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Good Morning San Diego: Padres lose series to Reds; spoil debut of Ethan Salas
Casey Mize continued to struggle in his short tenure with the San Diego Padres. The most recent example came in a 7-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the final game of their three-game series, which also wrapped up a dismal 1-5 road trip. Mize was on the mound for San Diego in the rubber […]
Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Take your pick from pair of Padres aces
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. The San Diego Padres made it through much of the 2026 season with bubble gum and duct tape holding their starting pitching staff together. Michael King […]
Game 140: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres (73-66) at Cincinnati Reds (66-73), September 2, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego offense slumps in untimely loss to Reds
The San Diego Padres haven’t been doing the best lately. After their ridiculously hot streak, they’ve cooled down significantly, dropping six of their last nine games. The Friars haven’t won a series since they swept the Minnesota Twins in their last homestand. They need a series win against the Cincinnati Reds, and the rubber match […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres cannot overcome bullpen struggles, lose to Reds
All fans of the San Diego Padres know and understand the formula for a Padres win. Get a decent performance from the starting pitcher while the offense does just enough to get a one or two-run lead and then give the ball to the bullpen and let the some of the top relievers in the […]
Ethan Salas promoted; DSL wins championship
The call-up to San Diego happened for San Diego Padres top prospect, Ethan Salas, after a loud last week with El Paso. The Padres catcher-of-the-future impressed in his 24 games with the Chihuahuas and finished strong before getting the promotion to finish his 2026 season with the major league squad. In 105 plate appearances with […]
Game 139: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres (73-65) at Cincinnati Reds (65-73), September 1, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres get back in win column with commanding series opener
Make no mistake about it, the San Diego Padres are here to stay. After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays due to some incredible flukes, they got a win back against the Cincinnati Reds in their series opener Monday night. The club is fighting their way back into the postseason, attempting to stave off […]
The Dustin Harris Option
Left field has been a revolving door for the San Diego Padres. It hasn’t been for a lack of trying, as Padres manager Craig Stammen has cycled through an endless list to find a replacement for Opening Day starter Ramon Laureano. As the latest left-field option, Dustin Harris could end the organization’s search for an […]
Padres have big decision to make
All major league teams have two more players available to them for the last month of the season, starting today. They must have a balance of 14 pitchers and 14 position players on their new 28-man roster. With the loss of switch-hitting Luis Rengifo for the season due to a torn ACL, the Padres are […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres blank Reds to get back in win column
The San Diego Padres had another big inning. But this time the pitching made the four-run fourth inning stand up and the Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 to open their three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Monday. San Diego was able to get to Cincinnati pitcher Brady Singer in the top of […]
Get the best of Gaslamp Ball on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Gaslamp Ball. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Padres. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Game 138: San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds
San Diego Padres (72-65) at Cincinnati Reds (65-72), August 31, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweep
The San Diego Padres are scrambling. They couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. With their loss (and sweep) to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, the club fell a half game outside of the final Wild Card spot, with the Arizona Diamondbacks having split their series against the San Francisco Giants. San […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres lose in extras, cannot salvage series with Rays
For the second time in as many appearances, San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller allowed a home run that changed the outcome of a game. Last week, he allowed a solo home run to Oneil Cruz which allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to get a 1-0 win over the Padres. Miller allowed a two-run home run […]
Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Ty France has been most impressive according to fans
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. In the end, it was not close. To be honest, that was to be expected. Ty France was the overwhelming answer to the Gaslamp Ball Reacts […]
Game 137: San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays
San Diego Padres (72-64) at Tampa Bay Rays (81-54), August 30, 2026, 10:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres scramble as ‘pen falls flat in surprise loss
The San Diego Padres lost this one in a way they usually don’t. Typically, if the Friars have a lead in the seventh inning, the game is mostly over. Their bullpen has been nails all season, and is known as one of the most dominant in all of baseball. That was unfortunately not the case […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres drop second game to Rays, lose Luis Rengifo with knee injury
The San Diego Padres were able to build a 6-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays thanks to a three-run top of the seventh inning. The Rays responded with a four-run bottom of the seventh inning, which handed the Padres a 7-6 loss at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburgh on Saturday. The loss is critical […]
Game 136: San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays
San Diego Padres (72-63) at Tampa Bay Rays (80-54), August 29, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
San Diego takes one on the chin in series opener versus Tampa Bay
This was a tough one to watch. The San Diego Padres gave up nine runs in their series opener versus the Tampa Bay Rays. It’s a crucial stretch for the Friars, where every win matters as the Arizona Diamondbacks attempt to claw their way into the postseason. The Padres own the final Wild Card spot […]
Good Morning San Diego: Ugly inning leads to series-opening loss for Padres against Rays
The San Diego Padres knew they would have their hands full against three top-end starters in their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburgh, Fla. The Padres made the task of beating the Rays more difficult when they found themselves in a 6-0 hole after a five-run fourth inning. […]
Game 135: San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays
San Diego Padres (72-62) at Tampa Bay Rays (79-54), August 28, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Tropicana Field – St. Petersburg, Fla. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
New CBA proposal focuses on the offseason
Major League Baseball has proposed a new three-week free-agent signing period as part of its revamped offseason calendar. Per reports by Jeff Passan of ESPN and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the new proposal looks to create an offseason agenda similar to the NFL and NBA. Free agency proposal MLB proposes free agency would begin on […]
All eyes on Mize after Padres pull of Houdini act to win series finale
The San Diego Padres desperately needed a win to get back their momentum. After sweeping the Minnesota Twins, they were on the verge of being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to an uncharacteristically quiet offense. That offense returned just enough to edge out the Buccos and stave off the sweep. What was more impressive […]
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