The Padres drafted two high school lefties with their first two picks in last year’s draft: Kash Mayfield and Boston Bateman, both of whom are at low Single-A Lake Elsinore. The Padres haven’t selected a college player with their first pick of a draft since drafting right-hander Cal Quantrill eighth overall in 2016.

The San Diego Padres made MLB history with their 2025 All-Star selections, becoming the first team to ever send three relief pitchers to the All-Star game. Clos

Nick Pivetta was sharp, but the Phillies beat the Padres 2-1 to cap a first half full of narrow outcomes. San Diego heads into the All-Star break with a 52-43 record and in possession of the final wild card spot in the National League. Sunday's loss dropped the Padres to 21-14 in one-run games.

The San Diego Padres desperately need to add an outfielder alongside Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr., and a trade might be their only option.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has taken to some unorthodox strategies as of late to plug up the offensive holes in his lineup, mainly at the catcher posi