in the lineup’s leadoff spot. He became the team’s fifth leadoff hitter in the Padres’ first 41 games of the 2026 season.

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

Padres Notes: Friars Officially Release Outfielder, Ruben Niebla Leaves Team, Major Trade Prediction

The San Diego Padres lost their series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-4, on Tuesday evening to fall to 24-17 on the year. A solo shot from the Brewers gave them the early lead in the bottom of the third, but San Diego responded in the top of the fourth with a Nick Castellanos single that brought in a pair of runs.

Alex Verdugo News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Alex Verdugo Released By Padres, Reportedly Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery

The Padres released Alex Verdugo from his minor league contract on Monday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that’s because the veteran outfielder suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to necessitate season-ending surgery.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos’ blunt 2-word reaction to reporter’s question about HR bat

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 9

Padres end lengthy offensive drought, take down Cards

Ty France and Manny Machado homered Saturday, while Fernando Tatis Jr. supplied a tiebreaking hit during a three-run fifth inning that lifted the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win over the visiting St.