San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres Daily Update


The San Diego Padres are 12-6, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres squeaked by the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park. Today they play the Seattle Mariners at 08:40 PM EDT on MLB Network, MLB Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Mariners.TV.

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Padres Daily Vibe Check
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The trend line looks fine. A 7-0 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up. Also helping: 6.7 R/G this week. Enough pop in the lineup to matter.

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Padres Game Today

Opponent:Seattle Mariners (8-11)
Location:Petco Park
First Pitch:08:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Walker Buehler (0-1, 4.97 ERA) vs Luis Castillo (0-0, 6.92 ERA)
TV Broadcast:MLB Network, MLB Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Mariners.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph

Padres Score & Recap

Yesterday, the San Diego Padres squeaked by the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park.

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Highlights

Padres Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
144.778 W3
Padres
126.6672.0 W7
D-backs
118.5793.5 W2
Giants
612.3338.0 L4
Rockies
612.3338.0 L6

San Diego Padres are 7-0 in their last 7 games, with a +26 run differential.

Padres Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Ramón Laureano
4.292.92112
2
Xander Bogaerts
3.284.79013
12
Luis Campusano
1.320.9465

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
3
Jackson Merrill
7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games
12
Luis Campusano
4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
25
Ty France
5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
2
Xander Bogaerts
6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Mason Miller
3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
66
David Morgan
4.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
58
Wandy Peralta
3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Padres News

In a thrilling comeback, the San Diego Padres stunned the Seattle Mariners 7-6 at Petco Park, with Jackson Merrill delivering a walk-off double that capped a wild rally from a 6-2 deficit. This win not only extends their impressive run to 6-1 over the past week but also solidifies their standing at 11-6 this season. Meanwhile, the team is grappling with the loss of Nick Pivetta to a flexor strain, which will sideline the Opening Day starter for an extended period. On the injury front, Freddy Fermin escaped a concussion after taking a foul ball to the mask, but his status remains under observation. As the Padres ride this wave of momentum, fueled by young talents like Merrill and strong performances from Luis Campusano, the vibe in San Diego is undeniably hot.

Sources
Jackson Merrill plays hero, hits walk-off double to complete comeback for Padres
Gaslamp Ball · 1h ago
Jackson Merrill plays hero, hits walk-off double to complete comeback for Padres
The San Diego Padres loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning against Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz. The Padres were trailing the Mariners 6-2, and Fernando Tatis Jr. who did not start the game, came in to pinch-hit for Jake Cronenworth. Tatis Jr. worked the count full against Munoz […]
Game 18: Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres
Gaslamp Ball · 6h ago
Game 18: Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres
Seattle Mariners (8-10) at San Diego Padres (11-6), April 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Nick Pivetta Facing Extended Absence With Flexor Strain
Mlbtraderumors · 5h ago
Nick Pivetta Facing Extended Absence With Flexor Strain
The Padres will be without Nick Pivetta for quite some time. Manager Craig Stammen told reporters on Wednesday that San Diego’s Opening Day starter has been diagnosed with a flexor strain (link via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com). The righty is being shut down for an indeterminate period. Stammen said the absence will be measured in “weeks […]
Merrill magic strikes twice! Fresh off HR robbery, young star caps wild rally with walk-off
MLB.com · Just now
Merrill magic strikes twice! Fresh off HR robbery, young star caps wild rally with walk-off
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres insist they should never be counted out of any game, and after a homestand like this one, it’s hard not to believe them.
Fermin (foul ball to mask) tests negative for concussion; SD will continue to monitor
MLB.com · Just now
Fermin (foul ball to mask) tests negative for concussion; SD will continue to monitor
SAN DIEGO -- Padres catcher Freddy Fermin exited Wednesday’s game against the Mariners after taking a foul ball off his mask, but the team is hopeful he avoided a concussion. Fermin, who was replaced behind the plate by Luis Campusano, was struck by a hard foul ball from Seattle leadoff
Mariners snatch defeat from jaws of victory, lose walkoff to Padres 7-6
Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
Mariners snatch defeat from jaws of victory, lose walkoff to Padres 7-6
Strong outing from Emerson Hancock, balanced offensive attack from Mariners not enough in bullpen meltdown loss

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Padres Upcoming Schedule

DateOpponentTime
Fri 04/17
@ Los Angeles Angels
9:38 PM
Sat 04/18
@ Los Angeles Angels
9:38 PM
Sun 04/19
@ Los Angeles Angels
4:07 PM

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