SAN DIEGO -- The Padres continued their longstanding tradition of taking high school players in the first round of the Draft when they selected left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft at No. 25 overall. But on Day 2 on Monday, they skewed heavily toward the college ranks. Among the Padres’ 19 overall selections,

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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are taking a chance on a high school left-hander with upside -- which probably should not come as a surprise. With the 25th overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday, San Diego selected 6-foot-8 left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft out of Sunset High School in Portland,

A month after Manny Machado signed with the Padres in 2019, he led a group of veterans into the office of general manager A.J. Preller. Spring Training was winding down, and a young prospect named Fernando Tatis Jr. was on the roster bubble. The gist of that meeting? “We want

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SAN DIEGO -- Nick Pivetta turned to the infielders who converged on the mound behind him and gave each of them a high five. He did the same to catcher Elias Díaz, before shaking hands with Mike Shildt just as the manager reached the mound to remove Pivetta from Sunday

ATLANTA -- Day 1 of the 2025 Draft is in the books, as clubs made the first 105 selections on Sunday night, covering Rounds 1, 2 and 3, Competitive Balance Rounds A and B, plus two compensation picks. It was an unforgettable night for every player selected, but a few

SAN DIEGO -- Jackson Merrill worried this might happen. Earlier this week, as Merrill toiled through the worst slump of his young career, it was posed to him that the upcoming All-Star break might come at a perfect time -- that perhaps Merrill could use a few days to recuperate

The next generation took a turn in the spotlight in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game. The National League team hosted the festivities at Truist Park and took home a 4-2 victory behind the big bat of the game's Most Valuable Player Josue De Paula (Dodgers). Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie also

SAN DIEGO -- Early in the season, as the Padres stormed to one of the best starts in franchise history, Fernando Tatis Jr. was a driving force at the plate. As the season wore on and Tatis began to struggle, Manny Machado’s steadiness kept the offense afloat. At various times

SAN DIEGO -- How good has the back end of the Padres’ bullpen been this season? Good enough to make baseball history in Atlanta next week. The 2025 Padres became the first team to have three relievers selected to the All-Star Game on Friday, when left-hander Adrian Morejon was added

SAN DIEGO -- Throughout Michael King’s rehab from a right shoulder and nerve injury, the Padres and King have been extremely hesitant to put any sort of timeline on his potential return. It’s a unique injury, and King’s health is paramount. They won’t rush him back. But on Thursday --

SAN DIEGO -- It’s stating the obvious to say this will be an eventful Trade Deadline in San Diego. With A.J. Preller as general manager, they all are.

It's all but impossible to reach the postseason, let alone win a World Series, without identifying and signing future stars via the Draft. This year's Draft begins Sunday in Atlanta, with the Nationals holding the No. 1 overall pick. That makes this a great time to review each team's biggest

New Era Cap, the international sports and lifestyle brand and Official Cap of Major League Baseball, announced its Nothing Beats Real Campaign, featuring a national commercial starring New Era ambassador Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres, a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and a Gold Glove

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ path to a 1-0 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night: They hit one out and brought two back.

SAN DIEGO -- The back end of the Padres’ bullpen will be well represented in Atlanta.

A study of the 2025 Draft class may as well be a study in geography. The debate for the Nationals at No. 1 overall seems to be between a power-hitting high-school infielder from Oklahoma and a title-winning left-handed pitcher with a deep arsenal from Louisiana State. There are southpaws with

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the

SAN DIEGO -- It’s now 2,000 hits and counting for Manny Machado, as he sets a course that seems destined for Cooperstown. The Padres’ star third baseman became the fifth active player to reach 2,000 hits with his fourth-inning single off D-backs righty Zac Gallen on Monday night during a

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres missed Yu. Sure, they’ve managed to persevere this season, even as their rotation has been hit hard by injuries. But were they ever thrilled to welcome Yu Darvish back into the fold Monday night, after he missed the first three-plus months of the season with

This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter and has been updated following Machado's 2,000th hit. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.