https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/18/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/one-takeaway-from-each-game-during-padres-slow-start-on-offense-r3063/After the first week of the San Diego Padres' 2026 season, we can say that two things are true: The club's scuffles at the plate this spring were real, and they were clear signs that the offense is lacking. San Diego put up 19 runs in a six-game homestand (3.17 per game). Seven of the runs...3063Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:06:06 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/randy-v%C3%A1squezs-2026-debut-laid-the-foundation-for-a-much-needed-breakout-r3062/Things haven’t gotten off to the best of starts for the San Diego Padres in 2026. Some of the offensive questions and rotation uncertainty have manifested for the worst. In the team’s first win of the season, however, one of the more intriguing parts of the roster has already emerged as a potent...3062Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:52:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/is-mason-miller-too-good-what-his-most-recent-blown-saves-say-about-the-padres-star-closer-r3059/  After watching closer Mason Miller finish off the Detroit Tigers and secure the San Diego Padres' first win of the season, I saw the following post on social media from Michael Baumann, who writes for FanGraphs: He isn't wrong. In this outing, Miller threw 18 pitches, 12 of w...3059Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:51:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-science-of-mr-padre-the-impossible-standard-of-tony-gwynn-r3040/In the modern era of baseball, the "Three True Outcomes"—home runs, walks, and strikeouts—have turned the game into a series of mountain peaks and deep valleys. We’ve grown accustomed to seeing superstars fan the breeze 200 times a year in exchange for 40 long balls. But to understand Tony Gwynn...3040Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:05:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/walker-buehlers-2026-padres-debut-looked-concerningly-like-2025-r3060/Walker Buehler was an unmitigated disaster with the Boston Red Sox in 2025. He signed with them after a strong postseason run the year prior with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he never rediscovered the form that made him a perennial All-Star and Cy Young candidate earlier in his career. Here's wh...3060Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/national-league-west-preview-colorado-rockies-r3034/The 2025 Colorado Rockies came two losses short of joining the 2024 Chicago White Sox as the worst team in modern MLB history. That might be the nicest thing you can say about last year's team. Among the eye-gouging stats that include a 7-33 start: A minus-424 run differential, an MLB record. Th...3034Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/padres-week-in-review-randy-vasquez-prevents-opening-series-sweep-r3051/It wasn't the best week the San Diego Padres have ever had, but at least baseball is back. Weekly Snapshot Record last week: 1-2 Runs scored last week: 7 Runs allowed last week: 13 Standings Scores Game 1 (3/26): Tigers 8, Padres 2 Game 2 (3/27): Tig...3051Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/national-league-west-preview-arizona-diamondbacks-r3035/There is no doubt that 2025 was disappointing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. They seemed to be hit by a lot of injuries, including to their prized free-agent signing that offseason in ace right-hander Corbin Burnes. They offloaded a few pieces at the trade deadline, but even in September still ha...3035Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:08:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/national-league-west-preview-san-francisco-giants-r3039/The San Francisco Giants are one of those teams that you feel should always be a contender. But, ever since their historic 107-55 2021 season, the truth is the Giants have not finished better than 81-81. That was the Giants' record last year, the second time in four years at .500, which prompted...3039Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/3-reasons-why-padres-will-win-the-nl-west-and-3-reasons-they-wont-r3046/We all know there is a huge obstacle standing in the way of the San Diego Padres winning the NL West. That is that team just up the coast a couple hours that has won the last two World Series. So, it will take a Herculean effort for the Friars to knock the Los Angeles Dodgers from the top s...3046Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:07:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/national-league-west-2026-preview-los-angeles-dodgers-r3043/After becoming the first team to win back-to-back World Series since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to do something that hasn't been done since... the very same Yankees. The Dodgers brought back of its postseason roster and added a couple of superstars to...3043Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:38:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/san-diego-padres-2026-position-analysis-center-field-r3009/Sometimes, it's nice to just have a little luck on your side. While it isn't luck that drove the San Diego Padres draft Jackson Merrill, the Friars were fortunate that the high school shortstop took to his new position so quickly. He was rewarded with a contract extension that could have hi...3009Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:53:01 +0000