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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 17

Possible Padres 2025 All-Star Game candidates

The Friars have more than few National League roster options It is hard to imagine that we are approaching the halfway point of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 17

Game 72: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

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

Padres Insider Provides Insight Into Team's Trade Deadline Plans

The San Diego Padres are in an arms race with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks, as all four teams are on the hunt for the National League West crown.

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Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 17

Padres Manager Speaks on Play That Injured Jackson Merrill

The San Diego Padres lost Jackson Merrill to injury after he was tagged on his helmet by Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. On Saturday, the Padres were hosting the D-Backs in Petco Park, playing a key divisional game.

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

Padres Manager Calls Fernando Tatis 'Best Player on the Planet' Under One Condition

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt commended All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who had rocketed himself out of a month-long slump over the past few games.

Jason Heyward News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 17

Padres Injured Outfielder May Not Return to Team This Season

Jason Heyward will need to improve his performance at the plate if he wants to stay part of the San Diego Padres. The Padres signed Heyward as a free agent to a one-year deal in February.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / June 17

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Rare Baseball History With San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. had quite the stat line on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, one RBI and a stolen base, leading the San Diego Padres to an 8-2 win at Chase Field.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 17

Padres' Yu Darvish Return Timeline Finally Revealed

The San Diego Padres are reportedly getting close to welcoming Yu Darvish back to the starting rotation. The veteran right-hander has yet to make an appearance in 2025, but insider Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune recently provided some clarity after he asked Darvish if a return next month is feasible.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Padres ace Dylan Cease scoffs at Andy Pages’ over-the-top reaction to HBP

The ‘rivalry’ between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres added another chapter Monday night when tempers flared following a 98 mph fastball from Dylan Cease that hit Dodgers’ outfielder Andy Pages on the left arm.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Padres’ Manny Machado sends warning to Dodgers ‘superstars’ after controversial HBP

The San Diego Padres were defeated 6-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. The game featured plenty of drama, with outfielder Andy Pages left feeling frustrated after getting hit by a pitch from Dylan Cease.

Dylan Cease News / Gaslamp Ball / June 17

Dylan Cease allows five runs in the fourth, Padres lose

San Diego falls to 1-3 on roadtrip against NL West foes Dylan Cease looked as dominant as he could for the San Diego Padres to start the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 17

What we learned from Shohei Ohtani's first pitches of 2025

Shohei Ohtani finally returned to the mound on Monday night and the San Diego Padres were ready for him. But that doesn't mean that the reigning National League Most Valuable Player was disappointing in his return.

Ippei Mizuhara, Ohtani's ex-interpreter, reports to federal prison after delay

Yankees reinstate five-time All-Star for his season debut on Monday

Why the Mets aren't worried about toe injury to Francisco Lindor

Astros' list of injured pitchers continues to grow with latest setback

Report: Cubs' Jed Hoyer expected to be aggressive at trade deadline

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 16

Game 71: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

Padres' Manny Machado Leads NL Third Baseman in All-Star Voting

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado leads all National League third baseman in All-Star votes after the first All-Star Ballot update of 2025. Machado has garnered 955,122 votes during the voting period, and has more than double the amount of votes of the second place third baseman, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 16

Padres add OF Bryce Johnson, send RHP Yu Darvish to 60-day IL

The San Diego Padres selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A El Paso and optioned catcher Luis Campusano. To make room om the 40-man roster for Johnson, right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Shohei Ohtani News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

When Was The Last Time The Padres Lineup Faced Shohei Ohtani?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two-way All-Star Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the first time since 2023 against the San Diego Padres in Monday evening's series opener.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / June 15

San Diego Padres Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. With Tremendous Game

San Diego Padres Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had a game to remember this afternoon on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He finished 4-of-5 with an RBI.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15

Six Padres drive in runs in romp over Diamondbacks

Jake Cronenworth and Elias Diaz homered, Fernando Tatis Jr. had four hits and scored three runs, and the visiting San Diego Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game set with a 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Padres Place Jackson Merrill On Concussion IL, Select Trenton Brooks

The Padres officially announced that outfielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the seven-day injured list for concussion-related issues. Infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks will join the roster in Merrill’s place, as San Diego selected Brooks’ contract from Triple-A.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / June 14