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The San Diego Padres were 31-24, 3rd in the NL West. The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.

Padres Daily Vibe Check
40°
▲5
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a rough stretch

Hard to feel good about the data. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Also weighing on the score: 2.0 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.

Padres Game on May 29

Opponent:Washington Nationals (29-28)
Location:Nationals Park
First Pitch:06:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Lucas Giolito (2-0, 2.70 ERA) vs Paxton Schultz (0-2, 5.30 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Nationals.TV, Fox 5 WTTG, Gray Media
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 7 mph

Padres Score & Recap

The San Diego Padres did not play yesterday.

Padres Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
3620.643 W5
D-backs
3124.5644.5 W5
Padres
3124.5644.5 L4
Giants
2234.39314.0 L3
Rockies
2037.35116.5 L5

San Diego Padres are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Padres Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
30
Gavin Sheets
9.248.81723
13
Manny Machado
9.169.60427
2
Xander Bogaerts
7.245.68124

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
72
Bradgley Rodriguez
0-21.691.0126.2
34
Michael King
4-32.761.1562.0
58
Wandy Peralta
0-02.131.3825.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Fernando Tatis Jr.
5 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
34
Michael King
7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
22
Mason Miller
2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
1
Yuki Matsui
5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Padres News

The Padres are in a state of disarray after suffering a disheartening 0-3 defeat to the Phillies, marking their fifth loss in the last seven games and leaving them with a troubling run differential of -8 during that stretch. Manny Machado voiced the team's biggest concern, which is hard to ignore given their anemic offense that has only produced two runs per game in recent outings. As trade rumors swirl, including tantalizing speculation about a potential move for Adley Rutschman, it’s clear that the Padres need to act decisively to turn their season around. With the trade deadline looming, the front office must confront the harsh reality of their current performance and consider how best to bolster the roster in time to salvage what remains of this season.

Sources
MLB personality floats Padres trade deadline scenario with Orioles fans will love
Friarsonbase
MLB personality floats Padres trade deadline scenario with Orioles fans will love
Adley Rutschman would be a major Padres splash, but Baltimore’s competitive timeline and pitching needs make the rumor far more complicated.
Manny Machado doesn’t sugarcoat Padres’ biggest concern despite strong start
Friarsonbase
Manny Machado doesn’t sugarcoat Padres’ biggest concern despite strong start
After scoring just three runs in a Phillies sweep, the Padres are proving Manny Machado’s biggest concern right in real time.
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Major League Baseball begins their contract drama
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players’ Association (MLBPA) have begun the process of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that will take effect with the next baseball season. The current CBA runs out on Dec. 1 of this year. The two sides began their preliminary groundwork for negotiations earlier this month. The […]
Debunking the Padres trade rumors
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Debunking the Padres trade rumors
It is hard to imagine, but the 2026 MLB season is heading into June. Clubs will begin evaluating their rosters and identifying their weaknesses. Then, decide which players from other teams to target at the trade deadline. Of course, the media has the Padres linked to several players in trade rumors. Let’s break down why […]
Assessing Padres' biggest needs as trade season nears
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Assessing Padres' biggest needs as trade season nears
This story was excerpted from AJ Cassavell’s Padres Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
Does the NL have the most loaded Cy Young field of all time?
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Does the NL have the most loaded Cy Young field of all time?
This year's National League Cy Young field isn't just loaded with worthy contenders -- it's shaping up to be the deepest race either league has ever seen. While the American League has a clear frontrunner in the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, the NL has an abundance of pitchers putting up extraordinary

Padres Upcoming Schedule

The San Diego Padres visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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