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Padres' Craig Stammen Calls Himself 'Dumb' for One Move This Year

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen spent the spring trying to figure out who his leadoff hitter would be for the 2026 season. Xander Bogaerts was the first player Stammen experimented with in the leadoff spot at the start of the Cactus League.

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Padres Infielder Wants to Pitch for Team This Season

Jake Cronenworth started at shortstop for the first time in 2026 when the San Diego Padres hosted the Colorado Rockies on April 11. Cronenworth moved around the infield, but was primarily a shortstop when he came up through the Tampa Bay Rays' organization.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Padres star Manny Machado weighs in on Jose Feliciano buying franchise

The San Diego Padres find themselves at the center of a historic moment, as an ownership change brings increased attention to the franchise. With reports of a $3.9 billion sale to Jose Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, the organization is also becoming part of a broader shift toward greater diversity in Major League Baseball ownership.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 18

Padres Notes: $3.9 Billion Sale, Bad Joe Musgrove News, Mason Miller Dominance

The San Diego Padres were blanked by the Los Angeles Angels, 8-0, on Friday evening to snap an eight-game winning streak. The Friars fell to 13-7 as they dropped the first of a three-game set in Anaheim.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 18

Padres near record-breaking sale could bring new ownership philosophy

The Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required) reports that a group led by private-equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, is close to finalizing a deal to buy the San Diego Padres.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 17

Game 19: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels

San Diego Padres (13-6) at Los Angeles Angels (10-10), April 17, 2026, 6:38 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Angel Stadium – Anaheim, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Padres’ Mason Miller's Dominance Hasn't Been Seen in MLB in 50 Years

San Diego Padres All-Star closer Mason Miller is in the midst of a historic start to the 2026 season. Miller hasn't allowed a run in his 9.1 innings to start the year.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Manny Machado Reacts to Jose Feliciano Reportedly Buying Padres for $3.9 Billion

José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, are nearing an agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres from the Seidler family for $3.9 billion. The reported agreement is set to shatter the previous MLB record of $2.42 billion, which was set by the New York Mets in 2020 when they were purchased by Steve Cohen.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance

One of the most dominant pitchers in baseball right now is San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. The right-handed flamethrower has allowed just one hit on the season, and that was to his former teammate, Luis Arraez, very early in the season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Padres Lineup vs Angels: Ramon Laureano Out, Freddy Fermin Still Sidelined

The San Diego Padres, winners of eight in a row and 11 of their last 12 games, are in Anaheim for a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels. The Padres (13-6) just swept the Angels' American League West rivals in the Seattle Mariners.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 17

Padres activate RHP Matt Waldron to face Angels

The San Diego Padres activated right-hander Matt Waldron from the injured list ahead of his season debut Friday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels.

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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.

Nick Pivetta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Padres get starter back for Angels game after Nick Pivetta injury

The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in baseball after sweeping both the Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners to win eight straight games. The entire homestand for the Friars proved to be electric, with three walk-off wins and a 6-run come-from-behind victory, in what could be considered the early Game of the Year.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Padres Exec Reveals How Close Mason Miller Was to Transitioning to Starter

Mason Miller's blistering start to the 2026 as the San Diego Padres' closer almost didn't happen. Mere months ago, there was talk early last offseason about Miller possibly transitioning to the starting rotation.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Reporter Who Broke Story of Padres' Sale Explains $3.9 Billion Sale Price

The San Diego Padres made headlines in the sports and business sections of websites and newspapers across the United States on Friday with their eye-popping sale price.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price

The San Diego Padres are finally set to be sold, and they will fetch a record-setting price for an MLB franchise.

Red-hot Padres strive to subdue Mike Trout, Angels

Padres' winning streak at 8 after sweep of Mariners

Cubs, Padres reportedly interested in former All-Star Lucas Giolito

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Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 17

Joe Musgrove Still Hasn't Made Progress in Return to Padres

The San Diego Padres continue to have a lack of positive news regarding right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. Musgrove's season start was delayed after he suffered a setback during his recovery from Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2025 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Padres' winning streak at 8 after sweep of Mariners

Fernando Tatis Jr. knocked in two runs Thursday and Walker Buehler pitched into the sixth inning for his first win with the San Diego Padres as they stretched their winning streak to eight games with a 5-2 verdict over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16

Padres Option Sung-Mun Song

The Padres announced that infielder Sung-Mun Song has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A El Paso. He began the season on the IL due to a right oblique strain and had remained there until this transaction.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / April 16

MLB Sends Clear Message on Jackson Merrill After Padres’ Stunning Walk-Off Performance

It doesn’t take long for Major League Baseball to spotlight a breakout moment, and that’s exactly what happened Thursday after Jackson Merrill delivered one of the most impactful performances of the young season.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Watch: Padres fans nearly come to blows amid giveaway chaos

The San Diego Padres are the hottest team in the big leagues right now, having won seven straight games. But they apparently are not as hot as the puffer vest giveaways that fans lined up for before San Diego’s game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.

Freddy Fermin News / Field Level Media / April 15

Padres C Freddy Fermin hit by foul ball, leaves game vs. Mariners

San Diego Padres catcher Freddy Fermin left Wednesday night's game with the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the third inning after taking a second foul ball off his mask.

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 15

Nick Pivetta Facing Extended Absence With Flexor Strain

The Padres will be without Nick Pivetta for quite some time. Manager Craig Stammen told reporters on Wednesday that San Diego’s Opening Day starter has been diagnosed with a flexor strain (link via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com).

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from a former MLB star.

Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start

Francisco Lindor makes big admission about 'desperation' amid losing streak

Huge Carlos Mendoza job-security update revealed amid losing streak

Carlos Correa sends a profane message amid the Astros' concerning situation

Five pitchers off to dominant starts

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Padres Place Nick Pivetta On Injured List

The Padres placed starter Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 13, with elbow inflammation. Reliever Alek Jacob is up from Triple-A El Paso to take the open spot on the pitching staff.