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With the San Diego Padres preparing for the 2025 MLB Playoffs, the team could use all the reinforcements it can get, with one player who has been out for a significant amount of time being shortstop Xander Bogaerts. As the Padres’ star in Bogaerts has been making big steps in his recovery, manager Mike Shildt […]

The San Diego Padres are making a critical roster move ahead of their home series against the Colorado Rockies. As the 2025 MLB playoff race intensifies and Padres starting rotation continues to show signs of fatigue, the club is expected to recall veteran left-hander JP Sears to start Friday night in Game 2 of the […]

The San Diego Padres are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into Thursday night’s action. The Dodgers said they acknowledged the Padres’ success, and the old rivals are headed towards a close finish. In order to close the gap and steal the National League West, Padres manager Mike Shildt needs more from Jackson […]

The San Diego Padres kick off an important series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. If Mike Shildt can guide his team to a sweep, the Padres could re-take the National League West lead. Despite its success, San Diego’s success lies on the shoulders of Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish. If they cannot keep up […]

The San Diego Padres suffered a significant blow during their game against the Baltimore Orioles when All-Star reliever Jason Adam sustained a devastating leg injury that could alter the team’s postseason trajectory. With just 25 games remaining and the division race intensifying, the injury update comes at a brutal time for the Padres. USA Today […]

The San Diego Padres couldn’t overcome the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, succumbing 7-2 at Target Field and dropping two of three in the series, prolonging a challenging run for the team. The loss came after a brief offensive outburst the previous day, when the Padres scored 12 runs on 14 hits against the Twins. In […]

The San Diego Padres are in a battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Stellar starts from Nick Pivetta have helped Padres manager Mike Shildt survive injuries. One of the biggest absences is Michael King, who would have have started in the series against Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners. Seattle’s […]

Although manager Mike Shildt and the San Diego Padres failed to avenge last week’s sweep at the hands of their rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, two out of three isn’t bad. After a 2-1 win in the series opener, followed by a 5-1 victory, the Padres reclaimed first place in the NL West division. However, […]

The San Diego Padres left San Francisco stunned just days after losing their grip on first place in the NL West. Their frustration only grew when Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts lifted a deep fly to left field that looked like a home run. The ball bounced out of Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos’ glove and over […]

The San Diego Padres turned heads when they surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, Alexis Diaz helped the Dodgers pull back even. The second game of the series is Saturday night, but Padres manager Mike Shildt made some roster changes to prepare. Ron Marinaccio returned to the bullpen while Randy […]

The San Diego Padres entered their game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at 68-52. Padres manager Mike Shildt saw his team jump out to another big lead. Now that San Diego is neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, the rest of the season is crucial. Figuring out how […]

Manny Machado tried a hidden-ball trick against the Boston Red Sox, and unfortunately, it cost the San Diego Padres at least one run. Jarren Duran was on third base and had one out in the third inning. Machado had the ball as Alex Bregman was caught in a rundown on the previous play. Wandy Peralta […]

The San Diego Padres entered Friday night’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox with momentum. However, Nick Pivetta fell short against Walker Buehler, who desperately needed a win for Boston. Despite the loss, Padres manager Mike Shildt is excited about the rematch on Saturday night. The reason? Michael King is coming back to relieve […]

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, […]

The San Diego Padres enter Tuesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 62-51. They are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight divisional race. Despite San Diego’s blockbuster moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, their starting rotation remains the biggest issue. Can Yu Darvish, Dylan Cease, and JP Sears get […]

The San Diego Padres pulled off one of Major League Baseball’s biggest deals on Thursday. In a blockbuster move, the Padres added Mason Miller and JP Sears from the Athletics. While there were rumors that San Diego could move on from Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez at the trade deadline, both remain. Now, there are […]

The San Diego Padres have high hopes of overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and having a long run in the postseason. The Padres have made multiple moves leading up to the trade deadline. One of their latest moves could be one of their most important. Manager Mike Shildt will have […]

As the trade deadline approaches, teams with needs will be pursuing deals that address key issues. Since so many teams remain in contention under the modern playoff format that will allow six teams to make the playoffs from each league, it’s not always easy to find a trade partner that is willing to depart with […]

The San Diego Padres have not been the same without Michael King. The Padres’ ace pitcher suffered a shoulder injury against the Seattle Mariners on May 18 and has not pitched since. Dylan Cease has done his best to step up for San Diego manager Mike Shildt, but having King and Yu Darvish on the […]

With the San Diego Padres being led by Manny Machado, there is no doubt that he has already left an everlasting impact on the team and the people around him in the clubhouse. As Machado continues to impress with the Padres, manager Mike Shildt would express his true thoughts on the star and how the […]

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 […]

Following a tension-filled series, the Los Angeles Dodgers (46-30) and San Diego Padres (40-34) finally succumbed to their emotions on Thursday night. And now come the consequences. MLB is suspending managers Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt and Padres closer Robert Suarez, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez. All three men were ejected in the last game on […]

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. […]

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 […]

Ahead of the two teams’ upcoming tilt, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt discussed their rivals, the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. Naturally, the subject of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani came up. As the Japanese two-way player prepares for his Los Angeles debut on the mound, Padres beat reporter Sammy Levitt posted Shildt’s take on Ohtani, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

While the San Diego Padres were on the receiving end of a walk-off by the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, losing 4-3 in 10 innings, it’s important not to forget about the performance of pitcher Dylan Cease. In what will probably be remembered for how the Padres struggled against the Yankees in the past […]

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 […]

It has been a fantastic start to the 2025 season for the San Diego Padres. Included in the mix has been Michael King’s impressive performances. However, Mike Shildt gave an update on his tossed glasses after his iconic tantrum. Shildt received the heave-ho after Fernando Tatis Jr. got tossed for arguing balls and strikes. The […]

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 […]

The San Diego Padres began the season as one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball. Injuries have derailed that hot start, but the Friars are slowly getting some players back from the injured list. On Friday, the Padres announced that they have reinstated outfielder Brandon Lockridge from the 10-day IL. As a corresponding […]

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez gave fans a scare in his last game. The former All-Star collided with Mauricio Dubon at first base and missed the next six games with a concussion. Mike Shildt welcomes him back to the lineup against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night, to the enjoyment of Padres fans. […]

The San Diego Padres have hit a rough patch at the plate, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t shying away from the team’s harsh realities. Following Friday night’s frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park, Bogaerts addressed the Padres’ offensive slump candidly, acknowledging both the obstacles and the team’s need to overcome […]