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Padres Notes April 9: More Bad Joe Musgrove News, AJ Preller Uncertain Future, Impossible Decision Incoming

The San Diego Padres got back into the win column in a major way on Wednesday afternoon as they took down the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-2, and improved to 6-6 on the year with the rubber match victory.

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With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies

If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Padres send a heartfelt message on Davey Lopes’ passing

The San Diego Padres issued a heartfelt tribute following the passing of Davey Lopes, honoring a revered coach whose influence spanned generations across the game.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Padres Rotation Showing Flashes of Dominance, Undervalued Thus Far

The San Diego Padres went into this season with some major question marks in their rotation. They had a possibly formidable 1-2 punch in Nick Pivetta and Michael King, but not much depth behind that.

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Padres vs Rockies: Series Preview, Key Injuries, Bold Prediction for Games April 9-12

The San Diego Padres are getting ready to open a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. San Diego won their past two series — both on the road — taking two of three games from the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.

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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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres' Joe Musgrove Has No Timeline to Start Pitching Off Mound in Concerning Update

The San Diego Padres were dealt a major blow to their pitching staff before the start of the regular season when it was announced that right-hander Joe Musgrove suffered a setback in his injury recovery.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Padres closer Mason Miller ties 1961 record as dominance continues

Mason Miller had another strong outing for the San Diego Padres, as the club’s star closer finished with two strikeouts in one inning en route to the team’s 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Have Impossible Roster Decision to Make This Week

San Diego Padres star reliever Jason Adam is set to return to the bullpen soon, which creates roster problems for the team. Adam will almost certainly be activated during the Padres' four-game series against the Colorado Rockies that begins Thursday.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Veteran Just Waiting to Be Replaced After Slow Start

The San Diego Padres took a chance on veteran Walker Buehler, but his time with the team could be running out. Buehler has allowed seven earned runs in 6.2 innings of work.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Jake Cronenworth homers to lead Padres past Pirates

Nick Castellanos drove in two runs and Jake Cronenworth hit his first homer of the season to lead the San Diego Padres to a 8-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Padres Remove Manny Machado From Lineup Before Pirates Game

Coming off a tough 7–1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Diego Padres are aiming to bounce back in their next matchup. As part of that effort, the team is making adjustments to its starting lineup in hopes of sparking more consistent offense early in the season.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 8

Game 12: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres (5-6) at Pittsburgh Pirates (7-4), April 8, 2026, 9:35 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: PNC Park – Pittsburgh, Penn. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres On Verge of Getting Major Pitching Help

The San Diego Padres have awaited the return of star reliever Jason Adam for more than half a year. The right-handed appears set to rejoin the team this week, likely on Thursday when they return home from their road trip.

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Defensive mistakes prove costly, Padres head to rubber match

Last night started off great. It was a pitcher’s duel for five innings (and a no-hitter duel for 3 2/3 before a Gavin Sheets miscue). Heading into the eighth inning with the Pittsburgh Pirates leading the San Diego Padres 2-1, it felt like the Friars had a shot.

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Padres Notes April 8: Mason Miller Development, Adrian Morejon Struggles Continue, Pitcher Report Card

The San Diego Padres lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-1, on Tuesday and fell to 5-6 on the year. A Xander Bogaerts home run off of Paul Skenes in the

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 8

Padres starting pitchers need to tread water until bats come alive

In baseball, you’re only as good as your last game. The San Diego Padres lost four of the first six games in the 2026 campaign. The Friar Faithful were concerned about the starting pitching outside of Randy Vasquez.

Walker Buehler News / Gaslamp Ball / April 8

What Walker Buehler, Germán Márquez have shown so far

The San Diego Padres signed a starter in the offseason that they knew would not be ready for at least a month to two months in Griffin Canning. With Spring Training well underway, they discovered that their rehabbing workhorse, Joe Musgrove, was not recovering well from his buildup and he was put on hold.