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Padres star Manny Machado hits embarrassing low in 3-0 loss to Phillies

Manny Machado’s difficult 2026 start reached another low Monday night for the San Diego Padres. San Diego fell 3-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park, and Machado’s slump has become the central storyline after another quiet performance from a lineup still searching for answers from their captain.

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MLB Insider Believes Padres Are at Risk of Major Collapse This Year

The San Diego Padres are finding ways to win in 2026; but is their style of play sustainable over the course of a 162-game season? Some MLB insiders are concerned that the Padres' success is only temporary and not a functional way to survive the season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 25

Padres' Nick Castellanos Sends Clear Message Ahead of Matchup vs Phillies

San Diego Padres star Nick Castellanos is ready to leave the past in the past. The Padres are set to face the Philadelphia Phillies Monday afternoon at Petco Park.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 25

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. owes $3.74M in future earnings ruling

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. struck out in court and must give Big League Advance about $3.74 million in back pay as a result of his future earnings agreement with the group.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 25

Game 53: Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres

Philadelphia Phillies (26-27) at San Diego Padres (31-21), May 25, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Tarik Skubal News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 25

Padres Trade for Tarik Skubal and More Bold Predictions for Rest of Season

The San Diego Padres have defied all odds in 2026, somehow entering Memorial Day with a record of 31-21 despite having a run differential of plus-6. The Padres starting rotation was supposed to be a major concern this year, but Michael King and Randy Vásquez have been dominant while the back end has done its job.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 25

Where did Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power go?

A total of 379 players have hit at least one home run this season entering Monday. San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is not one of them.

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. owes $3.74M in future earnings ruling

Padres concession stands change name of burger that seemingly trashed Dodgers

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki has turned a corner over his last four starts

Teoscar Hernandez has been key to Dodgers' success

The 'Most home runs in 2021 by team' quiz

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 25

Padres' Joe Musgrove Finally Takes First Big Step Toward Return

The San Diego Padres have finally gotten some good news regarding the ongoing injury problems to starting pitcher Joe Musgrove. Musgrove had been on track to return to the team following Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 25

Bad pitching, worse base running contribute to San Diego loss

The San Diego Padres took a tough loss in the series finale against the Athletics on Sunday. After Michael King gave up three runs in the first two innings, the Padres found themselves in a hole they couldn’t get out of.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 25

Padres Already Struck Gold With $3 Million Starting Pitching Addition

The San Diego Padres have continued to strike gold with multiple signings this year. The Padres built a more well-rounded team around its stars, and this included bringing in significant depth across the board.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 25

Can the Padres win despite their offensively challenged lineup?

What a week at Petco Park. The San Diego Padres played a thrilling three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers that lived up to expectations. The Athletics came to town and battled in a very competitive weekend set.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 24

There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman

It won't be much of a surprise to see multiple teams keep tabs on Chapman, who's gotten his career back on track in Boston. According to USA Today insider Bob Nightengale, that's already the case.

Behind Bailey Ober, Twins vie for series sweep of Red Sox

Twins' 12-hit attack helps Taj Bradley handle Red Sox

Red Sox reportedly eyeing lineup upgrades ahead of trade deadline

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 24

Padres Predicted to Bring Back Luis Arraez in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

The San Diego Padres parted ways with Luis Arraez at the conclusion of the 2025 season. While there was reported mutual interest from both parties, Arraez ultimately chose to join the San Francisco Giants on a one-year, $12 million deal.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 24

Padres Notes: Friars Pursuing Trade, Fernando Tatis Concerns Grow, Tarik Skubal to SD?

The San Diego Padres beat the Athletics, 2-0, on Saturday evening and improved to 31-20 on the year. Lucas Giolito tossed five scoreless innings and struck out a pair of batters while Mason Miller secured the save against his former team.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Fernando Tatis Jr. Loses Major Court Battle & Tens Of Millions Of Dollars

Fernando Tatis Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most talented young superstars in the MLB. But the San Diego Padres slugger is going through a shockingly poor stretch with the bat since the start of the 2026 season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Padres concession stands change name of burger that seemingly trashed Dodgers

Concession stands at the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park quietly changed the name of one menu offering that most believe was taking aim at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / May 23

Miguel Andújar’s Contract Has Been a Major Win for the Padres

One of the biggest talking points in baseball is the San Diego Padres‘ offense and its struggles. This concept isn’t new. Look no further than 2024, when the team infamously went scoreless for 15 innings and ultimately lost to the Dodgers in the NLDS.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Jackson Merrill News Emerges After Removal From Padres Lineup

The San Diego Padres continue battling the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot in the National League West during the 2026 MLB season. Entering Friday’s

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Padres Shopping For Bullpen Help

The Padres have the one of the best bullpens in baseball, but president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is seemingly never content with his roster and always in the process of searching for upgrades.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 21

Padres’ Craig Stammen makes painful Fernando Tatis Jr. confession amid unprecedented slump

The San Diego Padres are in second place in the National League West and only trail the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers by 1.5 games.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / May 21

Padres monitoring trade market for relief pitching despite other needs

It comes as a surprise, considering their struggles with offense and the need for starting pitching.

Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter over a question about his struggles

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The 'Most home runs in 2021 by team' quiz

Michael King News / Just Baseball / May 21

Michael King Has Returned to Ace Status

When the San Diego Padres traded for Michael King in the Juan Soto deal, the hope was that he was ready to take the next step as a starting pitcher. That is exactly what King did in his 2024 season, posting a 2.95 ERA with 201 strikeouts across 173.2 innings.

Jose Miranda News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Padres Release Jose Miranda

The Padres released corner infielder Jose Miranda from his minor league contract. The move was announced by San Diego’s Triple-A affiliate this afternoon.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 20

Padres' Jackson Merrill suffers apparent back injury

San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill left Wednesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after four innings with an apparent back injury.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter over a question about his struggles

Manny Machado can play different roles, but one thing he is sure he is not is a “theorist.” The San Diego Padres star, who is not having a great 2026 season at the plate, had an intriguing exchange with a reporter following the Friars’ 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday.