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Reds acquire Connor Joe in trade with Padres

Connor Joe saw his brief stint with his hometown franchise end on Friday, as the San Diego Padres traded the outfielder/first baseman to the Cincinnati Reds.

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Padres build 11-run lead, withstand Rockies' late rally

Gavin Sheets knocked in four runs, Martin Maldonado launched a homer and the visiting San Diego Padres became the latest team to batter the Colorado Rockies' pitching staff during a 13-9 victory in Denver on Friday night.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 10

Padres survive scare from Rockies to open series with win

Gavin Sheets records two doubles, drives in four runs The San Diego Padres scored early to put the pressure on the Colorado Rockies and added two innings of four runs or more en route to a 13-9 win at Coors Field, Friday.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 9

Minor league update week #6

Leo De Vries still hacking and Jackson Wolf is dominant The Padres #1 prospect, shortstop Leodalis De Vries continues to dominate High-A pitching during the first week of May.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 9

Padres battle weather and the bullpen slumps

Notes from week #6 The San Diego Padres swept the Pittsburgh Pirates then lost two of three to the New York Yankees amidst bad weather in both locations and a bullpen meltdown, the first in the first month and a half of the season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Padres trade away San Diego native

The Padres have completed a trade.

Padres release right-hander Andrew Bellatti

Reds to place Hunter Greene on IL with groin strain

Doubly good: Best starting pitching pairs in MLB this season

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The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 9

Padres Drop Down in Latest MLB Power Rankings From National Outlet

The San Diego Padres fell from third to fifth in the sixth edition of Newsweek Sports' MLB Power Rankings after dropping a three-game set to the New York Yankees this week.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 9

Game 37: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

Your game thread for May 9, 2025. Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 9

Padres' Yu Darvish Could Make First Rehab Start Soon in Exciting Development

Injured San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish could make his first rehab start as soon as Tuesday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 9

Padres activate 2B Jake Cronenworth (rib) from IL

San Diego Padres standout second baseman Jake Cronenworth was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Colorado Rockies.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 9

Padres' Jackson Merrill Provides Update After Injury Scare vs Yankees

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill, who was seen wearing a wrap after Thursday night's loss to the Yankees, provided an injury update after wearing a 93 mph fastball in the top of the 10th inning.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 9

Padres Star Predicted to Land $100 Million Contract This Offseason

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease has not had an ideal start to the 2025 season, but he's still projected to land a considerable contract this offseason.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Padres get back All-Star from 10-day IL

The San Diego Padres and New York Yankees are fresh off a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees took the final two games of the series to win, despite the Friars getting outfielder Jackson Merrill back from the injury list.

San Diego Padres News / Inside The Diamonds / May 9

San Diego Padres Roster Moves 5/9/2025

The San Diego Padres will start a three-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies in Colorado. Randy Vásquez is taking the ball for the Padres tonight as he faced Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 9

Padres Notes: Friars Release Struggling Pitcher, Michael King Talks Free Agency, All-Star Return Incoming

The San Diego Padres recently released a veteran pitcher who has been struggling on the mound. While his time in the organization was short, he will now search for the next employer in his professional baseball career.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres Release Veteran Pitcher After Major Struggles

Andrew Bellatti's time as a member of the San Diego Padres organization was short and unmemorable. The right-handed pitcher, who signed a minor league contract with San Diego in spring training, never threw an inning at the major league level before he was released Wednesday, according to the El Paso Chihuahua's transactions log.

Yu Darvish News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Yu Darvish crosses major hurdle in return from elbow injury

The San Diego Padres are looking to improve on a successful 2024 season in which they reached the NLDS before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This year the team is off to another strong start, boasting the third-best record in baseball entering play on Thursday.

Andrew Bellatti News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Padres release right-hander Andrew Bellatti

The Padres released right-hander Andrew Bellatti, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate, per the team’s transaction log. The former Phillies righty signed a minor league deal with the Friars late during spring training.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 8

8 Pitching Prospects Whose Stock is Rising

On the heels of our hitting prospects whose stock is rising piece, it’s time to look at some arms who have already turned heads through their first handful of starts.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Padres Ace Dylan Cease Offers Immediate Update on 'Apparent Injury'

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease was cruising on May 7, during an away game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Cease was pitching a no-hitter heading into the seventh inning, before a Cody Bellinger home run got the Yankees on the board.