Jackson Merrill ascended methodically through the batting order last season. Eight of his first nine starts were as the No. 9 ...

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 ...

The Royals beat the Padres 10-4 Sunday at Peoria Stadium. Batter’s box: Jackson Merrill hit his first home run of the spring, ...

Merrill's homer was a massive 443-foot shot to center field. The 21-year-old is preparing for his second big-league campaign after posting an .826 OPS over 156 regular-season games last year en route ...

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

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 ...

Merrill had a solid rookie season, earning a spot in the 2024 All-Star Game as a reserve while also winning a Silver Slugger award. Jackson Merrill expressed his candid feelings a ...

We’re going to nitpick. Because, really, if you’re taking issue with any part of Jackson Merrill’s brilliant debut season, it ...

SAN DIEGO — Jackson Merrill instantly became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the San Diego Padres. He was so good, he put his name in the conversation for Rookie of the Year.

Fernando Tatis Jr. remains out with flu; Padres bring in a left-hander who pitched the past three seasons in KBO ...

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.

Jackson Merrill arrived at spring training last year hoping to make a good impression and potentially make the big league roster as a depth option. He changed positions and became the Padres ...