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Jackson Merrill - Plates four runs Opening Day Merrill went 1-for-3 with four RBI in Thursday's 7-4 win against Atlanta.

Impact Merrill managed to knock in more than half of San Diego's seven runs despite reaching base just once (on a single). He plated the Padres' first two runs with the first-inning hit, brought another runner home with a third-inning groundout and finished his day with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The performance was a strong start to Merrill's sophomore campaign as he looks to build upon last season's second-place finish in NL Rookie of the Year voting.

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Deadspin | Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres aim to run past Braves again Deadspin | Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres aim to run past Braves again

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Manny Machado - Swipes two bags in opener Machado went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact Machado served as a catalyst in San Diego's Opening Day victory, showing off some unexpected base-stealing ability while scoring three of the Padres' seven runs. While the stolen bases are nice, they're not likely to be a major facet of Machado's game in his age-32 season. He swiped 11 bags in 2024 while posting a .275/.325/.472 slash line with 29 homer runs and 105 RBI.

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Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres aim to run past Braves again If Opening Day is any indication, expect San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.to do a lot more stealing in 2025.Tatis went 3-for...

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How a familiar face helped the Yankees land their de facto ace, Max Fried Minaya served as the Padres’ senior vice president of baseball operations when they used the seventh overall pick in the 2012 draft on Fried...

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Gavin Sheets - Slugs pinch-hit homer Sheets went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact Sheets was not in the starting lineup against left-hander Chris Sale. He entered as a pinch-hitter for Brandon Lockridge in the seventh inning and launched a game-tying homer off Hector Neris that kick-started San Diego's comeback victory. Sheets picked up where he left off in Spring Training, when he slashed .311/.367/.756 with six homers. The former White Sox first baseman figures to see regular playing time for the Friars against right-handed pitching.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. - Three hits, two steals in opener Tatis went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact It was an impressive opener for Tatis out of the leadoff spot as he spearheaded the Padres to an Opening Day victory. The 26-year-old outfielder slashed .276/.340/.492 with 21 homers and 11 steals in 102 games last season.

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Bullpen a blemish in opener, but time's on Braves' side SAN DIEGO -- Héctor Neris pitched in just three Major League Spring Training games after signing a Minor League deal on March 3. Still, he w...

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Braves' Opening Day loss underscores challenge of figuring out bullpen roles SAN DIEGO – Before Thursday’s Opening Day game against the Padres, Braves manager Brian Snitker sat on top of the bench in the visiting dugo...

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How to Watch Padres vs. Braves: TV Channel & Live Stream - March 28

Preview the March 28 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

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Michael King - Rough start vs. Atlanta King didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Atlanta, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a shaky season debut for King, who needed 76 pitches to record just eight outs. He was ultimately forced out of the game in the third inning after giving up a two-run homer to Ozzie Albies. King will look to bounce back in his second outing, currently scheduled for next week against Cleveland. The 29-year-old right-hander was impressive last season, going 13-9 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 201 strikeouts.

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Robert Suarez - Locks down Opening Day save Suarez earned the save in Thursday's 7-4 win over Atlanta, issuing one walk while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact It was an encouraging start to the year for Suarez after he struggled to an ugly 15.43 ERA in Spring Training. Despite the rough spring, Suarez entered 2025 entrenched as San Diego's closer after converting 36 saves while posting a 2.77 ERA in 65 innings last year.

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Padres come back late to open season with victory over Braves SAN DIEGO - The Braves that are visiting Petco Park this week are not tattered and tired. The team w...

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Photos: Braves lose season opener to Padres Photos from the Braves' 2025 season opener against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The Braves fell 7-4.

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Sheets' pinch homer launches Padres' Opening Day comeback SAN DIEGO -- It's an important season in San Diego. Because, well, they’re all important, aren’t they? Especially nowadays -- now that the P...

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Gavin Sheets, Jackson Merrill key Padres' big 7th-inning rally past Braves 7-4 on opening day

The San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on opening day

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Former Padres All-Star Jurickson Profar in 'great place' as he starts Braves tenure Veteran hoped to return to San Diego after a career year, but he signed with the Braves when talks with the Padres didn’t work out

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Padres vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 28

Preview the March 28 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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Photos: Braves open season against the Padres Photos from the Braves' 2025 season opener against the Padres in San Diego on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

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Padres pregame: Brandon Lockridge's opportunity, Fernando Tatis Jr. leads off in opener A fifth-round pick in 2018, Brandon Lockridge had already been a Yankee for six years when a Decembe...

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MLB Insider Projects Padres Have Tough Path to Playoffs in Loaded NL West The San Diego Padres have two of the better pitchers in baseball, but one MLB insider believes it’s an uphill battle for them to make the pl...

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MLB Opening Day brings Braves and Padres rematch with Cy Young showdown MLB Opening Day features Braves and Padres in a rematch with Chris Sale vs.

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