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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.

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Padres Appear to Have New Breakout Bullpen Weapon

Once again, the San Diego Padres have one of, if not the best bullpen in the major leagues this season. San Diego has built up this unit on the back of star closer Mason Miller, but the rest of the pitchers continue to be impressive whenever they take the mound.

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

Padres Make Decision on Matt Waldron's Future With Lucas Giolito Set to Debut

The San Diego Padres were in desperate need of a starter when Nick Pivetta landed on the injured list. Pivetta's departure couldn't have come at a worse time as veteran pitcher Griffin Canning and Joe Musgrove weren't ready to join the rotation from injury.

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.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 14

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.

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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.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 14

Padres Made Big Change to Top Prospect Ethan Salas Leading to Breakout

Over the past year, catcher Ethan Salas has worked hard on his craft to become the top prospect that everyone in the San Diego Padres organization believed he could be.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

Matt Waldron News / Gaslamp Ball / May 13

Padres bats make noise, but not enough to make up for Waldron’s blunder

Usually when the San Diego Padres score four runs, they can eke out a win with their strong pitching staff. Tuesday night, that was not the case. The Friars jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning.

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.

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

'Ever Since He Got Caught Using Steroids' – Former Yankees Star Holds Nothing Back On Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Recent Struggle

Fernando Tatis Jr. enjoyed a phenomenal start to his MLB career following his debut for the San Diego Padres. However, he missed the entire 2022 campaign with injury and a PED suspension.

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

The San Diego Padres took the final game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals, splitting the four-game set. Once again, Fernando Tatis Jr. did not hit a home run, continuing his home run drought to start the season.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 10

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres seek to secure split with Cardinals

Craig Stammen saw something in the at-bats of Fernando Tatis Jr. Friday night that no one else did. The first-year manager of the San Diego Padres liked Tatis' approach, even as he was going 0-for-2 with a walk as his team was being one-hit by the St.

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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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.