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Jake Cronenworth #9, Brandon Dixon #16, Luis Campusano #12 congratulate Jorge Alfaro #38 of the San Diego Padres after he drew a walk with bases loaded scoring the winning run as the San Diego Padres defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in a game at PETCO Park on September 27, 2022 in San Diego, California.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts grounding into a double play during the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on August 31, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Padres Star Comments On A Confusing 2023 Season

The San Diego Padres have arguably been the most disappointing team in baseball this year. Few teams entered with higher expectations than the Padres. After making the NLCS last year, they got Fernando Tatis Jr. back from suspension and signed shortstop Xander Bogaerts. All si

Jarrett Prendergast • 7 mins ago

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres exits the game during the fourth inning after giving up an RBI single to Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

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Blake Snell Comments After Early Exit In No-Hitter

San Diego Padres pitcher Blake Snell likes to pitch, and doesn't like to have the ball taken away from him when he thinks he is on a roll. We learned that much in the 2020 World Series, back when he was with the Tampa Bay Rays. On Tuesday, he tossed seven scoreless frames for…

Andres Chavez • 1 day ago

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres looks o during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on September 19, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Blake Snell Has Yet Another Must-See Mark In 2023

The San Diego Padres might not make it into the postseason despite a late push, but one of their pitchers sure is trying to get a prestigious individual award. Ace Blake Snell had yet another dominant outing and brought his ERA down to an elite 2.33 for the season. He held the Co

Andres Chavez • 1 day ago

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Juan Soto Is Heating Up A Little Too Late

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 17, 2023 in Oakland, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 days ago The San Diego Padres are 73-78, but have an ongoing five-game winning streak and have also earned victories in seven of their last ten games. At long last, the team appears to have woken up. Unfortunately, it might be too late. Leading the charge is outfielder Juan Soto, who h

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres watches a fly ball during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at PETCO Park on September 06, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Padres Insider Reveals Manny Machado Injury Update

Andres Chavez • 2 days ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 17, 2023 in Oakland, California.

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Juan Soto Finally Achieved A Powerful First

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 days ago

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres delivers during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 08, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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Blake Snell Has Made Must-See MLB History

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 week ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres reacts during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners in a spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona.

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Juan Soto Joins Yet Another Historic MLB Club

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates his three run home run with Matt Williams #18, to take a 10-7 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Padres Finally Pulled Off A Comeback Win

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

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The Padres Finally Pulled Off A Comeback Win

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres celebrates his three run home run with Matt Williams #18, to take a 10-7 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 11, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago The 2023 San Diego Padres are, quite likely, better than their 68-77 record shows. They own a +64 run differential, yet remain buried in fourth place of the NL West. Their chances of making the postseason are almost zero at this point, and a big part of the problem is that they c

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres in action against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 09, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Has A Special Tribute Planned

Jarrett Prendergast • 1 week ago

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on September 2, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Stats Prove Blake Snell Has Been Consistently Dominant In 2023

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres waits for a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 27, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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The Padres Cannot Reach A Common Milestone This Season

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts grounding into a double play during the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on August 31, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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MLB Insider Notes How The Padres Officially Gave Up

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

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MLB Insider Notes How The Padres Officially Gave Up

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts grounding into a double play during the fourth inning of a game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on August 31, 2023 in San Diego, California.

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago The San Diego Padres made enough moves in the offseason to guarantee contention, considering the fact they were fresh off making the NL Championship Series. That's what they thought, at least: they extended Yu Darvish, signed Xander Bogaerts to a $280 million contract, and got Ferna

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Matt Carpenter Received A Hilarious Gift From Former Teammate

Former St. Louis Cardinals player Matt Carpenter #14 of the San Diego Padres acknowledges the fans prior to an at-bat against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on August 28, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago The San Diego Padres recently wrapped up a three-game series at Busch Stadium, dropping two out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals. Matt Carpenter, a former member of the Cardinals, got a chance to face off against Adam Wainwright on Monday night in the series opener and picked up

Josh Hader #71 of the San Diego Padres delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on August 28, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

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The Padres Are Approaching Unfortunate MLB History

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 25, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Yu Darvish Declares His Intentions Amid Injury

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres anticipates a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 27, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Padres 10 -6.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Busted Out Some Must-See Cleats

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Manager Bob Melvin #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on prior to game four of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Padres Manager Shares Sad Quote Amid Nightmare Season

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres breaks his bat on a line drive out to Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Padres Continue To Be Awful In The Clutch

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

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The Padres Continue To Be Awful In The Clutch

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres breaks his bat on a line drive out to Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago The San Diego Padres have a +53 run differential, the second best in the NL West division behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Friars, however, have the second-worst record in the division at 61-70. How can we explain that the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants both

Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres waits for a pitch during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 27, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Manny Machado Showed Off His Frustration On Sunday

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres leaves the game after being hit by a pitch on the hand in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 25, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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The Padres Season Continues To Fall Apart

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin stands in the dugout prior to game two of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on October 19, 2022 in San Diego, California.

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The Padres Own A Dubious 2023 Mark When Trailing

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres exits the game during the fourth inning after giving up an RBI single to Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

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Blake Snell Continues To Hold An Elite NL Mark

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

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Blake Snell Continues To Hold An Elite NL Mark

Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres exits the game during the fourth inning after giving up an RBI single to Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago Blake Snell won the 2018 AL Cy Young award when he was a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Five years later, he is presented with a great opportunity: winning the award in the National League, as the ace of the San Diego Padres. As of Thursday afternoon, the left-hander leads the Nat

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Made A Rare Play With Ease

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at PETCO Park on August 16, 2023 in San Diego, California.

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres defeated the best team in the American League, the Baltimore Orioles, by a final of 5-2 at Petco Park. In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Padres got an important insurance run thanks to one of their best players, Fernando Tatis Jr. With th

Manager Bob Melvin #3 of the San Diego Padres stands in the dugout before their game against the San Francisco Giants on June 22, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

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Padres Manager Made A Hilarious Comment About Fernando Tatis Jr.

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts after stealing home against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at PETCO Park on August 16, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. Caught The Orioles Completely Off Guard

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres breaks his bat on a line drive out to Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on August 13, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Padres Are Approaching Terrible MLB History

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on August 14, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Yu Darvish Sets Meaningful MLB History

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after striking out swinging in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Padres Continue To Disappoint In 2023

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

San Diego Padres

The Padres Continue To Disappoint In 2023

Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after striking out swinging in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on June 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago The San Diego Padres have been one of baseball's most disappointing teams in 2023. While things haven't gone completely off the rails just yet, San Diego is not in a good spot. On Sunday, they dropped their second consecutive game against the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks and fel

a San Diego Padres hat is seen prior to a game against the New York Mets in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

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Padres Prospect Makes History In Latest MLB Pipeline List

Andres Chavez • 1 month ago

Xander Bogaerts #2 of the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on May 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Ken Rosenthal Predicts Trouble Brewing In Padres Clubhouse

Curt Bishop • 1 month ago

a San Diego Padres hat is seen prior to a game against the New York Mets in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City.

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Sunday Marks An Important Day In Padres History

Curt Bishop • 2 months ago

Gary Sanchez #99 of the San Diego Padres, is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres after he hit a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on July 30, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

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Gary Sanchez Is Getting Back To His Vintage Ways In San Diego

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago

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Gary Sanchez Is Getting Back To His Vintage Ways In San Diego

Gary Sanchez #99 of the San Diego Padres, is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres after he hit a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on July 30, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 months ago Before landing with the San Diego Padres, catcher Gary Sanchez had short stints with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. He didn't play a single MLB game with the former, and appeared in just three with the latter. Neither squad gave him the chance he thought (and tim