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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21
Padres Notes: Jackson Merrill Scratched From Lineup, Major Trade Deadline Predictions, Links
The San Diego Padres took a series win from the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a commanding 8-1 victory. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam — the Padres' second of the series and the season — in the top of the first and the Friars never took their foot off the gas.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 20
Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Removal From Lineup
Outfielder Jackson Merrill is in his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old star was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and earned a call-up to the big-league roster ahead of the 2024 season.
The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz
29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17
NL West Rival Expects Padres' Jackson Merrill to Figure Things Out: 'He's a Superstar'
The San Diego Padres are ready to start the second half of the season with a 52-44 record and currently second in the National League West. They have been doing so recently while superstar Jackson Merrill has been in a mighty slump, currently hitting just .167 in his last 20 appearances.
Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 16
Analyst Loves Cannarella Pick, Gives Player Comp 
On Sunday night, Cam Cannarella heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft. The former Clemson star outfielder came off the board with the final pick prior to the second round, when he was selected in the Competitive Balance Round A (No.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13
Padres’ Jackson Merrill gets brutally honest on ‘playing like s**t’
For the first few months of the 2025 MLB season, it sure looked like Jackson Merrill, the runner-up to Paul Skenes in the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year race, was going to avoid having a sophomore slump entirely.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 13
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.
San Diego Padres 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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13
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 / 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.
San Diego Padres 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 / San Diego Padres on SI / July 9
Padres' Jackson Merrill Frustrated Amid Brutal Slump
The San Diego Padres have gone 9-11 in their past 20 games. In that span, superstar Jackson Merrill has been hitting .200 with 20 strikeouts and six RBIs.
MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / July 9
Merrill Kelly's Efficient Start Not Enough in D-backs' loss to Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost a tight pitchers' duel in San Diego on Tuesday, falling by a score of 1-0. Merrill Kelly was excellent through seven innings, but multiple wasted offensive opportunities helped allow the Padres to claim a slim victory.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30
Padres’ Jackson Merrill steals HR with incredible grab vs. Phillies
Jackson Merrill had an incredible moment take place during Monday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. The highlight took place during the bottom of the third inning.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 30
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 23
Padres' Jackson Merrill Was 'Mad' When Best Friend Was Traded
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill spoke about how he felt when the Padres sent former top prospect James Wood — with whom he had played youth baseball — to the Washington Nationals as part of a package for Juan Soto in 2022.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23
Padres All-Star Jackson Merrill Gives 'Props' To Royals' Jac Caglianone
Jac Caglianone is brand-new to playing the outfield, but you would never have known it if you started watching him on Sunday. In the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, Caglianone robbed star Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill of a would-be go-ahead home run.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / June 23
Jackson Merrill, Padres take aim at slumping Nationals
Sunday was full of good news for the San Diego Padres. Not only did they win their first series in two weeks with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals, they saw star center fielder Jackson Merrill return from the 7-day concussion list.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 14
Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Loss to Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill is one of the brightest young stars in baseball. Selected No. 27 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, Merrill made his debut last season.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11
Padres star had surprising take after Dodgers let Enrique Hernandez pitch
Enrique Hernandez’s versatility as a utility man truly knows no bounds.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 23
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.
The '2024 MLB Silver Sluggers' quiz
Can you name the 20 players to be named Silver Sluggers for the 2024 MLB season?
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Padres lose newly extended All-Star to injury
There’s no indication it’ll be an extended absence, but this will pause a fantastic start to his sophomore season.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / April 2
Padres making history at 7-0: 'We can beat you in a lot of different ways'
The San Diego Padres are 7-0 after a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday afternoon.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / April 2
Watch: Jackson Merrill quickly rewards Padres for massive payday
Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill celebrated a massive payday with a two-run home run against the Guardians on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 2
Padres find success where Blue Jays come up short
While the Blue Jays are public about their attempts — and subsequent failures — to lock in key pieces of their roster, the Padres negotiate out of the public eye.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / April 2
Jackson Merrill, Padres Agree To Nine-Year Extension
The San Diego Padres have extended another key piece of their talented core. On Wednesday morning, Robert Murray of FanSided broke the news that the Padres had agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension with All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill.
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