Hey, 161-1 is still on the table. On a festive Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, the Padres’ club-record season-opening winning streak came to an end in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs, who were celebrating their home opener.

Shota Imanaga pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning in Chicago’s home opener at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs handed San Diego its first loss with a 3-1 victory over the Padres.

On a fateful Friday afternoon, the San Diego Padres lost their first game of the 2025 season. Though the Friars certainly came out hot, the Los Angeles Dodgers

The San Diego Padres kicked off their 2025 season with an electrifying come-from-behind victory, triumphing over the Atlanta Braves 7-4. This thrilling start not only showcased the resilience of the team but also highlighted significant underlying storylines, particularly regarding their pitching staff.

The Padres’ 7-0 record is the best of any team that the Cubs have hosted in a home opener. They have welcomed eight other teams that were unbeat

The Chicago Cubs finally had their home opener Friday after starting the season on the road, securing a win at the Friendly Confines.

Diaz is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Cubs, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. It's a routine day off for Diaz, who is 3-for-13 at the dish in the early going this season. Martin Maldonado will catch and bat ninth for the Padres in Friday's series opener.

The San Diego Padres and All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Wednesday.

The San Diego Padres might have been the best team in baseball last October. We’ll never know for sure. There was the agonizing, 24-inning scoreless streak that ended their run. There was the quiet winter that ensued. There was the revelation of the family fight that has clouded their future.