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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.

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Game 70: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 15

Dodgers Pitcher Calls Padres' Manny Machado 'One of the Best Players' in MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius called San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado one of the best players in MLB after facing him for the first time in the last match of their three-game series.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 15

Padres Notes: Big Michael King Update, Dodgers All-Star Almost Joined SD, Dylan Cease Trade Rumors

The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks via a walk-off infield hit to cap off a five-run inning from the divisional opponents. The Friars fell to 38-31 on the year.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 15

Padres minor league update: Week 11

Lots of movement in the minors The San Diego Padres minor league teams made lots of adjustments this past week, with many players on the move and some noted promotions included.

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Attending a Major League Baseball game can provide memories for all fans. However, in this day and age, that doesn't always come from what happens on the field.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Loss to Diamondbacks

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill is one of the brightest young stars in baseball. Selected No. 27 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Merrill made his debut last season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 14

Padres see four-run lead evaporate in ninth, lose in walk-off fashion to Diamondbacks

Robert Suarez allows five runs in non-save situation, takes loss The San Diego Padres watched a four-run lead in the bottom of the ninth against the Arizona Diamondbacks slip away with their best bullpen arm on the mound.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 14

Padres' Mike Shildt Provides Another Concerning Update on Michael King

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed he has no plans for starting pitcher Michael King's recovery, and will need for King to be able to throw again before he can provide any further information.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 14

Game 69: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 14

Dodgers All-Star Thought He Would Play for Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are locked in an intense rivalry, but one of the Los Angeles stars almost became a Friar, marking a huge what-if in baseball history.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 14

Padres Linked to $14 Million All-Star Slugger as Trade Deadline Looms

Texas Rangers' Adolis Garcia is the newest of a long list of outfielders linked to the San Diego Padres, who desperately need to patch a hole in left field.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 14

Padres Insider Thinks Dylan Cease Could Be Traded Ahead of Deadline

Dylan Cease has been rumored to be a trade option for the San Diego Padres since the offseason. But with the injuries of starting pitchers Michael King

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 14

MLB Insider Provides Massive Update on Padres' Trade Deadline Plans

The San Diego Padres have several holes on the roster that should be addressed at the trade deadline as the team prepares to make a deep playoff push. The Padres have two main concerns: Starting pitching and left field production.

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Padres Notes: Major Trade Rumors, Jarren Duran Latest, Michael King Update

The San Diego Padres lost, 5-1, to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Friars dropped the first of a three-game set in the desert and fell to 38-30 on the year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Homers guide D-backs past Padres in season-series opener

Josh Naylor and Corbin Carroll homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday in Phoenix during the first meeting between the National League West rivals this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Praises Dodgers and Dave Roberts for One Major Reason

The Los Angeles Dodgers were embarrassed on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres. However, it's still not enough to look into. The Dodgers had a bad game, something any team in Major League Baseball will say throughout the year.

Leo De Vries News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 13

San Diego Padres Prospect Leo De Vries on Pace to Join Historic Company in High-A

Leo De Vries may be a few years away from breaking into the big leagues, but the San Diego Padres' top prospect has history on his side. The 18-year-old Dominican shortstop, who is ranked as the No.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Luis Arráez On the Decline: What it Means for the Padres

Luis Arráez is seemingly on the decline, in the middle of the worst season of his career. He is currently compiling career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS, OPS+, and WAR.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Padres rumors: San Diego will consider all-in trade to bolster World Series chances

MLB Trade Deadline rumors are starting to surface. The deadline is at the end of July, and that gives teams just over a month and a half to figure out if they will be buyers or sellers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Seven relievers lead Dodgers to series win over Padres

With the Padres continuously nipping at the Dodgers' heels all season, Los Angeles picked up a massive win on Wednesday night. The Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2, relying on seven total relievers to secure the game and split the series.

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