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Good Morning San Diego: Padres’ winning streak ends with ugly loss to Guardians
The San Diego Padres have been lauded for their play over their six-game winning streak that spanned three series, but that came to an end with what may have arguably been their worst loss of the season. The Padres were held to just one hit, which came on a Jake Croenworth single in the first […]
Game 124: San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians
San Diego Padres (66-57) at Cleveland Guardians (59-64), August 15, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Progressive Field – Cleveland, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres outslug Guardians 7-5, eye series clincher tonight
Saturday’s contest brings another edition of the San Diego Padres “pitching chaos,” as Wandy Peralta will be the opener for this evening’s game. Randy Vasquez will be the bulk pitcher and go against Cleveland Guardians Joey Cantillo. It is a very intriguing matchup, as both young pitchers have shown promise on the mound this season. […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres power past Guardians, hold on for win
The San Diego Padres were not perfect in really any facet of their game against the Cleveland Guardians, but they had just enough pitching, just enough offense and made just enough plays to hang on for a 7-5 win to open their three-game series at Progressive Field on Friday. It did not look good early […]
Game 123: San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians
San Diego Padres (65-57) at Cleveland Guardians (59-63), August 14, 2026, 4:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Progressive Field – Cleveland, Ohio Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres take win streak on road to open 3-game set with Guardians
The San Diego Padres come into their matchup with the Cleveland Guardians on a five-game winning streak. The Padres took two of three games against the Houston Astros and then swept the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series. The Guardians have lost eight of their last 11 games and are returning home to start a […]
Good Morning San Diego: Michael King looks to provide Padres with another solid start
The San Diego Padres just completed a run of 26 games in 27 days, the last 16 of which were played without a day off. The Padres got a much-needed day off on Thursday before they open a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight. Michael King has had an up-and-down season thanks to some […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres comeback to walk-off, sweep Brewers
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen made a statement about his catchers early in Spring Training. He told reporters at the Peoria Sports Complex that Luis Campusano was not only going to be on the team, but that he would be a contributor for the Padres. That vote of confidence was not something Campusano received […]
Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Padres have valuable lefty, should they keep him?
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. Adrian Morejon is one of the longest tenured players on the roster for the San Diego Padres. The left-hander was signed in as an International Free Agent […]
Game 122: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers (74-46) at San Diego Padres (64-57), August 12, 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.
Padres Crush Brewers 11-2, Eye Afternoon Sweep
Walker Buehler played spoiler to the Milwaukee Brewers’ hopes of evening the series at a game apiece. He allowed one run and three hits over six innings in a 11-2 victory. The San Diego Padres continue their hot streak with a 17-hit attack. Luis Rengifo’s grand slam set the tone of the evening. Luis Campusano […]
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 […]
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