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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Jackson Merrill is Fueling the Padres' Postseason Push
Not too long ago, the conversation surrounding San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill was bleak. Entering the All-Star break, the 23-year-old was slashing just .219/.278/.350 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 93 games.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 15
Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Wins Award, Jason Adam Update, Ramon Laureano Miracle Return?
The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-7, on Monday night and improved to 82-68 on the year. It was the eighth straight win for the Friars and the ninth of their last 10 games.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Padres’ Jackson Merrill opens up about what sparked turnaround
Center fielder Jackson Merrill entered September 14’s game in Colorado with 12 hits in his previous six games, including three home runs amid the San Diego Padres’ pursuit of a National League Wild Card spot.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 9
Jackson Merrill homers twice, drives in 6 as Padres rout Nationals
Jackson Merrill went 4-for-5, homered twice, tripled and drove in six runs to lead the host San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 8
Jackson Merrill heats up as Padres go for series win against Nationals
Monday's temperature for the first pitch at Petco Park was 91 degrees, tied for the second-hottest for a San Diego Padres home game since the facility opened in 2004.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7
Jackson Merrill, Nick Pivetta lead Padres past Nationals
Jackson Merrill had three hits and knocked in two runs Monday and Nick Pivetta sailed through five scoreless innings in his return to the Padres' rotation as San Diego edged the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 26
Padres shut out Pirates to salvage series finale
Jackson Merrill had two hits, including an RBI triple, and Randy Vasquez allowed one hit over five scoreless innings, fueling the host San Diego Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 24
San Diego breaks out the brooms as Twins fall in series finale 
This was a good weekend to be a San Diego Padres fan. The Friars finished off a sweep of the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon. It wasn’t much of a contest.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 23
Merrill Madness as San Diego stuns Minnesota in thriller
The San Diego Padres had no business winning Saturday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins. Starter Casey Mize exited in the third inning after twisting his ankle on the dugout steps.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20
Five red-hot MLB players who could swing AL, NL wild-card races
The All-Star break gave players a chance to reset, and some have taken better advantage of the opportunity than others. Over the past month, multiple major leaguers have turned things around after quiet starts to the season.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / August 13
The Padres’ Best Bats Are Turning it On at the Right Time
There are plenty of ways to describe how disappointing both Jackson Merrill’s and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s seasons were through the first half of the season.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 11
Jackson Merrill, Padres strive to keep surging in clash vs. Brewers
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen was talking about the response of pitcher Casey Mize to allowing a two-run homer Monday night to Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 11
Jackson Merrill's 2-run HR rallies Padres past Brewers
Jackson Merrill belted a two-run homer Monday night in the bottom of the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied for a 3-2 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 11
Jackson Merrill's scorching post-All-Star break stretch continues in Padres' comeback win over Brewers
Overall, since the Midsummer Classic, Merrill has been one of the most productive hitters in the majors.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 9
Resurgent Jackson Merrill looks to lead Padres vs. Astros
For San Diego Padres fans, Jackson Merrill at-bats prior to the All-Star break took on a sad sameness. Opposing pitchers would get ahead in the count, then get him to chase a high fastball or an off-speed pitch in the dirt for another strikeout.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 27
Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July
Machado and Merrill have finally found their groove in July.
San Diego Padres 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 3
Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends as fifth-longest ever
Sanchez's ERA is down to just 1.46 for the season and has him as one of the early front-runners for the National League Cy Young Award.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / May 22
Jackson Merrill News Emerges After Removal From Padres Lineup
The San Diego Padres continue battling the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top spot in the National League West during the 2026 MLB season. Entering Friday’s
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Jackson Merrill Update: Padres Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Brewers Game
Jackson Merrill has struggled to get his bat going in his third season with the San Diego Padres. While the 23-year-old center fielder has continued to thrive defensively in the outfield and on the bases, stealing eight bags without being caught, he has not produced at the plate.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / May 7
Jackson Merrill’s Turnaround Is a Matter of When, Not If
Two seasons ago, Jackson Merrill broke onto the scene in a big way for the San Diego Padres. At 21 years old, he slashed .292/.326/.500, was named an All-Star, and finished runner-up in rookie of the year voting to Paul Skenes.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / September 18
Jackson Merrill’s Bat Is Heating Up at the Best Possible Time
With two weeks left in the season, the San Diego Padres have a firm grasp on a Wild Card spot and are two games back from the first-place Dodgers. So, it is safe to assume that the Padres will be playing baseball in October. Everyone knows the postseason isn’t about being the best team — it’s about being the hottest team going in.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23, 2025
Padres place Jackson Merrill on 10-day injured list
The Padres announced this evening that they’ve placed outfielder Jackson Merrill on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. The move was retroactive to Aug.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 30, 2025
The Padres’ Jackson Merrill Is Somehow Still Underrated
Last season, the San Diego Padres turned to their top prospect, Jackson Merrill, with a tall task. After a monster spring training, he was asked to move from shortstop to center field in order to break camp with the club, all while skipping Triple-A completely.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23, 2025
Watch: Brutal base-running mistake costs Braves in ninth inning
The Atlanta Braves dropped a tough 2-1 decision to the San Diego Padres on Friday night, wasting a home run from Ronald Acuna Jr. in his return to the lineup. It's not just the fact they lost that is tough, but it's the way they lost in the ninth inning.
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