San Diego Padres Wiretap

As the losses continue to mount, San Diego Padres star Manny Machado admits to being "frustrated" as the offense just can't seem to put any runs on the board.

The Padres, who have dropped five games in a row and nine of the past 10, have scored the fewest runs (231) and have the lowest batting average (.218) in the major leagues this season. In the nine losses since May 24, San Diego has plated a total of 17 runs.

The San Diego Padres designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday, one day after he received a video tribute in his return to Philadelphia.

Castellanos was released by the Phillies in February just ahead of their first full-squad workout at spring training. The Phillies released him even though they owed him $20 million for the final season of a $100 million, five-year contract.

Fernando Tatis Jr. finally connected for his first home run of the season -- and it was a blast.

Tatis slugged a 451-foot solo shot to left field in the fifth inning against Washington on Saturday, although the San Diego Padres went on to lose 9-4 to the Nationals. Tatis, who has five 20-homer seasons in his career and hit 42 in 2021, had not gone deep in 240 plate appearances before this game -- the longest drought in the major leagues.

He then singled in the first inning and struck out in the third before his fifth-inning drive off Foster Griffin gave San Diego a 3-1 lead.

"I just knew right away," Tatis said. "About f---ing time."

With nearly two months of the 2026 season complete, 22 players from the preseason MLB top 100 prospect list have graduated from eligibility, reshuffling the rankings ahead of what figures to be an active trade deadline season.

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jesus Made, 19, moves to the top spot after posting 90th percentile exit velocities that rank among big league averages despite playing in Double-A. His ability to control the strike zone and his defensive profile stand out, though scouts note his swing produces insufficient lift to translate his raw power into home run totals. If that changes in the second half, a significant ranking jump could follow.

Among the most notable movers is Boston Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, who climbs from 36th to sixth after posting improved exit velocity and lift rates while maintaining contact. Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries jumps to second after his profile helped pry All-Star closer Mason Miller from Oakland. Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Seth Hernandez rises from 49th to seventh after slider and fastball shape improvements unlocked his ceiling.

Notable graduates from the list include the previous top two prospects, Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle, along with Samuel Basallo, JJ Wetherholt, Bubba Chandler, Carson Benge, Andrew Painter, and Carson Williams, among others.

Seven players currently on active big league rosters remain eligible but could graduate within weeks.

Top-50 MLB Prospects

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1. Jesus Made, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 3)
2. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics (Previous: 11)
3. Colt Emerson, SS, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 6)
4. Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers (Previous: 8)
5. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers (Previous: 5)
6. Franklin Arias, SS, Boston Red Sox (Previous: 36)
7. Seth Hernandez, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates (Previous: 49)
8. Eli Willits, SS, Washington Nationals (Previous: 41)
9. Kade Anderson, LHP, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 16)
10. George Lombard Jr., SS, New York Yankees (Previous: 20)
11. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 23)
12. Walker Jenkins, CF, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 9)
13. Trey Yesavage, RHP, Toronto Blue Jays (Previous: 14)
14. A.J. Ewing, CF, New York Mets (Previous: 28)
15. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, St. Louis Cardinals (Previous: 19)
16. Aidan Miller, SS, Philadelphia Phillies (Previous: 10)
17. Ryan Sloan, RHP, Seattle Mariners (Previous: 24)

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18. Josue De Paula, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 21)
19. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, San Francisco Giants (Previous: 30)
20. Ethan Salas, C, San Diego Padres (Previous: 110)
21. Ryan Waldschmidt, CF, Arizona Diamondbacks (Previous: 63)
22. Thomas White, LHP, Miami Marlins (Previous: 18)
23. Alfredo Duno, C, Cincinnati Reds (Previous: 29)
24. Connor Prielipp, LHP, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 54)
25. Caleb Bonemer, 3B, Chicago White Sox (Previous: 34)
26. Luis Pena, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 26)
27. Ethan Holliday, SS, Colorado Rockies (Previous: 66)
28. Liam Doyle, LHP, St. Louis Cardinals (Previous: 50)
29. Tyler Bremner, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (Previous: 56)
30. Theo Gillen, CF, Tampa Bay Rays (Previous: 92)
31. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 33)
32. Jett Williams, SS, Milwaukee Brewers (Previous: 32)
33. JoJo Parker, SS, Toronto Blue Jays (Previous: 52)
34. Zyhir Hope, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 40)

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35. Cam Caminiti, LHP, Atlanta Braves (Previous: 53)
36. Jonah Tong, RHP, New York Mets (Previous: 31)
37. Noah Schultz, LHP, Chicago White Sox (Previous: 96)
38. Kaelen Culpepper, SS, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 79)
39. Angel Genao, SS, Cleveland Guardians (Previous: 80)
40. Gage Jump, LHP, Athletics (Previous: 42)
41. Jhonny Level, SS, San Francisco Giants (Previous: 84)
42. Emmanuel Rodriguez, CF, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 97)
43. Josh Hammond, SS, Kansas City Royals (Previous: 132)
44. Edward Florentino, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates (Previous: 78)
45. Eduardo Quintero, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 37)
46. Anthony Eyanson, RHP, Boston Red Sox (Previous: NR)
47. Eduardo Tait, C, Minnesota Twins (Previous: 38)
48. Didier Fuentes, RHP, Atlanta Braves (Previous: 88)
49. River Ryan, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers (Previous: 125)
50. Jamie Arnold, LHP, Athletics (Previous: 60)

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano.

The family of late owner Peter Seidler formally announced the deal Saturday. The sale must still be approved by Major League Baseball.

The deal with the husband and wife pair of private equity billionaire Feliciano and Jones took shape last month at an MLB-record valuation of $3.9 billion. The Padres' announcement of the deal didn't give specifics on the members of the investor group or the purchase price, but a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez that Feliciano and Jones are expected to have about a 40% equity stake in the team. The Seidler family will retain some equity stake in the team.

Wednesday’s series showdown will be broadcast locally on SDPA (Padres feed) and Rockies.TV (Rockies feed). First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 PM ET (6:40 PM local). Fans can stream the game in high definition on Fubo, which offers access to regional sports networks and national MLB coverage.

The San Diego Padres (15-7) head to Denver this Wednesday, April 22, to face the Colorado Rockies (9-13) in a critical NL West clash. The Padres have been one of the most resilient teams in the National League early in 2026, maintaining a high winning percentage despite a staggering number of injuries to their starting rotation. Colorado, meanwhile, looks to find consistency at home and pull closer to the .500 mark.

San Diego’s offense is led by the star power of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. While Tatis Jr. is searching for his first home run of the season, his speed on the bases remains a threat with 6 stolen bases already. Colorado counters with a lineup featuring Mickey Moniak, who has been a power source with 6 home runs. In the hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field, expect plenty of offensive production. Catch every highlight live on Fubo.

The pitching duel features Walker Buehler (RHP) for the Padres, who carries a 4.58 ERA and a solid 1.25 WHIP into the contest. He faces Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano (RHP), who has been a steady addition to the Colorado rotation with a 3.92 ERA and 15 strikeouts over 20.2 innings. You can witness this divisional battle streaming live on Fubo.

The key storyline for the Padres is their pitching depth; with Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, and Nick Pivetta all on the IL, Buehler must provide stability. For the Rockies, the focus is on maximizing their home-field advantage where they have historically been dangerous. If Sugano can navigate the Padres' middle-of-the-order, the Rockies have a clear path to an upset. Fubo is your home for the complete broadcast.

Padres vs. Rockies Betting Odds & Predictions

The Padres enter the series showdown as road favorites. Oddsmakers are backing Buehler and the Padres' superior record, though the high total reflects the offensive volatility typical of Coors Field.

Prediction: Walker Buehler has the strikeout stuff to mitigate the Coors Field factor, but Sugano has been consistent early in the year. Expect a high-scoring affair where the Padres' bullpen eventually seals the win. Final Score: Padres 7, Rockies 5.

Individual Matchups: Stars and Playmakers

The marquee matchup features Fernando Tatis Jr. against the precision of Tomoyuki Sugano. Tatis Jr. enters tonight looking to break out of a power slump in a stadium where he has historically found success.

*Season stats as of April 22.

Colorado relies on the power of Mickey Moniak and the glove of Ezequiel Tovar. Moniak has been one of the NL’s early home run leaders, anchoring the Rockies' offense.

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A group led by Chelsea FC co-owner Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones is closing in on a deal to purchase the San Diego Padres for a record $3.9 billion, multiple people briefed on the process told The Athletic.

The agreement, pending approval by 75 percent of MLB's owners, would shatter the existing record of $2.42 billion Steve Cohen paid for the New York Mets in 2020. The final net amount will be subject to the Padres' roughly $300 million in debt and other terms.

Feliciano, born in Puerto Rico, is the co-founder and managing partner of Clearlake Capital, a Santa Monica-based private equity firm. In 2022, Clearlake and Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly led a consortium that acquired Chelsea for $5.24 billion. Forbes estimates Feliciano's net worth at $3.9 billion.

The group outbid three other finalists in Dan Friedkin, owner of EPL club Everton; Tom Gores, owner of the Detroit Pistons; and Joe Lacob, owner of the Golden State Warriors. At least one competing bid came in around $3.5 billion, according to league sources.

The sale price carries broad implications as MLB approaches a labor battle. The league's collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, and the Players Association is expected to cite the Padres' valuation, up from under $2 billion as recently as early 2025, as evidence that franchise values continue climbing without a salary cap in place.

The Padres were put up for sale in November, two years after the death of former owner Peter Seidler, whose estate became the subject of a legal dispute between his widow and two brothers-in-law. The current ownership group purchased the franchise for $800 million in 2012.

Second-round bids for the San Diego Padres reached nearly $4 billion this week, with all first-round finalists submitting new offers and at least three topping $3.5 billion, according to multiple people familiar with the process who requested anonymity.

The four finalists are Jose E. Feliciano, whose Clearlake Capital backs Chelsea FC; Dan Friedkin, whose Pursuit Sports owns Everton and AS Roma; Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob; and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, who acquired a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024.

A winning bid would shatter the current MLB record of $2.42 billion, set when Steve Cohen purchased the New York Mets in 2020. The Padres were most recently valued at $3.1 billion by Sportico, a 34% increase over the prior year.

The sale is widely regarded as a benchmark moment for MLB franchise valuations. The league's revenue multiple of 6.6x is the smallest among the five major U.S. men's sports leagues, and many investors view baseball teams as undervalued. The Padres' sales materials project stronger profits under a future collective bargaining agreement, though a labor dispute that could affect the 2027 season remains a concern.

The Seidler family launched the sale process last November amid a legal dispute over the estate of late owner Peter Seidler, who died in 2023. A February court filing indicated that Seidler's widow, Sheel Kamal Seidler, had dismissed most of her original claims against his brothers.

The current ownership group purchased the club in 2012 for $800 million. On the field, San Diego has started 2026 at 12-6, sitting two games behind the Dodgers in the NL West, with attendance again ranking second in baseball.

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres are monitoring free agent right-hander Lucas Giolito as injuries continue to thin both clubs' pitching staffs, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday.

Chicago's rotation has already taken significant hits as Cade Horton was advised to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, while Matthew Boyd is nearing a return from a strained left biceps. High-leverage relievers Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey are also sidelined, straining the entire pitching staff.

San Diego's need for pitching may be equally urgent. Nick Pivetta exited Sunday's start with right elbow stiffness and is likely headed to the injured list. Pivetta finished sixth in NL Cy Young Award voting last season after posting a 2.87 ERA across 181 innings. His contract includes a provision converting to a $14 million club option for 2027 if he spends at least 130 consecutive days on the injured list due to a specified injury.

The Padres' pursuit of Giolito could be complicated by the final stages of the franchise's ongoing sale process, which may limit financial flexibility in baseball operations.

Giolito, 31, went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox last season before declining a $19 million mutual option to test free agency. The Cubs project him as a back-of-rotation option. His absence through spring training and into April tempers expectations, though he has maintained his workload with bullpen sessions of approximately 75 pitches.

"The last few months have been very strange," Giolito said on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. "Talks seem like they're heating up, and then it's like, 'Oh, OK, never mind.' I just want to play for close to what my value is."

A realistic timeline for Giolito's availability in a major league game appears to be sometime in May. Chicago projects him as a rotation addition that could push an existing starter to the bullpen, adding roster flexibility as the season develops.

Thursday’s series opener will be broadcast locally on Padres.TV (San Diego feed) and Rockies.TV (Colorado feed). First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET (6:40 PM PT). Fans can stream the game in high definition on Fubo, which offers access to regional sports networks and national MLB coverage.

The San Diego Padres (5-5) return to Petco Park this Thursday, April 9, to host the Colorado Rockies (4-6) in a four-game National League West showdown. San Diego enters the series on a high note, looking to climb above .500 for the first time this season. Colorado, meanwhile, is searching for consistency on the road after a mixed start to their 2026 campaign.

The Padres' lineup remains one of the most dangerous in the league, anchored by the superstar presence of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. For the Rockies, young core members Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle have shown flashes of brilliance early on, but the team will need their veteran bats to step up in the sea-level air of San Diego. Catch every highlight and stolen base live on Fubo.

The individual matchups are highlighted by a duel between two pitchers off to efficient starts. San Diego turns to Randy Vasquez (RHP), who has been nearly untouchable through his first outing with a 0.75 ERA. He’ll be countered by Colorado's Brennan Bernardino (LHP), who brings a 1-0 record and a steady 1.93 ERA into the series opener. You can witness this divisional clash streaming live on Fubo.

San Diego’s ability to limit Colorado’s power—specifically from Ezequiel Tovar, who has already shown a penchant for long balls early this season—will be the defining storyline. Conversely, the Rockies need Bernardino to navigate a Padres lineup that ranks among the league leaders in K/9 avoidance. Fubo is your home for the complete broadcast.

Rockies vs. Padres Betting Odds & Predictions

The Padres enter as significant home favorites. With Randy Vasquez on the mound and a healthy home record to start the year, oddsmakers are banking on the Friars to take the series opener.

Prediction: While Bernardino has been effective, Petco Park favors the Padres' pitching staff. Expect Vasquez to maintain his control early, allowing the San Diego bats to pull away in the later frames. Final Score: Padres 5, Rockies 2.

Individual Matchups: Stars and Playmakers

The marquee matchup features the elite defense and growing power of Ezequiel Tovar against the rising command of Randy Vasquez. Tovar has been the Rockies' most consistent threat in the early weeks of 2026.

Colorado relies on the athleticism of Brenton Doyle and the contact hitting of Ezequiel Tovar to spark an offense that traditionally struggles away from Coors Field.

Stream the MLB on Fubo

Fubo is the essential destination for baseball fans. Catch regional sports networks like Padres.TV and Rockies.TV, national broadcasts, and premier matchups with the most flexible streaming plans available, ensuring you never miss a highlight from the Rockies or Padres.

Fubo: New subscribers can check out current promotions to ensure they have access to local and national MLB coverage for the season. Follow the Padres as they aim to conquer the NL West.

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