San Diego Padres

May 24, 2025 at 7:30 a.m.

Junior college signee Victor Figueroa tearing the cover off the ball since starting his season...

Manny Machado heads for the plate after ing third base coach Tim Leiper following his ninth-inning home run Friday against the Braves. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Padres Daily: Solved it; Pivetta gets six; Machado ends drought; Sheets moves

May 24, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Good morning from Atlanta, The Padres finally found a solution. They were winners again. Their...

Manny Machado and Luis Arraez celebrate the Padres’ victory over the Braves on Friday. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Manny Machado’s home run lifts Padres past Braves, helps end losing streak

May 23, 2025 at 9:24 p.m.

Nick Pivetta allowed a home run on the first pitch he threw and then worked...

The Padres’ Jake Cronenworth, left, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring on a Gavin Sheets double during the fifth inning of Friday’s victory over the Rockies. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Padres pregame: Jake Cronenworth sits vs. Chris Sale to start Braves series

May 23, 2025 at 2:03 p.m.

Padres second baseman in a 1-for-19 rut, better against lefties this year but has no...

FILE – Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. stands in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, on Aug. 17, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)

Padres on deck: Skidding into Atlanta as Ronald Acuña Jr. res Braves

May 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Padres have lost six in a row to fall into third in NL West; Braves...

San Diego Padres’ Sean Reynolds pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Talking with … Padres reliever Sean Reynolds

May 24, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

The 6-foot-8 Sean Reynolds could not hit much as a prospect in the Marlins system,...

The Padres’ Gavin Sheets celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning Wednesday against the Blue Jays. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Padres Daily: Wholly Sheets; Kolek grinds for 6; Merrill calms down; flip-flop at top?

May 23, 2025 at 11:38 a.m.

Gavin Sheets seems to have established himself as a valuable Padres regular; Fernando Tatis Jr....

San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart takes the mound during a practice at Petco Park on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Kyle Hart wild but winning for El Paso

May 23, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Kyle Hart has 16 strikeouts and 15 walks while posting a 2.29 ERA pitching for...

The Blue Jays’ Nathan Lukes celebrates with Addison Barger, left, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning Wednesday against the Padres. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Better not good enough for Padres, who lose sixth straight game

May 22, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

Gavin Sheets hits 2 homers, drives in 5, but Padres are swept in Toronto

Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres reacts after striking out in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Padres pregame: Looking to snap historic skid to end stay in Toronto

May 22, 2025 at 8:07 a.m.

Xander Bogaerts, Jason Heyward to the bench as Padres look to end five-game losing streak

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill makes a leaping catch on a ball hit by the Blue Jays’ Addison Barger during the fifth inning Wednesday. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Padres Daily: Misery marches on; Merrill’s third slump; Machado’s 3-E inning

May 22, 2025 at 7:11 a.m.

The Padres were supposed to be built to effectively combat good pitching, but they have...

San Diego Padres’ Eguy Rosario makes a play during a spring training game against the Athletics on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Victor Figueroa raking for Storm, Eguy Rosario continues ACL work

May 22, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Padres prospect slugs his way out of Arizona Complex League, homers in second game in...

The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr., right, reacts after striking out on Wednesday. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Padres continue to fizzle in loss to Blue Jays

May 21, 2025 at 8:46 p.m.

Padres blanked again, have scored just five runs during season-high, five-game skid

Padres executive A.J. Preller laughs with Fernando Tatis Jr. during spring training workouts Feb. 13, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Krasovic: Padres’ struggles in left field recall just how important Jurickson Profar was to 2024 club

May 22, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.

A bargain at $1 million plus incentives, Jurickson Profar was the Padres' best player for...

The Padres’ Jason Heyward reacts after hitting a home run against the Rockies on April 12. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Jason Heyward knows what’s real; Yu Darvish update

May 21, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Jason Heyward has had worse starts to a season, but he wasn't 35 in those...

San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, May 17, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres pregame: Manny Machado hitless during four-game skid

May 21, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.

Padres third baseman is 0-for-15 since snapping a 14-game hitting streak; the Padres have won't...

The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. moves away from an inside pitch from Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt on Tuesday. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Padres Daily: Slugless offense; Cease’s slider-fueled surge; Rotation equation

May 21, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Every team struggles for a time offensively, but few of the best teams have had...

San Diego Padres’ Matt Waldron on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Matt Waldron rehabs with Missions, Eguy Rosario in left field in ACL

May 21, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Padres knuckleballer Matt Waldron, Bryan Hoeing start rehabs with Double-A San Antonio

Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease works pitched seven strong innings in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blue Jays shut out Padres, who drop fourth straight

May 20, 2025 at 8:04 p.m.

Dylan Cease allows three runs in seven innings, but Padres offense continues to struggle

Padres pitcher Yu Darvish in the dugout before a game against the Mariners on Friday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Yu Darvish not ready to pitch yet, but he could be soon

May 20, 2025 at 3:03 p.m.

Veteran is being given the leeway to determine when he returns from elbow issue

San Diego Padres’ Jason Heyward runs out a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sergio Estrada)

Padres pregame: Jason Heyward back in left field to start Toronto trip

May 20, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Padres left fielders are worst in the majors in several categories and slumping Jason Heyward...

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he takes third base on a single off the bat of Anthony Santander #25 in the first inning of their MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre on May 14, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Padres on deck: Off to Toronto to start road trip

May 20, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Blue Jays in a hole in AL East but bats have been heating up

Manny Machado, center, talks with teammates Luis Arraez and Gavin Sheets and first base coach Dave Macias during a game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres have become something bigger, better since they got their Manny

May 20, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.

The arrival of Manny Machado is the singular event that provided a catalyst for the...

San Diego Padres’ Oscar Gonzalez reacts to grounding out in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on April 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres releasing Oscar Gonzalez to allow him to seek a job in Japan

May 19, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

Padres left fielders rank last in the majors in several categories and Oscar Gonzalez no...

The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates his home run against the Mariners on Sunday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: Bad, not worst; Merrill’s rarity; Arraez’s misfortune; E9?

May 19, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Jackson Merrill not quite in the swing of things right now; Luis Arraez enduring a...

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill reacts after striking out with the bases loaded during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

MLB power rankings: A forgettable weekend

May 19, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Checking in on how the Padres stack up with the best teams in Major League...

Padres pitching prospect Boston Bateman began 2025 at low Single-A Lake Elsinore. (Artur Ivanov/Lake Elsinore Storm)

Padres minors: Storm win big, Joshua Mears goes really deep in Missions loss

May 19, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Health updates for Padres 2024 draftees Boston Bateman, Kash Mayfield

San Diego Padres’ Sean Reynolds celebrates after striking out Seattle Mariners’ Randy Arozarena during the seventh inning May 18, 2025 in San Diego. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Krasovic: Despite sweep by Mariners, Padres are contenders with no pressing pitching needs

May 18, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

That's a good thing for San Diego, which figures to look for a left fielder...

San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets celebrates after a home run against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Searching in left field; Vedder Cup hole; Jackson Merrill, Yu Darvish updates

May 18, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

Gavin Sheets started in left field for just the second time this season; meantime Padres...

Padres pitcher Michael King looks down after deflecting an RBI single by the Mariners’ Miles Mastrobuoni in the fourth inning Sunday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mariners clobber Padres to complete sweep

May 18, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

Lack of big hits, odd plays doom Padres to third straight loss

San Diego Padres second baseman Jose Iglesias singles against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jose Iglesias at third base, Manny Machado DHing in series finale

May 18, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

Padres sending Michael King to face Mariners' Bryan Woo, looking to avoid a sweep

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill reacts after striking out with the bases loaded during the fifth inning Saturday night against the Mariners. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: One-sided ‘rivalry’; Merrill sick of it; Pivetta gets extra credit

May 18, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Jackson Merrill talks about his skid; Yu Darvish headed to Toronto for something

San Diego Padres’ Eguy Rosario on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Eguy Rosario getting a reset; Luis Patiño, Bryan Hoeing make rehab starts

May 18, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Eguy Rosario has struggled to get season going at Triple-A El Paso after Padres removed...

Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta watches a home run by the Mariners’ Rowdy Tellez during the fifth inning Saturday at Petco Park. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres can’t capitalize on ample opportunities in another loss to Mariners

May 17, 2025 at 9:38 p.m.

Nick Pivetta allows one run in six innings, all Mariners really need is two solo...

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill takes off his batting gloves after striking out against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Friday, May 16, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill’s mini drought, Matt Waldron makes a pitstop

May 17, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.

Padres center fielder Jackson hitless in his last 12 plate appearances; knuckleballer Matt Waldron moving...

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Reiss Knehr delivers during the first inning of the team’s baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Justin Berl)

Padres minors: Reiss Knehr trending up in El Paso pen; Luis Campusano homers again

May 17, 2025 at 9:34 a.m.

Former starting pitcher Reiss Knehr throwing harder in return from Tommy John, leading the Padres...

The Padres’ Manny Machado tosses his bat after striking out during the eighth inning Friday against the Mariners. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: A rare kind of clunker; Kolek almost the same; Reynolds provides a lift

May 17, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Brandon Lockridge got another start in left field, which is interesting but not yet damning...

Padres starting pitcher Stephen Kolek reacts after the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford hit a home run on the first pitch of Friday’s game. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mariners take opener against Stephen Kolek, Padres

May 16, 2025 at 11:24 p.m.

Mariners homer three times against Stephen Kolek; Padres score only run in ninth inning

The San Diego Padres’ Brandon Lockridge celebrates after hitting a two-run single during the eighth inning of their game against the Angels on Wednesday night in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres pregame: Another righty look for Brandon Lockridge

May 16, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Mariners starter Logan Evans has reverse splits and Jason Heyward continues to slump, leading to...

San Diego Padres’ Gavin Sheets scored on a Jason Heyward single in the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Monday, April 14, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Talking with … Padres newcomer Gavin Sheets

By Annie Heilbrunn

May 24, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

The Union-Tribune talks to Sheets about his hometown, role and, yes, that chant.

Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with teammate Julio Rodriguez (44) after hitting a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Sunday, April 20, 2025. (Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via AP)

Padres on deck: Mariners in town to start Vedder Cup

May 16, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Seattle in first place in AL West but injuries have caught up with the team...

The Padres’ Matt Waldron pitches against the A’s during a spring training game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Matt Waldron begins rehab, Luis Campusano hits ninth homer

May 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Padres knuckleballer rehabbing oblique injury sustained in spring training

The education — and evolution — of Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek

May 15, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Stephen Kolek has come a long way since the Padres swiped him from the Mariners...

The Padres’ Manny Machado scores on Brandon Lockridge’s single in the eighth inning Wednesday night against the Angels. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: Vásquez in control; Manny on a heater, Crone starts in a zone

May 15, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Xander Bogaerts has his third three-RBI game of the season; Jake Cronenworth steals first base...

San Diego Padres Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado, Gavin Sheets, and Luis Arraez wait for Xander Bogaerts cross home plate after he hit a three-run home run in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bullpen back to normal as Padres take series from Angels

May 15, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

Randy Vasquez, three relievers shut down Angels after Padres take lead in first inning

The Padres’ Yu Darvish throws in the bullpen on Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Yu Darvish efficient in four-inning rehab start with El Paso

May 14, 2025 at 11:44 p.m.

Padres veteran needs just 51 pitches to get through four innings in first rehab start;...

San Diego Padres’ Brandon Lockridge hits a RBI double in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Sunday, March 30, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Looking for production in left, seeking series win against Angels

May 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Padres left fielders rank last in the majors in OPS; Jason Heyward on bench as...

Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting the game-winning home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, May 13. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Padres walk-off Angels in game 2

By John Kelley

May 14, 2025 at 3:59 p.m.

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. hug after Tatis’ walk-off home run against the Angels on Tuesday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: Fernando Tatis Jr.’s growth; all the small things; Dylan Cease’s slider; bullpen’s slide

May 14, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.

Tatis might be in the best slump ever; before the walk-off homer, it was small...

Padres left-hander Kash Mayfield made his professional debut on April 8, 2025, at low Single-A Lake Elsinore. (Artur Ivanov/Lake Elsinore Storm)

Padres minors: Kash Mayfield exits Storm start with shoulder discomfort

May 15, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

Padres top pitching prospect strikes out the side in the first inning, leaves after one...

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. tosses his bat after hitting the game-winning home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s walk-off homer saves Padres after another bullpen blow-up

May 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Slugger's game-winner evens series with visiting Angels

San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado slides safely into third base on a Jackson Merrill double in the first inning at Petco Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Manny Machado streaking, Dylan Cease (forearm) set for start

May 13, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

Padres third baseman Manny Machado enters Tuesday leading the NL in batting average

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill walks out to the field for the ninth inning against the Angels on Wednesday night at Petco Park. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Daily: What happened to Suarez; what matters to Merrill

May 13, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Defense could have helped Robert Suarez, maybe; Jackson Merrill doesn't want to elaborate on his...

San Diego Padres’ Robert Suarez gave up two walked-in runs in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Petco Park on Monday, May 12, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Angels slam San Diego in ninth

By John Kelley

May 13, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

U-T photographer K.C. Alfred captures the San Diego Padres 9-5 loss to the Los Angeles...

The Padres’ Robert Suarez is pulled from Monday’s game by manager Mike Shildt in the ninth inning. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nightmare ninth inning allows Angels to walk past Padres with win

May 13, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

Four straight walks by Robert Suarez in ninth inning tie the game, Taylor Ward hits...

Padres catch Ethan Salas looks on during a spring training workout on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Back injury to sideline Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas into July

May 12, 2025 at 8:57 p.m.

Ethan Salas dealing with a stress reaction in lower back, has not played for Double-A...

San Diego Padres’ Michael King threw a two-hit complete game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on April 13, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Krasovic: Why have the Padres succeeded while the Angels fail?

May 12, 2025 at 9:50 p.m.

Start with ownership, then mix in smart pitching decisions

Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill looks on from the dugout during their game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill back in lineup, Yu Darvish throws bullpen

May 12, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.

A day after he was scratched from lineup with an illness, Jackson Merrill back in...

Los Angeles Angels’ Taylor Ward (3) is congratulated by Jo Adell (7) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Padres on deck: Back home to host Angels

May 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

With Mike Trout injured, Angels have slid to bottom of AL West as they visit...

The Padres Tyler Wade catches a fly ball in center field Sunday against the Rockies. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Padres Daily: Duds are part of 162; mission accomplished; American King

May 12, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Padres finish strong trip with a whimper; a six-man rotation is likely at least for...

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MLB power rankings: Out of his misery?

May 12, 2025 at 5:31 a.m.

Checking in on how the Padres stack up with the best teams in Major League...

San Diego Padres left fielder Oscar Gonzalez celebrates after a single against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Oscar Gonzalez powers El Paso; Braedon Karpathios does same for TinCaps

May 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Karpthios homers twice in Fort Wayne win, Gonzalez hits first homer since return to El...

Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta works during another rough outing against the Rockies at Coors Field. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)

Padres notes: Nick Pivetta rocked again at Coors Field; Jackson Merrill has stomach bug

May 11, 2025 at 5:46 p.m.

Jackson Merrill status for Monday uncertain after he misses game with stomach issue; Yu Darvish...

Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta delivers a pitch against the Rockies on Sunday. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Padres crushed at end of successful trip; Rockies fire manager Bud Black after game

May 12, 2025 at 3:19 p.m.

Nick Pivetta struggles at Coors Field again; Rockies win seventh game and then axe former...

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill looks on in the dugout during their game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on Friday, April 25, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill scratched, Nick Pivetta looking to solve Coors

May 11, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

Padres haven't swept a three-game series at Coors Field since September 2011

Padres catcher Elias Díaz congratulates starting pitcher Stephen Kolek after Kolek’s complete game shutout against the Rockies on Saturday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Padres Daily: Getting after it; Kolek gets it done; home runs happen

May 11, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Even in power outage, Padres have stayed true to their hitting approach; Manny Machado extends...

Yonathan Perlaza bats during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Yonathan Perlaza homers for El Paso; Bryan Hoeing starts rehab

May 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Padres reliever Bryan Hoeing returning from a shoulder injury, begins rehab assignment in rookie Arizona...

The Padres’ Jason Heyward, left, congratulates Fernando Tatis Jr., who crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer against the Rockies on Saturday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Padres relentless in 21-0 rout of Rockies

May 10, 2025 at 9:08 p.m.

Padres score in each of first six innings to go up 20-0; Stephen Kolek throws...

The Padres’ Elias Díaz celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning Friday. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Padres pregame: Some lineup continuity for second game at Coors Field

May 10, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

Luis Arraez gets DH day, as Gavin Sheets plays first base in second game of...

Padres Daily: Gang back together; Vásquez is good; Tatis’ kick; Heyward’s D

May 10, 2025 at 11:05 a.m.

Gavin Sheets continue to rake against righties; Padres survive Coors Field craziness to beat horrible...

San Diego Padres’ Kyle Hart on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Kyle Hart, Luis Campusano team up for El Paso; Miguel Mendez deals

May 10, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Catcher Luis Campusano hits seventh homer, the most in the Padres' system, in El Paso...

The Padres’ Luis Arraezm left, Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill celebrate after they all scored on a Gavin Sheets double in the third inning Friday against the Rockies. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Padres hold on to beat Rockies in series opener

May 10, 2025 at 8:51 p.m.

Randy Vásquez allows two runs in six innings before bullpen allows Rockies to get close,...

Connor Joe was traded by the Padres to the Reds on Friday. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres trade San Diegan Connor Joe for minor-league pitcher

May 9, 2025 at 6:41 p.m.

Former Poway High School, USD standout has spent most of this season in Triple-A

Padres pitcher Dylan Cease returns to the Padres dugout with athletic trainer Mark Rogow during Wednesday’s game against the Yankees. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Padres notes: Jake Cronenworth ‘healed enough’ to return; Dylan Cease ‘fine’ after playing catch

May 9, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

Padres expect to determine next step for starting pitcher Yu Darvish this weekend, with a...

The Padres’ Jake Cronenworth rounds the bases after a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Friday, March 28, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jake Cronenworth returns as Oscar Gonzalez optioned out

May 9, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

Padres lineup back to full strength to start three-game series at Coors Field against Colorado...

San Diego Padres first base coach, outfield & base running instructor David Macias looks on during their game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Talking with … Padres first base coach David Macias

May 9, 2025 at 12:03 p.m.

The Union-Tribune talks to David Macias about his journey through baseball and his thoughts on...

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black walks toward the dugout after making a pitching change during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Padres on deck: Visiting Coors to face majors’ loss leader

May 9, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

Rockies on pace for a record 135 losses, have already been swept by the Padres

Padres shortstop prospect Leo De Vries began 2025 at high Single-A Fort Wayne. (Fort Wayne TinCaps)

Padres minors: Leo De Vries streaking for TinCaps, Jackson Wolf deals for El Paso

May 9, 2025 at 6:09 a.m.

The Midwest League's youngest player was the player of the month for April

Joe Maselli of Canton, Ga., walks with his son Gwynn, who was named for Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. (Joe Maselli)

Tony Gwynn’s legacy lives on through kids named after former Padres star

By Kirk Kenney

May 9, 2025 at 4:37 p.m.

Tony Gwynn would have turned 65 on Friday

Players wives and girlfriends pose in apparel for the team store at Petco Park on April 29, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Fans can now buy exclusive merch designed by Padres’ wives and girlfriends

By Abby Hamblin

May 9, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

Wives and girlfriends of Padres players helped to create a new lineup of gear for...

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron reacts after allowing a run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Denver. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images/TNS)

‘A video game’: 30 years later, Padres games at Coors Field are still a trip

May 9, 2025 at 6:50 a.m.

The Padres have won at just a .390 clip in Denver since emerging as a...

Jackson Merrillcrosses the plate after his solo home run against the Yankees’ Max Fried in the fourth inning on Wednesday. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Padres Daily: Cease’s optimisim; Merrill makes it look easy; Closer to Yu

May 8, 2025 at 8:11 a.m.

Padres bullpen blows another lead; Jackson Merrill has returned as good as ever; Yu Darvish...

San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Jake Cronenworth finishes El Paso rehab, Clark Candiotti’s first pro win

May 8, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Double-A San Antonio no-hit in loss to Frisco; Tirso Ornelas has three hits in El...

Padres manager Mike Shildt, left, talks to pitcher Dylan Cease before Cease leaves during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game against the Yankees. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees beat Padres in 10; Dylan Cease optimistic after exiting with cramp

May 8, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Yankees hit walk-off sacrifice fly in 10th

San Diego Padres pitcher Sean Reynolds looks on during batting practice at Petco Park in preparation for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Sean Reynolds off IL as Friars seek first Yankee Stadium series win

May 7, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

Padres send rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert back to Triple-A El Paso as Sean Reynolds comes...

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill slides home safely as Austin Wells of the Yankees waits for a throw in the fourth inning Tuesday. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Padres Daily: A flood of runs; Merrill hits ground running; King’s grind

May 8, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

Jackson Merrill got hits in his first two at-bats after a monthlong absence; Manny Machado...

Padres minors: Jake Cronenworth homers for El Paso, Humberto Cruz debuts in Arizona

May 8, 2025 at 1:01 a.m.

Padres second baseman will rehab again with El Paso on Wednesday as he aims for...

New York Yankees’ Ben Rice, left, gestures after hitting a two-run double during the seventh inning as San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts looks away during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Yankees score 10 runs in seventh inning, even series with Padres

May 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.

Michael King pitches well facing his former team, but Adrián Morejón and Wandy Peralta let...

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez celebrates after beating the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Friday, March 28, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Krasovic: 10-run inning doesn’t dampen Padres bullpen’s bullish start

May 7, 2025 at 7:55 a.m.

Robert Suarez & Co. have been one of the strengths of the club early in...

San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill takes the field before a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill returns, Luis Campusano optioned to El Paso

May 6, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

Padres went 15-9 without Jackson Merrill, who is back from his hamstring strain and in...

Padres Daily: Winning ways; Fernando Tatis Jr.’s lament

May 6, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.

Padres won because of how they play all the time, not because of ejections changing...

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt, right, argues with umpire Adrian Johnson, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Padres storm back to beat Yankees after Fernando Tatis Jr., Mike Shildt ejected

May 6, 2025 at 6:08 p.m.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mike Shildt are ejected immediately before Padres score four runs in...

San Diego Padres second baseman Jose Iglesias celebrates after a double against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning at Petco Park on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Jackson Merrill not active yet; Jose Iglesias gets a breather

May 5, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

Jackson Merrill has arrived in New York, is expected to be in Tuesday's lineup; rain...

New York Yankees’ Paul Goldschmidt is congratulated by Aaron Judge after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, May 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Padres on deck: Streaking into Bronx to face AL East-leading Yankees

May 5, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

Aaron Judge on a heater as Yankees host Padres in three-game series

Xander Bogaerts reacts after reaching second base with a double that put the Padres ahead 4-0 in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Pirates. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Padres Daily: Jackson Merrill Day; catchers hit; Kolek’s stuff; Xander’s progress

May 5, 2025 at 6:33 a.m.

Padres center fielder is due to come off the injured list Monday, but rain is...

San Diego Padres’ Luis Arraez, center, celebrates after scoring the second of two runs driven in on a double by Xander Bogaerts off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

MLB power rankings: More than weathering the storm

May 5, 2025 at 5:33 a.m.

Checking in on how the Padres stack up with the best teams in Major League...

Luis Patino walks out of the clubhouse during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Luis Patiño returns to mound, Jackson Merrill continues rehab

May 5, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Luis Patiño throws one inning in first appearance since missing 2024 to Tommy John surgery

The Padres’ Xander Bogaerts drives in two runs with a double in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the Pirates. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Padres finish off sweep of Pirates at start of long trip

May 5, 2025 at 6:29 a.m.

Xander Bogaerts drives in three runs, Stephen Kolek works into the sixth inning in first...

San Diego Padres’ Stephen Kolek on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Stephen Kolek set for debut as David Morgan optioned

May 4, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Converted reliever making first MLB start as Padres seek sweep of the Pirates

The Padres’ Manny Machado, left, celebrates with Fernando Tatis Jr. as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter during the seventh inning Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Padres Daily: The Fernando effect; Manny handled; walking away; smart pitching