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Padres Recall Lucas Giolito for Season Debut

The San Diego Padres are receiving a much-needed boost to their starting rotation on Sunday. The Friars announced that they are recalling veteran starter Lucas Giolito from Double-A San Antonio to make his MLB season debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

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Padres bats erupt for slugfest in Seattle

This felt like a game the San Diego Padres would lose. With the Seattle Mariners’ ace on the mound in Logan Gilbert, it felt like the moping San Diego offense would struggle to score enough to back starter Walker Buehler.

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

Ex-MLB Catcher Says Quiet Part Out Loud Regarding Fernando Tatis' Home Run Drought for Padres

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. hasn't looked like himself in 2026. Through 44 games this season, the slugger has yet to hit a home run. In Saturday's win over the Seattle Mariners, Tatis went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 17

Padres' 8.49-ERA Pitcher Quietly Played Through Injury This Season

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen appeared to settle the debate over Matt Waldron's future with the club earlier this week. Waldron had struggled since joining the starting rotation last month and was sporting an 9.28 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 21.1 innings of work after his appearance as the expected bulk option on Tuesday.

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Lucas Giolito News / Field Level Media / May 17

Padres' Lucas Giolito ready to feel 'normal' in debut vs. Mariners

Lucas Gioloto sat at home all winter, waiting for the phone to ring. Nearly a month into the season, the call finally came -- from the San Diego Padres.

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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.

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

Padres Notes: Concerning Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta Updates, Ethan Salas Skyrockets, More

The San Diego Padres beat the Seattle Mariners, 7-4, on Saturday evening and improved to 27-18 on the year. They're now 5-0 against their Vedder Cup rivals this season.

Rodolfo Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Padres’ Rodolfo Duran makes 1st MLB hit count with home run vs. Mariners

The San Diego Padres elevated catcher Rodolfo Duran nearly 10 days ago for his newest big leagues moment. He made his first MLB hit count against the Seattle Mariners: Blasting a home run Saturday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16

Padres go up early, improve to 5-0 this season against Mariners

Gavin Sheets, Nick Castellanos and rookie Rodolfo Duran homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-4 on Saturday. The Padres improved to 5-0 against Seattle this season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 16

Game 45: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres (26-18) at Seattle Mariners (22-24), May 16, 2026, 4:15 p.m. PST Watch: FOX/MLB.TV Free Game of the Day Location: T-Mobile Park – Seattle, Wash.

Qrey Lott News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 16

Padres Appear to Have Found Next Diamond in the Rough Prospect

The San Diego Padres have been great at finding prospects over the years that could either turn into something at the big league level or help the team with making trades.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

MLB Insider drops attention-grabbing MVP take for Padres’ Mason Miller

Despite facing some trouble versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller recorded his MLB leading 14th save after tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings and striking out four batters for the second time in his last three outings.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / May 16

Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta Nowhere Near Return to Padres, Per Latest Update

The San Diego Padres are without three key pillars of the rotation early this season. Right-hander Yu Darvish underwent elbow surgery late last year and won't be back until 2027, if he returns at all.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 16

Padres get much-needed win on familiar formula

It was a pretty standard night for the San Diego Padres. Starter Randy Vásquez pitched six shutout innings (and probably could have gone deeper), the high-leverage relievers covered the seventh and eighth innings before Mason Miller closed out the game for his MLB-leading 14th save.

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Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 16

Padres Infielder Was Shocked to Be Traded by San Diego

When the San Diego Padres traded infielder Ty France during the 2020 season, the team had no idea that he would become an All-Star just a few years later.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 16

Padres promote Alek Jacob; Matt Waldron to IL

The San Diego Padres made a roster move on Friday before their first game in the three-game series versus the Seattle Mariners. RHP Alek Jacob was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to join a bullpen that was depleted by the short start (1.2 innings pitched) of starter Griffin Canning on Thursday.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 16

Padres' Nick Castellanos Says Phillies Never Told Him Why He Was Released

Veteran Nick Castellanos was released by the Philadelphia Phillies this past offseason, and he quickly latched on with the San Diego Padres. But his exit with the Phillies was very interesting, to say the least, and according to him, the team never gave him a reason for it.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date

The San Diego Padres are finally ready to unveil one of their most intriguing additions of the season. According to 97.3 The Fan’s Sammy Levitt, Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed that the Lucas Giolito will make his debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

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.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Padres’ Mason Miller Announces Personal News Before Mariners Game

The San Diego Padres remain firmly in the National League playoff picture during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. The 25-18 ballclub enters Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners only half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Jackson Merrill Update: Padres Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Brewers Game

Jackson Merrill has struggled to get his bat going in his third season with the San Diego Padres. While the 23-year-old center fielder has continued to thrive defensively in the outfield and on the bases, stealing eight bags without being caught, he has not produced at the plate.

Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / May 13

Gavin Sheets' 2-out, 3-run homer in ninth rallies Padres past Brewers

Gavin Sheets drilled a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the visiting San Diego Padres a 3-1 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run vs. Padres

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.

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Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Lucas Giolito Likely To Make Padres Debut This Weekend

A Padres team that’s been piecing together its rotation over the course of the season thus far is on the verge of getting some much-needed starting pitching help.

Alex Verdugo News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Alex Verdugo Released By Padres, Reportedly Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery

The Padres released Alex Verdugo from his minor league contract on Monday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that’s because the veteran outfielder suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to necessitate season-ending surgery.