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Jackson Merrill Still Not Close to Returning to Padres, Says Manager Mike Shildt

Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill is still recovering from a hamstring injury and has missed several games, with more to come, according to manager Mike Shildt.

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Padres Named NL West's Top Team Over Dodgers By National Outlet

The San Diego Padres have the best record in Major League Baseball at 15-4 and lead baseball's best division, the NL West. For that reason, Newsweek Sports' Noah Camras ranked the Friars as the top team in the division.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 19

Padres Notes: Another Outfielder Injured, Blockbuster All-Star Trade Proposal, Fernando Tatis MVP?

The San Diego Padres lost, 6-4, to the Houston Astros Friday evening as they kicked off a three-game series in Texas. The Friars fell to 15-5. They did so without a veteran outfielder who was scratched from the lineup hours before the game.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 19

Padres are hunting, not fishing

Notes from week #3 All stats except their record are entering April 18 The San Diego Padres are 15-5, the best record in baseball. Top of the NL West and 0.5 games up on the Dodgers.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 18

San Diego fails to capitalize on opportunities, falls in Houston

Padres start roadtrip on the wrong side of the ledger The San Diego Padres have spent much of the season doing the little things that are needed to win baseball games.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 18

Padres get key injury updates on Jackson Merrill, Yu Darvish, others

The San Diego Padres are off to one of their best starts in franchise history despite injuries to Jackson Merrill and others. Before Friday’s game against the Houston Astros, manager Mike Shildt gave updates on players sitting on the IL, including Merrill, Yu Darvish, and Jake Cronenworth.

Justin Turner News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 18

Former Dodgers All-Star Compliments Padres Despite Being Booed By Fans

The San Diego Padres are known to have a passionate fan base, and it has only propelled a 12-1 home record so far this season. While the Chicago Cubs were in town, it also meant that former Los Angeles Dodgers fan favorite Justin Turner was back at Petco Park.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 18

Game 20: San Diego Padres at Houston Astros

Your game thread for April 18, 2025. Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 18

Padres minor league update week #3

Fort Wayne and San Antonio off to good starts The San Diego Padres minor league affiliates have barely gotten started but several prospects have begun well and the two top prospects, Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries have begun slowly.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 18

Padres Insider Thinks Fernando Tatis Can Win NL MVP in 2025

Fernando Tatis Jr. is arguably the best player on a team that is on fire and leading the stacked NL West through 19 games, above the powerhouse of the MLB, the Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 18

Padres Would Steal $50 Million All-Star Outfielder From Dodgers in Blockbuster Trade

Since the start of the offseason, there has been speculation that the San Diego Padres would make a blockbuster trade. While no deal has transpired, the Friars have been linked to All-Star outfielder Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Padres Are off to a Hot Start; Can Tatis and Machado Lead Them Past the Dodgers?

The San Diego Padres came out of the gates running this season. As of April 17, they sit atop the NL West with an incredible 15-4 record. The Friars have spent years in the Los Angeles Dodgers' shadow.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 18

Padres Insider Details Key Change in Offensive Philosophy That's Led to Success

The San Diego Padres are exhibiting a new characteristic this year that has contributed to the team's swift start. The team has been demonstrating significantly more patience at the plate, compelling pitchers to throw strikes or face the risk of heavy traffic on the bases.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Looking Ahead To Club Options: NL West

Over the coming days, MLBTR will look at next offseason’s option class. Steve Adams will highlight the players who can opt out of their current deals, while we’ll take a division-by-division look at those whose contracts contain either team or mutual options.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Padres' offense walking tall into matchup with scuffling Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. has roared out of the gate and is playing at an MVP level, while Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth each have an adjusted OPS above 150.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 17

Padres tie franchise record that will have fans dreaming of a World Series

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 campaign is off to a historic start — one that has fans daring to dream big. With Wednesday’s 4-2 win over the Cubs at Petco Park, the Padres improved to 15-4, matching the best 19-game start in franchise history — a mark last set in 1998, the year San Diego reached its most recent World Series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 16

Stars deliver big hits as Padres take series from Cubs

Manny Machado recorded a pair of two-out RBIs and Fernando Tatis Jr. also had two RBIs, lifting the host San Diego Padres to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16