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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 19
Five best National League West starting pitchers right now
One of the reasons why four NL West teams have postseason aspirations is strong starting pitching. With that in mind, let's take a look at the five best current starters in the division.
Bryce Johnson News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 19
Padres Outfielder Heard He Was Being Traded, But Waited Hours to Found Out Where
San Diego Padres outfielder Bryce Johnson came back to the Friars from the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 17, but had no idea he was coming back for several hours after he learned he'd been traded.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19
3 San Diego Padres who must make 2025 All-Star Team
The San Diego Padres are battling through a slump, but they are having a good season, currently holding a wildcard spot. With Fernando Tatis, Manny Machado, and Dylan Cease almost guaranteed to make the 2025 All-Star team, others also deserve consideration.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 19
Padres Linked to Angels Star Outfielder in Potential Blockbuster Trade
The San Diego Padres might turn to their closest geographical neighbors in Major League Baseball for help in left field. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Padres are one of four teams that line up well with the Los Angeles Angels in a trade for 31-year-old outfielder Taylor Ward.
Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / June 19
Former Red Sox Star Xander Bogaerts Faces Backlash Amid Struggles
The Boston Red Sox may have dodged a bullet by not signing Xander Bogaerts to an extension after the 2022 season. The current San Diego Padres' shortstop now has fans calling for his demotion after a brutal start to this season.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 19
Padres Notes: Devastating Walk-Off Loss to Dodgers, Former Friars Suddenly Cut
The San Diego Padres lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, on Wednesday evening. Dodgers catcher Will Smith entered the game for a pinch hit walk-off solo shot that was mere inches away from being a double.
Ryan Bergert News / Field Level Media / June 19
Padres turn to Ryan Bergert in bid to avert sweep by Dodgers
After making three strong starts in succession, San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will get the biggest test of his young career when he pitches on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / June 19
How do the Padres stay in contention? 
They aren't good enough right now The San Diego Padres are currently in third place in the NL West, 5 games back of the Dodgers with a 39-33 record. They have been struggling offensively since their fast start got them off to a 14-3 record.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. sounds off on possible hostility in Dodgers series
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their second series of the season on Monday. After two losses to the leaders in the National League West, Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 18
Game 73: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers
Your game thread for June 18, 2025. Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Dodgers Pitcher Takes Responsibility for Tension With Padres After Hitting Fernando Tatis
The San Diego Padres are preparing for a third game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in what is turning into a passion-filled four-game set. Dodgers relief pitcher Lou Trivino may not have been the most talked about player leading up to the matchup amid the many superstars on the diamond, but after hitting Fernando Tatis Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 18
Spicy Dodgers-Padres rivalry is proving to be MLB's best in 2025
This is a great time to remind MLB fans why this rivalry stands alone as the best in the game.
Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Dodgers Take Multiple Shots at Padres Manager, Manny Machado
The San Diego Padres are two games into a four-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers. As one may expect, tempers are flaring and the competitiveness has been brewing.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Padres' Xander Bogaerts Breaks Silence on Shocking Rafael Devers Trade
Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers were once teammates helping the Boston Red Sox break an 86-year World Series drought in 2018. The San Diego Padres ended up signing the star shortstop ahead of the 2023 season as the divisional rival San Francisco Giants recently shook the baseball world and traded for Devers on Sunday.
Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Padres' Mike Shildt Defends Players After Dodgers Call Them Out
The San Diego Padres dropped another intense battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. As could have been expected, tempers flared, a manager was ejected, and players were beaned with baseballs.
Brett Sullivan News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Recently-Traded Padres Utility Player Already Cut By New Team
Brett Sullivan spent a little more than three years in the San Diego Padres organization before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in April. His time with the Pirates didn't last long.
Woo Suk Go News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Padres' $4.5 Million Free Agent Signee, Part of Blockbuster Trade, Suddenly Released
The Padres spent $4.5 million to sign Woo-Suk Go out of the Korean Baseball Organization in January 2024. The right-handed pitcher wasn't in the organization for long.
Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 18
Padres Notes: Manny Machado Calls Out Dodgers, Injured Outfielder May Not Return, Trade Deadline Insight
The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-6, on Tuesday night and fell to 39-33 on the year. Following Monday night's game, superstar Manny Machado took a shot at one of the Dodgers outfielders who insinuated that Dylan Cease had purposely hit him.
San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / June 17
Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Rare Baseball History With San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. had quite the stat line on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went 4-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, one RBI and a stolen base, leading the San Diego Padres to an 8-2 win at Chase Field.
Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / June 17
What we learned from Shohei Ohtani's first pitches of 2025
Shohei Ohtani finally returned to the mound on Monday night and the San Diego Padres were ready for him. But that doesn't mean that the reigning National League Most Valuable Player was disappointing in his return.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 16
Padres add OF Bryce Johnson, send RHP Yu Darvish to 60-day IL
The San Diego Padres selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A El Paso and optioned catcher Luis Campusano. To make room om the 40-man roster for Johnson, right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / June 15
San Diego Padres Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. With Tremendous Game
San Diego Padres Right Fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had a game to remember this afternoon on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He finished 4-of-5 with an RBI.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 15
Six Padres drive in runs in romp over Diamondbacks
Jake Cronenworth and Elias Diaz homered, Fernando Tatis Jr. had four hits and scored three runs, and the visiting San Diego Padres salvaged the final game of a three-game set with a 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Padres Place Jackson Merrill On Concussion IL, Select Trenton Brooks
The Padres officially announced that outfielder Jackson Merrill has been placed on the seven-day injured list for concussion-related issues. Infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks will join the roster in Merrill’s place, as San Diego selected Brooks’ contract from Triple-A.
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