The top 10 bullpens of the MLB season so far
These MLB bullpens are putting a tight lid on leads in 2026, with Mason Miller's Padres and Tanner Scott's Dodgers among those vying for the top spot.
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These MLB bullpens are putting a tight lid on leads in 2026, with Mason Miller's Padres and Tanner Scott's Dodgers among those vying for the top spot.
San Diego Padres (32-27) at Philadelphia Phillies (31-29), June 3, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Penn. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
How is Bobby Witt Jr. doing? Does Juan Soto have a chance to catch Ohtani? What's up with Gunnar Henderson? All good questions, and I have the answers.
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Padres: Let’s talk about it.
It was a controversial addition when they brought him in, but now, after just two months, the San Diego Padres have decided to end the Nick Castellanos experiment, designating him for assignment. Padres have designated Nick Castellanos for assignment. He hit .191 with a .560 OPS and -0.9 bWAR in 39 games for San Diego pic.twitter.com/Tfwrp4twy9 — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 3, 2026 The two-time All-Star started his fall from grace last season in Philadelphia, when he batted just ....
The Padres announced that first baseman/outfielder Nick Castellanos has been designated for assignment. Infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor has been selected to take his place on the active and 40-man rosters. Castellanos, 34, spent many years as a middle-of-the-order threat. Ahead of the 2022 season, the Phillies signed him to a five-year deal worth $100MM. Before that […]
Since the San Diego Padres traded for reliever Mason Miller from the Athletics at last year’s trade deadline, he has been the best reliever/closer in the National League. His dominance has lifted the Padres big time, and he is getting the credit for it. On Wednesday, Miller was awarded the NL Reliever of the Month […] The post Mason Miller’s elite Padres dominance leads to feat not seen since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres gave Nick Castellanos a shot this season after signing him to a one-year, $780,000 contract in the offseason. However, his time with the organization was short-lived, as the club is seemingly moving on from the 14-year veteran. Reports indicate that the Padres officially DFA’d Castellanos on Wednesday in the middle of […] The post Padres ditch Nick Castellanos with DFA decision during Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Diego Padres veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos won't be able to close out his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia with the club.
The Nick Castellanos experiment in San Diego is over. The Padres announced June 3 that they designated the two-time All-Star for assignment, ending his tenure in San Diego less than three months into the 2026 season. He was slashing .191/.221/.339…
This was a game that, for so many reasons, the San Diego Padres should have won. The Friars were facing the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time in as many weeks after being swept by the Phils last time around. They were also facing Aaron Nola for the second time, giving the batters a second […]
Fernando Tatis Jr. hinted at breaking his home run drought after he slugged a 451-foot solo shot to left field against the Nationals on Saturday. The shot came after 240 plate appearances, and the Padres fans might have had a sigh of relief. But Tatis’ struggle is yet to get over as another baserunning error […] The post Pedro Martinez Sends Blunt Message to Fernando Tatis Jr. as Padres Star Gets Duped by $10.2M Phillies Phenom appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The City of Brotherly Love still stays in the heart of Nick Castellanos. As the Padres entered Philadelphia to face the Phillies, Castellanos gave a shoutout to the employees at Citizens Bank Park and embraced his love for the fans he played for 4 years. However, while Castellanos opened his arms to the city and […] The post Nick Castellanos Takes Sly Dig at Phillies After Returning to Philadelphia Following Bitter Exit appeared first on EssentiallySports .
This season the Nats have matched up well with high priced teams like the Braves, Padres and Mets. However, the scrappy Marlins have given them all sorts of issues. They have lost four straight games against the fish, and these games follow familiar patterns. The Marlins are able to quiet the Nats bats, and then […]
There was a time when Nick Castellanos was a popular player for the Philadelphia Phillies, acting as a right-handed power bat with big postseason moments. Then, in 2025, things seemed to fall apart on the field and in the clubhouse with the two parting ways in the offseason.Castellanos is back in Philadelphia now, though, as […] The post Padres Nick Castellanos Opens Up on Phillies Departure, Offseason Communication appeared first on HEAVY .
Jase Bowen found himself at the plate as the tying run in the top of the ninth inning with the San Diego Padres trailing the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2. Bowen singled in the top of the seventh inning for his first MLB hit and had a chance to extend or possibly tie the game with his […]
I know the big news is the Phillies winning last night, but how about how impressively bad the Padres are at hitting with runners in scoring position? I think McCarthy said they were 0 for their last 27 against the Phillies? That’s just horrid. On to the links. Phillies news: MLB news:
After hitting four home runs in Spring Training with the San Diego Padres, outfielder Jase Bowen was a late option to Triple-A El Paso from spring camp. He then settled in to make an impression with the organization that resulted in getting his first major league call-up on Monday. Bowen hit his 13th homer for […]
The Philadelphia Phillies moved to 31-29 on the season with a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. First baseman Bryce Harper is expecting to see similar performances from his franchise in Philadelphia’s quest to make the postseason. In the win, Harper 1-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored. […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper vows to ‘keep going’ in pursuit of October goal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the San Diego Padres (at home).They won by a score of 3-2.Trea Turner finished with two hits and one strikeout.Don Mattingly Makes Honest Trea Turner StatementWhile Turner had two hits, the three-time MLB All-Star has struggled this season.Before Tuesday’s game, manager Don Mattingly was […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Manager Don Mattingly Makes Honest Trea Turner Statement appeared first on HEAVY .
Less than a week after they swept them on their home turf, the Philadelphia Phillies (31-29) played host to the San Diego Padres (32-27) and took game one of the midweek series 3-2 on Tuesday night. Aaron Nola made his second consecutive start against the Padres and went five innings striking out eight and allowing […]
Veteran Nick Castellanos enjoyed some big seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. However, Castellanos is now playing with the San Diego Padres. Ahead of the Padres and Phillies game on Tuesday night, Castellanos was asked about the challenges he faced while playing in Philadelphia, via OnPattison. “I mean, media always wants controversy, right, because it makes […] The post Ex-Phillies star Nick Castellanos drops brutally honest reflection on playing in Philadelphia appeared first on Clutch...
San Diego Padres (32-26) at Philadelphia Phillies (30-29), June 2, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Penn. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
To say Ha-Seong Kim is struggling is an understatement. The Korean SS couldn’t play for his national team at the World Baseball Classic after tearing a tendon in his middle finger. He underwent surgery in January and missed four months. Kim spent the first four years of his MLB career with the San Diego Padres. […] The post Just How Bad Has Braves SS Ha-Seong Kim Been Struggling? appeared first on The Lead .
Here are the lineups. For the Phillies: For the Padres: Let’s talk about it.