The Padres’ loss of All-Star Jurickson Profar, who hit out of the No. 2 and No. 3 slots last season, creates a new paradigm in San Diego. Merrill could be a prime candidate to take over for Profar out of the latter position.

San Diego Padres rising star Jackson Merrill had plenty to discuss during his interview with Extra Innings on Wednesday.

Jackson Merrill ascended methodically through the batting order last season. Eight of his first nine starts were as the No. 9 hitter. The next six were at eighth. He batted seventh most of his next 48 starts and sixth almost all of his next 73 starts before finishing the season with 15 consecutive starts batting fifth.

It isn't uncommon to see starters leave the playing field and head straight to the clubhouse during spring training. For some reason, that's the culture in Majo

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.

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill opened up about the team’s mentality heading into the 2025 season.

Jackson Merrill might have a sophomore slump. Or, he might not. Growing up, the San Diego Padres center fielder learned a valuable lesson from his father: Never be complacent and always strive to ...

Randy Vásquez allows six runs (four earned) on seven hits in two innings, while Stephen Kolek throws three perfect frames

If you only check out the Padres’ Top 30 prospects list right when it’s released before the start of the season, you have much catching up to do. Twelve of last year’s Top 30 have been traded to new organizations since the 2024 release,

When speaking of the cruel manner in which baseball treats most who play it, there seems to always be a “but” with Merrill. Said Jake Cronenworth: “Yeah, 100% it’s going to be hard.

The San Diego Padres believe they can reach the postseason for the fourth time in the last six years this season despite making few impact moves in the offseason.

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