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Padres Viewed as 'Obvious Fit' for .949 OPS Catcher

The San Diego Padres' offense has been one of the team's biggest weaknesses throughout the 2026 MLB season. Through 59 games, they rank 30th in hits (418), 30th in runs scored (229), 30th in RBIs (222), 30th in batting average (.218) and 29th in OPS (.656).

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Tough stretch continues as Padres drop series opener

This was a game that, for so many reasons, the San Diego Padres should have won. The Friars were facing the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time in as many weeks after being swept by the Phils last time around.

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

Padres Notes: Outfielder Lost to IL, Catcher Linked to Yankees, Tarik Skubal Trade Package

The San Diego Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, on Tuesday night and fell to 32-27 on the year. The only offense for the Friars came from a Gavin Sheets two-run shot in the third inning, his 10th home run of the year.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / June 3

'It's a tribute to him': How the Padres' sale completes Peter Seidler's legacy

As the Padres' sale for $3.9 billion becomes official, a look back at the tenure that transformed the franchise.

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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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Jase Bowen News / Gaslamp Ball / June 3

Jase Bowen gets called up; Lake Elsinore extends its lead

After hitting four home runs in Spring Training with the San Diego Padres, outfielder Jase Bowen was a late option to Triple-A El Paso from spring camp.

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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.

Nicholas Castellanos News / ESPN / June 2

Castellanos on return to Philly: Had highs, lows

Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos acknowledged his four years in Philadelphia had highs and lows on Tuesday.

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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 2

Game 59: San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies

San Diego Padres (32-26) at Philadelphia Phillies (30-29), June 2, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Penn.

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.

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

Padres' Fernando Tatis Put on Hot Seat Ahead of Critical Month

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. found redemption over the weekend when he hit his first home run of the season against the Washington Nationals.

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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.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 2

Baserunning mistakes prove costly in rubber match

The San Diego Padres looked close to a comeback in the seventh inning against Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell. Having yet to score a run, Xander Bogaerts walked and Jackson Merrill singled to put the first two runners on base.

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

Surprise Padres Player Emerging as Potential Yankees Trade Target

The San Diego Padres have struggled to find a consistent catcher over the last few seasons. Last year, the Padres had a rotation of Elias Diaz and Martin Maldonado before the team decided enough was enough and sent two young, controllable starting pitchers to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Freddy Fermin.

Tarik Skubal News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 2

Padres' Potential Trade Package in Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade Revealed

The San Diego Padres are being viewed as major players in the potential trade sweepstakes to land ace Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers this year. With how poorly the Tigers have played since Skubal's injury, the idea of them trading him before he hits free agency in the offseason has grown louder.

Lucas Giolito News / Gaslamp Ball / June 1

Padres should be concerned about Lucas Giolito

The start of the 2026 season began with a Spring Training that resulted in San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove landing on the injured list with a surgically repaired elbow that wasn’t ready to pitch.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 1

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Rematch Series vs Phillies

The San Diego Padres will continue their road trip this week, this time heading to Philadelphia to open a three-game series with the Phillies. The two teams faced off against one another a week ago in San Diego, with the Phillies sweeping the series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 1

Padres look to avenge being swept by Phillies last week

The San Diego Padres won't have to wait long for a chance to exact revenge on the Philadelphia Phillies. After getting swept by the Phillies in San Diego last week, the Padres look to get even in Philadelphia as the teams open a three-game series Tuesday.

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

Outfielder Cut by Padres Joins New Team — As a Pitcher

Jacob Campbell's last appearance in a minor league baseball game was in August of last year. He went 1-for-4 as the Double-A San Antonio Missions' left fielder, ending the season on a modest three-game hitting streak.

Jase Bowen News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Padres To Select Jase Bowen

The Padres are calling up outfielder Jase Bowen, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The Friars will need to open space on the active and 40-man rosters for Bowen, who will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / HITC / June 1

Fernando Tatis Jr. faked a bunt, then hit his first home run of the year 207 at-bats in

Fernando Tatis Jr. spent two months as one of the most surprising names on the no-homer list. He finally got off it on Saturday, and the way he did it fit the strange season.

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

Padres Notes: Unfortunate Jake Cronenworth Update, Nick Pivetta Progress, Major Trade Link

The San Diego Padres lost to the Washington Nationals, 4-2, on Sunday, dropping the three-game series after winning Friday's opener. Right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning allowed three runs over five innings, and that proved to be too much for the Padres offense to overcome.

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

Fernando Tatis Jr. finally hits first HR of 2026

San Diego's long nightmare is finally over. Fernando Tatis Jr. has homered. The 27-year-old Padres slugger, who led the National League with 42 home runs

Gavin Sheets News / Just Baseball / May 29

The Padres Have Helped Gavin Sheets’ Career Take Off

When Gavin Sheets was selected in the second round (49th pick) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, the expectation was simple: he was supposed to become a middle-of-the-order power bat.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / May 27

Analyst makes surprising trade-deadline prediction for Padres

As we inch closer to the All-Star break, more trade speculations and rumors continue to arise. MLB analyst Ben Verlander made a bold prediction of the San Diego Padres trading for Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman at the trade deadline.

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