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Padres' Nick Castellanos Sends Warning to Rest of MLB

San Diego Padres star Nick Castellanos doesn't want the rest of the league to underestimate his team's lineup. The Padres offense got off to a slow start in 2026.

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Game 13: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres

Colorado Rockies (6-6) at San Diego Padres (6-6), April 9, 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.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres' Injured Pitcher Has Locker in Clubhouse Hinting at Roster Move

The San Diego Padres appear to be on the verge of getting right-handed reliever Jason Adam back. Adam, who opened the season on the injured list as he continues his recovery from the ruptured quad tendon he suffered last September, rejoined the team in San Diego ahead of their series opener against the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres Cut Ties With Former Top Prospect After Disappointing Tenure

The San Diego Padres released a 25-year-old outfielder who retired last year only three games into his comeback attempt. The Double-A San Antonio Missions announced the Padres released Joshua Mears from his minor league contract on Thursday.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 9

Bad weather headlines the second week of minors action

The Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas got a head start on all the other San Diego Padres minor league affiliates, playing their first game the day after the parent club.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

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

The San Diego Padres are back home at Petco Park as they welcome the Colorado Rockies into town for a four-game series beginning Thursday. Both teams are looking to get above .500 for the first time this season — and one of them will, as they each enter Thursday's series opener at 6-6.

Adrian Morejon News / Gaslamp Ball / April 9

Early concerns for Padres with Adrian Morejon’s recent outings

Location, Location, Location. Location remains the golden rule of real estate, directly driving a property’s market value. The same holds for major league pitchers who master their location effectively by controlling the game’s tempo.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 9

Padres stay rolling, win second consecutive series with all-around game

The San Diego Padres are returning to Petco Park today after a wonderful stretch for the Friars on the road. After starting off the season 2-4, they won both away series and are coming back to San Diego sitting at .500.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres Floated as Landing Spot for All-Star Starting Pitcher Surprisingly Available

The San Diego Padres entered the 2026 season with the thought that the starting rotation would be a major weakness, and nothing early on has suggested otherwise.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres City Connect Jerseys for 2026 Season Finally Unveiled

The San Diego Padres unveiled their City Connect jerseys for the 2026 season. Nike released a statement on social media regarding the new threads in San Diego: "Two Cultures.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres' Joe Musgrove Experiences Pain When Throwing Key Pitch

San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Joe Musgrove opened the season on the injured list after suffering a setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery this spring.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 9

Padres Notes April 9: More Bad Joe Musgrove News, AJ Preller Uncertain Future, Impossible Decision Incoming

The San Diego Padres got back into the win column in a major way on Wednesday afternoon as they took down the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-2, and improved to 6-6 on the year with the rubber match victory.

Mason Miller News / Field Level Media / April 9

With closer Mason Miller looming, Padres strive to cool off Rockies

If the first two weeks of the season have proved anything, it's that no pitcher is harder to hit than San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. With another scoreless inning to end San Diego's 8-2 win in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Miller has 25 straight scoreless regular-season outings.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Padres send a heartfelt message on Davey Lopes’ passing

The San Diego Padres issued a heartfelt tribute following the passing of Davey Lopes, honoring a revered coach whose influence spanned generations across the game.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Padres Rotation Showing Flashes of Dominance, Undervalued Thus Far

The San Diego Padres went into this season with some major question marks in their rotation. They had a possibly formidable 1-2 punch in Nick Pivetta and Michael King, but not much depth behind that.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres vs Rockies: Series Preview, Key Injuries, Bold Prediction for Games April 9-12

The San Diego Padres are getting ready to open a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. San Diego won their past two series — both on the road — taking two of three games from the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres' Joe Musgrove Has No Timeline to Start Pitching Off Mound in Concerning Update

The San Diego Padres were dealt a major blow to their pitching staff before the start of the regular season when it was announced that right-hander Joe Musgrove suffered a setback in his injury recovery.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Padres closer Mason Miller ties 1961 record as dominance continues

Mason Miller had another strong outing for the San Diego Padres, as the club’s star closer finished with two strikeouts in one inning en route to the team’s 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Have Impossible Roster Decision to Make This Week

San Diego Padres star reliever Jason Adam is set to return to the bullpen soon, which creates roster problems for the team. Adam will almost certainly be activated during the Padres' four-game series against the Colorado Rockies that begins Thursday.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 8

Padres Veteran Just Waiting to Be Replaced After Slow Start

The San Diego Padres took a chance on veteran Walker Buehler, but his time with the team could be running out. Buehler has allowed seven earned runs in 6.2 innings of work.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 8

Jake Cronenworth homers to lead Padres past Pirates

Nick Castellanos drove in two runs and Jake Cronenworth hit his first homer of the season to lead the San Diego Padres to a 8-2 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Padres Remove Manny Machado From Lineup Before Pirates Game

Coming off a tough 7–1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Diego Padres are aiming to bounce back in their next matchup. As part of that effort, the team is making adjustments to its starting lineup in hopes of sparking more consistent offense early in the season.