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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.

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'Ever Since He Got Caught Using Steroids' – Former Yankees Star Holds Nothing Back On Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Recent Struggle

Fernando Tatis Jr. enjoyed a phenomenal start to his MLB career following his debut for the San Diego Padres. However, he missed the entire 2022 campaign with injury and a PED suspension.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 13

Padres offense continues to struggle; first in NL West

Baseball fans for all teams tend to get tunnel vision during the season. We focus so much on the good and bad with our own team that we forget that many other fan bases are experiencing the same ups and downs.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 12

Lake Elsinore loses series; all other affiliates surge

Alex McCoy OF/DH/1B won April Player of the Month for the Fort Wayne TinCaps. In 22 games, he hit .354/.386/.683 with 10 doubles and five home runs. For the season, McCoy has a .284/.344/.885 line with 15 RBI.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 12

Game 41: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers

San Diego Padres (24-16) at Milwaukee Brewers (22-16), May 12, 2026, 4:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisc. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres Cut Ties With Former Dodgers Outfielder After Disappointing Tenure

For all intents and purposes, Alex Verdugo's time in a San Diego Padres uniform was limited to a month's worth of games in spring training. All but two came on the minor-league side of the Peoria Sports Complex.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres' Nick Castellanos Responds to Phillies Firing Rob Thomson

The San Diego Padres roster wouldn't have featured All-Star Nick Castellanos this season had the Philadelphia Phillies never released him. Castellanos became a castoff in Philadelphia after reports surfaced of a rift between him and the organization following an incident in Miami.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 12

San Diego bats come alive at the perfect time as Padres salvage split versus Cards

It was looking bleak for the San Diego Padres for a while there. Sunday’s series finale began as a pitcher’s duel between Walker Buehler and St. Louis Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres’ Manny Machado Contract is Suddenly Looking Like a Complete Albatross

Over the last seven seasons, the San Diego Padres have gone all-in in as they chased that elusive World Series title. However, while the Padres have been successful, the goal of winning it all hasn't come to fruition.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres Announce Sudden Change to Starting Pitching Plan vs Brewers

The San Diego Padres have made a last-minute change to their starting pitching plans for the opening game of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron was originally scheduled to be the starter, but now, right-hander Bradgley Rodriguez will take his place.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 12

Padres Manager Sent Message to Nick Castellanos About His Roster Spot Amid Struggles

When the San Diego Padres signed veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos this offseason, the move was met with some optimism, especially considering the price that the team landed him at.

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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.

Lucas Giolito News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 11

Padres Have Difficult Decision Looming as Lucas Giolito Gets Set for Debut

Veteran right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito needs to be added to the San Diego Padres roster by this Saturday, which will force the team into a tough roster decision.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 10

Padres Could Have Future Hard-Throwing Closer in Single-A

While the overall farm system of the San Diego Padres isn't ranked highly around baseball, there are still a few potential gems lurking for the team. San Diego has done a good job in recent years of scouting and drafting well, giving the front office a chance to use players in trades to add to the big league roster.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 10

Nick Castellanos homers in 9th, Padres beat Cardinals

Manny Machado's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday capped a San Diego Padres' comeback that gave them a 3-2 win over the visiting St.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Padres’ Mason Miller pulls off strikeout feat not seen since his own manager did it

Closer Mason Miller has been lights out for the San Diego Padres in 2026. On Saturday, he completed a feat that manager Craig Stammen will be well aware of.

Humberto Cruz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

Prized Padres pitching prospect self-deports to Mexico after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charge

San Diego Padres’ top pitching prospect, right-hander Humberto Cruz, reportedly self-deported to Mexico after pleading guilty in connection with a human smuggling case in Arizona.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 10

Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres seek to secure split with Cardinals

Craig Stammen saw something in the at-bats of Fernando Tatis Jr. Friday night that no one else did. The first-year manager of the San Diego Padres liked Tatis' approach, even as he was going 0-for-2 with a walk as his team was being one-hit by the St.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

San Diego Padres Prospect Leaves U.S. After Shocking Human Smuggling Case

A top San Diego Padres prospect might have ruined a promising career over an easily avoidable situation. The player self-deported to Mexico following an investigation by federal authorities.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 9

Padres' Manny Machado breaks out of slump with monumental home run

As the San Diego Padres evened up their weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals, they did it while a starting player reached a major milestone.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 9

Padres end lengthy offensive drought, take down Cards

Ty France and Manny Machado homered Saturday, while Fernando Tatis Jr. supplied a tiebreaking hit during a three-run fifth inning that lifted the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win over the visiting St.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brutal blunder leads to Little League grand slam

Fernando Tatis Jr. went viral for the wrong reasons on Friday after allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to score four runs on a Little League grand slam. The San Diego Padres star was in right field as Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt came up to the plate with the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 5th inning.