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Fernando Tatis Jr. May Have Rediscovered His MVP Ceiling

One of the hottest starts in all of baseball this year has belonged to the NL West-leading San Diego Padres. And one of the hottest players on that team is a 26-year-old outfielder and early MVP candidate, Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Xander Bogaerts gets real amid Padres struggles at the plate, injuries

The San Diego Padres have hit a rough patch at the plate, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t shying away from the team’s harsh realities. Following Friday night’s frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park, Bogaerts addressed the Padres’ offensive slump candidly, acknowledging both the obstacles and the team’s need to overcome them.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 26

Padres minor league update week #4

Leo De Vries hits for the cycle with two home runs With the many injuries to the major league team, there has been a lot of movement to the minor league affiliates to backfill rosters.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / April 26

Padres held scoreless for second consecutive game

Xander Bogaerts strikes out twice with runners in scoring position For the second time in three days the San Diego Padres were kept off the scoreboard by an opposing starting pitcher.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Aces Have Insane Competition to One-Up the Other

Padres pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King are among the best in baseball and have been key contributors to a San Diego pitching staff that ranks among the league's finest.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / April 25

Game 26: Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Diego Padres

Your game thread for April 25, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Brandon Lockridge News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Outfielder Opens Up on Frustrating Injury That Landed Him on Injured List

Brandon Lockridge was part of an MLB Opening Day roster for the first time in his career this season. After the New York Yankees traded Lockridge at the deadline, the center fielder made his MLB debut on Sept.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Top Prospect Could Be Used in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal, Says Insider

AJ Preller is no stranger to making the big move. We've seen numerous times in which the architect of the current San Diego Padres franchise has parted with highly-touted prospects in favor of ready-now players.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Fall in Latest MLB Power Rankings From National Outlet

The San Diego Padres are no longer the best team in baseball, according to Newsweek Sports' Noah Camras. While the Padres had been flying high in the MLB Power Rankings throughout the opening month of the season, another National League team dethroned San Diego from its first place spot.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

When Will Jackson Merrill, Jake Cronenworth, Other Injured Padres Return?

The San Diego Padres have 11 players on the injured list, including several of the team's core players. They are thriving in spite of their relative lack of health, with a 17-8 record — the second-best mark in MLB and one game better than the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.

Ryan Bergert News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Make Massive Roster Move, Demote Starter to Minors Ahead of Rays Series

The San Diego Padres recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert from Triple-A El Paso ahead of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced.

Arturo Lopez News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Former Padres Pitcher Announces Retirement

Arturo Lopez, a left-handed pitcher who made four appearances for the San Diego Padres in 2009, made his final appearance as a pitcher last week in Mexico.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Padres’ Yu Darvish injury return timeline gets AJ Preller update

The San Diego Padres have been without Yu Darvish for the entirety of the 2025 season so far, as he has been recovering from an elbow injury. His return could be coming, however, as Padres’ president of baseball operations AJ Preller gave an update.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 25

Padres make pitching demotion before Rays clash

The San Diego Padres are preparing to host the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Before the game, San Diego made a pitching roster move, demoting starter Kyle Hart to Triple-A, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.

Kyle Hart News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

Padres option Kyle Hart

10:25am: Per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the club will indeed go with a four-man rotation for a while. Bergert is expected to be recalled as the corresponding move.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / April 25

Padres Notes: Encouraging Luis Arraez News, Exciting Yu Darvish Update, Injured List Packed

The San Diego Padres didn't play a baseball game Thursday, but had a few promising health updates on their stars. Manager Mike Shildt recently gave an encouraging update on Luis Arraez as he is currently in concussion protocol after a scary collision this past Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Padres face Rays, hope for home advantage to continue

Petco Park has been home, sweet home for the San Diego Padres early in the 2025 season. With four starters and a backup outfielder currently out with injuries, San Diego will need to tap into its huge home-field advantage more than ever on Friday night when it opens a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Luis Arraez News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Red Sox-Padres Trade Idea Sends Slugger to San Diego to Replace Luis Arraez

San Diego Padres' first baseman, Luis Arraez, landed on the 7-day concussion injured list after colliding with Mauricio Dubon of the Houston Astros on Sunday night. Arraez could not beat Dubon to the first base bag, attempting to leg out a single.

Luis Arraez News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Luis Arraez’s Scary Collision Sparks Safety Talk

The baseball world held its breath when Luis Arraez collided face-first with Mauricio Dubón’s shoulder during a game between the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Three stars of the night in MLB

With a night full of action, here are three stars from Tuesday.

AL knee-jerk reactions: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians have huge problems

NL knee-jerk reactions: Pitiful Rockies could set unwanted record

Padres lose five-time Gold Glove winner to knee injury

Stats show why Mets' Pete Alonso is enjoying a hot start to 2025 season

Three MLB teams that have been disappointing in 2025 so far

Five MLB players we should be paying more attention to in 2025

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / April 22

Nick Pivetta hurls Padres past Tigers, 2-0

Nick Pivetta pitched seven dominant innings, Elias Diaz hit a two-run homer and the visiting San Diego Padres downed the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Tuesday night.

Luis Arraez News / Field Level Media / April 21

Reports: Padres' Luis Arraez placed on 7-day concussion IL

San Diego Padres infielder/designated hitter Luis Arraez was placed on the seven-day injured list in concussion protocol, multiple outlets reported Monday, one day after a collision at first base with the Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

Padres' Luis Arraez stretchered off field after collision

Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision

San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Boone ejected after controversial Aaron Judge ruling

New York's Max Fried loses no-hitter on controversial scoring decision

Watch: Reds star Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze vs. Orioles

Charlie Morton is becoming Baltimore's biggest regret this season

Brewers embarrassed the Athletics on Sunday with this historic feat

Marlins are set to promote their top prospect for MLB debut

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / April 21

Are the Padres the Real Team to Beat in the NL West?

For followers of the San Diego Padres, life is good right about now. Your team is 15-6, which is good for a .714 winning-percentage. That number tops the charts in all of baseball, and the Padres also own MLB’s second-best run differential at +34, coming in at eight runs below the Chicago Cubs.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22