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Michael King works to rebound as Padres take on Nationals

San Diego right-hander Michael King will look for a bounce-back outing when the Padres visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon. King (4-3, 2.76 ERA) leads Padres starters in ERA, innings pitched (62) and strikeouts (63) and has given up two earned runs or less in eight of his 11 starts this season.

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Longest homestand highlights problems for Padres

After finishing their longest homestand of the season with a 3-6 record and a first-third of the season record of 31-24, the San Diego Padres know they have problems.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 29

Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats

Jackson Merrill cracked a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh and Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits as the visiting San Diego Padres rallied for a 7-5 win on Friday night against the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres Star Named Early-Season MVP Finalist Alongside Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani

The San Diego Padres have been able to remain competitive in the National League to open the new season, despite the struggles from the offensive and starting rotation.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 29

Game 56: San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals

San Diego Padres (31-24) at Washington Nationals (29-28), May 29, 2026, 3:45 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Nationals Park – Washington, DC Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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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 29

Padres Expected to Pursue 3 All-Star Pitchers in Potential Blockbuster Trades

The San Diego Padres are expected to be aggressive ahead of the upcoming trade deadline this summer, with the front office looking to shore up the pitching staff.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres-Blue Jays Trade From Last Year Suddenly Looks One-Sided

On July 31, 2025, just before baseball's annual trade deadline arrived, the San Diego Padres traded catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Toronto Blue Jays for shortstop Will Wagner.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Padres rumors: Insider calls San Diego ‘early favorite’ to trade for Tarik Skubal

Will the Detroit Tigers trade Tarik Skubal before the deadline? At the moment, Skubal is recovering from an elbow injury. Once he returns, though, one of the most popular subjects of discussion will swirl around whether or not Detroit will trade the two-time Cy Young winner.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres Suddenly Have More Questions Than Answers After Brutal Homestand: Column

The Padres might be happy to be bailing from Petco Park for a week. Then again, look what they’re heading into. With their bats continuing to sputter, the Padres started their recently completed homestand by jockeying with rival Los Angeles for first place in the National League West.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 29

Padres handed first sweep of ‘26 by former NLCS opponent

No team has truly had the San Diego Padres’ number this year. The Philadelphia Phillies certainly did this week, becoming the first team of 2026 to sweep the Friars.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres' Craig Stammen Named Frontrunner for Major Award

Oftentimes, first-year managers tend to struggle in finding their footing in the big leagues, mainly due to the experience needed to find success. However, for the San Diego Padres, manager Craig Stammen has been excellent so far in his first run in the big leagues.

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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.

Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Walker Buehler says quiet part out loud about Padres performance

The San Diego Padres were just looked at as a threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers about a week ago, but a recent losing streak has knocked them down to third place in the NL West.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 29

Padres Notes: SD Officially Releases Infielder, Joe Musgrove Could Have Another Surgery, More

The San Diego Padres released a first baseman that originally inked a minor league deal this past spring, but hasn't played since May 15 after exiting early with an unknown injury.

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Gavin Sheets News / Just Baseball / May 29

The Padres Have Helped Gavin Sheets’ Career Take Off

When Gavin Sheets was selected in the second round (49th pick) of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox, the expectation was simple: he was supposed to become a middle-of-the-order power bat.

Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28

Padres' Jackson Merrill Addresses Brutal Early Season Struggles

The San Diego Padres have seen some real problems from multiple star players at the plate this season. San Diego's offense has been one of the bigger storylines around the club this season, with the team being incredibly inconsistent from game to game.

Freddy Fermin News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28

Padres' Freddy Fermin Addresses Role as Starting Catcher Amid Struggles

The San Diego Padres have put a lot of stock in Freddy Fermin. After acquiring the catcher at last summer's trade deadline for two young and controllable starting pitchers, the Padres gave him the first starting job of his career in 2026.

Tarik Skubal News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28

Padres, Dodgers Expected to Compete for Tarik Skubal in Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres are expected to be very aggressive ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline this summer. The Padres have a team that has proven it can compete in the National League, giving the front office the possible green light to be active.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 28

Padres' Joe Musgrove Could Undergo Another Surgery

The San Diego Padres could be forced to face another unfortunate reality when it comes to the recovery of right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove. The veteran has been recovering from a setback that he suffered in the spring, pushing back his start to the year.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 28

Debunking the Padres trade rumors

It is hard to imagine, but the 2026 MLB season is heading into June. Clubs will begin evaluating their rosters and identifying their weaknesses. Then, decide which players from other teams to target at the trade deadline.

Craig Stammen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Craig Stammen accepts responsibility for Padres’ offensive woes

The San Diego Padres are tied for second in the NL West currently. Despite the winning record, the Padres’ offense has been a disaster and has continued to struggle during their four-game losing streak.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 27

Analyst makes surprising trade-deadline prediction for Padres

As we inch closer to the All-Star break, more trade speculations and rumors continue to arise. MLB analyst Ben Verlander made a bold prediction of the San Diego Padres trading for Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman at the trade deadline.

Shane Baz fires seven sharp innings as Orioles down Rays again

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Padres Make Jackson Merrill Decision Before Phillies Game

Despite underwhelming expectations for the 2026 MLB season, the San Diego Padres have looked like the same 2020s Padres that the baseball world has been used to.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / May 27

MLB News: San Diego Padres To Get Rotation Boost With All-Star Pitcher

The San Diego Padres have managed to stay firm in the NL West race, irrespective of one major missing piece in the rotation. Now, that missing piece may finally be inching closer to a return.