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Padres' Jake Cronenworth Takes Major Step in Return From Concussion

Two days after it was reported that Jake Cronenworth was facing live pitching in Arizona and working toward a minor league rehabilitation assignment, the Padres revealed where the infielder will play his first live game since May 4.

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Padres Expected to Call Up Pitcher Who Hasn't Pitched in MLB Since 2024

On Wednesday, JP Sears became the 20th pitcher to appear in a game this season for the San Diego Padres. Only one team has used fewer pitchers in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Padres’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

Even though the San Diego Padres are hopeful of getting a pitcher back on the mound, they desperately need to trade for a hitter to help a stagnant lineup.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Jake Cronenworth News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Make Jake Cronenworth Decision After 45 Missed Games

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth has not appeared in an MLB game since May 4, missing 45 straight games. He was added to the seven-day injured list on May 5 due to concussion symptoms.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 25

Padres Named Top Fit for Mets All-Star With '90% Chance' of Being Traded

The 2026 trade deadline is a little over a month away, and the San Diego Padres have a lot of holes to fill across the roster. The big question is how aggressive the team will be to add, given the lack of quality prospects already in the farm system.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Padres Predicted to Reunite With Former Starter Before MLB Trade Deadline

Under first-year manager Craig Stammen, the San Diego Padres are seeking more consistency nearly halfway through the 2026 MLB season. Coming off a three-game sweep against the Atlanta Braves, San Diego is 42-37 and half a game back from a National League wild-card spot.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 25

Padres Announce Another Change to Starting Rotation for Rivalry Series vs Dodgers

For the second time in two days, the San Diego Padres are shaking up their starting rotation ahead of this weekend's series with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Michael King News / Just Baseball / June 25

The Padres Are Taking Roster Risks That Just Aren’t Working

The 2026 San Diego Padres are the most confusing team in baseball. They are a bottom-five offense in most major categories, have one of the thinnest rotations, have a -8 run differential, and are 17-21 against teams above .500.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 25

Padres Notes: Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove Updates, Manny Machado Makes Change, Red Sox Stars to SD?

The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-2, on Wednesday night and improved to 42-37 on the year. San Diego completed the series sweep and have now won five of their last seven games.

JP Sears News / Field Level Media / June 24

JP Sears shines in season debut as Padres finish sweep of Braves

Ty France homered and knocked in two runs Wednesday night while JP Sears pitched effectively in his first major league start of the year as the San Diego Padres completed a sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-2 victory.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

German Marquez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Padres may receive pitching boost soon amid Dodgers chase in NL West

The San Diego Padres may soon add needed pitching help as the NL West race moves closer to July, with German Marquez nearing a return to the rotation after nearly two months away.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 24

Lake Elsinore wins first half; Padres promote 16 players

The start of the second half of the minor league season always includes promotions of minor league players that have distinguished themselves over the first half of the season.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 24

Game 79: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves (48-30) at San Diego Padres (41-37), June 24, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 24

San Diego gets huge series win, going for sweep over Atlanta

The San Diego Padres have looked resurgent lately. After losing consecutive series to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, the Friars reeled off a quick series victory against the Atlanta Braves.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres' Manny Machado Has Officially Changed His Mindset in 2026

Something has started to click for San Diego Padres superstar Manny Machado at the plate over the last 10 games following a long slump to open the season.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Connected to 3 Red Sox All-Stars in Potential Blockbuster Trades

The San Diego Padres have multiple needs that the front office needs to fill heading into the second half of the season. Adding more offense and pitching depth are both massive needs, but how aggressive the front office will be remains a major question for this team.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Manager Says Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Have 'A Long Way to Go'

The San Diego Padres have been without right-handed pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta for a majority of the 2026 season. Over the last few weeks, the updates around both Musgrove and Pivetta have placed a return timeline sometime after the All-Star break.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 24

Padres Pitching Coach Says Top Reliever Has Been 'Inconsistent'

The San Diego Padres bullpen has been the strength of this team all season long, carrying the team to a winning record. But relief pitchers are among the most volatile in baseball, with performances varying from year-to-year at times.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / June 24

Padres' Manny Machado bids for encore in finale vs. Braves

Manny Machado might finally be finding the form that's made him one of the most feared hitters in the majors over the last decade. After homering Monday for the only run in the San Diego Padres' 1-0 shutout of the visiting Atlanta Braves, Machado walked off a 7-6 win Tuesday night by lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / June 24

Padres edge Braves on Manny Machado's 10th-inning single

Manny Machado's first-pitch single in the bottom of the 10th inning Tuesday night lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Padres Place Lucas Giolito On IL With Elbow Inflammation

5:45pm: Per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Sears will start tomorrow’s game with Vásquez pushed to Friday. 4:55pm: The Padres announced that right-hander Lucas Giolito has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 22nd, with right elbow inflammation.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Padres Designate Nick Solak For Assignment

The Padres announced that utilityman Nick Solak has been designated for assignment. Miguel Andujar was activated from the 10-day injured list in the corresponding move.

Walker Buehler News / Yardbarker / June 20

Walker Buehler is finding his groove with Padres after rough 2025 season

You can argue that San Diego Padres starter Walker Buehler has been the most consistent in the rotation as of late. Following one of the worst campaigns of his career in 2025, he has settled in nicely, finding his groove with the Padres.

Tigers’ asking price for Tarik Skubal has been revealed

Reds' Sal Stewart becomes first MLB rookie to hit this RBI mark

Pete Crow-Armstrong has found a home at top of Cubs lineup

Cam Schlittler creates Yankees history in 13-strikeout performance

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Jackson Merrill's Three-Year Decline Is Not a Slump. It's a Pattern.

Padres fans are starting to use the word “done” in association with Jackson Merrill. I get it. He is hitting .202 and his wRC+ right now is 71: a number that belongs to a backup catcher having a rough July, not the player who finished ninth in MVP voting two years ago.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Padres Outright Ty Adcock, Release Marco Gonzales

The Padres announced they’ve outrighted reliever Ty Adcock after he was designated for assignment over the weekend. San Diego also released starter Marco Gonzales from his minor league contract yesterday, according to the MLB.com transaction log.