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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 31
Padres Lineup vs Giants: Ramon Laureano Out, Nick Castellanos in New Position
The San Diego Padres are off to a sluggish start this season, going 1-3 while scoring a total of just nine runs. The Padres were shut out for the first 8.2 innings on Monday night against the San Francisco Giants before a Jackson Merrill two-run home run saved them from embarrassment.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 31
Rally falls short, San Diego looking for redemption 
With momentum from Saturday’s win against the Detroit Tigers, the San Diego Padres felt poised to take the series opener against the division rival San Francisco Giants.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 31
Padres can still set tone for 2026 following opening series loss
Every Major League Baseball team begins Spring Training with one goal in mind: to win a World Series title. The San Diego Padres are chasing the same goal, as their desire to win has never wavered. The opening series loss to the Detroit Tigers was disappointing and felt like a setback.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Jason Adam News / Gaslamp Ball / March 31
Padres’ Jason Adam set to return soon
On Sept. 1, 2025, San Diego Padres reliever Jason Adam attempted to field a ground ball in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. After pivoting off his left leg, Adam fell to the ground in obvious pain.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 31
Padres Starter Turning Heads With Major Velocity Increase, Instant Results
Just when the San Diego Padres needed something to go right within the starting rotation, right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez stepped onto the mound. In the third game season for San Diego, Vásquez showed out, helping the team grab its first win of the new year.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 31
Padres Star Praises Dodgers Spending, Defends LA Against 'Ruining Baseball' Narrative
San Diego Padres star Walker Buehler doesn't think the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball. The right-hander discussed perhaps the hottest narrative surrounding the sport, debating whether the back-to-back champions are destroying the game.
Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 31
Padres Notes: Major Breakout Candidate, SD Wants to Be Like Dodgers, Yu Darvish Impact
The San Diego Padres lost, 3-2, to the San Francisco Giants on Monday night, falling to 1-3 early in the season. Walker Buehler allowed three runs across four innings in his Padres debut while the offense was silent until the bottom of the ninth inning, when Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run.
Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / March 31
Jackson Merrill provides late life, Padres offense manages just three hits in loss
The San Diego Padres recorded just three hits against San Francisco Giants pitching, but the last hit was the most exciting. Jackson Merrill strode to the plate with one on and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Padres trailing 3-0.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Walker Buehler Says He’s Made 'Strides' With Padres Pitching Coach Ruben Niebla
As the San Diego Padres move into their second series of the 2026 season, the team is looking for some surprises to come out of the starting rotation. Due to all sorts of injuries and uncertainty from the group, the Padres aren't exactly sure what they will get from theirs starters night in and night out.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 30
Game 4: San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants (0-3) at San Diego Padres (1-2), March 30, 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.
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 / March 30
Jackson Merrill Says Padres Can't Overlook 'Sneaky' Threat in NL West
For the San Diego Padres, the only goal in 2026 is to get back to the postseason. But the team knows that this quest will be a challenge, especially since they play in the National League West division.
Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Yu Darvish Has Already Made Big Impact on 2026 Padres
San Diego Padres veteran Yu Darvish has played a different role for the team in 2026, yet he's still made a significant impact. The last five seasons, Darvish has played a key role in the Padres starting rotation, serving as both a seasoned veteran and true competitor.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 30
Padres add veteran reliever to elite bullpen depth
About a week ago, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were nearing a deal with a key player from the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series run. According to Mike Rodriguez, the Friars were targeting a deal with José Leclerc as a depth piece in their ‘pen.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system
The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Padres Lineup vs Giants: Luis Campusano Starting, Walker Buehler Makes Debut
The San Diego Padres will be taking on the San Francisco Giants on Monday to open a three-game series with the National League West rivals. San Diego comes in after dropping two of three games against the Detroit Tigers to open the year, and the team will be looking for better results against San Francisco.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Padres Boss Aiming to Get to Dodgers Level
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is aiming to get to the Los Angeles Dodgers' level, where a three-peat seems possible for the back-to-back World Series champions.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Padres Breakout Candidate: Top Prospect Ready to Dominate in MLB
The San Diego Padres have one of the best bullpens in Major League Baseball. Mason Miller, the team's closer, is arguably the best reliever in the league.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Padres Notes: Major Sale Update, Starting Pitcher Nearing Return, Early Overreactions
The San Diego Padres were off on Sunday for their first of two off days early in the season. The Padres are 1-2 heading into their second series of the season, as the San Francisco Giants come to Petco Park for three games beginning Monday night.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 29
As Padres Drop Opening Weekend, Laureano Provides Encouraging Offense
The San Diego Padres have been off to an interesting start this season. After dropping the first series of 2026 to the Detroit Tigers, 1-2, the Friar Faithful are cautiously optimistic after their first win Saturday night.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29
Padres’ Mason Miller debuts epic new Korn entrance in win over Tigers
The San Diego Padres got a win against the Detroit Tigers in the final game of their series, and it was how they closed that helped lead them to victory.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Off-Field Move Before Padres-Tigers Game
Now in his seventh season with the San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to continue leading the San Diego Padres to postseason contention. The 27‑year‑old right fielder had an eventful offseason, as his name briefly surfaced in trade rumors due to the Padres tight payroll situation and his team‑friendly mega deal.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / March 28
Why Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Win NL MVP in 2026
In an interview on Abriendo Sports, Juan Soto called San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. the most complete player in Major League Baseball. Objectively, that claim is debatable, but it shows how players around the league view Tatis’ ceiling. Early in his career, Tatis looked like a generational talent.
Jason Heyward News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
Jason Heyward Announces Retirement
After spending parts of 16 seasons in the majors, outfielder Jason Heyward is calling it a career. The five-time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion announced the end of his playing career this morning in an appearance on MLB Network (video link).
Yu Darvish News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Padres Place Yu Darvish On Restricted List
The Padres finally announced their Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. It more or less finalized a number of already known moves, though the biggest development is that starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list.
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