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Padres announce renovation of Gallagher Square to celebrate 20th Anniversary of Petco Park in 2024 

Project will bring numerous new amenities to fans and the community, and result in a more sustainable, vibrant and state-of-the-art destination for San Diego
May 28, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced plans to invest nearly $20 million in the renovation of Gallagher Square (Formerly known as “Park at the Park”) in celebration of Petco Park’s upcoming 20th anniversary in 2024. Based on community and fan feedback, the renovation will provide fans and

Statement from the San Diego Padres

May 19, 2023

“Tonight’s game in Lake Elsinore has been postponed due to an accident in the home clubhouse. While no players were involved, our thoughts and prayers go out to the contracted workers who were injured. We will be providing assistance to the Storm and those affected by the incident, and we

Statement from Padres chairman Peter Seidler

May 18, 2023

“The time is right for Major League Soccer to thrive in San Diego! The Padres organization and I welcome Mohamed Mansour, his son Loutfy, and the entire Mansour family. We are excited for the historic role that our terrific, long-standing partner, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, has played

Padres Homestand No. 4 Report - May 15-21, 2023

May 12, 2023

HOMESTAND NO. 4 AT A GLANCE MON, MAY 15 VS. KC @ 6:40 P.M. Giveaway: Manny Machado City Connect Bobblehead (COX) Ceremonial First Pitch: Steve-O, Star of MTV’s “Jackass” TUES, MAY 16 VS. KC @ 6:40 P.M. Bark at the Park #2 (Petco) - SOLD OUT Salute to San Diego

Padres Homestand No. 3 Report - May 1-7

May 1, 2023

HOMESTAND NO. 3 AT A GLANCE MON, MAY 1 VS. CIN @ 6:40 P.M. Postgame Giveaway: Schedule Magnet (Petco) TUES, MAY 2 VS. CIN @ 6:40 P.M. Joe Musgrove Bucket Hat Giveaway (UC San Diego Health) Membership Padres Batting Practice Viewing Ceremonial First Pitch: University of San Diego Women’s Volleyball,

Padres Homestand #2 Report - April 13-19

April 12, 2023

Thu, April 13 vs. MIL @ 6:40 p.m. Giveaway: Juan Soto Shuffle Bobblehead (Canel’s) Pregame Ceremony: Juan Soto Silver Slugger Award Presentation Ceremonial First Pitch: San Diego State Men’s Basketball Team Coach Brian Dutcher & Guard Lamont Butler Fri, April 14 vs. MIL @ 6:40 p.m. City Connect Friday Party

Padres to wear Pacific Coast League uniforms on April 17

Johnny Ritchey Scholarship winners will also be honored in pregame ceremony
April 11, 2023

SAN DIEGO – Today, the San Diego Padres announced they will be wearing their Pacific Coast League uniforms on April 17 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Johnny Ritchey breaking the professional baseball color barrier on the West Coast, as well as what would have been his 100th birthday year.

Padres announce BeerFest On-Field Party

April 11, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced details surrounding their BeerFest On-Field Party, taking place on the Petco Park playing field Friday, May 26 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Fans ages 21 and over will have the opportunity to enjoy live music from the outfield and craft beers from their

Padres sign INF Jake Cronenworth to new seven-year contract

April 1, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed infielder Jake Cronenworth to a new seven-year contract extension through the 2030 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Cronenworth was selected to his second consecutive All-Star Game in 2022, batting .239 (140-for-587) with a .332

Padres announce San Diego Super Sports Saturday

March 31, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced details surrounding San Diego Super Sports Saturday. On Saturday, April 1, the Padres will open select gates at Petco Park at 2:30 p.m. so fans can come together in cheering on the San Diego State Aztecs prior to first pitch at

Padres announce 2023 Opening Day roster

March 30, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have finalized their Opening Day 26-man roster, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. The club has selected the contracts of outfielder David Dahl, infielder Rougned Odor and right-handed pitcher Domingo Tapia, optioned catcher Brett Sullivan to Triple-A El

Opening Day start time moved to 6:40 pm Pacific

March 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO – Due to tomorrow’s forecast by the National Weather Service of rain in San Diego throughout the afternoon, the start time of the Padres vs. Rockies Opening Day game on Thursday, March 30 has been changed to 6:40 p.m. PT. All gates at Petco Park will open to

Padres announce 2023 regular season broadcast schedule

March 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres, in partnership with Bally Sports San Diego and 97.3 The Fan, today announced their 2023 regular season broadcast schedule. All regular season Padres games will be televised in English on either Bally Sports San Diego, AppleTV+, ESPN, FS1, FOX Sports or TBS. Games

Padres announce Opening Series details presented by Sycuan Casino Resort

March 29, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced details surrounding the 2023 Opening Series presented by Sycuan Casino Resort against the Colorado Rockies when left-handed pitcher Blake Snell takes the mound with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Extremely limited tickets remain for Padres Opening Day as well as

Padres announce Class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees

2007 NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and former team owner John Moores to be inducted on July 28
March 22, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres announced the 2023 class of the Padres Hall of Fame today, including 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy and long-time team owner John Moores. The inductions will take place as part of a Home Plate ceremony on Friday, July 28

Padres sign third baseman Manny Machado to new 11-year contract

February 28, 2023

PEORIA, ARIZ. – The San Diego Padres have signed third baseman Manny Machado to a new 11-year contract through the 2033 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Machado finished 2nd in National League MVP voting in 2022, batting .298 (172-for-578) with a .366 OBP,

Padres announce 2023 spring broadcast schedule

All 31 preseason games in 2023 will be available via television, radio or audio webcast
February 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced their broadcast schedule for 2023 Spring Training presented by Southwest Airlines, featuring all 31 preseason games that will be available to fans via television, radio or audio webcast. Bally Sports San Diego (BSSD) will deliver 17 games this spring, including 10

Padres sign RHP Michael Wacha to one-year contract

February 16, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a one-year contract for the 2023 season with player options for 2024, 2025 and 2026, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. The agreement also includes a two-year club option for the

Padres sign RHP Yu Darvish to new six-year contract

February 9, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed right-hander Yu Darvish to a new six-year contract through the 2028 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. In 30 starts for the Padres last season, Darvish went 16-8 with a 3.10 ERA (67 ER, 194.2

PADRES ANNOUNCE NON-ROSTER INVITES TO MAJOR LEAGUE SPRING TRAINING

February 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres announced today they have extended Major League Spring Training invitations to 30 players.

  • RHP (14): Aaron Brooks, Drew Carlton, Efrain Contreras, Anderson Espinoza, Wilmer Font, Jordan Guerrero, Eric Hanhold, Moises Lugo, Sean Poppen, Angel Sánchez, Craig Stammen, Domingo Tapia, Julio Teheran, Matt

PADRES ANNOUNCE 2023 MAJOR LEAGUE COACHING STAFF

February 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced the members of manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff for the 2023 campaign.

  • Ryan Christenson – Associate Manager
  • Ryan Flaherty – Bench Coach/Offensive Coordinator
  • Ruben Niebla – Pitching Coach
  • Ben Fritz – Bullpen Coach
  • Matt Williams –

Padres announce 2023 giveaway, promotional and theme game schedule

Single-game tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 7
January 26, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres today announced their 2023 promotional and theme game schedule, including giveaways and events every homestand and a series of five exciting bobbleheads. Single-game tickets for 2023 regular season home games go on sale Tuesday, February 7 at 10:00 a.m. PST by visiting www.padres.com.

Padres announce deadline for 2023 season ticket memberships

Last chance to become a 2023 Member is Saturday, February 4
January 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO – Due to unprecedented demand, the San Diego Padres announced today they will be capping Season Ticket Memberships for the 2023 season and creating a waitlist for the first time in Padres’ history. The final day to purchase Memberships is Saturday, February 4, when the Padres host their

Padres sign DH Nelson Cruz to one-year contract

January 23, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have signed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz to a one-year contract, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced today. Cruz, 42, batted .234 (105-for-448) in 124 games for the Washington Nationals as the club’s designated hitter in 2022. He recorded a

Padres sign catcher Ethan Salas to start international signing period

January 15, 2023

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have opened the 2023 International Signing Period with the signing of catcher Ethan Salas, President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller and Vice President of Amateur & International Scouting Chris Kemp announced today. Salas, 16, is widely considered the top overall