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Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale
Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford exited Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres after being struck by a 91.6 mph fastball from starter Lucas Giolito in the third inning. The pitch hit Crawford on the right triceps, resulting in a contusion, and he later left the game before the fifth inning due to inflammation […] The post Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres Stars Put on Notice Amid Baffling Start
The San Diego Padres have been one of MLB’s best teams through the first calendar month of baseball. San Diego currently sports a shint record of 28-17 through their first 45 games. The friars have done so through an improbable grouping of circumstances. Even though star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has yet to hit a home run, […] The post Padres Stars Put on Notice Amid Baffling Start appeared first on HEAVY.
Mariners Turn to Top Prospect Colt Emerson Amid Injury Shakeup
The Seattle Mariners are calling up top prospect Colt Emerson for his major league debut.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani pitching swap for Padres series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a battle this season to win the National League West, with the San Diego Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is making a change to his rotation ahead of a series with San Diego. This change includes a pitching swap, that involves two-way star Shohei Ohtani. “Dodgers will flip Emmet […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani pitching swap for Padres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres Recall Lucas Giolito for Season Debut
The San Diego Padres are recalling Lucas Giolito for his season debut on Sunday.
Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn Hits IL With Quad Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed versatile slugger Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-Day IL with a quad injury
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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Closer Confidential for Week 8
Bryan Baker just had the worst outing of his season, Kenley Jansen is a mess, and Aroldis Chapman is forcing my hand. Let’s get into it. The save landscape shifted in several directions this week, some expected and some not. On the positive side, Devin Williams has strung together seven straight ...
Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball
One unsuspecting Seattle Mariners fan went from the stands to the emergency room real quick while watching her team play against the San Diego Padres. The fan was taking a video of herself and a friend during one of Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song’s at-bats during Friday’s series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. … The post Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Padres’ Rodolfo Duran makes 1st MLB hit count with home run vs. Mariners
The San Diego Padres elevated catcher Rodolfo Duran nearly 10 days ago for his newest big leagues moment. He made his first MLB hit count against the Seattle Mariners: Blasting a home run Saturday. The native of the Dominican Republic waited until the top of the seventh inning to pound his homer. He even swung […] The post Padres’ Rodolfo Duran makes 1st MLB hit count with home run vs. Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Insider drops attention-grabbing MVP take for Padres’ Mason Miller
Despite facing some trouble versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller recorded his MLB leading 14th save after tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings and striking out four batters for the second time in his last three outings. The Chicago Cubs remain the only team to blemish his otherwise perfect ERA. […] The post MLB Insider drops attention-grabbing MVP take for Padres’ Mason Miller appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Logan Gilbert can make Mariners history vs. Padres
Logan Gilbert does not get the endorsement deals that outfielder Julio Rodriguez does. He has yet to redefine how fans look at his position the way catcher Cal Raleigh did in 2025. He does not carry a catchy nickname like “Señor Smoke” or “Furious George.” But the right-handed starting pitcher is undoubtedly a core member […] The post How Logan Gilbert can make Mariners history vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Poll: Best MLB Interleague Rivalry
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] It’s “Rivalry Weekend” in Major League Baseball, and the schedule features as many interleague series ...
Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date
The San Diego Padres are finally ready to unveil one of their most intriguing additions of the season. According to 97.3 The Fan’s Sammy Levitt, Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed that the Lucas Giolito will make his debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. The announcement immediately created buzz around the clubhouse and across the […] The post Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres making roster move before Lucas Giolito joins team
As Lucas Giolito signed with the San Diego Padres, there were changes that the team needed to make before the pitcher would be activated. With Giolito making his return to baseball with the Padres, the team has officially announced what initial move they are going to make. According to Kevin Acee, San Diego is bringing […] The post Padres making roster move before Lucas Giolito joins team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers Scratch Blake Snell From Start
The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched Blake Snell from his start on Friday.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24
Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching. The pitchers below are ...
Jackson Merrill Update: Padres Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Brewers Game
The San Diego Padres removed Jackson Merrill from the lineup.
Insider Reveals Giants' Intentions with Stars
The San Francisco Giants remain committed to keeping their offensive core stars
Is It The End For Alex Verdugo? Brutal Injury Puts His Career On The Line
The MLB career of Alex Verdugo is in serious jeopardy as the outfielder will undergo a season-ending shoulder injury.
Marlins Lose Top Pitching Prospect Robby Snelling to UCL Injury
The Miami Marlins are placing Robby Snelling on the injured list after just one MLB start.
Reds Sign Veteran Starter to Bolster Rotation Depth
The Reds have signed Chris Paddack to a one-year deal, adding depth to a rotation depleted by injuries.