San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Ha-Seong Kim still feeling shoulder discomfort on throws, Elias Diaz gets first start By Jeff Sanders September 5, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. Padres shortstop still not throwing across the diamond at 100 percent
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Too much good stuff; Tatis’ first of a kind; Merrill’s mindset; Yuuuu loved it By Kevin Acee September 5, 2024 at 6:31 a.m. The Padres bullpen once again allowed offense to come back from a big deficit; Yu...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Brandon Lockridge a pest in El Paso win; Lamar King Jr. leads Storm to win By Jeff Sanders September 5, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Former Yankees outfielder collects five hits for Triple-A El Paso
San Diego Padres | Fernando Tatis Jr. delivers walk-off win after Yu Darvish shows rust in return to Padres By Kevin Acee September 5, 2024 at 3:25 p.m. Recently returned star's single with two outs in 10th inning wins it; in first start...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Even as rotation altered, Michael King feeling ‘great’ By Jeff Sanders September 4, 2024 at 5:23 p.m. Michael King throws another bullpen on Wednesday as he prepares for Friday start, Ha-Seong Kim...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Four All-Stars together again for Yu Darvish’s return By Jeff Sanders September 4, 2024 at 6:31 p.m. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jurickson Profar, Jackson Merrill, Luis Arraez all in lineup for the first...
San Diego Padres | Secret to Padres’ 2024 turnaround? ‘It all starts with being together’ By Kevin Acee September 4, 2024 at 11:01 p.m. Manager Mike Shildt introduced concepts that players bought into early and kept applying
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Brendan Durfee powers Storm; TinCaps walk off a win By Jeff Sanders September 4, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Former UC Santa Barbara catcher hits second homer since he was drafted in July
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Jackson Merrill again the NL rookie of the month, Lake Bachar landing with Marlins By Jeff Sanders September 3, 2024 at 12:39 p.m. Padres center fielder has been NL's top rookie in two months this season
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Coming through it better; rotation equation; Pro day By Kevin Acee September 3, 2024 at 10:51 a.m. Padres show they are who they thought they were by coming through past several weeks...
San Diego Padres | Joe Musgrove strong-arms Tigers, Padres celebrate Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return with a win By Jeff Sanders September 3, 2024 at 2:59 p.m. Padres right-hander has a 1.30 ERA in five starts since returning from the injured list
San Diego Padres | Padres excited, also take Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return in stride By Kevin Acee September 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Star right fielder expected to provide a boost for team that thrived while he was...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Jurickson Profar finally rests as Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to lineup By Jeff Sanders September 2, 2024 at 3:16 p.m. Padres left fielder out of the lineup for the first time since June 22
San Diego Padres | Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. coming off IL, will play Monday against Tigers By Kevin Acee September 2, 2024 at 6:23 p.m. Padres star has missed more than two months dealing with a stress reaction in his...
San Diego Padres | Padres on deck: Back home to tame upstart Tigers By Jeff Sanders September 2, 2024 at 10:23 a.m. Previewing the Padres’ three-game series at Petco Park against the Detroit Tigers: 3:40 p.m. Monday,...
San Diego Padres | MLB power rankings: One month to go By Jeff Sanders September 2, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Checking in on how the Padres stack up with the best teams in Major League...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Jackson Merrill working smarter, playing hard; Dylan Cease, the workhorse; September relief By Kevin Acee September 2, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. Padres rookie, who hit a home run and made a spectacular diving catch Sunday, has...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Eguy Rosario starts September with a bang, Jack Costello goes deep again By Jeff Sanders September 2, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Padres prospect continues to get work in right field at Triple-A El Paso
San Diego Padres | Padres score in final at-bat (again), start September with their normal kind of win over Rays By Kevin Acee September 2, 2024 at 3:17 p.m. Padres win for 29th time this season after trailing or tied in the seventh inning...
MLB | Bill Swank: Ted Williams inherited mother’s fire and dedication — but it came with complications By Bill Swank September 1, 2024 at 3:15 p.m. Ted and Danny Williams were San Diego’s original latchkey kids
San Diego Padres | Among slew of moves, Elías Díaz arrives ready to help in Padres’ postseason push By Kevin Acee September 1, 2024 at 5:12 p.m. Former Rockies, Pirates catcher joins team; lefty relievers Wandy Peralta, Tom Cosgrove also added to...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Relievers added for September, MLB shortstop signed to minor league deal By Jeff Sanders September 1, 2024 at 9:19 a.m. Padres also call up catcher Elias Diaz, recently signed to minor league deal after his...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Matt Waldron back on El Paso’s mound; Tyson Neighbors settling in with Storm By Jeff Sanders September 1, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Padres knuckleballer makes first start with Triple-A El Paso following demotion
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Alek Jacob picks up bullpen; Wandy Peralta, Elías Díaz set to join roster; Fernando Tatis Jr. close By Kevin Acee August 31, 2024 at 7:51 p.m. MLB rosters expand on Sunday, and Fernando Tatis Jr. appears days away from return from...
San Diego Padres | Rays take advantage of Randy Vásquez’s lack of finish, even series with Padres By Kevin Acee September 1, 2024 at 7:06 a.m. Rays overcome early deficit with eight two-out runs in the first four innings; Yu Darvish...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: No time for rest for Jurickson Profar By Jeff Sanders August 31, 2024 at 11:32 a.m. All-Star has been in left field to start 56 straight games heading into Saturday's matinee...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Manny’s baseball smarts; beautiful frame; home run chase; perfect Pérez By Kevin Acee August 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. Manny Machado shows baseball smarts along with his power; Padres are 6-0 in games started...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: B.Y. Choi’s journey; Wandy Peralta moves rehab to San Antonio By Jeff Sanders August 31, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Big-league experiences with Ha-Seong Kim and Yu Darvish have provided bookends for an educational first...
San Diego Padres | Padres ‘masterful,’ rout Rays in wild one at Tropicana Field By Kevin Acee August 31, 2024 at 9:07 p.m. Padres score all but one of their runs in the first four innings, Rays score...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Six is good for Jackson Merrill; Luis Arraez’s rest By Kevin Acee August 30, 2024 at 3:31 p.m. Rookie is producing in bottom half of order, so Padres continue to believe batting sixth...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: A day off for Luis Arraez to start Rays series By Jeff Sanders August 30, 2024 at 1:46 p.m. Padres infielder back up to second in NL batting title race, been better of late...
San Diego Padres | Padres on deck: Finishing road trip in Tampa Bay By Jeff Sanders August 30, 2024 at 9:24 a.m. Previewing the Padres’ three-game series at the Tampa Bay Rays: 3:50 p.m. Friday, 1:10 p.m....
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: In a good spot, with a few things to watch; Darvish, Kim join Tatis By Kevin Acee August 30, 2024 at 8:35 a.m. There are things to be concerned about with the Padres, but one of them probably...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Elias Diaz homers in El Paso win By Jeff Sanders August 30, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Veteran catcher is three games into stint with Padres' Triple-A affiliate
San Diego Padres | Padres leave St. Louis on a losing note, split four-game series By Kevin Acee August 29, 2024 at 5:49 p.m. Padres get 3 hits in loss to Cardinals; hot, muggy 4 days has cooled the...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: A day off for Xander Bogaerts, day after night for Kyle Higashioka By Jeff Sanders August 29, 2024 at 9:10 a.m. Padres second baseman has cooled in August after a strong return from the injured list
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Pro knows his own game; Arenado admires Machado’s game; injury updates By Kevin Acee August 29, 2024 at 8:28 a.m. Jurickson Profar chose to lay down as sacrifice bunt in the ninth inning in large...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Elias Diaz busy behind El Paso plate, Tyson Neighbors debuts with Storm By Jeff Sanders August 29, 2024 at 7:35 a.m. Former Rockies catcher catches 11 innings in first game behind plate with El Paso Chihuahuas
San Diego Padres | Padres come back, then get walked off by Cardinals in 9th By Kevin Acee August 28, 2024 at 10:14 p.m. Nolan Arenado's walk-off hit sinks Padres, Robert Suarez in 9th inning
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Seeking rare series win in St. Louis By Jeff Sanders August 28, 2024 at 2:07 p.m. Padres are also eyeing 10th series win in 12 series played since the All-Star break
San Diego Padres | As team surges, Padres hitters help each other in real time By Kevin Acee August 29, 2024 at 6:24 a.m. Padres lead the major leagues in hitting, and they say the in-game info they are...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: A typical win; letting Jake rake; Merrill’s appreciation By Kevin Acee August 28, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. Victory over Cardinals in sauna of St. Louis just about summed up the Padres' season;...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Elias Diaz doubles in El Paso debut; Wandy Peralta rehabs again with Storm By Jeff Sanders August 28, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Former Rockies catcher signed a minor league deal with Padres earlier this week
San Diego Padres | Padres work extra hard for sweaty victory over Cardinals By Kevin Acee August 27, 2024 at 10:34 p.m. Jake Cronenworth's single in seventh inning drives in deciding run, as Padres win back-and-forth game...
San Diego Padres | Tom Krasovic: Padres have the right pieces to push for World Series title By Tom Krasovic August 27, 2024 at 5:57 p.m. The Padres could win a playoff series against any National League team without it being...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Mason McCoy starting again at shortstop By Jeff Sanders August 27, 2024 at 3:13 p.m. 29-year-old rookie went hitless in a game for the first time in the Padres' win...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: The Manny fix; not dogging it; a backstop backstop By Kevin Acee August 27, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. Manny Machado is feeling better, which allows him to make changes at the plate more...
San Diego Padres | Randy Vásquez strong; Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill help lift Padres over Cardinals By Kevin Acee August 27, 2024 at 4:46 p.m. Padres take series opener, move to within a game of Diamondbacks in race for top...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Mike Shildt ‘at peace’ in return to Busch Stadium By Kevin Acee August 26, 2024 at 5:56 p.m. Padres manager, fired in by Cardinals after 3 consecutive playoff appearances, is back in St....
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Holding serve as 18-straight-game stretch continues in St. Louis By Jeff Sanders August 26, 2024 at 2:10 p.m. Padres have split last 10 games as Mike Shildt returns to Busch Stadium
San Diego Padres | Padres on deck: Taking wild-card chase to St. Louis By Jeff Sanders August 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Previewing the Padres’ four-game series at the St. Louis Cardinals: 4:45 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 11:15...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Jackson Merrill has ended the NL Rookie of the Year debate By Kevin Acee August 26, 2024 at 7:52 a.m. Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has been amazing as well; Jackson Merrill has just played...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: David Peralta and Mike Shildt’s St. Louis ties; Lake Bachar’s short trip By Jeff Sanders August 26, 2024 at 5:31 a.m. Minor league reliever Lake Bachar to be optioned without appearing in majors during first call-up...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Rosman Verdugo hits first TinCaps HR; Matthew Batten goes deep in El Paso loss By Jeff Sanders August 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Before Sunday's homer, 19-year-old infielder had struggled in promotion to high Single-A Fort Wayne
San Diego Padres | ‘He’s that guy:’ Rookie Jackson Merrill’s heroics again lift Padres to victory By Jeff Sanders August 27, 2024 at 7:15 a.m. Jackson Merrill's 19th homer of the season allows Padres to split four-game series with the...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Yu Darvish throws live BP, Lake Bachar joins team By Jeff Sanders August 25, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. Padres veteran throws three simulated innings before series finale vs. Mets
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: It’s OK, historically speaking By Kevin Acee August 25, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. Padres have a big enough cushion that they can endure a minor skid, as long...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Jack Costello continues power surge, Braden Nett pitches TinCaps to win By Jeff Sanders August 25, 2024 at 5:02 a.m. University of San Diego product is up to five homers in 16 games since the...
San Diego Padres | Padres lose to Mets after unfortunate series of events By Kevin Acee August 24, 2024 at 8:52 p.m. Mets score four unearned runs on Francisco Lindor grand slam in fourth inning, which is...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Mason McCoy staying grounded even as he’s again in lineup By Jeff Sanders August 24, 2024 at 4:24 p.m. Padres minor leaguer had opt-outs in July and August but liked where he was with...
Sports Columnists | Nick Canepa: Mike Shildt has pushed all the right buttons for surging Padres By Nick Canepa August 25, 2024 at 11:24 p.m. The comebacks. The clutch hitting. Winning close games. Why did all this escape his predecessor?
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Joe’s gem and his other gem; Higgy tanks; Reynolds giving it 100 By Kevin Acee August 24, 2024 at 6:31 a.m. Joe Musgrove dominates Mets, helps himself with a magnificent play that was debatably the best...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Wandy Peralta starts rehab with Storm By Jeff Sanders August 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Jagger Haynes starts strong in Fort Wayne TinCaps loss
San Diego Padres | Joe Musgrove keeps up Padres’ positive vibes in win against Mets By Kevin Acee August 23, 2024 at 10:30 p.m. Padres pile on at start and Joe Musgrove throws seven scoreless innings, as Padres even...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Joe Musgrove set for third start off injured list By Jeff Sanders August 23, 2024 at 6:11 p.m. Matthew Batten designated for assignment to make room for Yu Darvish's return from the restricted...
San Diego Padres | Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. takes another step on field, discusses comeback By Kevin Acee August 24, 2024 at 7:35 a.m. Fernando Tatis Jr. takes batting practice on field for the first time, expects to play...
San Diego Padres | ‘Just ramping up now’: Padres reinstate Yu Darvish from restricted list By Jeff Sanders August 24, 2024 at 7:36 a.m. Veteran pitchers remains on injured list, but throws bullpen on Friday as he looks to...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: The Waldron plan; the Tatis plan; Hoeing keeps going By Kevin Acee August 23, 2024 at 12:53 p.m. Dylan Cease not throwing as hard as often, but he says he still can when...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Ethan Salas perhaps hitting growth spurt with TinCaps By Jeff Sanders August 23, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Padres catching prospect riding an on-base streak at high Single-A Fort Wayne
San Diego Padres | Padres don’t do much at plate until it’s too late, lose again to Mets By Kevin Acee August 23, 2024 at 1:47 a.m. Mets win for fourth time in four meetings this season; Padres lose consecutive games for...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. ramping up baseball activity; Matt Waldron sent down By Kevin Acee August 22, 2024 at 6:32 p.m. Padres All-Star right fielder will hit live pitching in the next couple days; struggling right-hander...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Mason McCoy gets first MLB start in opener vs. Mets By Jeff Sanders August 22, 2024 at 3:18 p.m. 29-year-old rookie gets start at shortstop a day after logging first MLB hit
San Diego Padres | Padres on deck: Mets looking to get back in wild-card chase at Petco By Jeff Sanders August 22, 2024 at 11:58 a.m. Previewing the Padres’ four-game series at Petco Park against the New York Mets: 6:40 p.m....
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: The hard part is the great part; explaining Shildt; Tatis’ progress By Kevin Acee August 22, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. The Padres probably have a decision to make about the composition of their rotation; Mike...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Randy Vásquez loses another El Paso start By Jeff Sanders August 22, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Padres' demoted starter is 0-5 so far with Triple-A El Paso
Sports Columnists | Bryce Miller: Padres’ bench mix of old, new shows promise as stretch run nears By Bryce Miller August 21, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. Veterans Donovan Solano, David Peralta, Tyler Wade anchor group plugging holes during successful run
San Diego Padres | Matt Waldron’s struggles continue in big way as Twins rout Padres By Kevin Acee August 22, 2024 at 4:40 p.m. Knuckleballer allows 10 runs, tied for most by any pitcher ever at Petco Park
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Mason McCoy promoted, Matthew Batten optioned to El Paso By Jeff Sanders August 21, 2024 at 2:43 p.m. Fernando Tatis Jr. transferred to 60-day injured, a paperwork move as the Padres' right fielder...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Petco Park’s electricity surge; Xander Bogaerts’ move; another comeback By Kevin Acee August 21, 2024 at 12:11 p.m. Xander Bogaerts will take over at shortstop — only when it matters most; Jurickson Profar's...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: B.Y. Choi, Lamar King Jr. homer in Storm win By Jeff Sanders August 21, 2024 at 6:26 a.m. Kai Roberts' triple the difference in extra innings in Storm win; Henry Baez pitches San...
San Diego Padres | Manny Machado, Jurickson Profar provide pick-me-ups as Padres beat Twins By Jeff Sanders August 20, 2024 at 10:42 p.m. Both Machado and Profar hit 20th homers of the season as Padres secure series win
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Ha-Seong Kim to the IL, Matthew Batten recalled By Jeff Sanders August 20, 2024 at 4:48 p.m. Tyler Wade starting a second straight game at shortstop as Padres seek series win in...
MLB | A San Diego pitcher made his big-league debut on Saturday; his first batter was an old friend By John Maffei August 21, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. Grant Holman saw a familiar face on Saturday, when he took the mound for the...
San Diego Padres | Padres Daily: Jackson Merrill’s moments; Michael King’s finish; whatever it takes By Kevin Acee August 20, 2024 at 9:22 a.m. Padres continue to be sparked by Jackson Merrill's enthusiasm; Michael King wasn't all that impressed...
San Diego Padres | Jackson Merrill, Michael King lead Padres to series-opening victory over Twins By Kevin Acee August 19, 2024 at 10:06 p.m. Jackson Merrill's bases-loaded double provides the difference; Michael King allows two runs in six innings...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Shoulder strain likely ending Leodalis De Vries’ breakout season By Jeff Sanders August 19, 2024 at 7:03 p.m. Padres aren't ruling out a return for the California League playoffs but the calendar will...
San Diego Padres | Padres feel better about Ha-Seong Kim’s shoulder injury, but no timeline for return By Kevin Acee August 19, 2024 at 4:57 p.m. Imaging on shortstop's right shoulder provides some level of encouragement
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Ha-Seong Kim out of lineup, Luis Arraez DHing for reunion with Twins By Jeff Sanders August 19, 2024 at 2:50 p.m. Tyler Wade starting at shortstop as Padres start three-game series against the Minnesota Twins
San Diego Padres | Padres on deck: Looking for a new streak vs. Twins By Jeff Sanders August 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Previewing the Padres’ three-game series at Petco Park against the Minnesota Twins: 6:40 p.m. Monday-Tuesday...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Jack Costello homers again for Lake Elsinore By Jeff Sanders August 19, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Padres draftee out of the University of San Diego up to four homers in first...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Ha-Seong Kim exits with jammed shoulder; milestone watch for Joe Musgrove, Manny Machado By Jeff Sanders August 18, 2024 at 5:44 p.m. Padres shortstop awaiting MRI, says shoulder 'doesn't feel too good at the moment'
San Diego Padres | Troublesome Rockies chase Joe Musgrove, halt Padres’ series win streak at eight By Jeff Sanders August 19, 2024 at 7:14 a.m. Manny Machado homers but Padres manage little else in dropping finale of weekend series at...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Manny Machado’s adjusted approach, seeking 9th straight series win By Jeff Sanders August 18, 2024 at 10:34 a.m. Padres third baseman bounced back from Friday's 0-for-5 with his third four-hit game of the...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Jhony Brito back to stretching out, Leodalis De Vries exits Storm loss By Jeff Sanders August 18, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Shortstop prospect dealing with right shoulder following a diving play; Padres don't believe it to...
San Diego Padres | Padres take care of business in Colorado, help playoff push By Jeff Sanders August 17, 2024 at 9:33 p.m. With a win at Coors Field, Padres take over sole possession of NL's top wild-card...
San Diego Padres | Padres pregame: Xander Bogaerts OK with less Coors, a rare day off for Jackson Merrill By Jeff Sanders August 17, 2024 at 4:17 p.m. David Peralta starting in right field on Saturday against Kyle Freeland as Padres look to...
San Diego Padres | Hang a star on Dave Marcus, the unsung (and unheard) hero of Padres’ radio broadcasts By Jay Posner August 17, 2024 at 3:21 p.m. Producer-engineer has been in the booth for nearly every regular season, postseason and spring training...
San Diego Padres | Padres minors: Tirso Ornelas homers, plays first base in El Paso loss By Jeff Sanders August 17, 2024 at 5:01 a.m. Joshua Mears hits 10th homer in Fort Wayne TinCaps loss
San Diego Padres | First-inning troubles strike Matt Waldron again, Rockies clinch season series against Padres By Jeff Sanders August 16, 2024 at 10:02 p.m. Padres knuckleballer can't overcome home runs allowed in first and second innings in loss at...
San Diego Padres | Padres notes: Going to bat for Players’ Weekend; tracking Fernando Tatis Jr. By Jeff Sanders August 16, 2024 at 5:58 p.m. Padres to pay tribute to off-field interests, charities and more during Players' Weekend