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Good Morning San Diego: Randy Vasquez implodes; Padres get drubbed by Dodgers
San Diego Padres Manager Craig Stammen employed an opener in Kyle Hart before bringing in his “starter” Randy Vasquez for bulk innings. The strategy seemed to work – until it didn’t. Vasquez came on in the third inning and pitched three scoreless innings. He started the top of the sixth inning but was removed from […]
Game 81: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-30) at San Diego Padres (43-37), June 27, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego stuns L.A. with 7-run bashing
The San Diego Padres have been playing some good baseball lately. It’s a relief for the Friar Faithful, who have endured a stretch of tough at-bats and depressing losses. Now? The Padres have reeled off a four-game win streak against two of the best teams in baseball. They swept the Atlanta Braves at home, and […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres pile on late to convincing win over Dodgers
Walker Buehler made his first start as a member of the San Diego Padres against his former team and the right-hander delivered in what turned out to be a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Friday night. Dawning the new City Connect 2.0 uniform; Buehler took the mound and delivered […]
Game 80: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-29) at San Diego Padres (42-37), June 26, 2026, 6:45 p.m. PST Watch: Apple TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
With first sweep since May, Padres turn to division rivals
For the first time in 2026, the Atlanta Braves were swept. For most of the season, they’ve been the unquestioned best team in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers now hold sole possession of that title. But, of all teams, the San Diego Padres were the first (and only) to do it. They beat them handily, […]
MLB makes third proposal as part of CBA negotiation
The first phase of the MLB proposal for the new Collective Bargaining Agreement to the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) included a hard salary cap and a hard salary floor. They also outlined multiple revenue-sharing proposals. The MLBPA quickly rejected the concept, as they have in past negotiations. The debate between the two sides began in […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres need catchers to provide more at plate
Coming into the season the San Diego Padres had a catching tandem of Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano. The thought at the time was Fermin would be a solid defender who could provide a good at-bat but would not be a significant offensive threat. Like years past, the emphasis was on how he could and […]
The Padres have problems behind the plate
The San Diego Padres welcomed Freddy Fermin back to the starting lineup after missing a little more than a week while recovering from concussion symptoms. He guided spot starter JP Sears to a victory and secured a series sweep over the Atlanta Braves. The lone negative is Fermin failing to make an impact from the […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres start homestand with sweep of Braves
JP Sears was called up to the majors to take the start for the San Diego Padres against the Atlanta Braves in their series finale at Petco Park in place of Lucas Giolito who landed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation earlier in the week. Sears might have been one of the few […]
Padres Reacts Survey: San Diego needs to cut ties with rotation pieces
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. San Diego Padres fans came into Spring Training knowing the pitching rotation was going to be […]
Lake Elsinore wins first half; Padres promote 16 players
The start of the second half of the minor league season always includes promotions of minor league players that have distinguished themselves over the first half of the season. Several of the promotions this year were expected. Multiple members of the San Diego Padres’ minor league system had excellent first halves of their year and […]
Game 79: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves (48-30) at San Diego Padres (41-37), June 24, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego gets huge series win, going for sweep over Atlanta
The San Diego Padres have looked resurgent lately. After losing consecutive series to the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, the Friars reeled off a quick series victory against the Atlanta Braves. But, despite winning the series in just two games, each win was a battle. San Diego reeled off a 1-0 victory against […]
Good Morning San Diego: Manny Machado delivers in extras, Padres win
Manny Machado said it best in his postgame interview – this was a team win. The San Diego Padres got a walk-off win thanks to a single back through the middle of the infield by Machado that allowed Jackson Merrill to score from second base to give the Padres a 7-6 win over the Atlanta […]
Lucas Giolito to IL, JP Sears to start for Padres
Manager Craig Stammen announced in his pre-game media session on Tuesday, the promotion of LHP JP Sears to make his season debut with the San Diego Padres after the team placed starter Lucas Giolito on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. Stammen reported that Giolito spoke up about the soreness in his elbow […]
Game 78: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves (48-29) at San Diego Padres (40-37), June 23, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres eke out win on Machado homer, King gem
For the Friar Faithful, tonight’s win felt like a massive sigh of relief. Despite the San Diego Padres only scoring one run, it was all they would need as Michael King went seven scoreless innings for the second time this season. King needed a start like this almost as much as the Friars did. He’s […]
Padres’ Gavin Sheets’ torrid pace silences the debate once and for all
The San Diego Padres brought Gavin Sheets back on a one-year, $4.5 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. It locked him into becoming the lineup’s top designated hitter option. Injuries forced Sheets’ role to change However, injuries to Jake Cronenworth, Ramon Laureano, and Miquel Andujar forced the Padres to revamp their starting lineup. The biggest […]
Good Morning San Diego: Michael King gem, Manny Machado homer lead to win
Michael King took the mound for the San Diego Padres who were opening a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Monday night. It must have been good to be home because King delivered his best start since May 18 when he completed seven innings without allowing a run to the Los […]
Game 77: Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres
Atlanta Braves (48-28) at San Diego Padres (39-37), June 22, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: ESPN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Newfound San Diego slug not enough, drops second straight series
The San Diego Padres have had a rough go of things lately. After a week of facing easier opponents and performing inconsistently, they’ll now face three of the toughest teams in MLB over the next two weeks. The Friars have seven games against the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers, three against the Chicago Cubs and […]
Padres have tough stretch ahead
With the end of the nine-game road trip that saw the San Diego Padres continue their struggles offensively and with their starting pitchers, the most difficult part of their season lies directly ahead. Flying home from Texas after the completion of a 4-5 road trip, the following 13 games will be against teams with winning […]
Good Morning San Diego: Fundamentals falter, Padres lose game, series to Rangers
Fernando Tatis Jr. came off the bench to pinch-hit to lead off the top of the ninth inning. He laced a single into center field and represented the tying run for the San Diego Padres who trailed the Texas Rangers, 4-3. Xander Bogaerts followed Tatis and pushed him to second base with his own single […]
Game 76: San Diego Padres at Texas Rangers
San Diego Padres (39-36) at Texas Rangers (36-40), June 21, 2026, 11:35 a.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Globe Life Field – Arlington, TX Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
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