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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Continues power surge
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:13 PM
Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-3 win against Miami on Sunday.
Analysis: Merrill came up big in the eighth inning, snapping 3-3 tie with a solo blast to right-center field. It was the outfielder's fifth long ball over his past eight games after we went deep just 10 times across his first his first 95 contests of the campaign. During the aforementioned eight-game stretch, Merrill is slashing a robust .433/.438/1.000 with seven runs, eight RBI and a stolen base. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Stays hot with 23rd homer
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 10:07 PM
Machado went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Machado got the Padres on the board with an RBI double in the fifth inning before tying the game with a two-run homer in the eighth. The veteran third baseman has stayed locked in at the plate, homering four times over his last seven games while collecting 11 hits during that stretch. Through 103 games this season, Machado is slashing .210/.296/.438 with 23 home runs, 18 doubles, 63 RBI, 53 runs scored and two stolen bases. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Secures 27th save
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 8:11 PM
Miller earned the save Sunday against the Marlins, striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Miller was unsurprisingly called upon to protect a two-run lead and retired Miami in order on 15 pitches (eight strikes). The right-hander has now tossed eight consecutive scoreless appearances while racking up 14 strikeouts during that stretch. Miller continues to dominate in the closer's role, posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 80:27 K:BB across 43.2 innings while leading the National League with 27 saves. |
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Walker Buehler Walker Buehler Fans seven in no-decision
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 7:45 PM
Buehler did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: After issuing a pair of walks to begin the second inning, Buehler allowed two runs to score, though one came across following a throwing error by catcher Luis Campusano. Kyle Stowers added a solo homer in the third, but Buehler settled in from there, retiring 10 consecutive batters before a sixth-inning single ended his afternoon. The seven strikeouts matched his season high. The veteran right-hander endured a miserable start to July, allowing 20 runs over his first 11 innings, but he has responded with back-to-back strong outings since the break. Buehler is scheduled to make his next start at home against the Giants. |
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Returns from Tommy John surgery
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:26 PM
Salina (elbow) made his debut in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 8 and has allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 2.1 innings in three appearances on the season.
Analysis: Salina didn't make his professional debut in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring before being selected in the fourth round of the First-Year Player Draft later that summer. Per Daniel Barrand of ProspectsLive.com, Salina sported a fastball that sat around 96-to-97 mph during his first outing in the ACL and peaked at 99 mph. However, Salina experienced shoulder fatigue following his second appearance May 15, which kept him out for two months before he returned to action with a one-inning outing in the ACL on Thursday, per MadFriars.com. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Moving into regular role
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
Rengifo will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Rengifo appears to be pushing his way into a near-everyday role for San Diego; he'll be included in the starting nine Sunday for the fifth time in six contests. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on July 8, Rengifo has gone 11-for-26 (.423 average) with two home runs, one stolen base, three walks, seven RBI and six runs. |
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Xander Bogaerts Xander Bogaerts Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 12:56 PM
Bogaerts is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Bogaerts will hit the bench for the first time since July 6 in what appears to be a routine day of rest for the veteran infielder. Sung-Mun Song will draw the start at shortstop in place of Bogaerts. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Flourishes as long reliever
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:46 PM
Sears (3-3) notched the win Saturday against Miami, allowing no runs on one hit and one walk in 3.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Pitching behind Randy Vasquez as a bulk reliever, Sears thrived while scattering one single across 3.1 scoreless frames. Saturday disrupted a string of five consecutive starts for the 30-year-old left-hander, whose role with the Padres appears uncertain going forward. Sears, who sports a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB over 28 innings for San Diego since being recalled from Triple-A El Paso, could maintain some streaming appeal in fantasy leagues if he takes his next scheduled turn in the rotation against the Giants. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 12:56 PM
Campusano isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Campusano will retreat to the bench Saturday after going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's series opener. Freddy Fermin will start behind the plate and bat ninth. |
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JP Sears JP Sears Won't start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:29 AM
Sears is no longer listed as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Randy Vasquez will step in as San Diego's starter, but because he hasn't pitched more than three innings since June 27, Sears may still end up working in bulk relief Saturday. The 30-year-old lefty turned in one of his best outings of the season during his last appearance, allowing two runs (one earned) in five innings against Atlanta on Monday. |
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Randy Vasquez Randy Vasquez Starting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:16 AM
Vasquez will start Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Vasquez will be making his first start since returning from the injured list last weekend, but because he hasn't pitched more than three innings in a game since the beginning of July, he's likely to act as more of an opener for JP Sears, who was originally in line to start Saturday's contest. Vasquez has been struggling mightily on the mound as of late, giving up 16 earned runs in just 13.1 frames across his last five appearances. |
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Mason Miller Mason Miller Notches 26th save
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:59 PM
Miller picked up the save Friday against the Marlins, striking out one batter over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Miller continued his unbelievable 2026 campaign, inducing groundouts from Joe Mack and Otto Lopez before striking out Kyle Stowers to end the game. The closer now possesses a 0.84 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 79:15 K:BB in 42.2 innings this season. Miller is tied with Riley O'Brien and Bryan Baker with 26 saves, which is good for second-best in MLB. |
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Adrian Morejon Adrian Morejon Records eighth victory
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:53 PM
Morejon (8-2) earned the win over Miami on Friday, pitching a scoreless 1.1 innings while walking one and striking out two.
Analysis: Morejon entered in the seventh with the Marlins threatening with two runners in scoring position and two outs. The 27-year-old struck out Xavier Edwards to strand a pair on the bases and get San Diego out of the jam. The Padres went on to score two unanswered runs and lined Morejon up for the win. On the season, the left-hander has posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 63:14 K:BB in 55.1 innings. |
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Luis Rengifo Luis Rengifo Clubs game-winning pinch-hit homer
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:48 PM
Rengifo went 1-for-1 with a two-run homer and a run scored in the Padres' 4-2 win over the Marlins on Friday.
Analysis: Rengifo was called on to pinch hit for Luis Campusano in the eighth inning and delivered, crushing a two-run home run to put San Diego up for good. The 29-year-old belted his second homer in his last three games. On the campaign, the switch hitter is now slashing .231/.302/.303 with two homers and 26 RBI in 234 plate appearances. |
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Manny Machado Manny Machado Tallies two hits in win
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 PM
Machado went 2-for-5 with an RBI, run scored and a strikeout in San Diego's 4-2 win over Miami on Friday.
Analysis: Machado drove in Xander Bogaerts on an RBI single in the fifth to give the Padres a 2-1 lead at the time. The 33-year-old has now recorded multiple hits in four of his last five games. On the season, Machado is batting .208/.296/.429 with 22 homers and 60 RBI in 427 plate appearances. |
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German Marquez German Marquez Allows homer in no-decision
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:40 PM
Marquez did not factor into the decision in Friday's 4-2 win over Miami, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four over just 2.1 innings.
Analysis: Marquez left the game after just 37 pitches with one out into the third inning and the Padres trailing 1-0. The 31-year-old allowed just one run courtesy of a solo homer by Joe Mack in the second. On the season, Marquez now possesses a 5.17 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 34:22 K:BB in 47 innings. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Struggles continue in bulk role
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 2:55 PM
Canning (1-9) took the loss Thursday against Atlanta, allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits across 2.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Padres elected to use an opener ahead of Canning on Thursday, but it didn't seem to help the right-hander. Canning gave up three homers in the loss -- two solo shots before Dominic Smith added a three-run blast in the fourth. Canning has now taken the loss in four consecutive outings while allowing eight earned runs across just 6.1 innings in his last two appearances. His ERA is up to 6.97 across 62 innings this season with a 1.63 WHIP and 63:32 K:BB. |
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Luis Campusano Luis Campusano Exiting starting nine
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:10 AM
Campusano is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Atlanta.
Analysis: Campusano started behind the dish each of the last two days, so he'll get a break during Thursday's matinee. Freddy Fermin will do the catching and bat seventh for the Padres. |
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Jackson Merrill Jackson Merrill Not starting versus Sale
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 9:08 AM
Merrill is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis: Southpaw ace Chris Sale is on the bump for Atlanta, so the left-handed-hitting Merrill will begin the contest on the bench. Jase Bowen will grab a start in center field in the series finale. |
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Griffin Canning Griffin Canning Following opener Thursday
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 8:16 AM
Canning will be used as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Kyle Hart for Thursday's contest in Atlanta, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Analysis: The Atlanta lineup features three left-handers in its top four spots (Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Michael Harris), so San Diego will have the left-handed Hart cover the first inning or two before the right-handed Canning takes over. Righties have posted a .628 OPS against Canning this season, while lefties have pummeled him for a .939 OPS. |
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