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Padres take 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Mets

The San Diego Padres look to break their six-game losing streak when they play the New York Mets

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

García homers, Wheeler sharp as Phillies beat Padres 6-4 for season sweep

Adolis García hit his first home run in nearly a month, Zack Wheeler took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Adds sixth homer Merrill went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Merrill made things interesting in the ninth inning with his two-run blast off lefty Jose Alvarado, cutting San Diego's deficit to 6-4. It's the sixth homer of the year for Merrill, who's gone 9-for-26 (.308) with a pair of long balls and a .956 OPS in his last seven games. After a slow start to the season, Merrill is now slashing .207/.280/.341 with 24 RBI, 27 runs scored and 10 stolen bases.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Sánchez Breaks Consecutive Shutout Innings Record For LHPs vs. Padres

Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez broke the consecutive shutout innings by a left-handed pitcher against the Padres, reaching 50 2/3 innings.

JUNE 4 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies' Sánchez Breaks Consecutive Shutout Innings Record For LHPs vs. Padres

James Wood, Luis García Jr. each homer and Nationals beat Padres 4-2

James Wood and Luis García Jr. each homered, Zack Littell allowed two earned runs and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in the rubber game of the series

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Ends homer drought Merrill went 1-for-4 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact The center fielder took Mitchell Parker deep in the seventh inning for what proved to be the game-winning hit -- Merrill's first long ball since May 4 and his first of the season against a left-handed pitcher. During his 19-game homer drought, he slashed a paltry .162/.250/.235 with five doubles, three RBI and four runs, but he did chip in four steals. Friday's clutch blast could be a sign he's beginning to find his rhythm at the plate.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats Deadspin | Rare Jackson Merrill homer rallies Padres past Nats

MAY 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Merrill hits a two-run homer in the 7th inning to give the Padres a 7-5 win over the Nationals

Jackson Merrill hit a go-ahead home run an inning after Ty France tied it with a homer, and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Washington Nationals 7-5

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Padres' Jackson Merrill Addresses Brutal Early Season Struggles Padres star Jackson Merrill got brutally honest about his struggles at the plate this season.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Pirates fans are loving Jackson Merrill completely unraveling with Padres in 2026 San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill has never done anything wrong to the Pittsburgh Pirates, but Pirates fans can't stand him, and y...

MAY 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Padres Notes: Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta Return Timelines, Jackson Merrill Struggles, More The San Diego Padres received estimates on when Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta may return and Jackson Merrill hopes to exit a brutal slump.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Cure for Merrill's extended slump might be ... Cristopher Sánchez? SAN DIEGO -- This is as rough as it’s ever gotten for Jackson Merrill. There were times when it was difficult in the Minor Leagues. He strug...

MAY 28 • MLB.COM

Sánchez sets Phillies franchise record by extending scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings in 3-0 win

Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez pitched seven brilliant innings, extending his scoreless streak to 44 2/3 innings and passing Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander for the Philli...

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Cristopher Sánchez Breaks Phillies Franchise Record with 41 2/3 Scoreless Frames

Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sánchez extended his scoreless innings streak to 41 2/3 innings to set the Phillies franchise record by...

MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS

Cristopher Sánchez Breaks Phillies Franchise Record with 41 2/3 Scoreless Frames

Sánchez breaks Phils' 115-year-old scoreless-innings streak record SAN DIEGO -- Cristopher Sánchez has etched his name into the Phillies’ record book. When the left-hander retired Jackson Merrill to end the...

MAY 27 • MLB.COM

Padres Manager Gets Brutally Honest on Jackson Merrill's Struggles Padres manager Craig Stammen dug into the offensive struggles of Jackson Merrill this season.

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Harper, Realmuto and Turner hit home runs in Phillies' 4-3 win over Padres

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MAY 27 • Associated Press

Schwarber hits MLB-leading 21st homer as Phillies beat Padres 3-0 behind Luzardo

Kyle Schwarber struck again at Petco Park, hitting his major league-leading 21st home run to send Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 win against the San Diego Pad...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Double, steal in return Merrill (ribs) went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Merrill missed one game while recovering from a collision with the outfield wall he sustained in Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers. He had one of the Padres' two hits Saturday and also picked up his 10th steal of the season, which was his second in his last four games. The outfielder's speed rebounding is a positive sign after he stole just one base on three attempts in the 2025 regular season. It's about the only thing that's going right for him this year -- he's batting .206 with a .606 OPS, four home runs, 19 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 doubles over 48 contests.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Giolito and 4 relievers pitch the Padres to a 2-0 win over the Athletics

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 2-0

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Merrill (back) returns to SD lineup Saturday SAN DIEGO -- Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill returned to the lineup Saturday after missing one game due to back soreness. Merrill sust...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Back in action Saturday Merrill (ribs) will start in center field and bat sixth Saturday against the Athletics.

Impact Merrill sat out Friday's contest to recover from his collision with the outfield wall Wednesday, but he's now been cleared to return to the starting nine. The young outfielder has been stuck in a slump recently, going just 3-for-34 (.088) with 12 strikeouts across his last 10 contests.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego Padres and Athletics play in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Athletics

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Not in Friday's lineup Merrill (ribs) is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Athletics on Friday.

Impact As expected, Merrill will not be in Friday's lineup after sustaining a rib injury while colliding with the outfield wall during Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. Ramon Laureano, Bryce Johnson and Nick Castellanos will man the outfield from left to right for San Diego in Merrill's absence.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to avoid injured list Merrill (ribs) is expected to return to the Padres' lineup within the next few days, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Merrill's ribs remain sore after he banged into the outfield wall Wednesday against the Dodgers while trying to rob a home run. He has managed to avoid a serious injury, and while it sounds like Merrill will not play Friday versus the Athletics, he could be back in action sometime over the weekend.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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