I’m trying to make more contact, strikeout a little bit less and just hit for more power, a little bit.” Jackson Merrill ...

San Diego Padres star Jackson Merrill is predicted to slug a career-high home runs in a bounce back 2026 season.

Since Jake Cronenworth took over second base for the Padres in 2020, he and third baseman Manny Machado have maintained an ongoing conversation throughout games. “If it's a hard-hit ball, when you're ...

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Jackson Merrill arrived in the big leagues and looked like a future star almost immediately. The former 27th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft was called up in March of 2024 and wasted no time ...

The San Diego Padres operated with limited payroll flexibility this offseason, a shift from years past as the organization looks to remain competitive in 2026. Despite the quieter winter, San Diego ...

Jackson Merrill signed a team-friendly extension, endured a number of injuries but finished a frustrating sophomore season on ...