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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 18
Padres near record-breaking sale could bring new ownership philosophy 
The Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required) reports that a group led by private-equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, is close to finalizing a deal to buy the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 17
Game 19: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels
San Diego Padres (13-6) at Los Angeles Angels (10-10), April 17, 2026, 6:38 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Angel Stadium – Anaheim, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Padres’ Mason Miller's Dominance Hasn't Been Seen in MLB in 50 Years
San Diego Padres All-Star closer Mason Miller is in the midst of a historic start to the 2026 season. Miller hasn't allowed a run in his 9.1 innings to start the year.
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?
Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Manny Machado Reacts to Jose Feliciano Reportedly Buying Padres for $3.9 Billion
José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, are nearing an agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres from the Seidler family for $3.9 billion. The reported agreement is set to shatter the previous MLB record of $2.42 billion, which was set by the New York Mets in 2020 when they were purchased by Steve Cohen.
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.
Luis Campusano News / Gaslamp Ball / April 17
Padres gradually trusting Luis Campusano behind the dish
The San Diego Padres’ offense has been very potent to begin the 2026 season. One of the early contributors has been Luis Campusano. He is off to a hot start because Campusano finally feels free from the pressure of fulfilling others’ expectations It has allowed him to play carefree baseball. Padres skipper Craig Stammen put trust in his game.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 17
Some bright spots among a lot of losses
The first full week of games for three of the four Padres minor league affiliates was less than successful with all teams having losing records thus far.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance
One of the most dominant pitchers in baseball right now is San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. The right-handed flamethrower has allowed just one hit on the season, and that was to his former teammate, Luis Arraez, very early in the season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Padres Lineup vs Angels: Ramon Laureano Out, Freddy Fermin Still Sidelined
The San Diego Padres, winners of eight in a row and 11 of their last 12 games, are in Anaheim for a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels. The Padres (13-6) just swept the Angels' American League West rivals in the Seattle Mariners.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 17
Padres activate RHP Matt Waldron to face Angels
The San Diego Padres activated right-hander Matt Waldron from the injured list ahead of his season debut Friday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels.
Nick Pivetta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Padres get starter back for Angels game after Nick Pivetta injury
The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in baseball after sweeping both the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners to win eight straight games. The entire homestand for the Friars proved to be electric, with three walk-off wins and a 6-run come-from-behind victory, in what could be considered the early Game of the Year.
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.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Padres Exec Reveals How Close Mason Miller Was to Transitioning to Starter
Mason Miller's blistering start to the 2026 as the San Diego Padres' closer almost didn't happen. Mere months ago, there was talk early last offseason about Miller possibly transitioning to the starting rotation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Reporter Who Broke Story of Padres' Sale Explains $3.9 Billion Sale Price
The San Diego Padres made headlines in the sports and business sections of websites and newspapers across the United States on Friday with their eye-popping sale price.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price
The San Diego Padres are finally set to be sold, and they will fetch a record-setting price for an MLB franchise.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17
Joe Musgrove Still Hasn't Made Progress in Return to Padres
The San Diego Padres continue to have a lack of positive news regarding right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. Musgrove's season start was delayed after he suffered a setback during his recovery from Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2025 season.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17
Padres manager makes crucial lineup announcement after defeating Mariners
The San Diego Padres earned a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. After the game, manager Craig Stammen announced that outfielder Ramon Laureano will be the team’s leadoff hitter moving forward, via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.
San Diego Padres News / 5 GOATs / April 17
Report: San Diego Padres being sold for an MLB-record $3.9 billion
Clearlake Capital’s Jose Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, have reached an agreement to buy the San Diego Padres for an MLB-record $3.9 billion. Sportico’s Scott Soshnick reported the news on Friday morning.
MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16
Padres' winning streak at 8 after sweep of Mariners
Fernando Tatis Jr. knocked in two runs Thursday and Walker Buehler pitched into the sixth inning for his first win with the San Diego Padres as they stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 5-2 verdict over the visiting Seattle Mariners.
Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16
Padres Option Sung-Mun Song
The Padres announced that infielder Sung-Mun Song has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso. He began the season on the IL due to a right oblique strain and had remained there until this transaction.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Lucas Giolito News / Yardbarker / April 14
Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito
Giolito may be the best starting pitcher remaining in free agency. He may find a home for the 2026 season soon.
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