San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right ankle after being struck by a comebacker from Mookie Betts. He also experienced a fainting spell but was released after tests showed no serious issues. Catcher Freddy Fermin was also placed on the IL with a head contusion.

NBC and Peacock will broadcast all 15 Major League Baseball games on Sunday for the first time, with no blackout restrictions. Coverage includes key games like the Mets vs. Braves and Dodgers vs. Padres, overseen by NBC Sports' Rob Hyland. Peacock will offer a multi-view four-box presentation.

Kevin O’Malley, part-owner of the San Diego Padres and operator of minor league teams in California, died at 50 from sepsis complications. He was the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers president Peter O’Malley and co-founded Top of the Third Inc., which owned the Stockton Mudville Nine and Visalia Rawhide teams. O’Malley also established Carmelina Capital Partners, a growth equity firm.

San Diego Padres pitcher Ron Marinaccio was suspended for three games and fined for intentionally hitting Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson with a pitch. Manager Craig Stammen received a one-game suspension and fine for arguing the play. Marinaccio chose to appeal, allowing him to play until the appeal process concludes.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticizes lazy criticism of the team's spending, arguing rivals should focus on improving their own performance. Despite high payrolls and regular-season success, the Dodgers faced playoff failures and public backlash, but Roberts and utility man Miguel Rojas emphasize their competitive strategies and cost-effective player acquisitions. The Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory highlighted contributions from players acquired at low cost.

The Washington Nationals concluded May with a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres, securing their third consecutive series victory. Curtis Mead contributed with an RBI double and three homers this week, while the team's 16 wins in May marked their best month since June 2021. Atlanta leads the NL East with a 40-20 record, and the Nationals (31-29) moved into second place.

James Wood and Luis García Jr. each hit home runs as the Washington Nationals defeated the San Diego Padres 4-2. Zack Littell allowed two earned runs before being replaced in the seventh inning, while Keibert Ruiz contributed with defensive plays. The Nationals extended their lead with a pinch-hit double in the seventh.

A baseball fan, Jamie Golla, was hit in the skull by a foul ball during a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment and is recovering. The Mariners staff offered her tickets to return for a future game.

The San Diego Padres have agreed to sell the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano. The transaction marks a change in ownership for the Major League Baseball franchise.

Chicago Cubs' 22-year-old Venezuelan player Moisés Ballesteros is making a strong case for National League Rookie of the Year with a .387 batting average, five home runs, and a 1.144 OPS in 2026. His recent grand slam in a starting catcher role highlights his growing impact, prompting manager Craig Counsell to consider increased playing time.

The San Diego Padres were sold for a record $3.9 billion to billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, owners of Chelsea FC. The sale highlights MLB's financial disparities, as the Padres, a small-market team without a regional TV deal, sold for 63% more than the New York Mets' 2018 purchase price. The Seidler family, led by late owner Peter Seidler, transformed the team into a competitive force through aggressive spending on players and trades.

The San Diego Padres are nearing a $3.9 billion sale to private equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, marking a record deal for an MLB team. The sale follows the death of former owner Peter Seidler and reflects the team's strong fan base and recent success, including playoff appearances and attendance records.