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Padres star OF Jackson Merrill set to return Tuesday

San Diego All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill is on track to return to the Padres' lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Mike Shildt. The 2024 Rookie of the Year runner-up is in New York as the Padres open a three-game series against the Yankees on Monday.

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Padres show sign of being a great team

Capitalizing against bad teams is what great teams have done in the past For years now Padres fans have been frustrated by the fact their team hasn’t dominated a couple of the worst teams in MLB: the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 5

Game 34: San Diego Padres at New York Yankees

Your game thread for May 5, 2025. Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 5

Fernando Tatis Calls Padres' $14 Million All-Star a 'Spark in the Lineup'

Padres infielder Luis Arraez created a notable void in the dugout and lineup after sustaining a concussion due to a serious collision with another player; however, his "spark" has now returned to the team.

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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?

Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 5

Padres Pitcher Named Best Offseason Signing By Multiple MLB Execs

San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta has been exceptional for the team thus far and is already hailed as one of the best offseason signings. Through six starts, Pivetta has a 1.78 ERA and an impressive 29.3 percent strikeout rate, generating 1.3 WAR, which ranks ninth in the majors.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 5

Padres May Have New Secret Weapon in the Rotation

Did the San Diego Padres find yet another valuable piece for its starting rotation? Stephen Kolek was called up from Triple-A El Paso to make a start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 5

Padres' $280 Million Star Opens Up on Struggles to Start This Season

Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts has found it challenging to generate much offense this season, despite his massive contract. His lack of production hurt the team these last few weeks more than ever due to injuries to several key bats.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 5

Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Veteran Leaves Organization, Fernando Tatis Thought He Was Out for Year

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0, to sweep the series and win their fifth straight game on Sunday. The Friars improved to 22-11. Ahead of the contest, the Friars made a major roster move to bring up Stephen Kolek from Triple-A El Paso.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / May 5

San Diego Padres Move Up All-Time Leaderboards With Latest Shutout Effort

Regardless of who has taken the mound for the San Diego Padres this season, they have managed to deal gems. Stephen Kolek was recalled from Triple-A El Paso to make a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Padres pitching will be challenge on road vs. slugging Yankees

The San Diego Padres own the best pitching in the majors, but their performance on the mound ranks around the middle of the pack on the road. The Padres would like to start getting on a roll away from home and their next challenge is the opener of a three-game series with the Yankees, who have slugged 37 of their 57 home runs at Yankee Stadium.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 4

Padres' Fernando Tatis Thought He Was Out for Season After Latest Injury

Fernando Tatis Jr. thought his season was over after being hit on the forearm by Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Michael Keller’s 93 mph sinker on Friday.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 4

Padres $13.8 Million Star Gets Honest About Struggles: 'I Gotta Improve'

Dylan Cease is still trying to get back into the groove he was in last season. The right-handed starting pitcher dominated in his first season with the San Diego Padres in 2024.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 4

Padres blank Pirates 4-0 to complete three-game sweep

Xander Bogaerts had two hits and three RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon. Bogaerts drove in all three runs off Pirates starter Andrew Heaney (2-3) in the first two innings as San Diego won its fifth in a row and completed a three-game sweep.

Stephen Kolek News / Gaslamp Ball / May 4

Stephen Kolek makes first MLB start, gets win

Padres score early, sweep Pirates Stephen Kolek, who performed well as a starting pitcher in Spring Training, began the year in El Paso as a member of the San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate.

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Nick Ahmed News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4

Nick Ahmed Elects Free Agency

Shortstop Nick Ahmed has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate, the team announced. Texas designated Ahmed for assignment earlier this week.

San Diego Padres News / Inside The Diamonds / May 4

San Diego Padres Roster Moves 5/4/25

The Padres beat the Pirates yesterday 2-1 in Pittsburgh. They close out the series this afternoon. The Padres enter play today with a 21-11 record. Sitting in second place in the NL West a game an a half back from the Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / May 4

San Diego Padres' Star Joins Baseball Legends in Amazing History After Latest Milestone

The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night in a rain-soaked game at PNC Park. With the win, the Padres are now 21-11 and in second place in the National League West, while the Pirates are 12-22 and in last place in the National League Central.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. joins 100/100 club vs. Pirates

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into the history books.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

1 big change that’s led to Michael King’s 2.09 ERA

The San Diego Padres are off to a blistering start this season. The team is just 1.5 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and the Padres closed out April with a 19-11 record, tying the franchise-best mark for wins before May.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. gets important injury update from Mike Shildt

The San Diego Padres (20-11) may be staring up at the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-10) right now, but there is a belief surrounding the organization and fan base that this team can contend for the National League crown this season.

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.

Yulieski Gurriel News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Padres to designate veteran 1B Yuli Gurriel for assignment

The Padres are going to designate first baseman Yuli Gurriel for assignment and place infielder Mason McCoy on the 10-day injured list, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.