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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 29
Game 56: San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals 
San Diego Padres (31-24) at Washington Nationals (29-28), May 29, 2026, 3:45 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Nationals Park – Washington, DC Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29
Padres-Blue Jays Trade From Last Year Suddenly Looks One-Sided
On July 31, 2025, just before baseball's annual trade deadline arrived, the San Diego Padres traded catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Will Wagner.
Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Padres rumors: Insider calls San Diego ‘early favorite’ to trade for Tarik Skubal
Will the Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal before the deadline? At the moment, Skubal is recovering from an elbow injury. Once he returns, though, one of the most popular subjects of discussion will swirl around whether or not Detroit will trade the two-time Cy Young winner.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29
Padres Suddenly Have More Questions Than Answers After Brutal Homestand: Column
The Padres might be happy to be bailing from Petco Park for a week. Then again, look what they’re heading into. With their bats continuing to sputter, the Padres started their recently completed homestand by jockeying with rival Los Angeles for first place in the National League West.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 29
Padres handed first sweep of ‘26 by former NLCS opponent
No team has truly had the San Diego Padres’ number this year. The Philadelphia Phillies certainly did this week, becoming the first team of 2026 to sweep the Friars.
Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29
Padres' Craig Stammen Named Frontrunner for Major Award
Oftentimes, first-year managers tend to struggle in finding their footing in the big leagues, mainly due to the experience needed to find success. However, for the San Diego Padres, manager Craig Stammen has been excellent so far in his first run in the big leagues.
Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29
Walker Buehler says quiet part out loud about Padres performance
The San Diego Padres were just looked at as a threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers about a week ago, but a recent losing streak has knocked them down to third place in the NL West.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29
Padres Notes: SD Officially Releases Infielder, Joe Musgrove Could Have Another Surgery, More
The San Diego Padres released a first baseman that originally inked a minor league deal this past spring, but hasn't played since May 15 after exiting early with an unknown injury.
San Diego Padres 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.
Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres' Jackson Merrill Addresses Brutal Early Season Struggles
The San Diego Padres have seen some real problems from multiple star players at the plate this season. San Diego's offense has been one of the bigger storylines around the club this season, with the team being incredibly inconsistent from game to game.
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.
Freddy Fermin News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres' Freddy Fermin Addresses Role as Starting Catcher Amid Struggles
The San Diego Padres have put a lot of stock in Freddy Fermin. After acquiring the catcher at last summer's trade deadline for two young and controllable starting pitchers, the Padres gave him the first starting job of his career in 2026.
Tarik Skubal News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres, Dodgers Expected to Compete for Tarik Skubal in Blockbuster Trade
The San Diego Padres are expected to be very aggressive ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline this summer. The Padres have a team that has proven it can compete in the National League, giving the front office the possible green light to be active.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres' Joe Musgrove Could Undergo Another Surgery
The San Diego Padres could be forced to face another unfortunate reality when it comes to the recovery of right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. The veteran has been recovering from a setback that he suffered in the spring, pushing back his start to the year.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres Officially Release First Baseman, Who Immediately Finds New Home
The San Diego Padres released a first baseman/designated hitter after just a few months in the organization. It didn't take him long to find a new home.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28
Padres Announce Starting Pitchers for Weekend Series vs Nationals
The San Diego Padres are traveling to Washington, D.C. this weekend to face the Nationals in a three-game series. The Padres (31-24) are coming off a series sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27
Ben Verlander just dropped an extremely bold Padres-Adley Rutschman trade prediction
The San Diego Padres are finding ways to win games despite their lackluster offensive performance. However, the Padres know they need to be better in order to make any noise in the postseason.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 27
2 Padres Starting Pitchers Making Major Progress Toward Return
The San Diego Padres have been no strangers to injuries taking over the pitching staff this season, with the team having multiple starters go down. However, there is some good news for the Padres amid the latest updates on a few starters.
MLB 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.
Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Padres Make Jackson Merrill Decision Before Phillies Game
Despite underwhelming expectations for the 2026 MLB season, the San Diego Padres have looked like the same 2020s Padres that the baseball world has been used to.
San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / May 27
MLB News: San Diego Padres To Get Rotation Boost With All-Star Pitcher
The San Diego Padres have managed to stay firm in the NL West race, irrespective of one major missing piece in the rotation. Now, that missing piece may finally be inching closer to a return.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Padres' Manny Machado Makes Admission After Phillies Game
The San Diego Padres sit at 31-22 and second in the National League West, but a 3-0 shutout loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday raised familiar questions about an offense that has squandered opportunities.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 25
Where did Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s power go?
A total of 379 players have hit at least one home run this season entering Monday. San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is not one of them.
Joe Musgrove News / Athlon Sports / May 25
Joe Musgrove on Verge of Key Step Toward Return for Padres
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove has not appeared in a game since Oct. 2, 2024, leaving Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Atlanta Braves because of elbow stiffness.
Aroldis Chapman News / Yardbarker / May 24
There's already a potential trade destination for Aroldis Chapman
It won't be much of a surprise to see multiple teams keep tabs on Chapman, who's gotten his career back on track in Boston. According to USA Today insider Bob Nightengale, that's already the case.
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