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PADRES BREAK 1889 RECORD WITH 21-0 ROMP OVER ROCKIES

By Karen Pearlman

May 12, 2025 (Denver) – Following a wild 21-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on May 10 at Coors Field, the San Diego Padres moved briefly back into first place in the National League West, breaking a baseball record that has stood for more than a century.

But the Friars closed their nine-game road trip with a 9-3 loss to Major League Baseball’s losingest team, the Rockies (7-33) on Sunday. 


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SAN DIEGO SLAMS SHUTOUT, IMPROVES TO 13-3 IN RED-HOT START

Padres lead NL west division in team’s best season start

By Karen Pearlman

Photo courtesy of San Diego Padres: Winning pitcher Michael King gets Gatorade ice bath after complete-game shutout of Colorado Rockies Sunday at Petco Park

April 13, 2025 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres are all alone in first place in the National League West, above both the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, with a winning ratio of .813. That's the most winning record in Major League Baseball, across all divisions.

And as the team improved to 13-3 after a 6-0 win over Colorado on Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout Petco Park crowd of 42,706, the Padres continue to leave opponents scoreless.

The Padres are off to their best start in the team’s 57-year history in Major League Baseball. The team currently tops the National League west standings, ahead of the Giants (11-4) and Dodgers (11-5).


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PADRES WIN FIRST SEVEN GAMES TO SET TEAM RECORD

By Karen Pearlman

Photo: Slugging star Fernando Tatis Jr., courtesy of San Diego Padres

April 4, 2025 (San Diego)  --- With seven consecutive wins to start the 2025 season, the San Diego Padres got off to their franchise-best start since they launched in 1969 as an expansion Major League Baseball club.

Although the team lost to the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Friday, April 4, in the opener of a three-game series in Chicago, the Padres were riding high as one of the two hottest and only undefeated teams in MLB – both in the National League West Division.

The Padres were perfect through the first week of the season after sweeping the Atlanta Braves over four games followed by a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers were ahead, with an 8-0 record going into a three-game series in Philadelphia against the Phillies.


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PINCH-HITTER SMACKS HOMER TO HELP PADRES WIN SEASON OPENER

 

By Karen  Pearlman

Photos courtesy of San Diego Padres

Photo, left: Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. rounds first base with first base coach David Macias giving him marching orders.

 March 28, 2025 (San Diego) -- Sunshine-filled Petco Park was sold out for Opening Day of the San Diego Padres 2025 season on Thursday afternoon, where fans were treated to a 7-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

If Game One of 2025 was any indication, the Padres look to be ready for a stellar season following one of their best ever in 2024.

In front of a Petco Park-record 45,568 fans, the Padres rallied in the seventh inning to overcome a 4-3 deficit, scoring four runs to take the lead over the Braves.

The rally was sparked by a game-tying home run by pinch hitter Gavin Sheets in his first at-bat as a Padre.


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PADRES TIE PLAYOFF SERIES AGAINST DODGERS IN WILD 10-2 WIN WITH SIX HOMERUNS

By Miriam Raftery

October 8, 2024 (San Diego) – After winning the wildcard playoffs, the Padres have tied up the National League Division West  series, trouncing the Dodgers in a 10-2 victory last night at Dodger Stadium. The Padres became the first team in Major League history to slam six home runs in a post-season playoff game.

Game three takes place tonight at Petco Park in San Diego.


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PADRES CLINCH PLAYOFF SLOT WITH TRIPLE PLAY AGAINST DODGERS

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Photo: Manny Machado and Mike Shildt hug after Padres scored a big win, clinching a playoff spot. Screen shot, MLB .

September 25, 2024 (San Diego) – For the eighth time in the team’s history, the San Diego Padres are headed for post-season playoffs. Last night the Padres beat the Dodgers, the National League leaders, in a 4-2 victory. The Dodgers rallied in the bottom of the ninth, scoring one run and landing two men on base before the Padres pulled off a rare triple play to end the game.

The win gives the Padres at least a wild card slot in the playoffs, and they still have a shot at winning a National League West title. The Dodgers are two games over the Padres, with two games remaining against the Dodgers and three more games after that.


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PADRES SWEEP WHITE SOX, CLOSE IN ON PLAYOFF SLOT

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September 23, 2024 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres  swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Their 4-2 victory  Sunday keeps them vying for the wild card slot in the post-season playoffs, which the team could clinch as early as Tuesday.

The Padres will square off against the Dodgers Tuesday in a three-game series. The Dodgers are in first place, making the series critical.  If the Padres win at least one game, they will secure a wild card spot in the playoffs.  If they win all three games, they will move up to first place in the National League West with three more games to go--and a shot at snagging their first division championship in 18 years.


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SAN DIEGO PADRES DELIVER THREE SHUTOUTS WITHIN A WEEK

 
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September 20, 2024 (San Diego) -- Padres and fans had an excellent week with two shutouts Sept. 13 & 14 and an eventual sweep of the San Francisco Giants followed by a series-clinching 9/18 shutout against the Houston Astros.
 
These games showcased the Padres’ strong pitching including Dylan Cease and Joe Muscrove, and powerful batting. Two single game home runs by Manny Machado in two of those three shutouts led to decisive victories against the Astros and a commendable Giants sweep. Padres’ performance keeps America's finest city competitive for National League wild card standings.

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TATIS HOMER GIVES PADRES 9-8 WIN OVER CUBS, AFTER TEAM TRAILED 8-0

Video of Fernando Tatis game-winning homerun:  https://twitter.com/i/status/1777554014001037587

By Miriam Raftery

April 9, 2024 (San Diego) – Never say never.  Down 8-0 in the sixth inning, the San Diego Padres battled back last night, ultimately winning 9-8 thanks to an eighth inning, two-run homer by Fernando Tatis, Jr.  Tatis credited the epic comeback to teammates “believing in each other.”

The game was the opposite of a pitcher's duel. Padres starter Yu Darvish had a nightmarish outing, giving up four runs in the second inning and exiting the game in the third,   The Cubs went on to score four more runs for a seemingly insurmountable lead.

But in a seemingly miraculous sixth inning,Tatis’ led off with a walk, scoring on a homerun by Jake Cronenworth that also drove out the Cubs’ starting pitcher. The Padres’ onslaught continued with Manny Machado’s grounder bobbled by the Cubs’ shortstop, followed by a single by Jurickson Profar and a triple by Ha-Seong Kim that drove in two more runs.Luis Campusano grounded out but allowed Kim to score. Jackson Merrill singled and scored on a homerun by Xander Bogaerts.

The Padres trailed by just one run, 8-7, when Tatis came up to bat in the eight inning with a runner on base.


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PADRES OWNER AND COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPIST PETER SEIDLER DIES

By Miriam Raftery

November 14, 2023 (San Diego) – San Diego Padres chairman and owner Pete Seidler, beloved by fans for investing in star players and bringing the team to the National League Championship playoffs last year, died today at age 63.

Asked by a reporter last year about the Padres’ 2023 payroll, Seidler replied with a smile, ”I kind of like spending money. You can’t take it with you." 

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the family’s plan is for the Padres to remain in Seidler’s family for generations.

Padres CEO Erik Greupner stated in a press release that the Padres are mourning the loss of their “beloved” chairman, whom he recalled as a “kind and generous man” devoted to his family as well as for having a “heartfelt compassion for others, especially those less fortunate.  His impact on the city of San Diego and the baseball world will be felt for generations. His generous spirit is now firmly embedded in the fabric of the Padres.”


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SWEEP TO END SEASON

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
October 1, 2023 (Chicago) - And here we are, the last day of the regular season.  And the Padres are actually above .500!  They tried to sweep the Sox today with Pedro Avila on the mound against José Urena for Chicago.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TAKE SERIES AGAINST STRUGGLING SOX

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Michael Wacha struck out seven in seven innings. Via @padres on Twitter

 

September 30, 2023 (Chicago) - The Padres are at .500 for the first time since May.  They looked to take the series against the White Sox today with Michael Wacha on the mound against ex-Padre Mike Clevinger for Chicago.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: VICTORY ON THE SOUTH SIDE

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

September 29, 2023 (Chicago) - For the last series of the season, the Padres get to spend a weekend in Chicago playing the White Sox.  Nick Martinez started against Dylan Cease for the Chisox.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES TAKE SERIES WITH EXTRA-INNINGS WIN

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Manny Machado via @padres on Twitter
 
September 27, 2023 (San Francisco) - The Padres evened the series with the Giants with a much better game last night:  two homers for Juan Soto and a shutout.  They tried to take the series tonight with Matt Waldron on the mound against ex-Padre Sean Manaea for San Francisco.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: SOTO HOMERS GIVE PADS WIN AGAIN

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Juan Soto has reached a career-high 35 home runs tonight.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 26, 2023 (San Francisco) - The Padres were robbed last night in the eighth by Michael Conforto and the Giants.  They tried again tonight with Seth Lugo on the mound against John Brebbia  for San Francisco.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES ROBBED IN EIGHTH

Story by Liz Alper

Photo:  Xander Bogaerts via @padres on Twitter

 

September 25, 2023 (San Francisco) - After a great series at home, the Padres are gone for the rest of the season.  Their first stop is up in San Fran.  Blake Snell started tonight’s game one against Logan Webb for the Giants.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: HUGE SERIES WIN FOR PADS

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Fernando Tatis Jr. via @padres on Twitter
 
September 24, 2023 (San Diego) - Both the Padres and Cardinals went for the series today.  Drew Rom started for the Redbirds against Michael Wacha.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: EXTRA INNINGS ROMP BY REDBIRDS ENDS PADS' WIN STREAK

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Manny Machado wins 2022 National League Latino MVP.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 23, 2023 (San Diego) - Manny Machado crushed two homers yesterday to give the Padres a 4-2 win in game one against the Cardinals.  They tried to take the series tonight with Jake Woodford on the mound for St. Louis against Nick Martinez.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: MACHADO'S TWO HOMERS GIVE PADRES WIN

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Hispanic Heritage Night.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 22, 2023 (San Diego) - After a day off, the Padres are hosting the Cardinals for the weekend.  Dakota Hudson started tonight’s game one for St. Louis against Matt Waldron.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES SWEEP AGAIN FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT

Story by Liz Alper

Photo via @padres on Twitter

 

September 20, 2023 (San Diego) - Blake Snell pitched an impressive seven innings with no hits last night and Xander Bogaerts hit the two-run jack for the win in the ninth.  The Padres looked for the sweep today with Chase Anderson on the mound for Colorado against Seth Lugo.


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ECM PADRES REPORT: SNELL, SUAREZ ALMOST NO-NO, PADRES WALK OFF

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Blake Snell was dominant, pitching seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 19, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres got a win last night against the Rockies, but they almost let it get away from them in the ninth.  They tried to take the series today with Ryan Feltner on the mound for Colorado against Blake Snell.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES AVOID CLOSE CALL IN NINTH, TAKE GAME ONE

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
September 18, 2023 (San Diego) - The Padres are finally home after a (for once) successful road trip.  Now they host the Rockies for a few days. Denver native Ty Blach started for Colorado against Michael Wacha.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: SOTO'S FIRST CAREER GRAND SLAM GIVES PADRES SWEEP OF A'S

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
September 17, 2023 (Oakland) - The Padres have the opportunity to sweep a struggling team today.  Nick Martinez started against Joe Boyle for the Athletics.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: AVILA GETS FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE WIN, PADRES TAKE SERIES WITH A'S

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo via @padres on Twitter
 
September 16, 2023 (Oakland) - If there were any series for the Padres to swee, it’s this one against the struggling A’s and they’ve won one so far.  Matt Waldron started against Mason Miller for Oakland.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES DOWN A'S

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Jose Azocar hit his first major league home run.  Via @padres on Twitter
 
September 15, 2023 (Oakland) - The Padres finally had a successful series in L.A., winning two out of three, so they went up to Oakland to try their luck against the Athletics.  Seth Lugo started against Sean Newcomb for Oakland.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES...WIN SERIES?

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Juan Soto via @padres on Twitter
 
September 13, 2023 (Los Angeles) - The Dodgers flipped the script on the Padres last night, winning 11-2 when the Padres had won 11-8 on Monday night.  Both went for the series tonight with Blake Snell on the mound against Ryan Pepiot for L.A.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: DODGERS FLIP THE SCRIPT, WIN BIG

Story by Liz Alper
 
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September 12, 2023 (Los Angeles) - Last night was a rare fun, exciting game that the Padres actually won.  They tried to take the series tonight with Michael Wacha on the mound against Lance Lynn for the Dodgers.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES WIN BACK AND FORTH GAME ONE AGAINST DODGERS

Story by Liz Alper
 
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September 11, 2023 (Los Angeles) - The Padres should probably be grateful they’re away from Houston.  The bad news is they’re in L.A. now facing the first-place Dodgers.  Pedro Avila started tonight’s game one against Gavin Stone for L.A.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: PADRES LOSE. BADLY.

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Matt Carpenter via @padres on Twitter
 
September 10, 2023 (Houston) - It was a long shot, but the Padres tried for the series today.  Matt Waldron started against J.P. France for Houston.

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ECM PADRES REPORT: ASTROS EVEN SERIES

Story by Liz Alper
 
Photo:  Jurickson Profar via @padres on Twitter
 
September 9, 2023 (Houston) - The Padres got a nice win yesterday in Houston.  They tried to take the series today with Seth Lugo on the mound against Christian Javier for the Astros.

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