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Padres Superstar Fernando Tatis Provides Massive Update on Injury

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. exited in the third inning of Friday's 9-4 win after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm. The 26-year-old was evaluated by trainers and made his departure with a visible welt on his forearm.

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Padres Notes: Fernando Tatis Injury, Friars Make Roster Move, Ex-Padre Joins Rival

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-4, in a rain-filled Friday evening as they improved to 20-11 and won their third straight game. Unfortunately, Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 3

With Fernando Tatis Jr. in question, Padres face Pirates

Just as the San Diego Padres were drawing closer to getting most of their key players back from injuries, their concern shifts to star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 3

Padres minor league update week #5

Leo De Vries has a dominant week The San Diego Padres top prospect, shortstop Leo De Vries, continues to tear up the Midwest League with his bat. The previous week he hit for the cycle and almost did it again, coming just a triple short this past Tuesday.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 2

Padres continue dominance of Pirates with easy win

Luis Arraez had three run-scoring hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 9-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The Padres won their third game in a row and beat the Pirates for the seventh consecutive time after sweeping all six games between the teams in 2024.

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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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 2

Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) exits after hit by piitch

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. exited Friday's game against host Pittsburgh after being hit by a pitch from Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller.

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

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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 2

Game 31: San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh Pirates

Your game thread for May 2, 2025. Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Apple TV+ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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.

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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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.

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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 / 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.