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The San Diego Padres just acquired first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees. The Padres already have a first baseman in place in Eric Hosmer, which will only spark more trade rumors involving the veteran. However, new Padres manager Bob Melvin says Voit will primarily be the designated hitter while also playing some […]

The New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade. The Bronx Bombers lost one of their bombers in the deal, sending slugger Luke Voit to the Padres for pitching prospect Justin Lange, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman. Breaking: Luke Voit traded to Padres — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 18, […]

The San Diego Padres were hit with a major blow when Fernando Tatis Jr. reported to Spring Training with a broken wrist that will keep him out for up to three months. The Padres are now trying to make a big splash in free agency to help soften the blow of the injury. It was […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a brutal blow Monday when it was revealed Fernando Tatis would be sidelined at least a couple of months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken wrist. In a surprising report, the Padres are rumored to have entered the Freddie Freeman sweepstakes, looking to add another star to the […]

With the unfortunate news that San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is not going to play for the first three months of the season due to a wrist injury, the team now finds itself in an interesting position in free agency. Replacing a guy like Tatis is never going to be an easy task. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s recent motorcycle injury could have cause him a whole lot of money. According to Jon Morosi on Twitter, the Padres could have voided his contract since Tatis Jr. injured himself while riding a motorcycle. Any injury related to motorcycle-use is grounds for contract termination. Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year contract worth $340,000,000 […]

The San Diego Padres received some bad news on superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr, who will miss about three months with a wrist injury. Tatis, who fractured his wrist during the offseason, was unable to be tended to by the Padres’ team officials, who were forbidden from having contact with players during the MLB lockout. […]

The San Diego Padres literally just reported to camp in Peoria, Arizona and they’re already preparing to be without Fernando Tatis Jr for the foreseeable future. Per AJ Cassavell, the superstar has suffered a fractured wrist and will miss up to three months. Fernando Tatis Jr. has a fractured wrist, A.J. Preller says. “Up to […]

The San Diego Padres have massive expectations to live up to. They have lots of talent and are expected to be playoff-caliber. An ugly late-season skid left them with a losing record last season. In addition to heavily pursuing Nelson Cruz, the Padres are looking to shake up their existing roster. According to MLB.com’s Mark […]

Now that the National League is implementing the designated hitter, they can offer aging stars more chances to contribute. The new rule gives teams lineup flexibility and a noticeably increased offensive output. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to replace hitting in their playoff core while the San Diego Padres are looking to […]

Nick Castellanos is one of many free agents left on the market now that the MLB lockout has officially ended. The slugger is also coming off a tremendous campaign with the Cincinnati Reds, hitting .309 with 34 homers and 100 RBI’s. That being said, Castellanos will certainly be looking for a hefty payday in free […]

The San Diego Padres made some big moves last offseason and were aiming to make a huge splash during the regular season. Things didn’t go to plan, unfortunately, and the Padres failed to even reach the playoffs, finishing third in their own division at 79-83. In order to compete with the Giants and the Dodgers, […]

Tommy Pham is a professional baseball player that plays as an outfielder in Major League Baseball. Currently a free agent, he spent the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for the team for four years before getting traded to the Tampa Bay Rays. Most recently, he played for two […]

A San Diego mother and her child tragically died at the San Diego Padres’ ballpark, Petco Park, during a September 25 game against the Atlanta Braves. 40-year-old Raquel Wilkins and her 2-year-old son Denzel-Browning Wilkins fell from a dining and concessions area around 3:50 p.m. as fans were entering the stadium for the game. They […]

The New York Mets have finally found their next manager after an in-depth search, hiring Buck Showalter on Saturday. A veteran of the game, Showalter has already coached in NY with the Yankees and many believe he will be the right man for the job. If you’re asking his former player, Manny Machado, he also […]

The San Diego Padres wasted their massive amount of talent last season. Superstar shortstop Ferando Tatis Jr. had an MVP-caliber season but it wasn’t enough to even get the Padres a winning record. San Diego already needed to make some big moves this offseason, and that was before losing closing pitcher Mark Melancon to their […]

Many of the big-name MLB free agents have already decided where they will be playing ball in 2022, but there are still a handful of marquee players remaining on the open market. One of the best bats yet to sign with a new club is free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant. According to MLB insider Jon […]

Former White Sox and Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt passed away on Monday after battling a longterm illness. The baseball community is mourning the loss of Hoyt, who pitched in the MLB from 1979 to 1986. Hoyt had his most successful career during his time with the Chicago White Sox. He pitched for Chicago from 1979 […]

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring All-Star second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier in a trade with the San Diego Padres. The San Diego Padres are receiving left-handed reliever Ray Kerr and outfielder Corey Rosier. Adam Frazier had an incredible season with the Pittsburgh Pirates before being dealt with the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old utility man hit […]

The San Diego Padres had a disappointing 79-83 season after battling some injuries in the 2021 season. There is plenty of talent on the Padres roster but there are still improvements that they can make. The Padres are going to be in good hands for the next few years with young superstar Fernando Tatis leading […]

Major League Baseball has announced their postseason all MLB selections. San Diego Padres superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is one of the four on the All-MLB First Team infielders list. The other players selected were Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Austin Riley, and Marcus Semien. Despite only being able to play in 130 games, Fernando Tatis still […]

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis is one of the best and most exciting players in Major League Baseball history. Tatis is known for making incredible plays at shortstop while also having the cleanest bat flips in the MLB. He does all this while playing at an extremely high level and is arguably a top-three […]

In one out of left field move, the San Diego Padres have elected to hire Bob Melvin as their new manager, according to MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. The two sides have reportedly come to terms on a three-year contract deal. The Padres had contacted the Athletics front office to inquire on whether they would be allowed […]

The San Diego Padres fired manager Jayce Tingler after an immensely disappointing 2021 season. The Padres collapsed in epic fashion down the stretch, failing to make the playoffs and resulting in Tingler’s ouster after just two seasons at the helm. San Diego is now seeking an upgrade at manager, and it looks like World Series […]

The San Diego Padres fired manager Jayce Tingler on Wednesday after an epic late-season collapse made them the most disappointing team in baseball this season. Tingler has been offered a different role in the organization. The Padres put out this release to announce the news: pic.twitter.com/ZVKw1GeNA1 — San Diego Padres (@Padres) October 6, 2021 *Watch MLB […]

The San Diego Padres’ season has gone down the drain, and it could cost Fernando Tatis Jr. the National League MVP Award in the process. But amid the disappointment, Tatis can still amaze. That’s exactly what the Padres star did Thursday night in Los Angeles. Tatis hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium, which […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to make it two in a row against the San Diego Padres at Dodgers Stadium. With only five regular-season games left for both teams, let’s continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles currently stands at 101-56 and is 53-23 at home. If you put $100 on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a must win series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. As L.A. attempts to run down the Giants in the NL West, it’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles currently stands at 100-56 and is 52-23 at home. If you […]

A woman and her 2-year-old son died Saturday after falling from the third level of Petco Park before the San Diego Padres’ game against the Atlanta Braves, according to ESPN. San Diego police are investigating the tragic deaths. The woman and child were on the third-level concourse in the concession area before the fall, which […]

After a dugout blowup that went viral between San Diego Padres superstars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, both addressed the matter and are ready to move forward. Per ESPN, despite the drama and the media hype around the incident, Tatis Jr. is glad that it happened. “It happened, it’s part of baseball, it’s a […]

The San Francisco Giants head south to start a key NL West series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. With National League playoff spots and positioning on the line, let’s continue our MLB odds series and make a Giants-Padres prediction and pick. San Diego currently stands at 76-73 and is 44-31 at home. […]

It appears the blowup between San Diego Padres stars Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado was a long time coming. Per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Tribune, Tatis Jr has been openly showing his displeasure with how badly the Padres have been playing which has left several veterans on the roster irritated. “Multiple people […]

Everything’s going wrong at the worst time for the San Diego Padres. They’ve lost seven of their last nine games, including the last two agains the St. Louis Cardinals, the very team they’re chasing in the Wild Card race. Tempers flared in the fifth inning of the Padres’ latest loss to the Cards. Fernando Tatis […]

The San Diego Padres will travel to The Show-Me State to battle it out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of their three-game series.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Cardinals prediction and pick. This series has extreme playoff implications. The Cardinals currently lead the Padres by […]

The San Francisco Giants look to continue their eight-game winning streak on Tuesday night as they continue their series against the San Diego Padres. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Giants prediction and pick. San Francisco currently stands at 94-50 and is 46-23 at home. If you put $100 on […]

The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants will begin a four-game series on Monday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Giants prediction and pick. Monday marks the beginning of several important series, and this one may be the most important of all of them. The Padres are currently […]

The San Diego Padres will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final contest of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Another day, another meaningful game between NL West opponents. Two consecutive losses to the Dodgers have the Padres […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers return to LA to start a crucial three game series against the San Diego Padres in an NL West showdown. With serious playoff implications on the line, it’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Padres-Dodgers prediction and pick. Los Angeles currently stands at 88-53 and is 46-23 at […]

The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres will wrap up a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Padres prediction and pick. The Padres came into this series needing a couple of wins, making this rubber match a crucial one. With the series-opening loss to the […]