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Dodgers Hand Padres Closer Mason Miller His First Loss Since 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers tied up the rivalry series against the San Diego Padres with a 5-4 win Tuesday. In the series opener on Monday, the Padres only needed a solo home run from Miguel Andujar in the first inning to take the game from the World Series champions.

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Alex Verdugo released; minor league promotions begin

The Alex Verdugo experiment ended for the San Diego Padres last week when the former major leaguer underwent surgery on his injured shoulder and was released by the Friars.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Manny Machado had a tense exchange with a reporter over a question about his struggles

Manny Machado can play different roles, but one thing he is sure he is not is a “theorist.” The San Diego Padres star, who is not having a great 2026 season at the plate, had an intriguing exchange with a reporter following the Friars’ 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., on Tuesday.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 20

MLB trends: Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power outage, Roki Sasaki's new pitch and the return of the National League

The 2026 season is just about one-third over already

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The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Padres closer Mason Miller suffers first loss in San Diego to Dodgers

The San Diego Padres suffered a crushing 5-4 loss vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Petco Park, and the defeat immediately shifted the National League West standings.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 19

Game 48: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers (29-19) at San Diego Padres (29-18), May 19, 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.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

'He's The Best in the Game': Dodgers Heap Praise on Padres' Mason Miller

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller continued his excellent season on Monday by shutting the door on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Miller walked the first two batters of the ninth inning, and then recorded the next three outs to convert his 15th save of the season.

Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / May 19

Padres finally back Michael King’s gem, blank rivals in shutout win

The San Diego Padres kept the good times rolling, winning their fourth straight and besting their rivals in a true pitcher’s duel. Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both dealt, each pitching seven brilliant innings.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Padres Lineup vs Dodgers: Ramon Laureano Out, Ty France Starting

The San Diego Padres reclaimed first place in the National League West after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Monday's series opener at Petco Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Giants’ Robbie Ray

The San Diego Padres have spent much of the 2026 season in first place in the National League West. Right now, they are 29-18, and only leading the Los Angeles Dodgers by half a game.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Padres Manager Admits He's Trying Everything to Get Fernando Tatis Going

While the San Diego Padres have continued to win games this season, there is a concerning trend among the top of the lineup. Both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado have struggled mightily to open the year, and it has hurt the San Diego offense.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Will Joe Musgrove Pitch for Padres This Year? AJ Preller Answers

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove is yet to pitch for the team this season following an injury setback that he suffered during spring training.

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Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Mark DeRosa in awe of Padres SP Michael King’s last seven starts

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King threw a gem on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. King would go on to earn the win after throwing 7.0 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Padres Accomplish Something Not Seen in Nearly 20 Years in Win Over Dodgers

The San Diego Padres were able to get the best of their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the season between the two teams on Monday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado Defend Padres Hitting Coach Amid Offensive Struggles

Despite the San Diego Padres continuing to win games this season, there is a glaring problem with the offense. Multiple stars in the Padres lineup have gotten off to poor starts this year, and it's been an alarming trend.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 19

Dodgers vs. Padres Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 19

Dodgers vs Padres Game 2: San Diego grabbed the 1-0 win behind Michael King, and now the Dodgers are walking into Game 2 looking to avoid falling behind in a massive division series.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19

Padres Notes: Manny Machado Warning, AJ Preller Talks Fernando Tatis, Big Win Over Dodgers

The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1-0, on Monday night, improving to 29-18 on the year. They took the first game of this heated series against the back-to-back defending champions and secured sole possession of first place in the National League West.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Mets’ Freddy Peralta

The San Diego Padres entered 2026 with legitimate World Series aspirations and a rotation built around three proven horses: Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Joe Musgrove.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 19

Miguel Andujar's solo HR lifts Padres past Dodgers 1-0

Miguel Andujar homered Monday night for the game's only run and Michael King won a classic pitcher's duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 20

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

With the MLB season a touch over 25% of the way complete, slow starts are no longer being looked at as nothing to worry about. Sluggish starts are beginning to turn into season long concerns, especially for some stellar players.

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson makes history with dramatic first career HR

Phillies accomplish rare feat not seen since 1951 Giants

Twins send former No. 1 pick to minors

Mets prospect Nick Morabito to wear unexpected uniform number

Mets will roll with all-rookie outfield after latest call-up

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17

Gavin Sheets (2 homers), Padres dominate Mariners

Gavin Sheets hit two home runs and Lucas Giolito combined with two relievers on a one-hitter in his San Diego debut as the Padres defeated the host Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Sunday, sweeping the season-long, six-game Vedder Cup series.

Lucas Giolito News / Athlon Sports / May 17

Padres Recall Lucas Giolito for Season Debut

The San Diego Padres are receiving a much-needed boost to their starting rotation on Sunday. The Friars announced that they are recalling veteran starter Lucas Giolito from Double-A San Antonio to make his MLB season debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

Lucas Giolito News / Field Level Media / May 17