Meanwhile, inside the left-handed batter’s box, he has provided reminders of the challenges ... Padres (@Padres) May 18, 2025 Yet the Mariners also appeared to wield an edge in offensive firepower.

The Friars did not rely on home runs to create offense; instead ... spending and roster continuity, but the Padres have now emerged as the biggest challenge to the Los Angeles team.

Monday saw encouraging results from San Diego’s high-profile players. In baseball’s most competitive division, they will need even more.

Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts has faced challenges in 2025 ... Throughout his career, he has been one of the best offensive generators in baseball, accumulating five Silver Slugger awards ...

Cleveland’s offense slumbered through the first series of the season’s second half, mustering just one run on two hits in a 2-1 loss Sunday to the Padres at Progressive Field. Kyle Higashioka ...