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Padres Star Gets Brutally Honest on Nick Pivetta's Opening Day Struggles

Opening Day of the 2026 season was one to forget for the San Diego Padres as they lost to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 8-2. There was real optimism around this club before first pitch, but before fans could even get comfortable, Detroit took a four-run lead.

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Padres Lineup vs Tigers: Gavin Sheets Out, Ty France Starting

The San Diego Padres are looking to quickly turn the page after a blowout 8-2 loss on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers. Fortunately, they won't have to face reigning back-to-back Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal, but things don't get much easier as two-time All-Star Framber Valdez is taking the mound for what will be his Tigers debut.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 27

Padres' Joe Musgrove Reveals He Has No Timeline to Return After Setback

On Oct. 2 2024, Joe Musgrove walked off the Petco Park mound in the fourth inning of a Wild Card game against the Atlanta Braves. Nearly 18 months later, after undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the entire 2025 season, Musgrove is on the injured list without a timetable to return to the mound.

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Padres Showing Interest in All-Star Starting Pitcher After Yu Darvish News: Report

Even when veteran right-hander Yu Darvish doesn't pitch for the San Diego Padres, he finds a way to help the team. Darvish will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing elbow surgery, but he has agreed to help the team in terms of financial assistance.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Jason Heyward News / Field Level Media / March 27

World Series winner Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons

Former Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement on Friday after 16 seasons. Heyward, 36, helped the Cubs win their historic World Series title in 2016.

Jason Heyward News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Jason Heyward Announces Retirement

After spending parts of 16 seasons in the majors, outfielder Jason Heyward is calling it a career. The five-time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion announced the end of his playing career this morning in an appearance on MLB Network (video link).

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 27

Padres' Ethan Salas Sends Clear Message on Plummeting in Top Prospect Rankings

San Diego Padres young catcher Ethan Salas sent a clear message on plummeting in the top prospect rankings after missing a majority of the 2025 season because of a back injury.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 27

FriarWatch: March 27

After the San Diego Padres dropped Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers, 8-2, they’re not off to nearly as auspicious a start as the 2025 season, to say the least.

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Padres Notes: Friars Release Pitcher, Stars Defend Dodgers, City Connect Jersey Leaks

The San Diego Padres began the 2026 campaign on Thursday, dropping the season opener with an 8-2 loss against the Detroit Tigers. Starting pitcher Nick Pivetta struggled in his first career Opening Day start as he allowed six earned runs and seven hits across three innings of work.

MLB News / Sport Relay / March 26

Tigers Defeat Padres in Season Opener

The San Diego Padres welcomed 1984 World Series rival Detroit Tigers to an Opening Day matchup at Petco Park. Nick Pivetta and Tarik Skubal were the starters for the Padres and Tigers, respectively.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth’s blunt response after being humbled by Tarik Skubal

Opening Day left a bitter taste in the mouths of the San Diego Padres, as they fell 8-2 to the visiting Detroit Tigers. Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back AL Cy Young award winner, pitched six scoreless innings, striking out six Padres.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26

Padres CEO Addresses City Connect Jersey Leaks

San Diego Padres CEO Erik Greupner addressed the reported leaks of the team's new City Connect jerseys. Alleged photos of the new uniforms leaked on social media.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26

What the Padres Opening Day Loss Told Us — And What It Didn’t

The San Diego Padres were blown out by the Detroit Tigers, 8-2, on Opening Day in front of the Petco Park faithful. Right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta struggled in his first career Opening Day start, while the offense was shut down against reigning back-to-back Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal.

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Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace

Yu Darvish went on the restricted list because the Padres' right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from surgery while contemplating his future.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26

Padres Stars Defend Dodgers Spending Ahead of Opening Day

Over the course of the MLB offseason, one of the bigger storylines from both fans and media has been the spending of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Once again, the Dodgers were able to sign two of the biggest free agents on the open market, adding to the team's already extensive spending.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 26

Game 1: Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres

Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres, March 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Manny Machado gives Nick Castellanos his flowers before Padres Opening Day

The San Diego Padres are preparing for their opening day game, hosting the Detroit Tigers. They have some new faces, as the Padres signed Nick Castellanos after his release from the Philadelphia Phillies.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision on Opening Day

With the arrival of opening day comes lineup announcements, and with lineup announcements comes a glimpse into the manager's potential plans for the year.

Yu Darvish News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Padres’ Yu Darvish Decision Opens Door for Free Agency Move

The San Diego Padres finalized their Opening Day roster this week with a move that could carry broader implications beyond the pitching staff. Veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list after undergoing elbow surgery in November, a procedure that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.