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The San Diego Padres were 2-4, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Diego Padres pummeled the San Francisco Giants 7-1 at Petco Park.

Padres Daily Vibe Check
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the season is just getting started

Small sample size at 6 games. An even split between good and bad. Took last night by 6. That matters. But getting outscored by 7 in a week. That tanks the score.

Padres Game on April 02

No game on this date.

Padres Score & Recap

Yesterday, the San Diego Padres pummeled the San Francisco Giants 7-1 at Petco Park.

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Highlights

Padres Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
42.667 L1
D-backs
33.5001.0 W3
Giants
24.3332.0 L1
Padres
24.3332.0 W1
Rockies
24.3332.0 W1

San Diego Padres are 2-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.

Padres Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Ramón Laureano
2.3891.1994
29
Bryce Johnson
0.250.9000
13
Manny Machado
0.263.7850

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
5
Ramón Laureano
5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
22
Mason Miller
2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 2 recent games
72
Bradgley Rodriguez
3.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 2 recent games

Padres News

The San Diego Padres have hit a rocky start, stumbling to a 1-4 record after being routed by the San Francisco Giants 9-3 at Petco Park. With a run differential of -13 over the last week, it’s clear the team is grappling with early-season struggles, particularly in their back-end rotation, which already shows signs of weakness. Manager Craig Stammen is feeling the pressure, desperately tweaking the lineup after a dismal offensive showing, while the need for a spark is more critical than ever. Despite Ramón Laureano's solid .357 batting average, the Padres have yet to find their rhythm, and the clock is ticking as they prepare to face the Giants again. A turnaround is essential, or this season could spiral further into chaos.

Sources
Padres’ back-end rotation warning is arriving earlier than anyone wanted
Friarsonbase
Padres’ back-end rotation warning is arriving earlier than anyone wanted
Familiar names looked like a reasonable early fix for the Padres rotation, but the first week already hinted at a bigger problem underneath.
All minor league teams in action this week
Gaslamp Ball
All minor league teams in action this week
El Paso Chihuahuas The El Paso Chihuahuas started their season the day after the San Diego Padres and have played four games, three against the Sacramento Salt River Cats and a first of six against the Tacoma Rainiers. They sit at 2-2 on the season with a win against each team. Starter and rehabbing pitcher, […]
Game 6: San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres
Gaslamp Ball
Game 6: San Francisco Giants at San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants (2-3) at San Diego Padres (1-4), April 1, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
With a few lineup tweaks, Padres break out to back strong Pivetta
MLB.com
With a few lineup tweaks, Padres break out to back strong Pivetta
SAN DIEGO -- Late Tuesday night, after a fourth loss in five games to start the season, new Padres manager Craig Stammen approached bench coach Randy Knorr with a plea. Stammen felt he wasn’t getting his lineup quite right. He was exasperated. His offense had underperformed, and he was exhausting
12 pitchers who impressed in their 2026 debuts
MLB.com
12 pitchers who impressed in their 2026 debuts
The season has just begun, but several pitchers put themselves on the radar with electric debuts. Whether they are young hurlers that might be taking a step forward, veteran pitchers looking for bounceback seasons or unheralded pitchers potentially flashing a new upside, we had plenty of pitchers with impressive first
The Padres Bet On Themselves—And Won
Baseball Prospectus
The Padres Bet On Themselves—And Won
Ownership might take home a $3.5 billion payout, more than quadrupling their valuation from 2012. The post The Padres Bet On Themselves—And Won appeared first on Baseball Prospectus.

Padres Upcoming Schedule

The San Diego Padres visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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