https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/page/35/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-german-marquez-makes-adjustments-to-bounce-back-from-rough-opener-r7645/MLB players are so good at catching subtle ticks and movements in opponents. If a pitcher changes anything about their approach throughout a start, hitters will notice and take advantage, leading to a phenomenon known as "pitch tipping."  German Marquez had an awful debut with San Diego Pad...7645Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/xander-bogaerts-early-season-struggles-come-from-a-shocking-lack-of-hitting-maturity-r7612/Even with the offense beginning to show signs of life in Boston over the weekend, the San Diego Padres have begun 2026 as one of Major League Baseball’s worst offensive teams. They rank just 26th in the league in runs (32) scored across nine games, with the 28th-ranked isolated power (.116) and...7612Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-in-light-easter-day-action-fort-wayne-splits-doubleheader-r7583/Marcos Castañon homered and doubled, and Samad Taylor drove in two runs in El Paso’s 6-5 loss. Fort Wayne split its twin bill, winning 4-1 behind Abraham Parra’s 3 2/3-inning, five-strikeout start and scoreless relief from Clark Candiotti, Luis Germán, and Clay Edmondson. Jack Costello homered i...7583Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/will-the-real-nick-pivetta-please-stand-up-r7577/If you were feeling concerned after Nick Pivetta's Opening Day start, you were not alone. Watching him allow six earned runs in three innings in his first outing of the season was not fun, creaking the door back open for questions about his long-term ability to be an ace. Pivetta had never...7577Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-week-in-review-offense-comes-alive-in-finale-against-red-sox-r7557/Weekly Snapshot Record last week: 3-3 Runs scored last week: 25 Runs allowed last week: 26 Scores Game 4 (Monday): Giants 3, Padres 2 Game 5 (Tuesday): Giants 9, Padres 3 Game 6 (Wednesday): Padres 7, Giants 1 Game 7 (Friday): Red Sox 5, Padres 2...7557Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-chihuahuas-win-doubleheader-r7552/El Paso swept a doubleheader behind Sung-Mun Song, Marcos Castañon, Griffin Canning, Evan Fitterer, Eli Villalobos, and Logan Gillaspie, while Misael Tamarez, Yuki Matsui, Justin Yeager, and Alek Jacob also delivered key innings. Ian Koenig, Francis Peña, Andrew Thurman, Tyler Schmitt, and Jami...7552Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/ramon-laureanos-scorching-hot-start-is-putting-pressure-on-other-padres-stars-r7551/Seven games into the season, the San Diego Padres ranked dead last in the MLB in runs scored.  That's not the stat fans expected to see, especially with an offense featuring all-stars like Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Jackson Merrill. Despite the firepower in San...7551Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-affiliates-ride-big-bats-and-strong-starts-r7537/Jase Bowen and Jose Miranda powered El Paso, while Albert Fabian, Ryan Jackson, and Carson Tucker sparked San Antonio. On the mound, Marco Gonzales gave El Paso five steady innings, Triston McKenzie added two scoreless frames, and Kash Mayfield and Isaiah Lowe combined for six strong innings for...7537Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:22:28 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/the-padres-vs-abs-how-has-san-diego-done-in-the-early-stages-of-the-new-system-r7534/On a veteran-laden team such as the San Diego Padres, it might be tough to figure out when it is appropriate to challenge a call under MLB's new automated ball-strike system. But the Friars have a bit of a secret weapon. That would be catcher Luis Campusano, who played most all of last seas...7534Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/one-takeaway-from-each-game-during-padres-slow-start-on-offense-r7512/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...7512Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:06:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-balzer-waldron-and-verdugo-headline-padres-farm-night-r7510/Bryan Balzer struck out seven over four innings as Lake Elsinore won behind Ryan Wideman, Ty Harvey, and Conner Westenburg . Matt Waldron tossed four scoreless innings with six strikeouts for El Paso, though Albert Bowen and Carlos Rodríguez could not hold Tacoma off. Victor Lizarraga worked fiv...7510Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/randy-v%C3%A1squezs-2026-debut-laid-the-foundation-for-a-much-needed-breakout-r7505/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...7505Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:52:01 +0000