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Padres dominated by Reds, Nick Martinez

San Diego gets ninth inning run to avoid shutout Former San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez allowed a walk to Jackson Merrill in the top of the first inning and a walk to Trenton Brooks in the top of the ninth inning.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 27

Ending the tough stretch with a win

Notes from Padres week number 13 The San Diego Padres ended their 26 games in 27 days with two series wins against the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 27

Game 81: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds

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MLB Insiders List Padres Among Best Trade Fits For Brewers All-Star

How will the San Diego Padres approach the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline? The Padres entered Friday in possession of the third National League Wild Card spot, but competition is breathing down San Diego's neck in the form of the San Francisco Giants (half-game back) and St.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Padres' Top Trade Target Has 25 Percent Chance of Being Dealt, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres have been linked to Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran by a handful of insiders this season, and most recently by ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan.

Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Padres' Jake Cronenworth Responds to Dodgers Rivalry Claim

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres have all the ingredients for a fruitful modern-day rivalry – highly-competitive matchups, frequent bouts of tempers flaring and some of the most well-known players in MLB.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Padres Named 'Best Fit' for $50 Million Cy Young Winner in Potential Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres have a shorthanded pitching staff that has shown its resilience in recent weeks, but that quality likely won't be enough to successfully go far in the postseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

Padres 'In Search' of Key Offensive Position Ahead of Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres are in search of an offensive catcher as the MLB trade deadline approaches, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. "Elias

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Padres’ A.J. Preller drops truth bomb on Juan Soto trade with Nationals

Fortune can favor the bold. San Diego Padres president of baseball operations, A.J. Preller, would seem to agree based on his recent comments regarding the 2022 trade that sent former Washington National, Juan Soto, to the Padres.

Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 26

Mike Shildt Hopes Dodgers, Padres Play 'Clean' Next Series

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt says he hopes the Padres' next series against the Los Angeles Dodgers will be "clean". The Padres and Dodgers have had their fair share of scuffles in recent years, most recently last Thursday in the final game of a four-game set between the division rivals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 26

'Battle-tested' Padres set to face Reds after rare rest day

The San Diego Padres were able to exhale after completing a dizzying stretch of 26 games in 27 days. After enjoying a rare day off on Thursday, the Padres will be back in action on Friday when they play the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.

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

Padres' $55 Million Pitcher Reveals Secret to Breaking Out in San Diego

When the San Diego Padres signed right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta in the offseason, he was meant to serve as a middle of the rotation pitcher. However, with both Yu Darvish and Michael King sidelined, Pivetta has emerged as a frontline starter for the Friars in 2025.

Nick Pivetta News / Field Level Media / June 25

Nick Pivetta dominates as Padres shut out Nationals

Nick Pivetta tossed seven shutout innings Wednesday and the San Diego Padres logged their MLB-high 13th shutout in a 1-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals.

Trevor Hoffman News / 5 GOATs / June 25

Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman to have managerial debut in 2025 Perfect Game All-American Classic

Trevor Hoffman dominated the Major League Baseball batters while playing for three teams in 18 seasons. This time, 15 years after his retirement, the National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher will make his managerial debut at the 23rd annual Perfect Game DICK’S All-American Classic on August 17.

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Padres Pitcher Receives Updated Punishment After Hitting Shohei Ohtani

San Diego Padres closer, Robert Suarez, is currently playing in his age-34 season following an All-Star appearance in 2024. Suarez has appeared in four major league seasons for San Diego since making his debut in 2022.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Make Unexpected Fernando Tatis Decision on Wednesday

Fernando Tatis made his major league debut for the San Diego Padres in 2019 and is playing in his sixth season for the team. Tatis was initially signed as an international free agent by the Chicago White Sox in 2015 and later dealt to San Diego—alongside pitcher Erik Johnson—in exchange for James Shields.

Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts absent from lineup after injury scare

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Washington Nationals for the rubber match of a 3-game series at Petco Park. On Tuesday, the Padres bounced back from a Game 1 loss and took Game 2 to force the rubber match.

San Diego Padres News / LWOSports.com / June 25

Why the Padres Must Go All-In at the 2025 Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres have another window of opportunity that could finally get them their first World Series title and should become buyers at the upcoming trade deadline.

Nick Pivetta News / Field Level Media / June 25

Padres' Nick Pivetta out to reverse his fortunes vs. Nats

The San Diego Padres played Tuesday night's game against the Washington Nationals almost like a postseason game by default. Starter Ryan Bergert left in the fourth inning after absorbing a 103 mph liner off his pitching elbow, and Padres manager Mike Shildt, trailing 2-0, used all his top arms.

Jason Heyward News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 24

Padres cut ties with former World Series champion

The former World Series champion and five-time Gold Glover was designated for assignment over the weekend.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. sues company that lends money to athletes

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has filed a lawsuit against a company that lends money to MLB players.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Padres Activate Jackson Merrill From Concussion IL

Center fielder Jackson Merrill has been activated from the concussion-related IL, according to an announcement by the Padres. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move.