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Padres Release Veteran Pitcher After Major Struggles

Andrew Bellatti's time as a member of the San Diego Padres organization was short and unmemorable. The right-handed pitcher, who signed a minor league contract with San Diego in spring training, never threw an inning at the major league level before he was released Wednesday, according to the El Paso Chihuahua's transactions log.

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Yu Darvish crosses major hurdle in return from elbow injury

The San Diego Padres are looking to improve on a successful 2024 season in which they reached the NLDS before falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers. This year the team is off to another strong start, boasting the third-best record in baseball entering play on Thursday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres Set to Activate $80 Million All-Star Off Injured List Ahead of Rockies Series

Jake Cronenworth's long road back from a non-displaced right rib fracture is nearing an end. The veteran infielder hasn't appeared in a game for the Padres since April 8 because of the injury, but appeared in two minor league games with Triple-A El Paso this week, going 1 for 2 with four walks.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres' Michael King Addresses Upcoming Free Agency Following 2025 Season

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King is not focused on his future in free agency. Instead, the 29-year-old is prioritizing making a lasting impact on his teammates — regardless if this is his last season with the Padres.

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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?

Andrew Bellatti News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Padres release right-hander Andrew Bellatti

The Padres released right-hander Andrew Bellatti, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate, per the team’s transaction log. The former Phillies righty signed a minor league deal with the Friars late during spring training.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 8

8 Pitching Prospects Whose Stock is Rising

On the heels of our hitting prospects whose stock is rising piece, it’s time to look at some arms who have already turned heads through their first handful of starts.

Shohei Ohtani News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres Star Named MVP Favorite Ahead of Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani by Experts

According to a recent poll of MLB experts, Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is viewed as the early season favorite for the National League Most Valuable Player, surpassing the current reigning MVP, Shohei Ohtani.

Jose Iglesias News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres Veteran Slams Former Team for Not Making Free Agent Offer, Dreams of Revenge

Jose Iglesias has had many months to contemplate how his free agency played out after a breakthrough season with the New York Mets in 2024. The Padres' 35-year-old infielder is also no stranger to taking chances with his public persona.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

MLB Insider Reveals Change Padres Must Make to Remain in Contention

The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. But the question remains: Can the Friars sustain this level of success with their current roster?

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 8

Padres Notes: Dylan Cease Injury, Friars Make Roster Move, $100 Million Prediction

The San Diego Padres lost a heartbreaker to the New York Yankees, 4-3, as the Friars lost in walk-off fashion in the 10th inning. They fell to 23-13 on the season.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Padres Ace Dylan Cease Offers Immediate Update on 'Apparent Injury'

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease was cruising on May 7, during an away game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Cease was pitching a no-hitter heading into the seventh inning, before a Cody Bellinger home run got the Yankees on the board.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 7

Padres have an ‘invaluable’ 26th man

Tyler Wade wins on the margins The San Diego Padres broke spring camp with Brandon Lockridge and Yuli Gurriel as their last roster picks. Both Eguy Rosario and Tyler Wade were out of options and had to be placed on waivers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 7

Yankees walk off Padres in 10th after overcoming Dylan Cease gem

Rookie J.C. Escarra hit a pinch-hit walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning Wednesday night as the New York Yankees earned a 4-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres after being no-hit for 6 1/3 innings by Dylan Cease.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 7

Padres Pitcher Loses No-Hitter Bid, Then Exits With Apparent Injury

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees in the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday with an apparent injury — a dramatic turn of events in an inning that began with him pursuing a no-hitter.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 7

Padres' Xander Bogaerts Feels Like He's Finally Turning the Corner

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts believes he has found the way to turning around his relatively disappointing start to the 2025 season. The shortstop, who signed an 11-year, $280 million deal with the Padres in 2022, is having a down year, batting .246, well below his career mark of .288.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 7

Game 36: San Diego Padres at New York Yankees

Your game thread for May 7, 2025. Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY Watch: Padres TV, MLB Network Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Eguy Rosario News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 7

San Diego Padres Minor Leaguer Makes History at Triple-A Affiliate

San Diego Padres minor leaguer Eguy Rosario made some history on Tuesday night for Triple-A El Paso. He hit his 49th career homer at El Paso, the most in franchise history.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Padres’ Manny Machado gets Hall of Fame prediction from MLB insider

Manny Machado in Cooperstown one day? That is a lock to happen for the San Diego Padres star third baseman if you ask MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. Morosi

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Total Apex Sports / May 7

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Leads National League MVP Race At Early Juncture

San Diego Padres Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. leads MLB.com’s National League MVP rankings a little more than a month into the 2025 regular season.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / May 6

Padres star CF Jackson Merrill (hamstring) returns from injury

San Diego Padres star center fielder Jackson Merrill was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's road game against the New York Yankees.

Mike Shildt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Padres’ Mike Shildt gives update on tossed glasses after iconic tantrum

It has been a fantastic start to the 2025 season for the San Diego Padres. Included in the mix has been Michael King’s impressive performances. However, Mike Shildt gave an update on his tossed glasses after his iconic tantrum.

San Diego Padres News / FirstSportz / May 6

Watch: Padres manager Mike Shildt gets into heated verbal ALTERCATION with umpire after Fernando Tatis Jr. gets ejected from game

On Monday night, the San Diego Padres took on the New York Yankees during a rainy night in the Bronx. During the game, Padres manager Mike Shildt got involved in a heated verbal argument with the home plate umpire after Fernando Tatis Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 5

Padres' bats come alive in eighth to steal win over Yankees

Padres' bats come alive in eighth to steal win at rainy Yankee Stadium

The San Diego Padres took advantage of the struggling New York Yankees and extended their win streak in the process.

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Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / May 5

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.

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.