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Michael King Has Returned to Ace Status

When the San Diego Padres traded for Michael King in the Juan Soto deal, the hope was that he was ready to take the next step as a starting pitcher. That is exactly what King did in his 2024 season, posting a 2.95 ERA with 201 strikeouts across 173.2 innings.

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Shohei Ohtani repeats his MLB record after hitting a leadoff homer vs. San Diego Padres

Shohei Ohtani has found another way to make an impossible MLB record belong only to him. The Los Angeles Dodgers star opened his start against the San Diego Padres with a leadoff home run, then backed it up on the mound.

Jose Miranda News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Padres Release Jose Miranda

The Padres released corner infielder Jose Miranda from his minor league contract. The move was announced by San Diego’s Triple-A affiliate this afternoon.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 20

Padres' Jackson Merrill suffers apparent back injury

San Diego Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill left Wednesday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers after four innings with an apparent back injury.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 20

Game 49: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers (30-19) at San Diego Padres (29-19), May 20, 2026, 5:40 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 20

One Dodgers Hitter Believes He Knows How to Beat Padres' Mason Miller

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller's performance since being traded to the National League West has been incredible, so much so that it's inserted him into the Cy Young conversation in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 20

AJ Preller Reveals When Padres Could Promote Ethan Salas to MLB

San Diego Padres top prospect Ethan Salas is making headlines in the midst of a breakout season in the minor leagues. At Double-A this season, the catcher is hitting .303 with six home runs, 23 runs batted in and an OPS of .882.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 20

Padres Announce Lineup for Huge Series Finale vs Dodgers

The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are squaring off in what is bound to be an intense series finale on Wednesday at Petco Park. The National League West rivals met for the first time this season in a three-game series that began Monday with a Padres win.

Dave Roberts News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 20

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Shares Thoughts on Padres' $3.9 Billion Sale

One of the major storylines around the San Diego Padres this season has been the sale of the franchise. The Padres were sold to a group that is led by José E.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

When will Padres pitchers German Marquez, Matt Waldron return from injuries?

The San Diego Padres have four starting pitchers on the IL right now, with German Marquez and Matt Waldron being two of them. While they are each dealing with their own injuries, a new update reveals when both pitchers could return to action.

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Jose Miranda News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 20

Padres Officially Release Offseason Addition in Surprise Move

The San Diego Padres have moved on from an offseason addition just a few months into the 2026 season. Jose Miranda, who joined the Padres on a minor league deal in December, has been released by the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas, per the MiLB.com transaction log.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / May 20

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.

Alex Verdugo News / Gaslamp Ball / May 20

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Padres Place Matt Waldron On 15-Day Injured List, Recall Alek Jacob

The Padres are placing right-hander Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list, per a team announcement. Righty Alek Jacob is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.