The San Diego Padres are gearing up for a big three-game series with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in front of the Petco Park faithful this weekend. The two teams played each other last month in San Diego, with the Dodgers taking two of three games.
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-29) at San Diego Padres (42-37), June 26, 2026, 6:45 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
For the first time in 2026, the Atlanta Braves were swept. For most of the season, they’ve been the unquestioned best team in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers now hold sole possession of that title.
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.
In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?
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.
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.
The San Diego Padres (42-37) are running with new life after sweeping the Atlanta Braves this week, but they still rank last in OPS, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging and runs scored.
The San Diego Padres have added a veteran utility man ahead of their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, the Padres have signed Luis Rengifo to a minor league deal.
The San Diego Padres have seen all sorts of changes within the starting rotation this season, in large part due to injuries. The latest injury to right-hander Lucas Giolito seems to have opened the door to a player who wouldn't have otherwise had an opportunity.
The San Diego Padres continue to slow-play Joe Musgrove as he returns from Tommy John surgery. After undergoing surgery in October 2024, the 2026 campaign was supposed to be one that Musgrove started on Opening Day (or at least the first series of the year).
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is still trying to work his way back to full health, but he appears to be getting closer to a return to the big leagues.
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.
The San Diego Padres welcomed Freddy Fermin back to the starting lineup after missing a little more than a week while recovering from concussion symptoms.
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.
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove is yet to pitch this season following a setback he suffered in spring training. Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Tommy John surgery and was expected to return for the start of 2026.
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has never been shy about how he operates when it comes to the MLB trade deadline. In recent years, Preller has executed multiple blockbuster deals, including trading for star outfielder Juan Soto and closer Mason Miller.
Even though the San Diego Padres are hopeful of getting a pitcher back on the mound, they desperately need to trade for a hitter to help a stagnant lineup.
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.
Under first-year manager Craig Stammen, the San Diego Padres are seeking more consistency nearly halfway through the 2026 MLB season. Coming off a three-game sweep against the Atlanta Braves, San Diego is 42-37 and half a game back from a National League wild-card spot.
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.
Ty France homered and knocked in two runs Wednesday night while JP Sears pitched effectively in his first major league start of the year as the San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 victory.
Manny Machado might finally be finding the form that's made him one of the most feared hitters in the majors over the last decade. After homering Monday for the only run in the San Diego Padres' 1-0 shutout of the visiting Atlanta Braves, Machado walked off a 7-6 win Tuesday night by lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning.
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.
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.
The Padres announced that utilityman Nick Solak has been designated for assignment. Miguel Andujar was activated from the 10-day injured list in the corresponding move.
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.
Continuously proving to be a player for the Baltimore Orioles to keep building around, Gunnar Henderson reached a major career milestone on Friday night.