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Ahead of facing the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t share the same energy as his manager, Mike Shildt, but he is looking forward to it. After Shildt’s ejection in an 8-4 win on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants, no one was more eager to begin the Padres’ […]

The San Diego Padres continue to fight for their place atop the NL West, and on Tuesday night, they got a massive boost from one of their biggest stars. Early in the game against the San Francisco Giants, Fernando Tatis Jr. made a play that immediately ignited chatter across the internet. In the top of […]

The San Diego Padres have become one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, and their recent surge has caught the attention of both fans and players. With the NL West playoff race heating up, new addition Ryan O’Hearn recently made headlines for his bold declaration about San Diego’s impressive lineup depth. The club, […]

Monday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres was a rollercoaster for the New York Mets. Tempers flared early as manager Carlos Mendoza got ejected for defending a fuming Juan Soto after the Mets’ slugger was called out on strikes. And infielder Mark Vientos experienced a full range of emotions in an eventful two-inning span. Facing […]

The San Diego Padres started the second half of their season with high hopes. The Padres have been attached to Luis Robert Jr. ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. However, Fernando Tatis Jr. proved against Josh Bell and the Washington Nationals that he could be all they need in the outfield. He mimicked […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the few MLB teams this season that sent at least five players to the Midsummer Classic. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. snuck in as an All-Star, but there is no question he is an All-Star caliber player as one of the faces of baseball. Tatis Jr. joins Manny […]

The San Diego Padres are in the middle of a tightly contested National League playoff race, and Tuesday night’s thriller at Petco Park showed just how vital elite defense can be. With the Padres clinging to a 1-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered one of the season’s most electrifying highlights — […]

The San Diego Padres are playing well of late, having won three of their last four games, including the last two of the just concluded Kansas City Royals series at Petco Park. The Padres will look to keep it going when they kick off a three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals this Monday evening. […]

The San Diego Padres are set to take on the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series at Petco Park. Ahead of the series, Padres’ star Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the news as he made a legal decision dating back to an old complaint. Tatis Jr. has sued Big League Advance Fund after a complaint regarding […]

Despite capping off a wild four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-3 win Friday, the San Diego Padres left LA feeling bitter. Right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked by the Dodgers for the third time this season. And although the two-time All-Star’s X-rays were negative, teammate Manny Machado warned the Dodgers […]

The San Diego Padres are hoping to get more production from their outfielders as the season approaches the halfway point. They have seen leftfielder Jason Heyward struggle with his offensive production throughout the season, and he was designated for assignment prior to the Padres game Saturday against the American League’s Kansas City Royals. While Heyward […]

Things got chippy between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Thursday night. Both Shohei Ohtani and Fernando Tatis Jr. were hit by pitches that led to both teams getting in a little scuffle during the contest. On Friday, L.A. decided to option the pitcher who hit Tatis in the 5-3 loss. The […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were both hit by pitches multiple times during the recent San Diego Padres-Los Angeles Dodgers series. Other players on both teams were also hit by pitches, and the Dodgers-Padres rivalry boiled over at times. Managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt were even seemingly on the verge of a fight […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off another dramatic series that really roots back to 2020. The Padres and Dodgers have met three times in the postseason since 2020, and last season’s NL Division Series provided a ton of drama. This year, a lot of hit batters have caused tensions to […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt went at it on Thursday night after players were beaned, the rivalry no doubt has reached new heights. With the Padres’ skipper having a rant at the Dodgers about hitting their players, Roberts spoke about the incident that took place. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres just ended their latest regular season series, and the newest installment has been feisty to say the least. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out the Padres again for what he viewed as an intentional attack on Shohei Ohtani. The star took a sharp fastball to his right […]

Tension was in the air between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers as stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were hit by pitches, with each team feeling it was intentional. With Padres star Manny Machado sending warnings to the Dodgers after the game, another who gave his stern thoughts was manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have been defeated 5-3 by the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, but Shohei Ohtani gave both teams a lesson on approaching the game of baseball with pure class. Dodgers reliever Jack Little hit Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. with a pitch late in the game. The moment led to […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado didn’t hold back after witnessing his teammate Fernando Tatis Jr. get hit by a pitch for the third time in just over a week—this time igniting a benches-clearing brawl against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Speaking to reporters after the game, Machado had a stern warning for the Dodgers, […]

Tension had been simmering between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers, as has been the case since last October, and it overflowed in Chavez Ravine on Thursday night. Both Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were once again hit by pitches in this divisional series, Dave Roberts shoved Mike Shildt in an explosive […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their second series of the season on Monday. After two losses to the leaders in the National League West, Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. shared his thoughts on the matchup. Both sides are still heated after Tatis Jr. and Shohei Ohtani were hit by pitches […]

The San Diego Padres are a team to watch as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. General manager A.J. Preller is notorious for making moves, and the team is in desperate need of another outfielder. However, it is unclear if the Padres are in a hurry to upgrade the position, and they could very well wait […]

Sports can bring out the best and worst in those who play them. San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. used both after his ejection from a game against the New York Yankees earlier this month. It helped get his teammates motivated to come from behind and win 4-3.  Fast forward to Tuesday, Tatis […]

The San Diego Padres are coming off a brutal series at home where they were swept by the Seattle Mariners. The team got off to a hot start, and while they have slowed down a bit, they are still seeing a ton of success from Fernando Tatis Jr. Over the course of the first 45 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season, defeating the New York Yankees in just five games. When looking at their playoff run, the San Diego Padres were their toughest opponent. Now, one Major League Baseball executive declared Mike Shildt’s squad as the best team in the National League. Both teams are neck-and-neck […]

After a long absence, the San Diego Padres are getting back one of their young stars. Outfielder Jackson Merrill will join the Padres in New York as they are getting ready to face the Yankees for Game 2 of a three-game series. The Padres reinstated Merrill from the 10-day IL, despite not playing since early […]

Before San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis jr. reached a career milestone, he battled through an injury. Then he laughed off an ejection that “got boys hyped” versus the New York Yankees. Tatis’ antics came before the Padres rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Yankees on Monday night. With two runners on base, Tatis […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into […]

The San Diego Padres (20-11) may be staring up at the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-10) in the standings right now, but there is a belief surrounding the organization and fan base that this team can contend for the National League crown this season. The uncertainty that hovered above Petco Park in the winter has not […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the best teams in baseball so far this season, but they are also battling with three other elite teams at the top of the incredibly strong NL West. As a result, none of those teams can afford to have any big injuries that will hamper them for any […]

The San Diego Padres made some franchise history with their 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The NL West has been a tier above all other divisions in the MLB with three teams that are seven games or more above .500. That includes the Padres, who stand at 19-11 and are in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. was an absolute monster in the San Diego Padres’ three-game series against the Houston Astros. Although San Diego ultimately lost the series 2-1, the superstar outfielder still managed to be recognized for his efforts. After recording four home runs and seven RBIs, Tatis was officially named the NL Player of the Week, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are one of the contenders in the National League West this season. This year, San Diego is off to another hot start, and their right fielder is a big reason why, along with an improved Manny Machado. Padres manager Mike Shildt said as much, detailing that Tatis […]

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 campaign is off to a historic start — one that has fans daring to dream big. With Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Cubs at Petco Park, the Padres improved to 15-4, matching the best 19-game start in franchise history — a mark last set in 1998, the year San Diego […]

After troubles with injuries and a PED suspension earlier in his career, Fernando Tatis Jr. is once again one of the top young players in baseball, and he anticipates making his World Baseball Classic debut in 2026 with the Dominican Republic, even though it is not official at the moment. “They haven’t made it official, […]

The San Diego Padres haven’t been around for as long as some of the other franchises in Major League Baseball, but some of the greatest players in the league’s history have played for their team. They may not have led the Padres to any World Series titles, and while they seem to be in a […]

The San Diego Padres have been one of the best teams in the MLB this season as they battle tooth and nail with the Los Angeles Dodgers for supremacy in the NL West. The Padres even nearly matched the Dodgers’ unbeaten start, as the Friars won their first seven games on their way to a […]

The San Diego Padres are off to one of the hottest starts in franchise history, but their early momentum now faces a serious challenge. Three of their top contributors — Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, and Jackson Merrill — are dealing with injury issues that could test the club’s depth moving forward. On Tuesday night, […]

The San Diego Padres have come out of the gates firing, as they continued their hot streak and extended their season-starting winning streak to seven with a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The first seven games have gone exactly according to plan for a Padres team raring to redeem itself from the sting of […]