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Padres Place Nick Pivetta on Injured List With Elbow Injury, Recall Surprise Pitcher

Padres Place Nick Pivetta on Injured List With Elbow Injury, Recall Surprise Pitcher

The San Diego Padres have placed right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta on the injured list and called up right-handed pitcher Alek Jacob, the team announced before their series opener against the Seattle Mariners.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 14

San Diego rockets to 10 wins, now faces challenge in Seattle pitching staff

The San Diego Padres have had quite the turnaround in the last week. After opening the season with a middling 5-5 record, they’ve gone 5-1 in the six games since, making them the second club to reach 10 wins (behind only the rivals up the freeway).

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 14
Padres Lineup vs Mariners: Ty France Starting Over Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andujar

Padres Lineup vs Mariners: Ty France Starting Over Nick Castellanos, Miguel Andujar

The San Diego Padres kick off a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Entering Tuesday's matchup, the Padres are second in the National League West with a 10-6 record, only trailing the 12-4 Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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

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.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 14
Padres Ace Could Opt Out, Sign $100 Million Deal in Free Agency This Offseason

Padres Ace Could Opt Out, Sign $100 Million Deal in Free Agency This Offseason

Amid all of the problems and uncertainty from the starting rotation of the San Diego Padres, veteran Michael King has been one of the bright spots. King, who the team acquired in the trade of star Juan Soto a few years ago, has been excellent for San Diego since coming over.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 14
Padres Manager Reveals How Often Fernando Tatis Jr Will Play Second Base

Padres Manager Reveals How Often Fernando Tatis Jr Will Play Second Base

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. typically resides in right field, but on Saturday night against the Colorado Rockies, he was the team's starting second baseman.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14
Something must give when Mariners, Padres put hot streaks on the line

Something must give when Mariners, Padres put hot streaks on the line

Two teams coming off four-game weekend sweeps will try to sweep each other beginning Tuesday night when the Seattle Mariners visit the San Diego Padres in the first contest of a three-game series.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 14
Padres Notes: Friars Cut Ties With 3 Players, Nick Pivetta Injury Latest, Mason Miller Cy Young?

Padres Notes: Friars Cut Ties With 3 Players, Nick Pivetta Injury Latest, Mason Miller Cy Young?

The San Diego Padres released three players from the organization this past week. A catcher and right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Summer League Padres Brown and a catcher from the Arizona Complex League Padres will now be looking for the next opportunity in their baseball lives.

A.J. Preller News / Total Pro Sports / April 14
MLB News: A.J. Preller’s Future With The San Diego Padres Remains Uncertain 

MLB News: A.J. Preller’s Future With The San Diego Padres Remains Uncertain 

The San Diego Padres are already dealing with ownership issues. The franchise is on the verge of getting a new buyer, and they are gradually shedding payroll.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 13
Padres' $3 Billion Sale Could Be 'Steal' for New Owner, Says Insider

Padres' $3 Billion Sale Could Be 'Steal' for New Owner, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres' organization is currently up for sale for the first time since 2012, when the Seidler/O'Malley families purchased the team for $800 million.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets ‘do it all’ props from MLB insider after second base debut

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets ‘do it all’ props from MLB insider after second base debut

Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the most electrifying players in Major League Baseball. He’s turned into a superstar in front of the world as a 5-tool player.

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
 The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
 The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
Mason Miller News / Last Word On Sports / April 13
Mason Miller’s Historic Start: Can the Padres Closer Become MLB’s First Cy Young Winner Since 2003?

Mason Miller’s Historic Start: Can the Padres Closer Become MLB’s First Cy Young Winner Since 2003?

The 2026 MLB season is barely underway, but one name is already forcing his way into the biggest conversations in baseball: Mason Miller. And not just for highlights or radar gun readings.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 13
Padres vs Mariners: Series Preview, Key Injuries, Bold Predictions for April 14-16

Padres vs Mariners: Series Preview, Key Injuries, Bold Predictions for April 14-16

Coming off a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies, the San Diego Padres are now getting ready to take on the Seattle Mariners in the first series of this year's Vedder Cup battle.

Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 13
Padres Predicted to Lose Nick Pivetta This Offseason in 'No-Brainer' Move

Padres Predicted to Lose Nick Pivetta This Offseason in 'No-Brainer' Move

Despite the San Diego Padres having multiple injuries and inconsistent performances from starting pitchers, the team has found other ways to win games.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 13
Padres Officially Release 3 Players From Organization

Padres Officially Release 3 Players From Organization

The San Diego Padres have released three players from the organization over the past week, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com. Catchers Alberto Enriche and Jesus D.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 13
Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Elbow Injury, Mason Miller Praise, Walker Buehler Dominance

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta Elbow Injury, Mason Miller Praise, Walker Buehler Dominance

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 7-2, on Sunday and improved to 10-6 on the year. Ty France, Ramón Laureano and Jackson Merrill all went yard on the road to a series-sweeping victory.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / April 13
Why A Randy Vásquez Breakout Means More For the Padres

Why A Randy Vásquez Breakout Means More For the Padres

Throughout spring training, there was plenty of buzz surrounding Randy Vásquez. Early in camp, manager Craig Stammen made it clear Vásquez had a secure spot in the rotation and that expectations were high.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 12
Walker Buehler Details Work Behind the Scenes That Led to Dominant Outing for Padres

Walker Buehler Details Work Behind the Scenes That Led to Dominant Outing for Padres

The San Diego Padres are finally clicking after a slow start to the 2026 season. San Diego has now won four straight games — and five of their last six overall — including taking their most recent series from the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12
Padres complete sweep of Rockies in 3-HR effort

Padres complete sweep of Rockies in 3-HR effort

Ty France, Ramon Laureano, and Jackson Merrill each homered Sunday, as the San Diego Padres finished off a four-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies 7-2 in a game where both starting pitchers went down with injuries.

Nick Pivetta News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 12
Nick Pivetta Exits Start Due To Elbow Stiffness

Nick Pivetta Exits Start Due To Elbow Stiffness

Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta exited today’s game against the Rockies in the fourth inning today, and the Padres later announced that his departure

Nick Pivetta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12
Padres rumors: Nick Pivetta facing $32 million ‘no-brainer’ decision, per rival GMs

Padres rumors: Nick Pivetta facing $32 million ‘no-brainer’ decision, per rival GMs

Throughout the 2026 season, the San Diego Padres will be relying on Nick Pivetta to help lead their pitching rotation. However, there’s no guarantee he’s pitching in San Diego beyond this season.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11
Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr.

Padres pull an unusual move with the struggling Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres are doing everything they can to wake up the slumping Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego revealed before Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies that they are starting the three-time All-Star Tatis at second base for the contest.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10
Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

Led by an unlikely slugger, the Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed their best offensive performance of the season so far on Friday night. 

Blue Jays' Davis Schneider deserves more playing time
Blue Jays' Louis Varland proving his reliability in the bullpen
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
Jeremiah Estrada News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10
Padres Place Jeremiah Estrada On Injured List

Padres Place Jeremiah Estrada On Injured List

The Padres placed reliever Jeremiah Estrada on the 15-day injured list minutes before tonight’s game against the Rockies. Jason Adam takes his place in the bullpen, as he has been reinstated from his own IL stint.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / April 10
Padres untouchable closer Mason Miller showcasing dominance early this season

Padres untouchable closer Mason Miller showcasing dominance early this season

To say that Mason Miller has been performing well is an understatement. He has a perfect ERA of 0.00 with a 0.32 WHIP with four saves across six games

MLB suspends multiple players for wild Angels-Braves brawl
Which MLB hot starts can last?
MLB roundup: Xander Bogaerts' 12th-inning slam powers Padres past Rockies
Xander Bogaerts' slam lifts Padres to 12-inning win over Rockies

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