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The Padres' 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox was a welcome boost, especially with Nick Castellanos providing a two-run homer to propel the team back into the win column. However, the focus quickly shifted to the injury front, as Blake Hunt's oblique issue thinned catcher depth, making Luis Campusano the clear frontrunner for the backup role. Meanwhile, the Padres were vindicated in their decision to let Jurickson Profar go, with his latest suspension turning the page on a potential embarrassment. On the pitching side, the rotation is shaping up with Nick Pivetta, Michael King, and Joe Musgrove poised to deliver a formidable top three, though fans remain anxious about Musgrove's recovery. As the season approaches, the question of who will take the leadoff spot looms large, leaving manager Craig Stammen with a crucial decision to make.


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Padres injury blow might've ended backup catcher race before it really began
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Padres injury blow might've ended backup catcher race before it really began
Blake Hunt’s oblique injury thins the Padres’ catcher depth and makes it feel like Luis Campusano’s job to lose, even with veteran free agents still out there.
Padres once again validated for letting Jurickson Profar go after latest bombshell
Friarsonbase
Padres once again validated for letting Jurickson Profar go after latest bombshell
Profar’s latest suspension flips the 2024 breakout narrative on its head. The Padres may have avoided a messy, expensive mistake.
Nick Castellanos powers Padres back into win column
Gaslamp Ball
Nick Castellanos powers Padres back into win column
The San Deigo Padres got back in the win column with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. on Tuesday. It was good for the Padres to get a win, but the best part of the day was seeing Nick Castellanos connect on a two-run home run to […]
ST Game 12: San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox
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ST Game 12: San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox
San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox, March 3, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Camelback Ranch – Glendale, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
How Will The Padres Round Out Their Rotation?
Mlbtraderumors
How Will The Padres Round Out Their Rotation?
Barring injury, the Padres will open the season with an established top three in their rotation. Nick Pivetta, Michael King and Joe Musgrove have the upside to be one of the best top halves in the National League. Musgrove is coming back from Tommy John surgery, while King was limited to 74 1/3 innings last year (playoffs included) […]
Who's No. 1? Padres have a choice to make in their leadoff spot
MLB.com
Who's No. 1? Padres have a choice to make in their leadoff spot
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres are searching for a leadoff man. New manager Craig Stammen clearly feels good about the 2-3-4 spots in his lineup -- Jackson Merrill hitting second, followed by Manny Machado in his usual third spot, with Fernando Tatis Jr. cleaning up. But…
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