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Padres Notes: Manny Machado Suffers Injury, Friars Option Infielder, Owner Calls Dodgers ‘Terrible’

The San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs, 9-7, on Monday night and improved to 19-9 on the year. After a pair of games in Mexico City, the Friars appeared excited to be back home at an electric Petco Park.

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Mason Miller snaps historic scoreless streak as Padres closer allows his first run since August 2025

Miller allowed two Cubs runners to score Monday night, his first in 34 ⅔ innings

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 28

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury.

Mason Miller News / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

Padres win, Mason Miller sees scoreless innings streak come to an end

It was almost shocking to see. The most dominant closer in the MLB allowed a run. In fact, he allowed two runs. San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller worked 34 2/3 innings without allowing a runner to cross the plate.

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Padres' Craig Stammen Announces Manny Machado Update After Leaving Cubs Game

The San Diego Padres once again look like a serious contender in the National League, but not everyone on the roster has met expectations. Third baseman Manny Machado has been a below-average hitter through the first month of the 2026 season.

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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.

Ty France News / Field Level Media / April 28

Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs

Ty France knocked in four runs Monday night and Manny Machado doubled twice and singled before leaving the game as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 9-7 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs.

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 / Gaslamp Ball / April 27

Game 27: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs (17-11) at San Diego Padres (18-9), April 27, 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.

Miguel Andujar News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres' .787-OPS Slugger Dealing With Hamstring Injury

The San Diego Padres are being especially careful with offseason addition Miguel Andujar this year. Andujar, who joined the Padres on a one-year, $4 million deal this offseason, is getting just his 17th start of the season on Monday night.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres Lineup vs Cubs: Jake Cronenworth Out, Fernando Tatis Playing Second Base

The San Diego Padres (18-9) are welcoming the Chicago Cubs (17-11) into town for a three-game series between two of baseball's best teams. The Padres haven't lost a series this month, while the Cubs were riding a 10-game winning streak before losing their last two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 27

San Diego finds slug, drops finale in Mexico

It felt like the San Diego Padres’ game all day, in large part, because it was. Michael King twirled six innings of two-run ball, sporting eight strikeouts and only one walk.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Gaslamp Ball / April 27

Padres Fernando Tatis Jr.’s improved plate discipline meets unlucky results

San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. is exiting the first month of the 2026 season with a disappointing .250/.333/.290 line, zero HR, 12 RBI, and 0.0 WAR.

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres Owner Says Dodgers Are 'Terrible'

Over the last six years, the San Diego Padres have become one of the premier destination spots around baseball. San Diego has yet to win a World Series, but the team has invested heavily in the roster, giving them a chance to win every season.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres Option 29-Year-Old Infielder Ahead of Cubs Series

The San Diego Padres have optioned infielder Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso ahead of their series with the Chicago Cubs. Song was called up to the active roster as the 27th man for their two-game series in Mexico City.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres vs Cubs: Series Preview, Key Injuries, Bold Prediction

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs are getting set for a three-game series this week between two of baseball's best teams. It's a rematch of last year's wild-card series, which the Cubs won in three games.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Nick Castellanos' Time With Padres Could Be 'Coming to an End' Says Insider

When the San Diego Padres signed outfielder Nick Castellanos for the veteran's minimum in February, it looked like president of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Padres get brutal taste of own medicine amid bullpen meltdown

The San Diego Padres, who had a record-tying month with their four-run plus comebacks, got a brutal taste of their medicine on Sunday as their bullpen collapsed in a 12-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Mexico City Series finale at Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium.

Randy Vasquez News / Field Level Media / April 27

Containing Cubs' offense next quest for Padres' Randy Vasquez

After conquering Coors Field in his last outing, Randy Vasquez now looks to tame the Chicago Cubs' potent attack. The San Diego Padres right-hander tries to keep his outstanding start to the season going Monday night when he takes the mound to open a three-game series against the Cubs at Petco Park.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

Three underrated MLB sluggers helping their teams reach winning records

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / April 27

MLB The Show 26: How to Unlock 99 Miguel Cabrera Fast

A new content drop is live in MLB The Show 26, and it’s centered around the Legends and Flashbacks collection led by Miguel Cabrera. According to in-game collections and program details, the top reward is a 99 overall Cabrera that requires 21 vouchers.

Lucas Giolito News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Padres' Lucas Giolito Shares Update After Injury Scare

Lucas Giolito recently signed a contract with the San Diego Padres. San Diego is hopeful that the veteran right-hander can make an impact at the big league level later this season.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. reveals the gift he received from fan before Mexico City Series

The San Diego Padres have gotten off to a brilliant start this season in the National League West. As they took the field in Mexico City for their two-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, they had a one-half game lead over the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.