Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run a few hours after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year contract and the San Diego Padres started 7-0 for the first time in their 57-season history by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2.

Kyle Hart returned to the major leagues on a misty evening at Petco Park and helped the Padres to a bit of history. Five games into the season, the Padres have not lost. Monday’s 7-2 victory over the Guardians made them the first team in the franchise’s 57-year history to begin a season with five victories.

The marquee offseason signing for the Padres, Starting Pitcher Nick Pivetta, was a big reason why the Padres were able to seal the 4th win over Atlanta on Sunday. His final line:

The San Diego Padres continue their historic start to the 2025 MLB season behind starter Michael King and a strong bullpen to beat the Guardians.

Maybe it’s for the best that Kyle Hart didn’t earn his first big league win until Monday night. No, technically Hart was not making his Major League debut in the Padres’ 7-2 win over the Guardians at Petco Park.

The San Diego Padres are 5-0 for the first time in their 57-season history after beating the Cleveland Guardians 7-2.

Preview the April 2 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres MLB game to be played on April 2, 2025 on ESPN.

At PETCO Park on Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians take on the San Diego Padres (five consecutive victories) at 9:40 p.m. ET.The Padres are favored (-175 moneyline odds to win) when they take the

Padres manager Mike Shildt is supporting Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar after his 80-game suspension for PEDs.

As Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar begins serving an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, two of his most prominent former teammates have voiced their support for the veteran.

The Atlanta Braves linked the suspended outfielder with San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. amid "red flags" about PED use.