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Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / June 28

Gavin Sheets blast lifts Padres past Reds

Gavin Sheets hit a three-run home run and two doubles to lead the visiting San Diego Padres to a 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. The Padres trailed 4-3 in the seventh when reliever Lyon Richardson ran into trouble.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 28

Padres Minor League Update: Week 13

Pitching prospects get in a groove After a very slow start to the season, El Paso has surged and is in second place in the Pacific Coast League, East Division.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 28

Padres slug their way past Reds

San Diego hits three home runs, outhits Cincinnati en route to win Gavin Sheets provided some offense and added a stellar play on defense to help the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds, 6-4 at Great American Ballpark, Saturday.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Padres Michael King takes crucial step towards injury return

The San Diego Padres have not been the same without Michael King. The Padres’ ace pitcher suffered a shoulder injury against the Seattle Mariners on May 18 and has not pitched since.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Manny Machado caught on video directing obscene gesture toward fan

Machado left the Dodgers to sign with the Padres.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 28

Padres Linked to $15.5 Million All-Star Starting Pitcher in Trade From NL Contender

The San Diego Padres starting rotation has been running on fumes as of late, and it's unclear when reinforcements like Yu Darvish and Michael King will return.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 28

Game 82: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 28

Padres Could Target $40 Million Starting Pitcher at Trade Deadline, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres could look to add another arm to their depleted rotation by targeting the Baltimore Orioles' Zach Eflin. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan believe the right-hander has a 75 percent chance to relocate ahead of the deadline.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 28

Do Padres Regret Juan Soto Trade With Nationals? AJ Preller Answers

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller insists the Padres feel no regret for the substantial package they sent the Washington Nationals for Juan Soto.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 28

Padres Notes: Trade Deadline Plans Revealed, All-Star Linked to SD, Near No-Hitter

The San Diego Padres lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 8-1, on Saturday evening and were dangerously close to being the victims of the first no-hitter in MLB this year.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 28

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.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 27

What Will Padres Do at Trade Deadline? AJ Preller Answers

There are some who believe the window for the San Diego Padres to win a World Series is quickly closing. While the Friars have gotten close to hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy, the end goal has yet to be met.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 27

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.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

2 sneaky trades Padres must make to boost World Series chances

The San Diego Padres have made the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. Last year, the Padres lost in the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and 2022 saw San Diego lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS.

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 25

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.

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.