This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/padres as NL West Rival Expects Padres' Jackson Merrill to Figure Things Out: 'He's a Superstar'. The San Diego Padres are ready to start the second half of the season with a 52-44 record and currently second in the National League West.

Roberts went out of his way to ensure every single pitcher in the NL, including three overworked Padres relievers, appeared in the All-Star Game. His intentions might've been in the right place, as it's an honor to pitch in the Midsummer Classic,

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He didn't name names, but Tatis needed only identify his most talented opponent by jersey number and color in Atlanta.

The Padres activated Sheets from the paternity list Wednesday.

The Padres continued their longstanding tradition of taking high school players in the first round of the Draft when they selected left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft at No. 25 overall. But on Day 2 on Monday,

The San Diego Padres are still yet to make a move to fill their hole in left field with just two weeks before the MLB trade deadline, though one of the names he