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LIVE: Padres' Draft Day 1 picks are in. Day 2 is underway

10:44 AM EDT

Day 1 of the 2026 Draft included the Padres' picks from Rounds 1-4, including Coleman Borthwick at No. 21 overall. Day 2 begins Sunday at 8:30 a.m. PT through the conclusion of the Draft, spanning Rounds 5-20. Stream it live on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+ and the MLB App.

Padres ballgirl and lifelong fan gets chance to rep SD at All-Star Game

2:29 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- The first time Genevieve Ortega-Alves made a play at Petco Park, she was 7 years old sitting in the left-field seats during batting practice. She recalls her dad initially being horrified at the attempt -- at least until she cleanly gloved the home run ball on the

Preller assesses Padres' 1st half, uncertain Trade Deadline strategy

12:42 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- About an hour before first pitch on Saturday, Padres general manager A.J. Preller spoke with reporters on a video call from the Petco Park front office.

Padres' bats break out in much-needed way in wild win over Blue Jays

12:40 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres beat the Blue Jays, 8-7, on Saturday night in a game that was equal parts thrilling and, well, ugly.

Padres’ top Draft pick Borthwick 'ready to go beat the Dodgers'

July 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres love high school pitchers with high upside -- and they took another in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday afternoon. With the 21st overall selection, San Diego selected right-hander Coleman Borthwick out of South Walton High School in Florida.

'It's just frustrating': Missed opportunities doom Padres in opener vs. Blue Jays

July 11, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Xander Bogaerts homered, but the Padres dropped the opener of their weekend series against the Blue Jays, 5-3, on Friday night -- ensuring they can’t finish the first half above .500.

Miller's keys to All-Star first half: Consistency, control and ... less heat?

July 10, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Two years ago, a young Mason Miller earned the win for the American League at the All-Star Game. He’d broken onto the scene as a rookie, and it was pretty clear then that he would be back -- probably several times. Sure enough, Miller is headed to

Padres sliding in NL playoff picture as struggles to build momentum continue

July 10, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Manny Machado homered, but the Padres’ bats otherwise went cold in a 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.

All-around performance vs. D-backs a sign Padres may be turning a corner

July 9, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Would you look at that? The Padres have won two in a row, and are back to .500.

Taylor goes on 10-day IL with oblique strain; Rengifo selected from Triple-A

July 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres placed outfielder Samad Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Diamondbacks. It’s the latest injury blow for a roster that has taken its share of hits recently.

Will Padres draft a high schooler with top pick for 10th straight year? Find out Saturday

July 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- When it comes to the MLB Draft, the Padres clearly have a type. They’ve taken high school players with their last nine first-round picks. And they’ve taken high school left-handers with four of those picks -- including each of the past two years. They insist that is

The best baseball players born on July 9

July 8, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here's a subjective ranking of the top five for July 9. 1) Willie Wilson (1955) A speedy outfielder with an excellent glove, Wilson boasted a skill set that

Cronenworth gets smoked in the face before game, then smokes HR in first AB!

July 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- It’s been a trying season for Jake Cronenworth. To say the least. First, Cronenworth struggled at the plate in April. Then he took a fastball to the chin -- literally. He unknowingly played through concussion symptoms for a short while after that, and his numbers got even

Unlikely pitching duo steps up for Padres as Cronenworth's bat stays hot

July 8, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres escaped an early jam, then scored four runs in the first inning en route to a 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night. Here’s some reaction from Petco Park:

New All-Star Miller doing his best to navigate through Padres' funk

July 6, 2026

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Machado's clutch blast snaps Padres' 8-game skid

July 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Moments after the Padres had snapped their eight-game losing streak on Sunday evening, Manny Machado stood at his locker and took a moment to reflect on it. “It’s baseball, man,” Machado said. “... It’s a beautiful game. And we’re all stupid to be playing it.”

Stammen, Goins ejected 3 pitches into game before Padres snap losing skid

July 6, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres entered play Sunday in the midst of their longest losing streak since 2013. Clearly, it wasn’t sitting well.

'No fun right now:' Pitching, hitting not meshing as Padres lose eighth straight

July 5, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Padres’ losing streak reached eight games on Saturday night with a 3-0 defeat in Los Angeles. It’s their longest losing streak since they dropped 10 straight during the 2013 season.

Miller headed to All-Star Game as lone Padres representative

July 4, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- Nearly a year after the Padres traded for Mason Miller, he’s an All-Star. Major League Baseball unveiled its All-Star rosters on Saturday, with Miller named as the lone Padres representative. It’s obviously been an outstanding season for Miller, who owns a 0.78 ERA and is tied for

Padres drop 7th straight, fall under .500 despite King's strong effort

July 4, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Padres outdid themselves on Friday night. And not in a good way.

Vásquez (ankle), Fermin (head) hit IL as Padres' injury woes continue

MRI reveals no significant shoulder damage for Jason Adam
July 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- There’s never a good time for injuries to mount up at the level they have for the Padres lately. But right now, the timing couldn’t be much worse.

Vásquez discharged from hospital following fainting incident

July 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- After fainting at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, Padres right-hander Randy Vásquez has been released from a hospital and was en route to the team's hotel on Friday morning, manager Craig Stammen said on MLB Network Radio. Vásquez was on his way to get an X-ray on

Key takeaways as concerns mount for scuffling Padres

San Diego drops sixth straight, falls back to .500 as pitching stretched to its limits
July 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Padres lost by 20 runs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. And somehow, a day later, things got worse. On the field, San Diego blew an early six-run lead en route to a 12-7 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night. Off the field, they were dealing

Fermin sent for tests following foul balls off catcher's mask, early exit

July 3, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- Padres catcher Freddy Fermin exited Thursday’s game at Dodger Stadium and was subsequently being evaluated for a potential concussion, manager Craig Stammen said after his team’s 12-7 loss in Los Angeles. Fermin, who spent 10 days on the concussion IL last month, took a couple foul balls

Bullpen to be tested as Adam (right shoulder strain) hits IL

July 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Padres’ bullpen, even amid the team’s recent struggles, has remained an unquestioned strength this season. That notion might soon be put to the test. Right-hander Jason Adam, 34, landed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain ahead of Thursday’s series opener against the