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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 […]
The Padres’ frustrating, fabulous pitchers
The San Diego Padres made a splash at the trade deadline on Monday. They added two starting pitchers that will undoubtedly fix the “pitching chaos” issue that the team’s coaches and front office have had to address over the past couple of weeks. The additions of Casey Mize and Robbie Ray will help flesh out […]
Game 115: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres (59-55) at Arizona Diamondbacks (60-54), August 5, 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 rout the D-Backs to even series; Mize makes team debut tonight
The San Diego Padres scored early and often in a convincing 9-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to even the four-game series at a game apiece. It was their ninth win in the last 11 games, moving the Padres one game back of the Diamondbacks in the National League Wild-Card standings. This sets up a […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres bounce back in big way against Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres evened the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a big way on Tuesday night. The Padres topped the Diamondbacks, 9-4 but it was how they did it that was so impressive. San Diego jumped all over Arizona starter Eduardo Rodriguez. The Padres put up three runs in each of the first […]
Game 114: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres (58-55) at Arizona Diamondbacks (60-53), August 4, 2026, 6:4o p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres looking to rebound after series-opening loss to the Snakes
Last night’s San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks game was a well-pitched affair. Brandon Pfaadt was brilliant, allowing just one unearned run over 6.2 innings for the victory. Michael King was not sharp, but did labor through six innings. His lone mistake was a D-Backs Tim Tawa three-run home run that proved to be the […]
Lake Elsinore works back into winning
The San Diego Padres’ Single-A affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm, rebounded with a strong week, going 5-1 in their six-game series versus the Stockton Ports while seeing the debut of LHP Adler Cecil into full-season Padres baseball. With his 2024 UCL surgery in the rearview mirror, Cecil spent all of 2025 rehabbing and made his […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres drop first game of important series with D-backs
After the dust settled on a day of Trade Deadline moves, the San Diego Padres had to play a baseball game. Michael King took the mound in the first game of a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and allowed three runs on a home run by Tim Tawa and the Padres could not solve […]
Game 113: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres (58-54) at Arizona Diamondbacks (59-53), August 3, 2026, 6:4o p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Padres, D-Backs clash in crucial series in the desert
Sometimes in baseball, the media overuses the term “crucial series” in the regular season. But make no mistake, the San Diego Padres taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a four-game set at Chase Field this week is crucial for both teams. From the Padres’ perspective, a series sweep causes a direct swing in the Wild-Card […]
Padres make deadline moves, keep prized bullpen arms
The San Diego Padres will get as much attention for what they did not do as they do for what they did do at the MLB Trade Deadline. The Padres held onto their top backend arms in the bullpen. Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon both remain members of the San Diego ‘pen and for that […]
Padres trade for LHP Robbie Ray
The San Diego Padres began their trade deadline by trading two prospects for left-handed starting pitcher Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller used No. 4 prospect Miguel Mendez and No. 9 prospect shortstop Joniel Hernandez to acquire the 34-year-old veteran, who has been one of the top pitchers […]
From the ridiculous to the realistic: San Diego Padres’ trade rumors
The closer we get to today’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, the more restless the Friar Faithful become. The rumors have been swirling around the San Diego Padres since last month. Initially, the club was a potential seller because they were in a dreadful slump. Now, the Padres find themselves in a fight for the final […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres win, remain in playoff contention as Trade Deadline approaches
The San Diego Padres dropped the first game of the four-game series to the San Francisco Giants, but fought back to win the next three games, including a 5-4 in on Sunday in the series finale. Michael King was supposed to make the start for the Padres, but he was pushed back a day to […]
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