San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Padres Fall in Latest MLB Power Rankings From National Outlet

Ahead of their series opener with the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, the San Diego Padres stand at 19-11 and are second in the NL West. The Padres were at one point the best team in baseball, but a four-game skid caused some concern for a lineup that was missing several key players.

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Game 31: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Assert Themselves as Dodgers' Biggest Threat in Dominant NL West

Despite a series of injuries and a recent losing streak, the San Diego Padres offense came alive at the right time as the team was able to sweep the San Francisco Giants in their most recent homestand.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Padres reinstate outfielder ahead of Pirates series

The San Diego Padres began the season as one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. Injuries have derailed that hot start, but the Friars are slowly getting some players back from the injured list.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Former Padres Top Prospect Hits Home Run Off Dodgers Superstar in Promising Sign

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano hit a significant home run against Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw this week. The former Cy Young Award winner is currently doing rehabilitation starts as he recovers from toe and knee injuries.

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Daniel Johnson News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Former Padres Outfielder Signing With NL West Rivals

Daniel Johnson, who appeared in four Cactus League games with the San Diego Padres in their 2023 spring training camp, and split that season between Triple-A El Paso and Double-A San Antonio, has signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants according to a new report.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Top Prospect Placed on Injured List

San Diego Padres prospect Ethan Salas has been placed on the injured list while playing for the Double-A affiliate in San Antonio. The listed injury is back spasms, and he is expected to be out for at least seven days, starting his rehabilitation process later this week in Arizona.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 2

Padres Notes: Massive Injury Updates, Dylan Cease Meeting, Luis Arraez Opens Up

The San Diego Padres enjoyed a much-needed off-day on Thursday as they await the return of some of the team's top players. The first week of May should bring plenty of new faces back to the lineup as San Diego looks to pick up where they left off as the best team in baseball before their slew of injuries.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Padres keep the boat afloat

Notes from week #5 The San Diego Padres finished their fifth week of the season with a two-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants after being swept in three games by the Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1

Padres look to continue winning ways vs. Pirates

As the San Diego Padres await the return of multiple key starters, they hope one of the most significant pieces of their rotation regains his form as they begin a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Multiple Key Padres Nearing Return From Injured List

The San Diego Padres are getting ready to obtain some offensive relief in the coming days, as outfielder Jackson Merrill and Brandon Lockridge aim to rejoin the team after an extensive rehabilitation process.

Manny Machado News / Gaslamp Ball / May 1

Manny Machado is worth the price of admission

Padres fans should appreciate what we have at the hot corner rather than dwell on the contract There are some segments of the San Diego Padres fan base that choose to lament the years or the money Manny Machado received from the team when he signed his 11-year, $350 million contract extension in 2023.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Carl Edwards Jr. elects free agency

Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been outrighted by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake a few days ago but exercised his right to reject that assignment and head to the open market instead.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres' Luis Arraez Reveals What He Went Through After Scary Collision

San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez was involved in a scary collision on the diamond a few weeks ago. After colliding with Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon, Arraez was put on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Pitcher Highlighted as Breakout Ace of 2025

It's not an exaggeration to say that Nick Pivetta has been one of the best signings of the offseason thus far based on his first month with the Padres.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres Insider Reveals Jake Cronenworth's Target Return Date

Jake Cronenworth is quietly one of the more important players for the San Diego Padres. While many of the press clippings center on Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Jackson Merrill, Cronenworth brings lineup balance as a left-handed bat with pop — and also a glove with positional versatility.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 1

Padres' Dylan Cease to Have Meeting With Pitching Coach Amid Struggles

After a brutal recent offensive stretch for the Padres, the team has dropped out of first place in the NL West and is struggling to find answers. In a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, Dylan Cease allowed two earned runs in under five innings, raising his ERA to 5.76 and indicating ongoing struggles.