Gabe Smallson

Joined: Feb 27, 2026

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles with a focus in sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at Newsweek and Dodgers Nation. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and received his Masters of Science at the University of Southern California in 2025.

Aug 22, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Casey Mize (32) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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Sep 26, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws a pitch during the first inning Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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Aug 22, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller (22) celebrates during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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Aug 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) walks back to the dugout after hitting a ground ball during the fourth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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Aug 22, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates with first baseman Ty France (25) after defeating the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres officially released a pitched, demoted an infielder and Ty France spoke on his impending free agency.

Apr 12, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27), left, leaves the field with a trainer during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have an update on Casey Mize, Nick Pivetta may not start upon his return and Ty France spoke on his breakout year.

Aug 22, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Casey Mize (32) leaves the field during third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have an update on Casey Mize, Joe Musgrove suffered a setback and the Friars are linked to a blockbuster trade for a catcher.

Feb 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) hits a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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San Diego Padres top prospect Ethan Salas has a prediction made about his call-up status, two Friars are at risk of losing their roster spot and San Diego's farm system was ranked last in MLB.

Feb 18, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (44) during spring training photo day. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have good Joe Musgrove news, Ethan Salas' call-up is in question and a major series is incoming.

Aug 19, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) gets hit by a pitch during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres have an update on Xander Boagerts, a free agent joins the Philadelphia Phillies and Jason Adam provides the latest on his return.

Aug 18, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates his two run home run against the New York Mets with teammates in the dugout during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres saw some more history from Fernando Tatis Jr., have significant injury updates and Craig Stammen may be on the hot seat according to an insider.

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The San Diego Padres have a major sale update, Ethan Salas continues to dominate and the Friars drop the first game of a series against the New York Mets.

Aug 11, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) is congratulated by third baseman Manny Machado (13) after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

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A San Diego Padres recently-cut pitcher found a new home, Fernando Tatis Jr. has enjoyed a sensational turnaround and Ethan Salas may be called up.

Aug 12, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) celebrates after hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres released a pitcher, made a surprise roster move and swept the Milwaukee Brewers in epic walk-off fashion.

Feb 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas (90) looks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The San Diego Padres released an infielder, may be considering calling up Ethan Salas and Nick Pivetta can very well be cut this offseason.

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The San Diego Padres demoted an infielder, Nick Pivetta threw a bullpen and more major injury updates.

Gabe Smallson

Joined: Feb 27, 2026

Padres Roundup: Pitcher Gets Honest on Being Traded, New Owners Send Message to Fans, More

Padres Roundup: Exciting Yu Darvish Development, Wild-Card Update, New Owners Committed

Padres Roundup: Another Major Injury, AJ Preller’s Future, Mason Miller Calls Himself An ‘Idiot’

Padres Roundup: Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires, Manny Machado Injury Update, New Owners Send Message

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Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases Pitcher, Demotes Infielder, Ty France Talks Upcoming Free Agency

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Padres Roundup: Casey Mize Update, Nick Pivetta May Not Start, Ty France Explains Breakout

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Padres Roundup: Casey Mize Injury Update, Joe Musgrove Setback, Blockbuster Trade Link

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Padres Roundup: Ethan Salas Prediction, 2 Friars Could Lose Roster Spots, Farm System Ranked Last

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Padres Roundup: Joe Musgrove Good News, Ethan Salas Call-Up in Question, Huge Series Incoming

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Padres Roundup: Xander Bogaerts Injury Update, SD Free Agent Joins Phillies, Jason Adam Latest

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Padres Roundup: Fernando Tatis Makes History, Major Injury Updates, Craig Stammen Job in Jeopardy?

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Padres Roundup: Major Sale Update, Ethan Salas Dominating, Horrible Loss to Mets

Padres Roundup: Recently-Cut Veteran Finds New Home, Fernando Tatis Turnaround, Ethan Salas Call-Up?

Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases Pitcher, Makes Surprise Roster Move, Wild Sweep Over Brewers

Padres Roundup: SD Officially Releases Infielder, Considering Ethan Salas Call Up, Nick Pivetta to Be Cut?

Padres Roundup: SD Demotes Infielder, Nick Pivetta in Limbo, Major Injury Updates