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Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games due to performance-enhancing drug use on Monday, and his former manager, Mike Shildt of the San Diego Padres, threw his support behind his former player when asked about the topic. “I love Jurickson Profar no more or no less than I did an hour ago,” […]

The Guardians have been solid to start the season, while the Padres have opened the year red-hot and are undefeated entering this game against the Guardians. This should be an intriguing matchup for both teams in San Diego. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Padres prediction and pick. Guardians-Padres Projected Starters […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Guardians-Padres. The San Diego Padres have gotten off to an amazing start in 2025. They dominated the Atlanta Braves in a four-game season-opening series. They not only swept the Braves, but they completely smothered Atlanta’s hitters, […]

Jackson Merrill made a huge impact with the San Diego Padres in 2024, and if not for Paul Skenes hitting the ground running, he likely would have been the Rookie of the Year winner in the National League. However, Merrill can improve, and Padres president of baseball operations, AJ Preller, outlined how that can happen […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves-Padres. The San Diego Padres have completely baffled the Atlanta Braves in this season-opening series. It’s more than just three wins in three games. The Padres have specifically dominated Atlanta hitters, particularly in the last four […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves-Padres. The San Diego Padres have outflanked the Atlanta Braves twice to start the 2025 MLB season. The Padres built a great bullpen last season and have that in their arsenal this season. In two games, […]

Just before Opening Day, the San Diego Padres made some interesting decisions regarding their roster. They cut a few players and labeled Tyler Wade and Eguy Rosario as designated for assignment. That means they each were immediately terminated from the 40-man roster. While Padres’ president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is hoping Wade stays after […]

Jackson Merrill entered Opening Day with plenty of hype after a stellar rookie season, but the 21-year-old made sure to back it up with more than just talk. In front of a record crowd at Petco Park, Merrill delivered a historic performance, driving in four runs and helping power the San Diego Padres to a […]

The Atlanta Braves are across the country to take on the San Diego Padres Friday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Braves-Padres Projected Starters Reynaldo Lopez vs. Dylan Cease  Both pitchers will be making their […]

The San Diego Padres faced a challenging offseason for a second year in a row, as trade rumors swirled and key players like Jurickson Profar and Ha-Seong Kim departed in free agency. But it is important to remember how much talent this roster still possesses. Star power beamed throughout Petco Park on Opening Day, as […]

The San Diego Padres earned a 7-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day, starting the 2025 campaign on a solid note. There was one part of the game that impressed star third baseman Manny Machado. A double steal helped pave the way for the Padres. Machado gave his thoughts on the play. “Just […]

The Opening Day of the 2025 MLB season is finally here. As the season begins, the National League West will once again be one of the top divisions with the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks and reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the fold. The Padres lost some players in free agency, including […]

The San Diego Padres enter 2025 with a massive giant to slay. Last year, their rival Los Angeles Dodgers squashed them in the playoffs and went on to win the World Series. It was the first playoff experience for Padres centerfielder Jackson Merrill, and he compared the Dodgers’ atmosphere to an iconic movie. “It was […]

Opening Day should be a national holiday. The San Diego Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves back to Petco Park, where they eliminated the ATL in the 2024 Wild Card. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Braves-Padres prediction and pick. The Braves will be a great team once again this season. The […]

The San Diego Padres had the best record in baseball over the second half of the 2024 season. The Padres’ post-All-Star Game stretch helped them secure the top Wild Card berth in the National League and the team reached the NLCS, where they suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Dodgers. San Diego is gearing up […]

The San Diego Padres are getting ramped up to start the 2025 season, but there are a few injury concerns that many are keeping an eye on. They will already be without veteran starter Joe Musgrove, and now there’s been a recent update on right-hander Yu Darvish, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. “Yu Darvish (elbow […]

The San Diego Padres’ starting rotation continues to be tested before the 2025 season even begins, as veteran right-hander Yu Darvish is now questionable for Opening Day due to elbow inflammation. Manager Mike Shildt provided the update following Darvish’s recent pause in his throwing program. While the team had previously cited “general fatigue,” Shildt clarified […]

Former Cy Young winner and three-time All-Star Jake Peavy has reportedly been hired by the San Diego Padres as a special assistant to the CEO, per Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan. “I’m incredibly appreciative of this opportunity to reunite with my Padres family. San Diego has always held a special place in my heart,” […]

The San Diego Padres had a bizarre yet quiet offseason. They signed only Nick Pivetta because of lingering ownership questions that prevented other free-agent acquisitions. Despite trade rumors, they did not deal Dylan Cease or Michael King. All of those pitching moves just became more important. Padres starter Yu Darvish is dealing with an elbow […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease may or may not be a legitimate trade candidate depending on who you ask. Jon Heyman of the New York Post spoke with multiple executives around baseball and there appears to be no clear consensus. “One American League executive said he hears Dylan Cease, the star Padres right-hander, isn’t […]

Trade rumors have been running rampant regarding San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease with Opening Day right around the corner. Although there is speculation that a deal will come to fruition, word around the league is multiple teams are potentially interested in the 29-year-old pitcher, including the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies were recently added to […]

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, and with the New York Yankees suddenly needing starting pitching help, the rumors haven’t slowed down in spring training. Cease, who is preparing to begin his second season with San Diego, isn’t showing that the rumors are affecting him. He […]

The San Diego Padres have decided who will get the ball on Opening Day. Manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that Michael King is set to start the season opener over Dylan Cease, per Padres insider Dennis Lin. Both starters have been the subject of trade rumors all offseason, but it does appear that San Diego […]

The San Diego Padres will be without right-hander Matt Waldron to start the season after he suffered a left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen on Friday night. Manager Mike Shildt confirmed the injury, acknowledging that Waldron’s recovery timeline is uncertain but that he will miss Opening Day. “Checked in on Matt, he […]

The San Diego Padres’ search for their fifth starter took an unexpected turn Friday night when right-hander Matt Waldron suffered a mild left oblique strain while warming up in the bullpen. The injury, first reported by AJ Cassavell on X, formerly Twitter, has cast doubt on Waldron’s availability for the start of the regular season. […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 MLB season with plenty of uncertainty but no shortage of potential. They’ve retained their core, added key reinforcements, and maintained the aggressive mindset that has made them a consistent contender. While some analysts are skeptical of their playoff chances, the Padres remain confident in their ability to compete […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 season with plenty of talent, but significant concerns that could derail their playoff aspirations. The biggest and most pressing issue looming over the franchise isn’t just a lack of depth or roster holes—it’s ownership instability. The Padres’ ownership turmoil has cast a shadow over the organization, and while […]

With Gerrit Cole missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, the New York Yankees’ starting rotation is a bit in flux, but that does not mean that they will pivot and be able to acquire Dylan Cease in a trade with the San Diego Padres. “The expectation in the industry over the […]

The San Diego Padres have been very proactive on the trade market in recent years; for example, instead of letting Juan Soto head into free agency and try and keep him by engaging in the biggest bidding war the league has ever seen, they traded him last year to maximize asset value. And rumor has […]

The Atlanta Braves swung for the fences this offseason, signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million deal. Profar is coming off the best season of his career after being selected to his first All-Star Game and winning a Silver Slugger Award as a member of the San Diego Padres in 2024. Unfortunately, the Braves’ […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly signing veteran infielder Jose Iglesias, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. While Iglesias is a former All-Star from 2015 with the Detroit Tigers, many know him from his surprising season with the New York Mets in 2024, headlined by the “OMG” song that was a rallying cry for the […]

Bad Bunny has a new client. The Reggaeton star will now be working alongside San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. through the musician’s BB’s Rimas group New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports. Tatis Jr. will be handling the athlete’s branding and marketing. In 2023, the musician launched his own sports management venture called Rimas […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. is in the middle of redeeming himself from a rough stretch in 2022 wherein he was busted for using Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance. His malaise did not stop at his 80-game suspension as a consequence of his actions, however, as he was unable to suit up at all during that season after […]

The NL West has some interesting storylines coming into this season. The Dodgers are massive favorites again, but teams like the Padres and the Diamondbacks have the talent to push them to the brink. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an NL West Division Winner 2025 prediction and pick. The Dodgers are […]

Dylan Cease made his spring training debut for the San Diego Padres. And he has his goals after seeing where his form is at. Cease played in the Padres’ spring matchup against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. He pitched on the mound for 2.2 innings, striking out two batters as he conceded an earned run, […]

The San Diego Padres lost the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. They took a 2-1 lead after dominating Games 2 and 3 but their offense disappeared in the final two games. After LA staved off elimination in the NLDS, they rolled to a World Series title. Padres manager […]

When the San Diego Padres were taken down by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the divisional round, Manny Machado felt sour. The Padres’ silver slugger wasn’t too keen about how his team went out. After all, Los Angeles won the World Series against the New York Yankees. As a result, Machado had his eyes set […]

As Dylan Cease gave an impression over trade rumors, San Diego Padres AJ Preller was asked an interesting question. On 97.3 The Fan, the radio host asked if there were over or under ten phone calls about Cease’s availability. Although he didn’t directly answer the question, Preller gave an interesting anecdote. “There’s always a lot […]

As Spring Training games kicked off on Friday, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was without his star, Fernando Tatis Jr. It felt strange, as he had been participating in practice up until Spring Training. While the idea of the Padres trading Tatis was immediately shut down, it had many people guessing. Luckily, they had […]