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Padres Placing Veteran Pitcher on Injured List, Calling Up Alek Jacob

The San Diego Padres have placed right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron on the injured list with a right brachialis muscle injury. Right-handed pitcher Alek Jacob has been recalled to replace him as bullpen depth before the team officially activates Lucas Giolito this weekend.

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How the Padres’ lineup handled the season’s first stress test

Nine days ago, the San Diego Padres placed their starting second baseman, Jake Cronenworth, on the seven-day injured list. The bats have gone cold against quality starting pitching, and the loss of Cronenworth has completely paralyzed the Padres’ offense.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15

Game 44: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres (25-18) at Seattle Mariners (22-23), May 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: T-Mobile Park – Seattle, Wash. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Padres Place Matt Waldron On 15-Day Injured List, Recall Alek Jacob

The Padres are placing right-hander Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list, per a team announcement. Righty Alek Jacob is being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Griffin Canning News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15

Padres Starting Pitcher Calls Performance 'Embarrassing'

The San Diego Padres dropped the third and final game of a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers behind a poor outing from right-hander Griffin Canning.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15

San Diego drops rubber match for first road series loss of the season

It was rough going from the first inning. The San Diego Padres had newcomer Griffin Canning on the mound, who had (mostly) impressed in his first two starts of the year.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15

Padres vs Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers for Vedder Cup Series

The San Diego Padres will be heading to Seattle for a three-game series against the Mariners this weekend. After dropping two of three games to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Padres will be looking for better results in this matchup.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Padres’ Mason Miller Announces Personal News Before Mariners Game

The San Diego Padres remain firmly in the National League playoff picture during the early part of the 2026 MLB season. The 25-18 ballclub enters Friday’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners only half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West.

Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15

Padres’ Gavin Sheets Accomplishes Something No MLB Player Ever Has in History

Just when the San Diego Padres looked dead in the water against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of the series, slugger Gavin Sheets stepped up to the plate.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15

Padres' Nick Castellanos Made Small Adjustment Leading to Major Results

Nick Castellanos took some time to get going in his new role with the San Diego Padres, but lately, he's showing signs of figuring things out. Castellanos is a former All-Star, and the team has continued to work with him on getting his bat going this year.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Freddy Fermin News / Gaslamp Ball / May 15

Freddy Fermin needs to be better

The San Diego Padres have had 23 catchers since 2016 (thanks to Clark Fahrenthold on The Brown and Gold Standard podcast). Austin Hedges (2015-2019) was supposed to be the organization’s stalwart for years to come; that didn’t work out.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 15

Padres Notes: Matt Waldron Future Revealed, Ethan Salas Breakout, Mason Miller Cy Young Endorsement

The San Diego Padres lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, on Thursday afternoon and fell to 25-18 on the year. With the Los Angeles Dodgers' win against the San Francisco Giants, the Friars were bumped back down to second place in the National League West.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 14

Padres Appear to Have New Breakout Bullpen Weapon

Once again, the San Diego Padres have one of, if not the best bullpen in the major leagues this season. San Diego has built up this unit on the back of star closer Mason Miller, but the rest of the pitchers continue to be impressive whenever they take the mound.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 14

Padres Make Decision on Matt Waldron's Future With Lucas Giolito Set to Debut

The San Diego Padres were in desperate need of a starter when Nick Pivetta landed on the injured list. Pivetta's departure couldn't have come at a worse time as veteran pitcher Griffin Canning and Joe Musgrove weren't ready to join the rotation from injury.

Jackson Merrill 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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / May 14

Game 43: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers

San Diego Padres (25-17) at Milwaukee Brewers (23-17), May 14, 2026, 10:40 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisc.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / May 14

Padres Made Big Change to Top Prospect Ethan Salas Leading to Breakout

Over the past year, catcher Ethan Salas has worked hard on his craft to become the top prospect that everyone in the San Diego Padres organization believed he could be.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / May 14

Down to their final out, San Diego forces rubber match

It was a pitcher’s duel until the end. In what has become a regular occurrence for the San Diego Padres, they won it on Gavin Sheets’ two-out, three-run homer.

Alex Verdugo News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Is It The End For Alex Verdugo? Brutal Injury Puts His Career On The Line

Alex Verdugo emerged as a young talent after making his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. But the outfielder failed to live up to the expectations following his trade to the Boston Red Sox.

Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / May 13

Gavin Sheets' 2-out, 3-run homer in ninth rallies Padres past Brewers

Gavin Sheets drilled a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give the visiting San Diego Padres a 3-1 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run vs. Padres

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues dominant run with brilliant start vs. Padres

Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski was already one of the best young starting pitchers in baseball and one of the league's must-see players. Over his past three starts, including Wednesday, he has managed to reach an entirely new level of dominance.

Braves become MLB's first team to reach early-season milestone

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Marlins top pitching prospect lands on IL with concerning injury

Yankees ace leaves start with injury

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Lucas Giolito News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Lucas Giolito Likely To Make Padres Debut This Weekend

A Padres team that’s been piecing together its rotation over the course of the season thus far is on the verge of getting some much-needed starting pitching help.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

'Ever Since He Got Caught Using Steroids' – Former Yankees Star Holds Nothing Back On Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Recent Struggle

Fernando Tatis Jr. enjoyed a phenomenal start to his MLB career following his debut for the San Diego Padres. However, he missed the entire 2022 campaign with injury and a PED suspension.

Alex Verdugo News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Alex Verdugo Released By Padres, Reportedly Will Undergo Shoulder Surgery

The Padres released Alex Verdugo from his minor league contract on Monday, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that’s because the veteran outfielder suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to necessitate season-ending surgery.

Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Padres outfielder Nick Castellanos’ blunt 2-word reaction to reporter’s question about HR bat

The San Diego Padres took the final game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals, splitting the four-game set. Once again, Fernando Tatis Jr. did not hit a home run, continuing his home run drought to start the season.