The Latest Breaking News from Padres

After Overlooked Rookie Campaign, Padres’ Jackson Merrill Is Ready for His Encore

San Diego's center fielder was outshined by Paul Skenes for Rookie of the Year last season, but is poised for a superstar turn in 2025.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 26, 2025

Vedder Cup at stake when Padres face Mariners as part of Pearl Jam singer's charity drive

The winner of the annual series between the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

New Vedder Cup Series Between Padres, Mariners Features Intriguing Tiebreaker

The tiebreaker ensures the trophy named after the Pearl Jam singer goes to the "Better Man."

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2025

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Signs Deal With Agency Co-Owned by Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican rapper's foray into baseball continues.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2025

Bad Bunny agency announces deal with Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr.

Rimas Sports, the agency co-owned by Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny whose leaders have been suspended by the baseball players’ union, has announced a management deal with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr_ Rimas said it will work to “expand his portfolio."

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Umpire Drops Perfect Self-Deprecating Joke Over the Mic After Ball-Strike Challenge

Mike Muchlinski let the ballpark know he has a great sense of humor.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 25, 2025

Eight Pitchers With Newfound Stuff in Spring Training

These hurlers could be due for breakout seasons after showing up to camp with better arsenals.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2025

Dave Roberts Made Surprising Comments on Manny Machado Ahead of Spring Training Clash

Dave Roberts shared an unexpected sentiment about Manny Machado prior to the Dodgers-Padres spring training clash.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2025

Padres Catcher Martin Maldonado Had the Best Ball-Strike Challenge Yet

The veteran backstop looks like a genius after challenging this call.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22, 2025

Manny Machado Clobbers First Pitch He Sees in Spring Training for Homer

The Padres slugger took the first pitch he saw in spring training deep over the center-field wall.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21, 2025