Jackson Merrill worried this might happen. Earlier this week, as Merrill toiled through the worst slump of his young career, it was posed to him that the upcoming All-Star break might come at a perfec

The San Diego Padres moved star outfielder Jackson Merrill down from the cleanup spot in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The team’s most dynamic player, Fernando Tatis Jr., had gone hitless in another loss that featured another underwhelming effort by the team’s offense. His body language suggested a mix of frustration and deflation, and this was nothing new.

Phillies second. Alec Bohm flies out to center field to Jackson Merrill. Nick Castellanos homers to center field. Max Kepler walks. J.T. Realmuto strikes out swinging. Bryson Stott strikes