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Padres Manager Reveals Reason for Shocking Nick Castellanos DFA

The San Diego Padres took a chance on several veterans ahead of the 2026 season. One of them was Nick Castellanos, who president of baseball operations A.J.

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Machado vents as Padres' scoring woes persist

As the losses continue to mount, Padres star Manny Machado admits to being frustrated as the offense just can't seem to put any runs on the board.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Padres star Manny Machado ruins Zach Wheeler’s elite start with moonshot home run

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado delivered a pivotal swing Thursday afternoon, hitting a 435-foot two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to bring the Padres back into the game.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Insider Expects Padres To Be in On Tarik Skubal

If there's one thing that A.J. Preller has shown during his tenure as the San Diego Padres general manager, it is his willingness to go all-in and acquire All-Star players in exchange for top prospects.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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A.J. Preller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Padres rumors: The $3.9 billion reason A.J. Preller could become even more ‘dangerous’ at trade deadline

The finalization of the sale of the San Diego Padres should be completed this summer. Jose Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, bought the team for $3.9 billion in April, marking it the biggest sale in the history of the sport.

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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.

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Padres Facing Major Question With Trade Deadline Just 2 Months Away

The San Diego Padres face some tough questions around the team with just about two months to go until MLB's trade deadline. The Padres' front office has to decide how to proceed, with the roster needing both more pitching and hitting help.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 4

Game 61: San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies

San Diego Padres (32-28) at Philadelphia Phillies (32-29), June 4, 2026, 10:10 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Penn.

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Padres Manager Discusses Ramon Laureano Return Timeline From Injury

Injuries continue to take hold of the San Diego Padres, with the team placing outfielder Ramon Laureano on the injured list due to right hip inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 4

Despite breaking Christopher Sánchez’s scoreless streak, San Diego can’t win game

The San Diego Padres have truly been stuck in a rut lately. The club has been unable to score enough runs to back their starting pitchers. The Friars struggled through the first six innings before scoring a run against Philadelphia Phillies’ ace Cristopher Sánchez on an RBI-single from Jackson Merrill.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 4

Padres Notes: SD Cuts Ties With Veteran, Manny Machado Not Happy, 'Surprise' of Month

The San Diego Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, on Wednesday and moved to 32-28 on the year. The Padres finally mustered a run against Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez in the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough as Jason Adam allowed a go-ahead home run in the bottom half of the inning.

Samad Taylor News / Gaslamp Ball / June 4

Who is Samad Taylor, the Padres’ latest minor league call-up?

After a 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener, the San Diego Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment. They called up Samad Taylor from the Triple-A affiliate, the El Paso Chihuahuas.

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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 / June 3

Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends as fifth-longest ever

Sanchez's ERA is down to just 1.46 for the season and has him as one of the early front-runners for the National League Cy Young Award.

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Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

Padres make Nick Castellanos decision after 59 games

Carlos Mendoza sends Francisco Lindor warning to Mets with season slipping away

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Guardians announcer cruelly roasts Jazz Chisholm during game

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 3

Padres' Manny Machado Not Happy With Nick Castellanos Getting Cut

The San Diego Padres made a surprise roster move on Wednesday, designating veteran Nick Castellanos for assignment. Castellanos, 34, joined the Padres in February on a veteran's minimum deal after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Padres’ Craig Stammen breaks down decision to DFA Nick Castellanos

The San Diego Padres designated Nick Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday. The surprising move was announced during the Padres’ series against the Philadelphia Phillies — who happen to be Castellanos’ former team.

Nicholas Castellanos News / Field Level Media / June 3

Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia

Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / June 3

2026 Transactions: Padres DFA Castellanos, Blue Jays Sign Topa

Nick Castellanos and the Padres arrived in Philadelphia & started a three-game series on June 2. But Castellanos won’t suit up against his old team in Philly, as the Padres designated him for assignment on June 3.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Padres vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – June 3

Padres vs. Phillies: The San Diego Padres will resume their series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The Phillies eked out a super 3-2 comeback win over the Padres at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday to take the lead in this three-game set.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Mason Miller’s elite Padres dominance leads to feat not seen since 2022

Since the San Diego Padres traded for reliever Mason Miller from the Athletics at last year’s trade deadline, he has been the best reliever/closer in the National League.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / June 3

Padres end Nick Castellanos experiment

Sometimes irony can be cruel, and in the case of outfielder Nick Castellanos, it wasn't too kind to him on Wednesday. According to a team announcement,

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Ramon Laureano News / Field Level Media / June 2

Padres place OF Ramon Laureano (hip) on 10-day injured list

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right hip inflammation. The move was retroactive to Sunday.

Jase Bowen News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Padres Announce Corresponding Moves for Jase Bowen Call Up

The San Diego Padres have made it official, selecting outfield prospect Jase Bowen to make his MLB debut on Tuesday afternoon. When the news of Bowen's call up was first reported yesterday by Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, it was unclear how the Padres would handle the corresponding move to add him to the 40-man roster.