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Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia

Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum

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Game 60: San Diego Padres at Philadelphia Phillies

San Diego Padres (32-27) at Philadelphia Phillies (31-29), June 3, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Penn.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / June 3

2026 Transactions: Padres DFA Castellanos, Blue Jays Sign Topa

Nick Castellanos and the Padres arrived in Philadelphia & started a three-game series on June 2. But Castellanos won’t suit up against his old team in Philly, as the Padres designated him for assignment on June 3.

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Padres vs. Phillies Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – June 3

Padres vs. Phillies: The San Diego Padres will resume their series on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. The Phillies eked out a super 3-2 comeback win over the Padres at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday to take the lead in this three-game set.

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Mason Miller’s elite Padres dominance leads to feat not seen since 2022

Since the San Diego Padres traded for reliever Mason Miller from the Athletics at last year’s trade deadline, he has been the best reliever/closer in the National League.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Padres make Nick Castellanos decision after 59 games

The San Diego Padres are moving on from two-time All-Star slugger Nick Castellanos after just 59 games. The Padres announced on Wednesday that Castellanos has been designated for assignment.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / June 3

Padres end Nick Castellanos experiment

Sometimes irony can be cruel, and in the case of outfielder Nick Castellanos, it wasn't too kind to him on Wednesday. According to a team announcement,

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / June 3

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.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Padres Designate Nick Castellanos For Assignment

The Padres announced that first baseman/outfielder Nick Castellanos has been designated for assignment. Infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor has been selected to take his place on the active and 40-man rosters.

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Padres Named Biggest Surprise of May by MLB Analyst

Despite having a fairly difficult schedule over the last few weeks, the San Diego Padres were able to stay afloat, keeping themselves within striking distance in the National League West standings.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 3

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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