Padres hit only slightly better than they did in Saturday’s loss, but Nick Pivetta and two relievers don’t give back lead

Nick Pivetta held Arizona to two hits over seven innings and Jake Cronenworth homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Fernando Tatis Jr.

In their last four series, they are 8-4 with wins against the Braves, Mariners, and Padres. Their playoff odds on FanGraphs have gone from 25% to 37% in their last home stand. They still have four teams ahead of them, but they're one strong run away from being right in the thick of the race.

The San Diego Padres aim to break a three-game losing streak as they visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday at Chase Field. A win by the home team would give Arizona a sweep and a six-game winning streak, and I am backing them to stay hot in the desert in my Padres vs. Diamondbacks predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, June 15.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo's son, Nick Lovullo, manages the Cubs Class A affiliate in South Bend. The Diamondbacks signed Anthony DeSclafani and optioned Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A Reno. The Diamondbacks spent four innings trying to figure out Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta,

The comeback kids did it again. The Diamondbacks rallied for five runs in the ninth inning to walk off the Padres, 8-7, on Saturday night at Chase Field.

The baseball industry has learned not to underestimate A.J. Preller during trade season or, for that matter, at any time on the calendar.

A Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher called Manny Machado one of MLB's best players after facing him in their first series in 2025.