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Padres looking to beefed-up lineup as they seek sweep of Giants

It wasn't a mystery how the San Diego Padres followed a 15-4 start by going 2-7 in their next nine games. Their offense went from robust to non-existent, managing just three runs in a four-game losing streak.

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Xander Bogaerts helps end skid as Padres top Giants

Xander Bogaerts homered and knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Padres get encouraging message from returning former All-Star

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez gave fans a scare in his last game. The former All-Star collided with Mauricio Dubon at first base and missed the next six games with a concussion.

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Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

MLB Rookie Trying to Emulate Padres All-Star, Says He Deserves More Recognition

Padres infielder Luis Arraez is one of the best pure contact hitters in baseball, making him effective on any team. His specialty has led to three consecutive batting titles and has made him one of the more valuable hitters in the league, especially for a team that needs someone to put the ball in play.

Luis Arraez News / Field Level Media / April 29

Padres activate star hitter Luis Arraez from concussion list

The San Diego Padres activated three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the seven-day concussion list prior to Tuesday night's home game against the San Francisco Giants.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 29

Game 29: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres

Your game thread for April 29, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres Insider Doesn't Expect Top Prospect to Be Traded Before Deadline

Thus far in the 2025 season, the San Diego Padres have looked like one of the better teams in all of baseball. Despite the injuries to Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, and the offseason departures of Tanner Scott and Kyle Higashioka (among others), the Padres are sitting at 17-11.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

When Will Yu Darvish Return to Padres? Latest Update on Star Pitcher

The San Diego Padres aim to have Yu Darvish rejoin the team from the injured list in late May or early June, enhancing what is already one of the best pitching staffs in baseball.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres Insider Expects AJ Preller to 'Aggressively' Pursue Position Player Upgrades

The San Diego Padres could explore trades for position players if the team continues to compete and perform well to strengthen the depth and bottom of the order.

Teoscar Hernandez News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Dodgers All-Star Admits He Loves Watching Padres Play

If you ask the run-of-the-mill San Diego Padres fan about Teoscar Hernandez, you probably won't hear much in the way of positive pleasantries. The occasional compliment may float to the surface.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 29

Padres Notes: Luis Arraez Return Revealed, Yu Darvish Timeline, Manager Not Worried Amid Losing Streak

The San Diego Padres finally have more insight on when fans can expect to see Luis Arraez back on the field. After last Sunday's scary incident in Houston, the All-Star is set to return soon as he is only experiencing headaches in this point of his recovery.

Carl Edwards Jr News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Angels outright Carl Edwards Jr.

Veteran righty Carl Edwards Jr. went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to the Angels’ Triple-A affiliate, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres Manager on 4-Game Losing Streak: 'The Sky Is Not Falling'

The Padres had been one of baseball's hottest teams to start the 2025 campaign. The emergence of lesser-known players (Gavin Sheets, Nick Pivetta, Alek Jacob) coupled with the prowess of team staples (Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Michael King, Robert Suarez) had the team jump out to a 17-7 start.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 28

San Diego Padres bullpen is the season’s first-month MVP

Closer Robert Suarez has been dominant to close out games. The San Diego Padres bullpen has been unhittable in the season’s first month. Robert Suarez, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, Adrian Morejon, Wandy Peralta, and Alek Jacob combined to shut down opponents nightly.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28

Padres 'Hopeful' Yu Darvish Will Return in May, Says Insider

San Diego's off to a hot start, and that's in large part due to the efforts of its pitching staff. The group featuring Nick Pivetta, Randy Vasquez, Dylan Cease, and Michael King have been spectacular — with King and Pivetta particularly pitching at an exceptionally high level.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 28