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MLB admits mistake in Cubs-Padres foul ball saga

The Monday night contest between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres that ended in a 9-7 victory for San Diego became the center of controversy in the top of the ninth inning after umpire Dan Merzel ruled a ball fair that appeared to be a foul.

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Game 28: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs (17-12) at San Diego Padres (19-9), April 28, 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 / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

Miller loses scoreless streak, but Padres hold on for the win over Chicago

The San Diego Padres nearly let this one slip. After a devastating 12-7 loss that included the Arizona Diamondbacks scoring 11 unanswered runs on Sunday, the Friars quickly got back in the win column with a 9-7 victory over the red-hot Chicago Cubs.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres Lineup vs Cubs: Manny Machado Out With Injury, Surprise Player at Third Base

The San Diego Padres are looking to win their series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Petco Park. The Padres won a wild game on Monday night, 9-7, in which each team came from behind to take the lead and Mason Miller lost his historic scoreless innings streak.

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Jeremiah Estrada News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres Get Good News on Jeremiah Estrada's Velocity Amid Rehab

The San Diego Padres placed relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada on the injured list due to elbow tendinitis just over two weeks ago. Estrada's elbow issue is one of multiple injuries that the Padres are dealing with currently, but the team may be getting him back sooner rather than later.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Padres’ Manny Machado Reacts to Troubling Fernando Tatis Jr. Development

Fernando Tatis Jr. has been one of the most dangerous power hitters in baseball since his debut, but through 28 games in 2026, he has yet to hit a single

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Baffled by Shocking Home Run Drought

The San Diego Padres have been one of the hottest teams across baseball over the last few weeks, following a very slow start to the season. Despite the roster dealing with injuries and inconsistency at the plate, the team has still found ways to win games.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

4 Former Padres Thriving With New Teams — Should San Diego Regret Decisions?

The San Diego Padres had some tough free agent decisions to make this winter, and it's unclear if they made all the right choices. Four former Friars in particular have simply flourished with their new teams in the first month of the season, and that certainly stings for Padres fans.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres

After a 10-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs are now on a three-game losing streak. On Monday, they fell short to the San Diego Padres 9-7. Mason Miller closed it out, despite having his scoreless innings streak halted under a controversial call.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Padres’ Mason Miller reacts to call that helped ruin historic scoreless streak

The San Diego Padres have been getting incredible production from their closer, Mason Miller, this season. Miller had thrown more than 34 consecutive scoreless innings, going back to the 2025 season.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 28

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury.

Mason Miller News / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

Padres win, Mason Miller sees scoreless innings streak come to an end

It was almost shocking to see. The most dominant closer in the MLB allowed a run. In fact, he allowed two runs. San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller worked 34 2/3 innings without allowing a runner to cross the plate.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Padres' Craig Stammen Announces Manny Machado Update After Leaving Cubs Game

The San Diego Padres once again look like a serious contender in the National League, but not everyone on the roster has met expectations. Third baseman Manny Machado has been a below-average hitter through the first month of the 2026 season.

Ty France News / Field Level Media / April 28

Ty France drives in 4 runs as Padres push past Cubs

Ty France knocked in four runs Monday night and Manny Machado doubled twice and singled before leaving the game as the San Diego Padres rallied for a 9-7 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / April 28

Padres' Manny Machado leaves game; reason unclear

Padres third baseman Manny Machado left San Diego's Monday game against the visiting Chicago Cubs after the sixth inning. The cause wasn't immediately known.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 27

Game 27: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs (17-11) at San Diego Padres (18-9), April 27, 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.

Miguel Andujar News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres' .787-OPS Slugger Dealing With Hamstring Injury

The San Diego Padres are being especially careful with offseason addition Miguel Andujar this year. Andujar, who joined the Padres on a one-year, $4 million deal this offseason, is getting just his 17th start of the season on Monday night.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 27

Padres Lineup vs Cubs: Jake Cronenworth Out, Fernando Tatis Playing Second Base

The San Diego Padres (18-9) are welcoming the Chicago Cubs (17-11) into town for a three-game series between two of baseball's best teams. The Padres haven't lost a series this month, while the Cubs were riding a 10-game winning streak before losing their last two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 27

San Diego finds slug, drops finale in Mexico

It felt like the San Diego Padres’ game all day, in large part, because it was. Michael King twirled six innings of two-run ball, sporting eight strikeouts and only one walk.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26

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Lucas Giolito News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Padres' Lucas Giolito Shares Update After Injury Scare

Lucas Giolito recently signed a contract with the San Diego Padres. San Diego is hopeful that the veteran right-hander can make an impact at the big league level later this season.