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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 16
Padres promote Alek Jacob; Matt Waldron to IL 
The San Diego Padres made a roster move on Friday before their first game in the three-game series versus the Seattle Mariners. RHP Alek Jacob was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to join a bullpen that was depleted by the short start (1.2 innings pitched) of starter Griffin Canning on Thursday.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date
The San Diego Padres are finally ready to unveil one of their most intriguing additions of the season. According to 97.3 The Fan’s Sammy Levitt, Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed that the Lucas Giolito will make his debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15
How the Padres’ lineup handled the season’s first stress test
Nine days ago, the San Diego Padres placed their starting second baseman, Jake Cronenworth, on the seven-day injured list. The bats have gone cold against quality starting pitching, and the loss of Cronenworth has completely paralyzed the Padres’ offense.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15
Game 44: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners
San Diego Padres (25-18) at Seattle Mariners (22-23), May 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: T-Mobile Park – Seattle, Wash. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
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.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15
Padres Place Matt Waldron On 15-Day Injured List, Recall Alek Jacob
The Padres are placing right-hander Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list, per a team announcement. Righty Alek Jacob is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
Griffin Canning News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15
Padres Starting Pitcher Calls Performance 'Embarrassing'
The San Diego Padres dropped the third and final game of a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers behind a poor outing from right-hander Griffin Canning.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15
San Diego drops rubber match for first road series loss of the season
It was rough going from the first inning. The San Diego Padres had newcomer Griffin Canning on the mound, who had (mostly) impressed in his first two starts of the year.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15
Padres vs Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers for Vedder Cup Series
The San Diego Padres will be heading to Seattle for a three-game series against the Mariners this weekend. After dropping two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Padres will be looking for better results in this matchup.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 15
Padres’ Mason Miller Announces Personal News Before Mariners Game
The San Diego Padres remain firmly in the National League playoff picture during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. The 25-18 ballclub enters Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners only half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West.
Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15
Padres’ Gavin Sheets Accomplishes Something No MLB Player Ever Has in History
Just when the San Diego Padres looked dead in the water against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of the series, slugger Gavin Sheets stepped up to the plate.
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15
Padres' Nick Castellanos Made Small Adjustment Leading to Major Results
Nick Castellanos took some time to get going in his new role with the San Diego Padres, but lately, he's showing signs of figuring things out. Castellanos is a former All-Star, and the team has continued to work with him on getting his bat going this year.
Freddy Fermin News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15
Freddy Fermin needs to be better
The San Diego Padres have had 23 catchers since 2016 (thanks to Clark Fahrenthold on The Brown and Gold Standard podcast). Austin Hedges (2015-2019) was supposed to be the organization’s stalwart for years to come; that didn’t work out.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15
Padres Notes: Matt Waldron Future Revealed, Ethan Salas Breakout, Mason Miller Cy Young Endorsement
The San Diego Padres lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, on Thursday afternoon and fell to 25-18 on the year. With the Los Angeles Dodgers' win against the San Francisco Giants, the Friars were bumped back down to second place in the National League West.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14
Matt Waldrons’ status draws outlook amid looming Lucas Giolito return
With Lucas Giolito set to make his 2026 debut with the San Diego Padres soon, the club will have to switch things up with the starting rotation to make room for the nine-year veteran.
Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / May 14
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Manny Machado News / Yardbarker / May 9
Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run
As the San Diego Padres evened up their weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals, they did it while a starting player reached a major milestone.
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