Shortly after Ole Miss’ 2024 season ended, junior right-handed pitcher Josh Mallitz announced his departure from the team via social media. Despite not being selected in the 2024 MLB Draft, Mallitz has signed a professional contract with the San Diego Padres, as confirmed by Baseball America’s undrafted free agent signing tracker. He is currently the…
SAN DIEGO — Padres infielder Luis Arraez announced on Sunday that he will not participate in Tuesday’s All-Star Game presented by MasterCard. This decision came after San Diego concluded the first half of the season with a 6-3 loss to the Braves at Petco Park. Arraez, who was absent in the first-half finale, has been…
In a season characterized by significant growth and standout performances, Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has earned his first MLB All-Star selection. This milestone marks the first All-Star nod for any prospect acquired by the Nationals in the blockbuster Juan Soto trade. Abrams is part of a strong group of prospects the San Diego Padres…
Two San Diego Padres prospects will represent the organization in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game next Saturday. Ethan Salas and Robby Snelling will be showcasing their talents in this event, which highlights top prospects from minor league affiliates across the league. Salas, the Padres’ highest-ranked prospect and No. 6 on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospect list,…
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt watches Manny Machado closely, as the injury bug has hit the team hard this season. Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish are on the Injured List, and Xander Bogaerts is out for an extended period. The Padres are now two games under .500 in mid-June. Machado has been playing through…
In the National League, the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres stand at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Padres are known for their significant investments and relentless pursuit of a World Series title, the Marlins have adopted a strategy of selling top talent whenever opportunities arise. The two teams recently completed a trade…
Joe Musgrove was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season due to elbow issues initially labeled as inflammation. However, further examination via MRI revealed a bone spur, sidelining him for more than a minimum of two weeks. The Padres clarified that Musgrove will be completely shut down for a fortnight…
The Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken disciplinary actions against five players from four teams for individual breaches of its betting regulations. Notably, Tucupita Marcano, an infielder and outfielder for the San Diego Padres, received the most severe punishment—a lifetime ban from professional baseball. Jay Groome, Marcano’s teammate on the Padres and a pitcher, also…
The San Diego Padres are firmly in contention for a playoff spot in the National League, boasting a 32-29 record as they head into Sunday’s game, having won five of their last six matches. However, maintaining this performance will be challenging in the coming weeks due to recent injuries to their pitching staff. Over the…
It’s disappointing but not unexpected: Xander Bogaerts is headed to the IL with a fractured left shoulder. The Padres had been conducting additional imaging on the former All-Star infielder since he left Monday’s game, and Bogaerts was waiting for the results before commenting. Xander Bogaerts has a fracture in his left shoulder. No indication of…