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On YouTubeMichael King News / Gaslamp Ball / May 19
Padres finally back Michael King’s gem, blank rivals in shutout win 
The San Diego Padres kept the good times rolling, winning their fourth straight and besting their rivals in a true pitcher’s duel. Michael King and Yoshinobu Yamamoto both dealt, each pitching seven brilliant innings.
Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Mark DeRosa in awe of Padres SP Michael King’s last seven starts
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King threw a gem on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. King would go on to earn the win after throwing 7.0 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19
Padres Accomplish Something Not Seen in Nearly 20 Years in Win Over Dodgers
The San Diego Padres were able to get the best of their division rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the season between the two teams on Monday night.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19
Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado Defend Padres Hitting Coach Amid Offensive Struggles
Despite the San Diego Padres continuing to win games this season, there is a glaring problem with the offense. Multiple stars in the Padres lineup have gotten off to poor starts this year, and it's been an alarming trend.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 19
Dodgers vs. Padres Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 19
Dodgers vs Padres Game 2: San Diego grabbed the 1-0 win behind Michael King, and now the Dodgers are walking into Game 2 looking to avoid falling behind in a massive division series.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 19
Padres Notes: Manny Machado Warning, AJ Preller Talks Fernando Tatis, Big Win Over Dodgers
The San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1-0, on Monday night, improving to 29-18 on the year. They took the first game of this heated series against the back-to-back defending champions and secured sole possession of first place in the National League West.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19
Padres’ perfect trade offer for Mets’ Freddy Peralta
The San Diego Padres entered 2026 with legitimate World Series aspirations and a rotation built around three proven horses: Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Joe Musgrove.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / May 19
Miguel Andujar's solo HR lifts Padres past Dodgers 1-0
Miguel Andujar homered Monday night for the game's only run and Michael King won a classic pitcher's duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto as the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0.
Gavin Sheets News / Gaslamp Ball / May 19
Holy Sheets!, Padres sweep the Mariners
After losing two of three to the Milwaukee Brewers on the road, the San Diego Padres arrived in Seattle with an offense that lacked thump, as well as production, from the top of the lineup.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Padres’ Rodolfo Durán picks off Shohei Ohtani with pinpoint precision
The San Diego Padres watched Rodolfo Duran pound his first MLB hit on a home run Saturday. Now he out-smarted Shohei Ohtani in rare fashion against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday night.
Which 20 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.
Gavin Sheets News / Athlon Sports / May 18
Padres React to Gavin Sheets Announcement Before Dodgers Game
San Diego Padresfirst baseman Gavin Sheets was struggling as he entered Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. After coming off a hitless three-game series (0 for 9, two walks) against the St.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 18
Padres Quietly Dealing With Concerning Trend Against Starting Pitchers
The San Diego Padres' lineup issues have been discussed and dissected just about every way possible to this point in the season — and for good reason. At .667, the Padres rank 28th in MLB in OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 18
Padres Lineup vs Dodgers: Fernando Tatis Leading Off, Nick Castellanos Starting
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers square off in their first series of the 2026 season. Both National League West teams are coming off clean sweeps of their respective opponents over the weekend in the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Padres’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan
The San Diego Padres have quietly been operating with one of the most unsettled back-ends of a starting rotation in the National League all season. While ace Nick Pivetta continues to anchor the staff and Michael King is the reliable No.
Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 18
Padres Boss Says Fernando Tatis, Manny Machado Know They 'Gotta Be Better'
The top of the San Diego Padres' lineup has been a major problem this season, with the biggest stars on the team struggling to produce. The spotlight has been on stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., with each guy failing to be a consistent contributor to the team.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 19
The six most disappointing MLB players this season
With the MLB season a touch over 25% of the way complete, slow starts are no longer being looked at as nothing to worry about. Sluggish starts are beginning to turn into season long concerns, especially for some stellar players.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 18
Padres vs Dodgers Feels Bigger Than Ever Heading Into Massive Series at Petco Park: Column
OK, it’s time for the real season to begin. The previous 46 games might as well have been exhibitions for the San Diego Padres. Forget about this past weekend’s “Rivalry Weekend,” although the Padres did sweep the Seattle Mariners to finish the season series at 6-0 and easily clinch the hallowed Vedder Cup along the way.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 17
Gavin Sheets (2 homers), Padres dominate Mariners
Gavin Sheets hit two home runs and Lucas Giolito combined with two relievers on a one-hitter in his San Diego debut as the Padres defeated the host Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Sunday, sweeping the season-long, six-game Vedder Cup series.
Lucas Giolito News / Athlon Sports / May 17
Padres Recall Lucas Giolito for Season Debut
The San Diego Padres are receiving a much-needed boost to their starting rotation on Sunday. The Friars announced that they are recalling veteran starter Lucas Giolito from Double-A San Antonio to make his MLB season debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.
Lucas Giolito News / Field Level Media / May 17
Padres' Lucas Giolito ready to feel 'normal' in debut vs. Mariners
Lucas Gioloto sat at home all winter, waiting for the phone to ring. Nearly a month into the season, the call finally came -- from the San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15
Padres Place Matt Waldron On 15-Day Injured List, Recall Alek Jacob
The Padres are placing right-hander Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list, per a team announcement. Righty Alek Jacob is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres
Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.
Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13
Lucas Giolito Likely To Make Padres Debut This Weekend
A Padres team that’s been piecing together its rotation over the course of the season thus far is on the verge of getting some much-needed starting pitching help.
Alex Verdugo News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13
Alex Verdugo Released By Padres, Reportedly Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery
The Padres released Alex Verdugo from his minor league contract on Monday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that’s because the veteran outfielder suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to necessitate season-ending surgery.
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