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The San Diego Padres are trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by just one game in the National League West division. They are looking like playoff contenders at this point of the season, but it might be as Wild Card team, not a division champion. However, there is still time for the Padres to catch their […]

The San Diego Padres rallied late to defeat the San Francisco Giants 3–2 in another extra-inning thriller, with momentum shifting in the ninth and tenth innings. In the previous game, San Diego secured a 1–0 victory, also in extra innings. With both wins, the Padres pulled off an extremely rare Major League Baseball feat not […]

The Colorado Rockies’ disastrous season that has them on pace for the worst MLB season ever has made fans quickly forget that the Chicago White Sox set the record for losses in a season in the modern era just last year. Chicago hasn’t improved much since then, either, as Rockies are the only team with […]

June is here. This is the month when things start to get serious in Major League Baseball. The Midseason Classic is a month away, and voting for players to make the All-Star team will begin shortly. Trade season is also looming as we are now under two months before that deadline. The San Diego Padres […]

The San Diego Padres were the hottest team in baseball in April. The month of May didn’t treat them quite as well, and the team can’t afford to slip anymore in a division that boasts the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres have some of the biggest superstars in baseball. […]

The San Diego Padres have done well to stay neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Dodgers atop the National League West to start the 2025 campaign, but if they intend on making a championship run this season, they are going to need some reinforcements. According to a recent report, the team is showing interest in trading […]

Gavin Sheets gave the San Diego Padres fans a major scare on Sunday after crashing into the left-field wall during the fourth inning of their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While tracking a deep shot from Adam Frazier, Sheets slammed into the padded fence at full speed. He dropped to the ground and stayed down […]

San Diego Padres veteran pitcher Yu Darvish hasn’t pitched yet in the 2025 MLB season, but he’s taking steps forward in his injury rehab again after a recent setback. Darvish told reporters Sunday he’s set to throw a bullpen session on either Monday or Tuesday after tossing “six or seven pitches” on Saturday, according to […]

The San Diego Padres are rolling this season and continue to creep up on the heels of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. They’re just two games back of the defending World Series champions and will face them in a couple of weeks. In fact, the Padres will take on the San […]

The San Diego Padres are about to face the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at Petco Park. Ahead of the series, the Padres received an update on Opening Day starter Michael King. King was scratched ahead of his start against the Atlanta Braves this past Sunday. It had been rumored that he had slept […]

The San Diego Padres are coming off a series win over the Miami Marlins. Now, the Friars host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at Petco Park. On Friday, after a much-needed off day, San Diego is reportedly calling up pitching prospect Bradgley Rodriguez. Rodriguez is the Padres’ No. 14 prospect who has excelled […]

As the San Diego Padres approach the midpoint of the 2025 MLB season, expectations remain sky-high for a club built on star power and big contracts. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance from key contributors, several high-profile players have failed to live up to their billing, drawing the ire of fans and analysts alike. Here’s a […]

As the 2025 MLB season marches toward the trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. After a resurgent 2024 campaign that saw them return to postseason relevance, the Royals now face the challenge of transforming from a feel-good story into a legitimate contender in the American League. While the club’s […]

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 […]

On Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres hosted the Miami Marlins for what was one of the craziest games of the 2025 MLB season. Young hurler Stephen Kolek started for the Friars. He recently pitched a complete game shutout against the Colorado Rockies a few starts ago. In stunning fashion, the Marlins immediately got to […]

The Chicago White Sox sit at 17-38 after losing the second game of their series against the New York Mets. While they are not nearly as bad as the team that set a record for losses in a single season, Chicago’s rebuild continues. However, there is optimism around the White Sox organization that things are […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 season with a roster brimming with star power and one of the league’s most dynamic infields. Yet, as the trade deadline approaches, the Padres find themselves at a crossroads: balancing a competitive present with a sustainable future. The front office, led by A.J. Preller, has never shied away […]

The San Diego Padres were defeated by the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Saturday. Michael King was supposed to pitch in the game, but the Padres surprisingly scratched him right before the contest. So what led to King being scratched? “Manager Mike Shildt said after the game King woke up with some pain in his shoulder […]

The San Diego Padres will be without their ace on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves. Michael King was scratched from his start, and manager Mike Shildt will hand the ball to Sean Reynolds to start the game. It is a tough spot for the 27-year-old reliever to come into, especially after seeing what Ronald Acuna […]

The San Diego Padres were anticipating a significant addition to the starting rotation when Yu Darvish began a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on May 14. It was Darvish’s first game action since spring training, and he appeared to be on the verge of coming off the injured list and making his 2025 season […]

The Atlanta Braves dropped a gut-wrenching 2-1 game to the San Diego Padres on Friday night, and it wasn’t just the scoreline that had fans in disbelief. It was a ninth-inning baserunning gaffe by Eli White — one of the most inexplicable in recent memory — that sealed Atlanta’s fate and overshadowed the triumphant return […]

The San Diego Padres are having a solid season, going 27-20 and coming into the day in third place while trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 2 1/2 games. Yet, some issues could prevent the Padres from reaching their potential, and players who are struggling to perform. Three players on the team have Padres fans […]

The Colorado Rockies are on a record-breaking pace when it comes to losses. With an 8-40 record, they became the first team since 1895 to lose 40 of their first 48 games. Somehow, though, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been nearly as bad. Despite doubling the Rockies in win total, the Pirates have actually scored fewer […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a familiar crossroads: talented, competitive, and yet, still one significant move away from true World Series contention. The Padres, led by President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller, have never shied away from bold, headline-grabbing deals. This year, with glaring needs and […]

The San Diego Padres and Manny Machado seem like a match made in heaven. The superstar third baseman has been exactly what the franchise has needed. After spending seven seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, it’s been the same amount of time in San Diego. As Machado explained to the San Diego Union Tribune, it’s a […]

The San Diego Padres enter play on Monday only a game back of the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. With more than two months to go before the trade deadline, it’s safe to say the team is in position to be buyers, and one insider expects them to make a big move to […]

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 […]

Before Shohei Ohtani became an international superstar who looked like a steal on a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, their cross-county rivals, the Los Angeles Angels, had a major decision to make regarding the two-way MVP. Originally lucking out by landing the Japanese slugger after a run with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, […]

When Shohei Ohtani hit free agency in 2023, it was one of the biggest offseason stories in baseball history. From tracking the wrong plane to a historic contract, everyone had their eyes on Ohtani as he went to the Dodgers. But before he landed in Hollywood, teams were trying to trade for him from the […]

The San Diego Padres received promising news this week as Yu Darvish delivered a sharp and efficient rehab outing, bolstering hopes of a swift return to the big-league rotation. Making his first appearance since being sidelined with elbow inflammation in Spring Training, Darvish pitched four innings for Triple-A El Paso, allowing two runs on two […]

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 […]

The San Diego Padres are back on track, thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr. The star outfielder delivered for the Friars Tuesday night, as he smashed a two-run walk-off home run to give San Diego a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at home at Petco Park. On a 2-2 count and with a runner […]

San Diego Padres fans were left stunned Tuesday night after an unexpected meltdown from Robert Suarez turned a comfortable lead into a crushing defeat. The Padres’ closer, who entered the game boasting a remarkable 0.51 ERA and 15 saves, surrendered five runs in the ninth inning, resulting in a 9-5 loss to the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Angels hit the road to take on the San Diego Padres Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Angels-Padres prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Angels-Padres Projected Starters Jose Soriano vs. Dylan Cease  Jose Soriano (2-4) with a 4.00 […]

The Los Angeles Angels will begin a three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Monday at Petco Park. It will be a clash of Southern California teams as we continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Padres prediction and pick. Angels-Padres Projected Starters Yusei Kikuchi vs. Michael King Yusei Kikuchi (0-4) with a 3.83 ERA […]

The San Diego Padres are having a special season, and Saturday’s game was just another example of it. San Diego defeated the Colorado Rockies in a 21-0 game. Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek also had a special day. Kolek became the second player to pitch a complete game in a shutout of at least 20 runs […]

Saturday night’s 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres was one of the darkest moments in Colorado Rockies history—but leave it to their social media team to find the humor in absolute chaos. Just minutes after the franchise-matching loss went final, the Rockies’ official X account posted a screenshot of the now-viral […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Padres-Rockies prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Padres-Rockies. The Colorado Rockies have really hit rock bottom. They are 6-33 through 39 games, on pace to be even worse than the 2024 Chicago White Sox, who finished 41-121. Beyond that humiliating record, however, the […]

At this point, calling it a “loss” feels generous. The Colorado Rockies were annihilated Saturday night, suffering a 21-0 blowout at the hands of the San Diego Padres in what may go down as the lowest moment of an already nightmarish 2025 season. The box score was pure carnage: 24 hits for San Diego, including […]