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Padres All-Star Was Almost Forced Into Retirement Due to Injuries

San Diego Padres All-Star relief pitcher Jason Adam revealed he nearly retired due to injuries, and spoke about his struggles dealing with them. Adam had four surgeries on his throwing elbow before even making it to the big leagues, and nearly retired after the third one.

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Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Linked to $40M Pitcher, Targeting Major Upgrade

The San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4, on Saturday evening. The Friars improved to 52-43 on the year thanks to a pair of bombs from Jackson Merrill.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / July 13

With a rejuvenated Jackson Merrill, Padres pursue sweep of Phillies

Say this much for San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill. When he snaps a slump, he doesn't do it with a bloop single off the end of the bat.

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Padres CF Jackson Merrill breaks down huge game against Zack Wheeler, Phillies

Jackson Merrill had been ice cold at the plate, stuck in a brutal 3-for-42 slump and searching for answers. But on Saturday night at Petco Park, the San Diego Padres’ 22-year-old center fielder reminded everyone why he was once the frontrunner for NL Rookie of the Year.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Padres take second game against Phillies, will look to sweep Sunday

Jackson Merril goes deep — twice, powers San Diego to 5-4 win Manny Machado took a swing that caused the Friar Faithful to hold their breath as the ball sailed deep into right field.

Jackson Merrill News / Field Level Media / July 12

Jackson Merrill snaps slump with 2 HRs to help Padres edge Phillies

Manny Machado's sacrifice fly snapped a tie in the bottom of the seventh inning on Saturday as the San Diego Padres clinched a series win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with a 5-4 decision.

Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres' Mike Shildt Appears to Not So Subtly Ask Front Office to Make Key Upgrade

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has taken to some unorthodox strategies as of late to plug up the offensive holes in his lineup, mainly at the catcher position.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Game 95: San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres All-Star Admits First Trade Was 'Super Jarring'

San Diego Padres All-Star relief pitcher Jason Adam reflected on the first time he was traded in the minor leagues and how shocked he was by the decision.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 12

Padres option RHP Ryan Bergert to give bullpen a boost

The San Diego Padres optioned effective right-handed starter Ryan Bergert to Triple-A El Paso and recalled right-hander Alek Jacob on Saturday. The move to send down a starter and add a reliever gives the bullpen another option over the final two games before the All-Star break, and possibly for a few games after the break.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Padres offense appears; more All-Stars

Notes on the Padres week 15 The San Diego Padres played the first seven games of a ten game home stand against the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Luis Campusano News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres Expected to Make Major Shakeup at Catcher: Report

The San Diego Padres have been linked with several catchers to mend their offensive problems at the position, but instead of trading they may bring back Luis Campusano from Triple-A El Paso as a solution — at least for the time being.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres Named Top Landing Spot for $40 Million Starting Pitcher at Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres could perhaps be one of the busiest teams at the July 31 trade deadline. Currently, the Padres are half a game back of the final National League Wild Card spot.

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Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 12

Padres' Joe Musgrove Takes Major Step in Progression Toward Return

Throwing off a mound is table stakes for most pitchers. For Joe Musgrove on Wednesday, it was the best thing that has happened to him professionally in months.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 12

Padres hold off Phillies, open series with win

All-Stars shine in support of Ryan Bergert in first start since returning from IL The San Diego Padres opened their three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 win at Petco Park, Friday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Padres' bullpen shines in 4-2 win over Phillies

Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres' bullpen tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings to secure a 4-2 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Padres make MLB history with third named All-Star reliever

The San Diego Padres (50-43) boast an abundance of talent in their lineup, with possible Hall of Famer Manny Machado, slugger Fernando Tatis Jr. and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez leading the way, but the reason many fans have labeled this team as a potential World Series dark horse over the last two years is because of its elite bullpen.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Padres’ Michael King makes emphatic declaration about return from injury

The San Diego Padres may be in the thick of the NL West playoff race, but reinforcements are coming — and one of them just spoke with authority. Michael King, who’s been sidelined since May 18th with a nerve impingement in his right shoulder, made it clear this week, he’s not waiting around for the calendar to dictate his return.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Padres Make Unexpected Jackson Merrill Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

Outfielder Jackson Merrill is entering his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Padres and, after debuting last year, quickly established himself as both a star and a foundational building block for the franchise.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Fernando Tatis Jr. Had Zero Words for Manny Machado After Padres' Loss

The San Diego Padres started a four-game series on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and in the first matchup, they lost 6-3, dropping their record to 48-42.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 8

Polarizing Padres star bolsters Hall of Fame case with impressive milestone

Like him or dislike him, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado likely belongs in the Hall of Fame. He recently strengthened his case by joining some select company.

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A.J. Preller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

A.J. Preller Discusses Padres’ Deadline Outlook

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made an appearance on MLB Network Radio this weekend and discussed his thoughts about the roster with the deadline looming at the end of the month.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6