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NewsSDMay 31, 10:35 AM EDT

Padres Bullpen Falters Late as King Loses Control in 7th

San Diego's previously reliable bullpen gave up a lead against Washington, with Michael King unraveling after a strong six-inning start.

Michael King delivered six quality innings against the Nationals on May 30 but returned for the seventh and lost command. A leadoff single, a fielder's choice that failed to record an out, a walk, and a hit batter allowed Washington to close within one run. The Padres bullpen, which had been a bright spot amid offensive and rotation struggles, failed to hold the lead. San Diego's overall performance concerns — weak offense, shaky rotation, and now a bullpen hiccup — compound heading into the next series.

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NewsSDMay 30, 10:15 PM EDT

Tatis Jr. Ends Historic HR Drought With 451-Foot Blast

The Padres outfielder went 240 plate appearances without a home run — the longest active drought in MLB — before connecting Saturday in Washington.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the 2025 season on May 30, a 451-foot solo shot to left field at Nationals Park in the fifth inning. The blast ended a drought of 240 plate appearances without a homer, the longest such streak in MLB at the time. Tatis and the Padres had publicly acknowledged the burden of the slump. San Diego lost the game 9-4 despite the milestone hit.

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Tatis Jr. Breaks Extended Home Run Drought in Game 56

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NewsSDMay 30, 6:55 PM EDT

Tatis Jr. Breaks Extended Home Run Drought in Game 56

The Padres star finally went deep after an unusually long wait, snapping a power slump that stood out given his career home run pace.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season in his 56th game, a notable outlier for a player who averages 24 home runs per year in the majors. The extended power drought had been a storyline for the Padres offense. The article explores the reasons behind the slow start to his home run production. His return to form could signal a positive shift in San Diego's offensive output.

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Tatis Breaks Season-Long Homer Drought With 451-Foot Shot

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NewsSDMay 30, 5:15 PM EDT

Tatis Breaks Season-Long Homer Drought With 451-Foot Shot

The Padres slugger went homerless until May 30, raising questions about his power, before launching his longest HR since 2021.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the 2026 season on May 30 against the Nationals, a 451-foot blast into the left-field stands at Nationals Park. The prolonged homer drought had been a notable storyline given Tatis once led the NL with 42 home runs in 2021. Despite the milestone, San Diego lost 9-4 as Washington erupted for six runs in the seventh inning. The Padres sit at 32-25, five games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.

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Padres Offense Ranks Last in MLB After Brutal Homestand

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NewsSDMay 30, 10:00 AM EDT

Padres Offense Ranks Last in MLB After Brutal Homestand

San Diego went 3-6 on their longest homestand of the season, sitting 31-24 overall with an offense that ranks dead last in baseball.

The Padres closed out their longest homestand of the season with a 3-6 record, dropping their overall mark to 31-24. The team's offense has been identified as the worst in baseball, a problem no one in the clubhouse is disputing. Manny Machado, the team's highest-paid player, acknowledged the lineup is struggling. The bullpen remains a strength, and the team may have reinforcements on the way.

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TradeSDMay 28, 3:00 PM EDT

Padres eyeing Aroldis Chapman in potential deadline deal

San Diego has reportedly identified Boston's closer as a bullpen upgrade target as the 2026 trade deadline approaches.

The San Diego Padres have identified Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman as a potential trade deadline acquisition, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin. The Padres' offense has struggled to score runs this season, making bullpen depth a priority to keep games close. Adding Chapman would bolster what the club hopes to build into one of baseball's best relief corps.

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