https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/30/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/nick-pivetta-is-living-in-a-land-of-contradictions-r2613/It's possible that any of the following words came to mind upon hearing the San Diego Padres signed Nick Pivetta to a four-year contract shortly before spring training: sure, okay, fine, neat, or the good, old-fashioned absence of words altogether in favor of a mild shrug of the shoulders. ...2613Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:51:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-nestor-cortes-exorcised-his-past-demons-reset-expectations-r2612/The most surprising element of the San Diego Padres' series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend wasn't so much that they won the series. It was how they went about it.  Not only did the offense show up in ways that we hadn't seen against that particular opponent going back to...2612Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:50:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/yu-darvishs-strike-to-walk-ratio-shows-tactical-execution-over-dodgers-r2608/On Friday, Darvish's performance of five strikeouts and just one walk in six innings showed his command, keeping baserunners to a minimum and Dodgers hitters off-balance. This matches his recent 23:4 ratio over five starts, highlighting his consistent execution of his repertoire of pitches. The...2608Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:10:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/fernando-tatis-jrs-bat-has-been-average-this-season-but-hes-been-a-defensive-stud-in-right-field-r2609/A consistent presence in the San Diego Padres lineup this season, Fernando Tatis Jr. has appeared in 126 of 129 games after a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 22. At the plate, the right fielder is having an average season by his standards, slashing .267/.373/.433 with an .806 OPS,...2609Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:53:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/this-final-dodgers-series-will-tell-the-story-of-the-2025-san-diego-padres-r2605/A week ago, the San Diego Padres carried a one-game lead in the National League West into Dodger Stadium, with a chance to solidify their surprising position atop the division ranks. Of course, they were promptly swept and fell back to two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as we head int...2605Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:12:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/as-padres-offense-rises-manny-machado-is-going-the-other-direction-r2602/From May 16 through the end of July, the San Diego Padres were one of the worst offensive teams in Major League Baseball. They ranked 26th in runs (249), 23rd in batting average (.242), 21st in on-base percentage (.310), and 24th in team wRC+ (93). Their already modest power output was better th...2602Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:53:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/randy-vasquezs-sinker-is-a-plus-pitch-he-should-be-using-it-against-mlb-hitters-r2603/As of this week, the Padres have placed starting pitcher Randy Vasquez in Triple-A El Paso. While Vasquez has had some controversial production this season (specifically in terms of sustainability), optioning your second-most-productive pitcher to the minor leagues is a bold move for a team that...2603Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:57:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/ryan-ohearns-bat-may-be-struggling-but-his-glove-has-given-the-padres-defense-a-boost-r2600/Luis Arraez has primarily been a second baseman over his seven-year career, although he has made starts at first base over the last four seasons. This season, Arraez has been the primary first baseman, with 97 starts at the position. He has accumulated 642 putouts, 56 assists, and one throwing e...2600Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:53:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-the-san-diego-padres-quickly-lost-the-division-lead-and-their-narrative-r2599/Despite a solid start to 2025, the San Diego Padres hadn't spent the subsequent months of the season being taken all that seriously in matters of postseason chatter. They endured much of June and July in struggling to drum up offense while relying on their pitching staff — namely the bullpen — t...2599Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:59:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/freddy-fermin-looks-reenergized-in-san-diego-but-is-this-just-a-hot-streak-or-a-sustainable-trend-r2596/Previously, the San Diego Padres had one of the worst catching positions in MLB before the trade deadline, ranking 30th in WAR. This made upgrading the position a priority. Freddy Fermin, a fan favorite in Kansas City for his defensive skills and decent contact, wasn't known for his bat. Neverth...2596Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:51:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/how-does-jp-sears-fit-with-san-diego-padres-now-and-later-r2593/When the San Diego Padres acquired Mason Miller in a blockbuster deal at the trade deadline, he didn't come alone. As part of the massive package it required to bring in one of the most electric arms in the league, A.J. Preller was able to add some depth, for both now and the next handful of sea...2593Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:58:01 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/post-deadline-offense-starting-to-click-for-san-diego-padres-r2587/Fans of the San Diego Padres are likely well aware of May 16, 2025. It was the day the Padres' offense broke.  We don't know precisely why the breaking happened. There were some injuries on the books, sure. Fernando Tatis Jr. endured multiple hit-by-pitches and Jackson Merrill had missed ti...2587Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:56:01 +0000