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Padres Manager Sends Challenge to Starting Pitchers Amid Struggles

The San Diego Padres have seen better days from their starting rotation, with the group struggling heavily of late. Aside from right-hander Walker Buehler, the starting rotation has become a serious problem for this team.

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Game 83: San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs

San Diego Padres (43-39) at Chicago Cubs (46-38), June 29, 2026, 5:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Wrigley Field – Chicago, Ill. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Jake Cronenworth News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Padres make big Jake Cronenworth injury move ahead of Cubs series

The San Diego Padres added a needed piece to their infield Monday, reinstating Jake Cronenworth from the seven-day concussion-injured list before opening a home series vs.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 29

San Diego can’t find footing against rivals, searches for bounceback in Chicago

The San Diego Padres continued their trend against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, winning Game 1 before dropping the next two. It was an electric first game followed by two depressing contests against L.A.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 29

Padres Star Calls Dodgers Fans Taking Over Petco Park 'Out of Control'

The San Diego Padres dropped another series to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park over the weekend, losing two of three games. Once again, San Diego took the first game of the series, only to then drop the next two (just like they did last month).

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 / San Diego Padres on SI / June 29

Padres Sign Veteran Utility Man Days After Entering Free Agency

Nick Solak's transactions log had a busy week. As for the 31-year-old infielder, a week between games essentially left him right back where he began: a member of the San Diego Padres organization.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Padres get important pitching injury update after Dodgers series

If the San Diego Padres want to get back to the postseason, they will need their starting pitching to improve. Over the last few years, the rotation had been one of the squad’s strengths, but in 2026, that is not the case.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Padres rumors: San Diego’s trade deadline need becomes even more obvious after Dodgers series

The San Diego Padres dropped two out of three games against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend. While San Diego earned a 7-1 win on Friday, LA bounced back with 15-3 and 4-2 wins on Saturday and Sunday.

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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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 29

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Crucial Series vs Red-Hot Cubs

The San Diego Padres are heading to Chicago for a three-game series with the Cubs. The Padres (43-39) are coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning the first game but losing the next two.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 29

Padres Notes: Jake Cronenworth Update, Walker Buehler is Back, Orioles Slugger to SD?

The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2, on Sunday afternoon and fell to 43-39 on the year. Right-handed pitcher Michael King went 4.1 innings, striking out five while allowing four earned runs and four walks.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Padres re-sign infielder to minor league contract

The San Diego Padres on Sunday brought back infielder/outfielder Nick Solak on a new minor league contract after he briefly entered free agency. The 31-year-old will report to Triple-A El Paso, where he has been one of the team’s most productive hitters this season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 28

Padres Connected to 36-Homer Slugger Expected to Be Traded Ahead of Deadline

As we get closer to the Aug. 3 trade deadline this summer, the San Diego Padres are one of the teams to watch closely around the league. San Diego is typically an organization that is willing to take risks at the trade deadline, with the team making multiple big-time trades in recent 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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Padres continue one-game-at-a-time philosophy vs. Dodgers

As far as the San Diego Padres are concerned, the main task this weekend isn't necessarily making the National League West a race again by sweeping the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Padres jump ahead early, pull away late against Dodgers

Ty France belted a three-run homer Friday night and Walker Buehler pitched 5 1/3 solid innings as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Nick Solak Elects Free Agency

Infielder Nick Solak has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Padres, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been designated for assignment a few days ago.

Luis Rengifo News / Athlon Sports / June 26

Padres Sign Veteran Infielder to Minor League Deal

The San Diego Padres are taking a flyer on this veteran infielder. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported on Friday that the Padres have signed infielder Luis Rengifo to a minor league contract.

Walker Buehler News / Field Level Media / June 25

Walker Buehler, improving Padres take aim at rival Dodgers

Before the San Diego Padres started a six-game homestand Monday night against Atlanta, manager Craig Stammen referred to it as a fun challenge. The first half of it was all sorts of fun.

Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Make Jake Cronenworth Decision After 45 Missed Games

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has not appeared in an MLB game since May 4, missing 45 straight games. He was added to the seven-day injured list on May 5 due to concussion symptoms.

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.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Padres Place Lucas Giolito On IL With Elbow Inflammation

5:45pm: Per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sears will start tomorrow’s game with Vásquez pushed to Friday. 4:55pm: The Padres announced that right-hander Lucas Giolito has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 22nd, with right elbow inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Manny Machado sends warning to the rest of MLB

Manny Machado clearly thinks he is set to turn things around after his game-winning home run against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Machado hit a three-run home run in the top of the tenth inning to power the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 victory at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex.

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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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Padres Outright Ty Adcock, Release Marco Gonzales

The Padres announced they’ve outrighted reliever Ty Adcock after he was designated for assignment over the weekend. San Diego also released starter Marco Gonzales from his minor league contract yesterday, according to the MLB.com transaction log.