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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.

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Dylan Cease allows five runs in the fourth, Padres lose

San Diego falls to 1-3 on roadtrip against NL West foes Dylan Cease looked as dominant as he could for the San Diego Padres to start the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 16

Game 71: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Your game thread for June 16, 2025. Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

Padres' Manny Machado Leads NL Third Baseman in All-Star Voting

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado leads all National League third baseman in All-Star votes after the first All-Star Ballot update of 2025. Machado has garnered 955,122 votes during the voting period, and has more than double the amount of votes of the second place third baseman, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy.

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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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

When Was The Last Time The Padres Lineup Faced Shohei Ohtani?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two-way All-Star Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the first time since 2023 against the San Diego Padres in Monday evening's series opener.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

Padres Superstar Fernando Tatis Jr Still 'Angry'

San Diego Padres All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been vocal about his discontent with his play over the last several weeks, and seems to still be upset despite a recent turnaround.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

Padres All-Star Linked to Yankees in Potential Shocking Blockbuster Trade Deadline Move

San Diego Padres front office savant AJ Preller is not bashful when it comes to making noteworthy acquisitions. Preller thinks outside of the box, and hasn't been bashful in taking big swings to make the Padres as good of a contender as he possibly can.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 16

Padres Notes: Shohei Ohtani to Pitch Against SD, Jackson Merrill on IL, More

The San Diego Padres will compete against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second time this season beginning Monday. Only this time, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the defending champions.

San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / June 16

The Padres Toughest Week So Far

Out of the last 13 games the Padres have played, 10 were against division rivals. From June 9-15, all games were against teams in the NL West. With the NL West being the only division to have four teams above .500, it’s safe to say this was one of the toughest weeks for the Padres’ 2025 season so far.

Fernando Tatis Jr. 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.

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

Padres Top Prospect Linked to AL East Contender in Potential Blockbuster Trade

San Diego Padres No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas is one of several potential targets The Athletic's Jim Bowden believes the Tampa Bay Rays should pursue before the trade deadline.

Austin Hays News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 15

Padres Targeted $5 Million All-Star in Free Agency, Could Look to Trade For Him at Deadline

The San Diego Padres are in the market for a left fielder and could pursue former free agency target Austin Hays before the trade deadline. Hays has split time between left field and designated hitter this season, but the Padres would likely keep him in the field if they were to trade for them.

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.

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Nick Pivetta dominates Diamondbacks, leads Padres to win

San Diego ends three-game losing streak in final game of series in Arizona Nick Pivetta took the ball for the San Diego Padres looking to help his team snap a three-game losing streak and a potential sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jackson Merrill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Padres make Jackson Merrill IL move after concerning injury

The San Diego Padres are getting more bad news about outfielder Jackson Merrill, who left a recent game with injury. Merrill is headed to the injured list after suffering a concussion, per the team.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / June 15

Game 70: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks

Your game thread for June 15, 2025. Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 15

Jackson Merrill gets immediate update from Mike Shildt amid injury scare

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is on his way to MLB superstardom. Merrill is following up his breakout rookie campaign with a strong sophomore season for the Padres.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 14

Homers guide D-backs past Padres in season-series opener

Josh Naylor and Corbin Carroll homered as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Friday in Phoenix during the first meeting between the National League West rivals this season.

Leo De Vries News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 13

San Diego Padres Prospect Leo De Vries on Pace to Join Historic Company in High-A

Leo De Vries may be a few years away from breaking into the big leagues, but the San Diego Padres' top prospect has history on his side. The 18-year-old Dominican shortstop, who is ranked as the No.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Luis Arráez On the Decline: What it Means for the Padres

Luis Arráez is seemingly on the decline, in the middle of the worst season of his career. He is currently compiling career lows in batting average, on-base percentage, OPS, OPS+, and WAR.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Padres rumors: San Diego will consider all-in trade to bolster World Series chances

MLB Trade Deadline rumors are starting to surface. The deadline is at the end of July, and that gives teams just over a month and a half to figure out if they will be buyers or sellers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 12

Seven relievers lead Dodgers to series win over Padres

With the Padres continuously nipping at the Dodgers' heels all season, Los Angeles picked up a massive win on Wednesday night. The Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2, relying on seven total relievers to secure the game and split the series.

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San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / June 10

Umpire cam shows fans what it feels like to be cussed out by Manny Machado

Fans daydreaming about being an MLB umpire got a taste of what it’s like on Monday night. Manny Machado was at the plate during a critical juncture of the San Diego Padres’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.