SAN DIEGO -- Previously, we took a look at the greatest single-game hitting performances in Padres history. Without further ado, these are the five best games for a San Diego pitcher: 5. Jones' 89-minute masterpiece May 4, 1977 Considering the way baseball is currently played, nearly half a century later,

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on the career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

SAN DIEGO -- Since opening in 2004, Petco Park has played host to its share of historic and memorable moments. Here's a look at the top five: 1. Jones' WBC robbery March 18, 2017 Petco Park's most memorable moment came while the Padres -- well, most of them anyway --

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

SAN DIEGO -- If you're reading this, you probably already know who the best right fielder in Padres history is. You already know the franchise's top closer, too. It wouldn't be difficult to piece together a team of all-time-great Padres. But what about a team of all-time-great Padres, demarcated by

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres' history of trades is littered with Hall of Famers, MVPs and Cy Young Award winners. Those superstars have moved in both directions. From "Trader Jack" McKeon to "Gunslinger" Kevin Towers to A.J. Preller, the Padres have seen quite a few general managers willing to make

SAN DIEGO -- From 0 (and 00) through 99, these are the best players to wear each number ever worn by a Padre: 0) Samad Taylor: One of two Padres in history to wear zero, Taylor edges out Raffy Lopez. 00) Jack Clark: Clark wore 00 in 1990, when he

SAN DIEGO -- After a week filled with roster decisions, the Padres’ offseason needs have come squarely into focus. San Diego spent the past five days making a number of key decisions on players with options, while a handful of their potential free agents made option decisions of their own.

SAN DIEGO -- Mason Miller turned in one of the greatest relief seasons in Padres history, and he might soon be honored for it with a brand new award. Miller was named one of three finalists for the National League Reliever of the Year Award when the BBWAA announced its

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have extended a qualifying offer to left-hander Adrian Morejon ahead of Monday’s deadline to do so. The move was something of a formality, with Morejon, 27, set to hit free agency in his prime as perhaps the top reliever available. He will have until Nov.

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres are bringing back three key lefty options in their bullpen, after a flurry of moves on Sunday. Yuki Matsui and Wandy Peralta have exercised their player options for the 2027 season, while Kyle Hart had his club option picked up. Those moves give the Padres

Right-handed starter Michael King has officially declined the player option on his contract with the Padres on Friday to become a free agent. King is now one of the top arms on the market entering his age-32 season.

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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres sent a handful of intriguing prospects to the Arizona Fall League this month. Now, with the season about halfway over, a few of those prospects are standing out. From a big-time power bat to a big-time power arm to a utilityman making his presence felt,

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SAN DIEGO -- The Padres always envisioned a quick progression to the big leagues for Ethan Salas. And they were right -- even if they didn’t envision the progression looking like this. From his signing in 2023 as the sport’s top international prospect, Salas weathered all manner of ups and

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LOS ANGELES -- A step shy of the left-center-field warning track, Jackson Chourio landed with the pennant-clinching final out tucked safely in his outstretched glove. He couldn’t help himself. He broke into an ear-to-ear smile, and just kept running. The Brewers poured out of their dugout and converged at the

LOS ANGELES -- It’s been 44 years since the Brewers last reached the World Series. They’re one win away. Milwaukee brings a commanding 3-0 lead into Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night. But the Dodgers are the champs until they’re not, and they’ve faced plenty

LOS ANGELES -- Just when Dodger Stadium started to believe again. Just when Will Smith’s two-run double had gotten Los Angeles off the mat. Just when the two-time defending champions were starting to look the part. There was Jake Bauers at the plate again, fouling off one pitch after another,

MILWAUKEE -- The National League Championship Series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday night -- and suffice it to say, the Dodgers need this one. The Brewers have raced out to a 2-0 series lead, protecting their home field with a pair of drama-filled victories in Milwaukee.

SAN DIEGO -- A fly ball that doesn’t hit a roof cable, a ninth-inning liner a few inches to the right, a deep drive from Manny Machado that carries just a bit farther -- with any of those things, maybe the Padres are preparing to host Game 3 of the

LOS ANGELES -- After dropping the first two games of the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee, the Dodgers are keenly aware of what needs to change as the series shifts to Los Angeles.

MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers and Dodgers spent the summer on a collision course. Two 100-plus win juggernauts. Only one National League pennant to go around. Two games into their NLCS clash, the series has lived up to the billing -- and the two-time defending champs are on the ropes.