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Padres handed first sweep of ‘26 by former NLCS opponent

No team has truly had the San Diego Padres’ number this year. The Philadelphia Phillies certainly did this week, becoming the first team of 2026 to sweep the Friars. Yet again, despite multiple scoring opportunities, the Padres couldn’t capitalize and found themselves unable to back starter Walker Buehler’s gem. And Buehler did pitch a gem. […]

Major League Baseball begins their contract drama

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players’ Association (MLBPA) have begun the process of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will take effect with the next baseball season. The current CBA runs out on Dec. 1 of this year. The two sides began their preliminary groundwork for negotiations earlier this month. The […]

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Debunking the Padres trade rumors

It is hard to imagine, but the 2026 MLB season is heading into June. Clubs will begin evaluating their rosters and identifying their weaknesses. Then, decide which players from other teams to target at the trade deadline. Of course, the media has the Padres linked to several players in trade rumors. Let’s break down why […]

Padres finish first third of season with abysmal homestand

The San Diego Padres completed their longest homestand of the season by being swept. The Philadelphia Phillies, who had been in a slump of their own, got well against the Padres. There were no blowouts; the Phillies never scored more than four runs in any of the three games. It’s just that the Padres scored […]

Slug from Manny Machado, Ramon Laureano not enough to power San Diego to win

It was another rough game for the San Diego Padres. After dropping three straight, the Padres have lost the series to the Philadelphia Phillies and will attempt to stave off the sweep in this afternoon’s finale. Starter Randy Vásquez did not live up to his recent level of play, giving up four runs in just […]

José Miranda released; multiple players on rehab assignments

RHP Jhony Brito continues his rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio after getting started with the ACL team. He is working as a starter and threw 3.1 innings on May 23, throwing 68 pitches, giving up three runs and six hits in his second start. RHP Ryan Och, catcher Brendan Durfee, catcher Blake Hunt, LHP […]

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Game 54: Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres

Philadelphia Phillies (27-27) at San Diego Padres (31-22), May 26, 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.

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San Diego somehow finds way to lose, 0-for-10 with RISP

The San Diego Padres dropped Game 1 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in horrible fashion. In what has become all too common, the Friars failed to score a single run despite multiple pristine opportunities to do so. The Padres loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning before striking out twice and […]

Game 53: Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres

Philadelphia Phillies (26-27) at San Diego Padres (31-21), May 25, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Bad pitching, worse base running contribute to San Diego loss

The San Diego Padres took a tough loss in the series finale against the Athletics on Sunday. After Michael King gave up three runs in the first two innings, the Padres found themselves in a hole they couldn’t get out of. They managed to accrue nine hits, but failed to score until the sixth inning […]

Game 52: Athletics at San Diego Padres

Athletics (26-26) at San Diego Padres (31-20), May 24, 2026, 1:10 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 rides dominant pitching staff to series win over A’s

It was just about the most characteristic game the San Diego Padres could have. Winning 2-0 on the laurels of their dominant pitching, the Friars won their first home series in quite some time. It’s certainly been nice to watch San Diego take out their frustrations from the recent rivalry series on someone. Starter Lucas […]

Game 51: Athletics at San Diego Padres

Athletics (26-25) at San Diego Padres (30-20), May 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.

San Diego slugs its way to win in series opener versus Athletics

The San Diego Padres needed this. After only scoring five runs across their entire series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Friars put up seven runs with three homers against the Athletics. It was a barrage that felt warranted. The Padres offense looked healthy as ever against the Seattle Mariners last weekend but went cold […]

The case for Rodolfo Durán

San Diego Padres catcher Rodolfo Durán signed with the Friars in January of 2025 as a minor league free agent after playing in the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals organizations after signing with the Phillies in 2014. An international free agent signing at the age of 16 out of Santo Domingo, […]