The Padres are taking a chance on a high school left-hander with upside -- which probably should not come as a surprise. With the 25th overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday, San Diego selected 6-foot-8 left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft out of Sunset High School in Portland,

There is no tried and true way to "win" the MLB draft. Every team always says it simply picks the best player available, and even those typically need years of training and reps before reaching the majors.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill is planning to be more patient at the plate in 2025. The 2024 NL Silver Slugger said he will work on this during spring training.

Cruz rejoined the Padres last year via the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft and both started and relieved in games while posting a 3.96 ERA over 86 1/3 innings between Double-A San Antonio ...

The 2025 MLB Draft kicks off on Sunday, July 13th, and the San Diego Padres are once again on the hunt for their next wave of homegrown stars. After a year filled with ups and downs, the front office is looking to bolster the farm system with a fresh crop of young talent that could one day help the major league roster.