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Padres Manager Wouldn't Be Surprised if AJ Preller Adds Pitcher to Replace Nick Pivetta

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen is thinking like the rest of us. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller is bound to make a move following right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta's injury, right?

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Padres Sale Takes Major Step Forward as Expected Price Nears $3.5 Billion

Amid the San Diego Padres finally putting everything together on the field, the organization is still dealing with the ongoing sale process of the franchise.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 16

Padres Insider Details Latest on Relocation Rumors

The sale of the San Diego Padres has taken some interesting turns recently, with different valuations being thrown out by insiders. Some insiders see the Padres being valued around $3 billion, while others see a pathway for the team to be sold for closer to $3.5 billion.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / April 16

MLB Sends Clear Message on Jackson Merrill After Padres’ Stunning Walk-Off Performance

It doesn’t take long for Major League Baseball to spotlight a breakout moment, and that’s exactly what happened Thursday after Jackson Merrill delivered one of the most impactful performances of the young season.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Watch: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos

The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in the big leagues right now, having won seven straight games. But they apparently are not as hot as the puffer vest giveaways that fans lined up for before San Diego’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Finding ways to win, Padres face another challenge in Mariners' pitching

San Diego Padres' first-year manager Craig Stammen can explain his team's five-run, ninth-inning rally Wednesday night that produced a 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Padres rally with 5 runs in 9th to beat Mariners, extend win streak

Jackson Merrill's two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / April 16

Jackson Merrill plays hero, hits walk-off double to complete comeback for Padres

The San Diego Padres loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning against Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz. The Padres were trailing the Mariners 6-2, and Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Padres’ Jackson Merrill robs home run from Mariners Julio Rodriguez

The San Diego Padres gave MLB fans one of the standout moments from Jackie Robinson Day as Jackson Merrill made a highlight-reel defensive play that quickly captured national attention.

Freddy Fermin News / Field Level Media / April 15

Padres C Freddy Fermin hit by foul ball, leaves game vs. Mariners

San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin left Wednesday night's game with the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the third inning after taking a second foul ball off his mask.

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Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Nick Pivetta Facing Extended Absence With Flexor Strain

The Padres will be without Nick Pivetta for quite some time. Manager Craig Stammen told reporters on Wednesday that San Diego’s Opening Day starter has been diagnosed with a flexor strain (link via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 15

Game 18: Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres

Seattle Mariners (8-10) at San Diego Padres (11-6), April 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Padres Make Fernando Tatis Decision Before Mariners Game

Fernando Tatis Jr. will sit out his first game of the 2026 season on Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres host the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 15

With win streak now at six games, Padres’ offense keeps rolling

The San Diego Padres continued their recent stretch of success by winning their MLB-leading sixth straight game, taking the series opener from the Seattle Mariners.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Padres’ Craig Stammen’s surprising lineup strategy will leave fans asking questions

The San Diego Padres are one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. They have won six straight games and nine of 10 after beginning the season 2-4.

Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Xander Bogaerts sounds off after Padres big win over Mariners

The San Diego Padres took a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. It was a slow start to the season for the Padres, but since then, the team has been great.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from a former MLB star.

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Francisco Lindor makes big admission about 'desperation' amid losing streak

Huge Carlos Mendoza job-security update revealed amid losing streak

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

Five pitchers off to dominant starts

Mason Miller News / Fastball on SI / April 15

Mason Miller Stuns With Strikeout Stat Not Seen in 126 Years

If you're a baseball fan who likes good pitching, there's a treat for you over with the San Diego Padres. How often can you say that a closer is must-see television?

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Padres Place Nick Pivetta On Injured List

The Padres placed starter Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, with elbow inflammation. Reliever Alek Jacob is up from Triple-A El Paso to take the open spot on the pitching staff.