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Padres Manager Sends Clear Message on German Marquez's Spot in Rotation Amid Struggles

The San Diego Padres have gone a little cold over the last week, going 2-4 over the last six games. After a hot stretch, the Padres have started to fall back down to earth a little, with their most recent game against the Chicago White Sox as proof.

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Padres Shuffle Rotation Hinting at Major Roster Move

The San Diego Padres are having right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez pitch a bullpen session on Saturday, meaning he won't be making his scheduled start on Sunday in the series finale against the White Sox.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 2

Game 32: Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres

Chicago White Sox (15-17) at San Diego Padres (19-12), May 2, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Lineup vs White Sox: Gavin Sheets Starting, Nick Castellanos Out

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a season-high three-game losing streak. After dropping the final two games of their series against the Chicago Cubs, they lost Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox, 8-2.

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San Diego Padres News / ESPN / May 2

Padres reach deal to sell to Jones-Feliciano group...

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres New Owners Break Silence on $3.9 Billion Sale, Make Commitment to San Diego

The San Diego Padres announced Saturday that the Seidler Family has entered into a definitive agreement for the transfer of control of the franchise to a new ownership group led by José E.

San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / May 2

Padres finalize sale for MLB record $3.9 billion: José E. Feliciano buys franchise with eye on World Series

The reported $3.9 billion price tag is the largest for a team sale in MLB history

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Hall of Fame Closers Dub Padres' Mason Miller Most Unhittable Pitcher of All Time

Star closer Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres has gotten off to an incredible start to the 2026 MLB season, showing everyone around the game what he can do on the mound.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 2

German Márquez falls apart, bats stay quiet as Padres lose three straight for first time in 2026

Last night, the San Diego Padres took a shellacking from the Chicago White Sox, eventually losing 8-2. The trouble started early, with Germán Márquez giving up six runs in the second inning.

Griffin Canning News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Considering Surprise Griffin Canning Move: Report

The San Diego Padres are considering a surprise move regarding right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the Padres are "leaning toward" activating him off the injured list on Sunday to make his season debut.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Hidden story behind Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump suggests breakout is coming

What in the world is going on with Fernando Tatis Jr.? The San Diego Padres superstar is going through a rough patch of unlucky baseball right now. His advanced metrics suggest that he is doing everything right, but just isn’t getting the results he deserves.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres’ Nick Castellanos Reflects on Tumultuous Phillies Tenure

The San Diego Padres were able to bring in former All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos this offseason on a veteran's minimum deal following his controversial exit with the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Xander Bogaerts News / Just Baseball / May 2

This Is the Xander Bogaerts the Padres Paid For

Few players across the league faced more scrutiny than Xander Bogaerts during his early tenure in San Diego. After signing an 11-year, $280 million contract in December 2022, expectations were that Bogaerts would continue the All-Star-level production he showed with the Boston Red Sox.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Labeled Disappointment, Friars Make Roster Move, Ruben Niebla Not Satisfied

The San Diego Padres lost to the Chicago White Sox, 8-2, on Friday and fell to 19-12 on the year. Right-hander Germán Márquez allowed seven earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out two across five innings of works.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Game 31: Chicago White Sox at San Diego Padres

Chicago White Sox (14-17) at San Diego Padres (19-11), May 1, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Padres fans seeing an improved Xander Bogaerts

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations/general manager A.J. Preller signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year/$280 million contract on Dec.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

How the Padres’ No. 3 starter role battle is shaping

The first month of the 2026 season is in the book. The main priority for the San Diego Padres is still rectifying their starting rotation. Injuries have made it impossible to figure out the rotation beyond Michael King and Randy Vasquez in the top two spots.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Lineup vs White Sox: Jackson Merrill and Jake Cronenworth Out

The San Diego Padres just completed a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs. Now, they welcome Chicago's American League team into town for a three-game series with the White Sox.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Pitching Coach Ruben Niebla Not Satisfied With Starting Rotation

Despite the San Diego Padres entering the 2026 season with all sorts of questions around the starting rotation, the team has still found ways to win ball games.

Jeremiah Estrada News / Field Level Media / May 1

Padres reinstate RHP Jeremiah Estrada from 15-day IL

The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Jeremiah Estrada from the 15-day injured list on Friday. The 27-year-old reliever has been sidelined for the past three weeks with right elbow tendinitis.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / May 1

Who is Fernando Tatis Jr. as a Hitter?

It’s been a rough start to the season for Fernando Tatis Jr., slugging just .286 through his first 30 games while enduring the longest homerless stretch of his big league career.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mason Miller Update: Padres Star Makes Personal Announcement on Thursday

Mason Miller has been exactly as advertised just 10 months into his tenure with the San Diego Padres. Miller joined San Diego at last year’s trade deadline in a blockbuster deal with the Athletics, and he has allowed just four total runs with the organization through 37 appearances.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / April 30

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet. But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / April 28

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26