The San Diego Padres lost 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, extending their deficit in the National League West to three games. They could be eliminated from the division race on Thursday night.

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Michael King, a key member of the Padres’ pitching staff, has made significant adjustments, shifting his role from reliever to starter. The strategic changes King made to make this successful transition have made the Padres’ rotation a much deeper unit.

In an astonishing turn of events, a Padres radio announcer predicted a game-ending triple play just before it happened against the Dodgers. Jesse Agler couldn’t have made a better call at the time.

An insider gives a candid assessment of the Padres’ performance heading into the 2023 season, highlighting strengths and concerns. As someone who has had a front-row seat to the organization’s last decade as a player, Cody Decker’s assessment cuts deep.

Despite an injury-shortened season, Padres prospect Leodalis de Vries has been recognized with a prestigious award from Baseball America. De Vries’ impact on the field and his potential contributions to the Padres’ future are among the organization’s top highlights in 2024.