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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 4
The decline of Jackson Merrill is an indictment of Padres mismanagement 
The San Diego Padres’ dirty little secret is Jackson Merrill’s steady decline at the plate, and the organization avoids talking about his struggles. It is tough to suggest Merrill is mired in a slump when his batting average has dropped 81 points since the All-Star’s rookie season in 2024.
San Diego Padres News / Bleacher Report / July 4
San Diego Padres News / ESPN / July 3
Padres pitcher Vásquez (ankle) goes on 15-day IL
Padres starting pitcher Randy Vásquez went on the 15-day injured list Friday with a bruised right ankle.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3
Game 87: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres (43-43) at Los Angeles Dodgers (57-31), July 3, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Freddy Fermin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Padres Place Randy Vásquez, Freddy Fermin On Injured List
The Padres are placing starter Randy Vásquez on the 15-day injured list and catcher Freddy Fermin on the 10-day IL, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Randy Vasquez News / Field Level Media / July 3
Padres RHP Randy Vasquez OK after fainting Thursday
San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez fainted after being removed from Thursday night's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers and underwent tests at a local hospital before being released Friday morning.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3
Padres' Joe Musgrove 'Expects' to Pitch in 2026
The San Diego Padres fell back down to .500 on Thursday night for the first time since April 8. Not only was it the sixth straight loss for the Friars, but it came at the hands of the divisional foe Los Angeles Dodgers.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3
Padres pitching staff fumbles lead in pivotal game
The San Diego Padres are stuck in a funk. They’ve lost six games in a row and own a .500 record for the first time since April 8. It’s been a rough stretch that has only felt worse by the Friars’ inability to step up in big moment.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3
Padres' Poor Play Hasn't Been Seen in MLB Since 1929
The San Diego Padres are currently in a major rut, seeing the team completely fall apart at the seams. The Padres have now lost six straight games, but it's more about how they've dropped the contests that's been so ugly.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Pablo Reyes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Padres Release Pablo Reyes
The Padres have released infielder Pablo Reyes from his minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He is now a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club in the league.
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3
MLB Insider Closely Watching Padres' AJ Preller Ahead of Potentially Wild Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, with many teams across the league gearing up for an active few weeks. The San Diego Padres are one team that many people around baseball believe will make some moves to upgrade spots around the roster.
Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3
Craig Stammen Reveals What Padres Must Do to Avoid 'Disaster'
Similar to Molly Hatchet's 1979 single that remained on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 10 weeks, many around the baseball world believe that the San Diego Padres are "Flirtin' with Disaster." The Padres are back at an even .500 with the calendar now in July.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3
Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors
Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.
Randy Vasquez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3
Padres’ Randy Vasquez hospitalized after collapsing at Dodger Stadium
San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was hospitalized after fainting at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night following his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Randy Vasquez News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3
Padres' Randy Vasquez Fainted, Taken to Emergency Room After Dodgers Game
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez fainted while going to get an X-ray on his ankle after exiting Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 2
Game 86: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres (43-42) at Los Angeles Dodgers (56-31), July 2, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Padres Place Jason Adam On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Padres placed setup man Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 30, with a shoulder strain. Germán Márquez came back from his own IL stint to replace him on the pitching staff.
Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1
Padres’ Walker Buehler hits brutal career low in disastrous start vs. Cubs
Padres right-hander Walker Buehler hit a devastating low point in his career Wednesday, unraveling in a brutal start against the Chicago Cubs that raised serious questions about his current form and future role in San Diego’s rotation.
Adrian Morejon News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Adrian Morejon Shares Honest Take on Padres’ Rumored Trade Target
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon is a key piece of one of MLB's top bullpens. This season, Padres relievers rank fourth in ERA (3.25), seventh in WHIP (1.24), are tied for eighth in opponent batting average (.233) and are tied for third in strikeouts (356).
Jake Cronenworth News / Field Level Media / June 29
Padres activate IF Jake Cronenworth from concussion IL
San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was activated from the concussion injured list on Monday after an eight-week absence. The 32-year-old veteran started at second base Monday night against the host Chicago Cubs.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 29
5 Greatest San Diego Padres Hitters of All Time
Even 25 years after his final plate appearance, perennial All-Star outfielder Tony Gwynn remains the greatest hitter in San Diego Padres history. From Gwynn and Dave Winfield through potential future Hall of Fame third basemanManny Machado, the Padres have had plenty of notable hitters throughout the years.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 28
The Padres Would Be Foolish Not to Lock Up Adrián Morejón
Adrián Morejón’s rise to one of the best relievers in baseball has been anything but conventional. The San Diego Padres originally envisioned him as a starting pitcher, but in 16 games (eight starts) from 2019 to 2021, he would post a 5.91 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP in 32 innings.
Michael King News / Just Baseball / June 25
The Padres Are Taking Roster Risks That Just Aren’t Working
The 2026 San Diego Padres are the most confusing team in baseball. They are a bottom-five offense in most major categories, have one of the thinnest rotations, have a -8 run differential, and are 17-21 against teams above .500.
Walker Buehler News / Yardbarker / June 20
Walker Buehler is finding his groove with Padres after rough 2025 season
You can argue that San Diego Padres starter Walker Buehler has been the most consistent in the rotation as of late. Following one of the worst campaigns of his career in 2025, he has settled in nicely, finding his groove with the Padres.
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