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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: Tim Leiper #33 congratulates Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres after his solo homerun during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 12, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

MLB 8 hours ago

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s HR is good, but his glove is great in Padres win over Rockies

All-world outfielder hits a home run and makes several stellar defensive plays to back Kyle Hart’s strong start Fernando Tatis Jr. said it himself during Padres FanFest 2025: when he’s hea...

Padres Apr 10

On Friar Podcast: Health Concerns Amid Promising Start, How Worried Should We Be?

There has been a lot to like about the Padres, but a rash of injuries is cause for concern – one in particular.
San Diego Padres Apr 8

Merrill goes on injured list, then Tatis and Cronenworth leave with injuries during a Padres loss

The San Diego Padres will be playing without one of their best players in the immediate future, and maybe two other starters.
MLB Apr 7

Padres come from behind to win wild game at Wrigley Field

Padres manager Mike Shildt summed up Sunday’s series finale at Wrigley Field in a familiar way that’s become all too accurate: “Grit Squad in effect.” It had to be on a truly w...
MLB Apr 5

Padres get sloppy in loss to Cubs

During their season-opening 7-game winning streak, the Padres played extremely clean baseball, committing just one error while their pitchers issued a respectable 21 walks in 63.0 innings. Getting awa...

San Diego Padres Apr 4

San Diego Padres perfect start ends at Wrigley Field against Chicago Cubs

The San Diego Padres suffered their first loss of the 2025 season with a 3-1 setback at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon.
MLB Apr 3

On Friar Podcast — Padres perfect week, Merrill money madness, and torpedo bats explained

Dissecting what’s fueling San Diego’s 7-0 start Winning your first two series of the season is fantastic. SWEEPING your first two series of the season? That’s historic. The Padres did just that, starting the season 7-0 for the first time in franchise history. They have 30-somethings stealing bases and an ace that’s starting ...
San Diego Padres Apr 2

Merrill hits a 2-run homer and Padres top Guardians to start 7-0 for first time

The San Diego Padres started 7-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 on Wednesday.
San Diego Padres Apr 2

Padres sign star Jackson Merrill to 9-year, $135M extension through 2034: Report

The 21-year-old All-Star outfielder will remain in San Diego for the foreseeable future after signing a new contract with the Padres.
Padres Mar 31

Newcomers Hart and Sheets help Padres reach 5-0 for the first time

The San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 Monday night to start 5-0 for the first time in their 57-season history.
MLB Mar 29

Vasquez proves his worth as Padres shut out Braves

Even if Yu Darvish had not been forced to the Injured List with an elbow issue, Randy Vasquez might have been the 5th man in the Padres starting rotation. As it worked out, Randy took Yu’s spot as the #3 starter. Most people took it as a test of San Diego’s starting pitching depth. Vasquez took it as a...
Padres Mar 27

On Friar Podcast: Sheets Sparks Padres, Opening Day Win Comes in Familiar Fashion

It was far from a perfect performance, and that’s what made it an impressive win.
MLB Mar 27

Is another playoff run in store for the Padres? Predictions for 2025 season

By the end of the 2024 baseball season, it was easy to make the argument — and you probably wouldn’t get a whole lot of pushback for doing so — that there were two teams capable of winning the World Series: 1) The Dodgers, who did so without much of a challenge from the Yankees. And, 2) the Padres, who…
San Diego Padres Mar 21

Yu Darvish to miss start of 2025 Padres season due to elbow issue

Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish has an elbow issue and will not be ready for the start of the 2025 MLB season.
East Village Mar 27

Round out your perfect Padres weekend with East Village Block Party

On Saturday, you can head down early for the annual event. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez talks to a couple locals — including Aaron Fukichi, the chef and owner of SD Flip BBQ — about what to expect.
MLB Mar 27

Padres CEO talks about Opening Day and renovations to Petco Park

NBC 7’s Derek Togerson is with Padres CEO as he talks about the new renovations at Petco Park for the 2025 season.
San Diego Padres Mar 27

What to know about Opening Day 2025: What time are the Padres playing?

All Petco Park gates will open at 11 a.m. for Opening Day as the first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. as they play against the Atlanta Braves
Padres Mar 28

Michelin-star chef joins lineup of new eats at Petco Park for the 2025 Padres season

Sure, watching Manny Machado smash one over the fence is top-tier glee. And, catching Tatis swagger into home can make you giddy with joy. But, is there an elation quite like biting into a crispy tortilla chip fully loaded with local tri-tip delicacy “Cardiff Crack” and smothered in yellow cheese and BBQ sauce? Petco Park continually ou...