The San Diego Padres joined Major League Baseball as an expansion franchise in 1969. There was an expansion draft to select players from other organizations, but teams could protect 40 players — the equivalent of their entire MLB roster plus 15 prospects — and only the National League was involved.

San Diego Padres star Xander Bogaerts praised the Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts for their bullpen strategy during their series win.

Merrill is a revelation, not only at the plate where he leads all Major League rookies ... up in any box scores but the San Diego Padres are very likely among the league leaders in resilience.

More outlets and no blackouts — those are some of the benefits the San Diego Padres are touting now that Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken over production and distribution of Padres games ...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the Manny Machado incident during the series against the San Diego Padres.

M.L.B. will retain San Diego’s ... of a new era in how Major League Baseball games are distributed, the league is taking over production and distribution of all San Diego Padres games starting ...

Just over one week after the sale was first announced, Major League Baseball has approved the deal giving ownership of the San Diego Padres to a group led by Brian and Kevin O'Malley.

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been banned for life by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball games. As well as announcing Marcano’s punishment, the MLB also on Tuesday ...

Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game to be played on June 14, 2025 on ESPN.