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Good Morning San Diego: Padres beat up on Brewers en route to series win
There was no comeback or late-game heroics needed by the San Diego Padres against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of their three-game series because the Padres exploded for 11 runs on 17 hits in an 11-2 win over the Brewers at Petco Park on Tuesday night. San Diego also secured a series win […]
Game 121: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers (74-45) at San Diego Padres (63-57), August 11, 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 rally late to take opener, setting up key middle game of series
FriarWatch: August 11 Edition The San Diego Padres use some late-inning fireworks to take the opening game of the three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. Jackson Merrill hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Padres a 3-2 lead. Mason Miller recorded his National League-leading 30th save to preserve the victory. Scoring […]
Ethan Salas surging with El Paso; new players enter system
The San Diego Padres promoted their top prospect, catcher Ethan Salas, to Triple-A El Paso on July 29. He has had 43 plate appearances over 9 games since joining the Chihuahuas. The Pacific Coast League is notorious for inflated offense and is a challenge for pitchers trying to maintain a reasonable ERA. The air is […]
Good Morning San Diego: Jackson Merrill homers for third straight game to lead Padres over Brewers
The third home run in as many days for Jackson Merrill was the most important one yet. The center fielder stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning with a runner on base and one out with the San Diego Padres trailing the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1. When the at-bat was over, Merrill […]
Game 120: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers (74-44) at San Diego Padres (62-57), August 10, 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 vs Brewers: Possible October baseball matchup
No question, the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres could face one another in October. The Brewers come to town having won seven of their last 10 games. The Padres have an opportunity to take down one of the National League heavyweights in this three-game series. Currently, the Brew Crew hold the best record in […]
Padres’ two youngest players hitting their stride
The two youngest players on the San Diego Padres roster are playing their best baseball when it means the most for the Friars. Center fielder Jackson Merrill, 23, and right-handed reliever Bradgley Rodriguez, 22, are significantly younger than any other player, even rookie outfielder Jase Bowen, who is 25. Merrill broke onto the roster in […]
Good Morning San Diego: Pitching, power leads to series win for Padres over Astros
It appeared as though Mason Miller was going to get an opportunity for his 30th save of the season when the San Diego Padres entered the bottom of the eighth inning with a 5-2 lead over the visiting Houston Astros. That opportunity never came thanks to a pinch-hit two-run home run by Austin Hays that […]
Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans not overly impressed with Trade Deadline additions
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. The San Diego Padres fanbase has been through a lot this season. It started with early season reports that San Diego had the worst farm system in […]
Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays; option Gage Workman
Outfielder Austin Hays, 31, has signed a major league contract with the San Diego Padres. Utility man Gage Workman was optioned to Triple-A El Paso to create a roster spot. Hays, a right-handed hitter, has only played in 12 games in the 2026 season. He was signed by the Chicago White Sox before the season […]
Game 119: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
Houston Astros (60-58) at San Diego Padres (61-57), August 9, 2026, 5:20 p.m. PST Watch: NBC/Peacock Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres even series; Javier vs Vasquez in an early evening finale
Sunday’s game between the Houston Astros and the San Diego Padres is a battle between two starting pitchers who are finally finding their footing in the rotation. Cristian Javier and Randy Vasquez have both looked sharper after a recent rough stretch. Both teams come into tonight’s game looking to secure a series win. The Astros […]
Padres add two starters, offense still puzzling
The San Diego Padres approached the MLB trade deadline by winning five of six games against the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants. Altogether, they had won eight of nine and got themselves back into the fight for the final Wild Card playoff spot. That allowed president of baseball ops, A.J. Preller, to do what […]
Good Morning San Diego: Michael King, Jackson Merrill deliver win for Padres
Michael King gave the San Diego Padres exactly what they needed against the Houston Astros on Saturday. The right-hander returned to his ace-like form and gave his team six innings of three-hit baseball. Over that span he allowed one run and one walk and struck out six batters. Jackson Merrill provided the offense driving in […]
Game 118: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
Houston Astros (60-57) at San Diego Padres (60-57), August 8, 2026, 4:15 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
King Takes the Mound as Padres Eye Bounce-Back Win
The San Diego Padres looked to upgrade their depleted starting rotation at Monday’s trade deadline. In the final hours, the front office acquired Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers. However, both pitchers were less than impressive in their first start in new surroundings. Ray’s control betrayed him […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres lose to open series with Astros
Another Trade Deadline acquisition took the mound for the San Diego Padres against the Houston Astros. The result was another disappointing outing and another loss for the Padres. Robbie Ray who won his last start at Petco Park as a member of the San Francisco Giants made his debut with San Diego and allowed four […]
Game 117: Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
Houston Astros (59-57) at San Diego Padres (60-56), August 7, 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 set to battle old NL West foe Houston Astros
FriarWatch: August 7 Edition The San Diego Padres return home for a crucial six-game stretch against two potential MLB playoff contenders. First up is the American League West-leading Houston Astros in a crucial three-game series for both teams. The Padres trail the Arizona Diamondbacks by one game for the final berth in the National League […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres handle business against D-backs, split series
The San Diego Padres took a business-like approach to their final game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night. The end result was a 5-1 win that allowed the Padres to earn a series split and remain one game behind the Diamondbacks in the chase for a Wild Card berth in the playoffs. There are […]
Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Were Padres’ deadline moves what you thought they would be?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. The San Diego Padres entered the MLB Trade Deadline with multiple paths in front of them. Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller has […]
Game 116: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres (59-56) at Arizona Diamondbacks (61-54), August 6, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres bats silenced in 10-4 defeat, seeking a series split in finale
Timely hitting and quality starting pitching have defined the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks’ four-game series. The teams are in a fierce battle for the final National League Wild-Card berth. Tonight, the Padres are seeking a series split in the final game. Starting pitching has dominated the four-game set At the trade deadline, the […]
Good Morning San Diego: Casey Mize has brutal first start, Padres lose to Diamondbacks
Casey Mize had a forgettable first start to his tenure with the San Diego Padres. The former Detroit Tigers starter, who was acquired at the Trade Deadline along with Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants, was expected to give the Padres a legitimate starter who could provide quality outings and length each time he […]
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