AP source: Cubs, 1B Hosmer agree to 1-year contract
January 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Eric Hosmer agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, giving the team another option at first base and designated hitter.
A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a successful physical.
Red Sox cut ties with Hosmer, get RHP Wyatt Mills from KC
December 17, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox designated veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment on Friday to make room for right-hander Wyatt Mills, who was acquired from Kansas City for minor league righty Jacob Wallace.
Hosmer’s double in sixth sends Red Sox past Orioles, 4-3
August 12, 2022 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI double in the sixth inning just after Baltimore rallied to tie it, and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 4-3 victory over the Orioles on Thursday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Devers homers in return from IL as Boston downs Astros 2-1
August 3, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is feeling good about his team with Rafael Devers healthy and back in the lineup and the recent additions of Eric Hosmer and Tommy Pham.
Devers homered with two RBIs in his return from the injured list to lead the Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night, hours after they acquired Hosmer in a trade with San Diego.
Red Sox to pay Hosmer minimum, Padres owe more than $43.56M
August 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Red Sox will be responsible for paying Eric Hosmer only the major league minimum salary after acquiring him from the Padres.
As part of Tuesday's trade, San Diego agreed to pay Boston up to $43,566,713, according to details of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
Red Sox get Hosmer from Padres; keep Martinez, Bogaerts
August 3, 2022 GMTBoston Red Sox manager Alex Cora broke into a smile before Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros: Baseball’s trade deadline had just passed, and he still had Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers and J.D.
Buxton, Correa homer as Twins beat Padres 7-4
July 31, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Minnesota Twins had a nice bounce-back win against the San Diego Padres, spurred by some big home runs and a big break.
All-Star Byron Buxton hit a tying homer in the fourth inning off Joe Musgrove, and Carlos Correa gave the AL Central leaders some breathing room with a two-run shot during a five-run eighth that helped them beat the San Diego Padres 7-4 on Saturday.
Alfaro, Voit, Machado lead HR parade as Padres rout Twins
July 30, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — It's been a while since the San Diego Padres had a game like this.
Jorge Alfaro launched a three-run homer, Luke Voit and All-Star Manny Machado each hit a two-run shot and the Padres enjoyed their first five-homer outburst in more than a year to beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 10-1 Friday night.
Mets’ Drew Smith goes on IL with strained right lat muscle
July 28, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets reliever Drew Smith was put on the 15-day injured list Thursday because of a strained lat muscle in his right side.
The move was retroactive to Monday, a day after Smith allowed an RBI double to San Diego's Eric Hosmer in the sixth inning.
Alonso’s 3-run HR, 4 RBIs leads Mets over Padres 8-5
July 25, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso lifted the ball into the left-field seats and sent the New York Mets soaring into their high-profile Subway Series matchup against the Yankees and Aaron Judge.
Alonso hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Joe Musgrove and had four RBIs to retake the major league lead, leading the Mets over the San Diego Padres 8-5 on Sunday night and avoiding a three-game sweep.
Machado hits 2-run homer, Padres hold off slumping Mets 2-1
July 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Manny Machado hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning off Chris Bassitt and the San Diego Padres hung on for a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night.
Darvish shuts down Mets again, Padres beat Scherzer 4-1
July 23, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Yu Darvish always makes the New York Mets look light on offense.
General manager Billy Eppler is trying to do something about that — no matter which opponent is on the mound.
Padres open 3-game series at home against the Diamondbacks
July 15, 2022 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (39-50, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (50-41, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Madison Bumgarner (5-8, 3.65 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Padres: Yu Darvish (7-4, 3.38 ERA, .99 WHIP, 91 strikeouts)
Iglesias drives in 6 runs as Rockies beat Padres 10-6
July 14, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — José Iglesias drove in a career-high six runs with a homer and two singles, and the Colorado Rockies continued their home domination of San Diego with a 10-6 win over the Padres on Wednesday night.
Alfaro gets winning hit, Padres beat Diamondbacks 3-2 in 11
June 22, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro singled home the winning run with one out in the 11th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
“It’s good to see his approach morphing into something we can really work with right now,” Padres acting manager Ryan Christenson said.
Darvish returns to Wrigley, lifts Padres over Cubs 4-1
June 14, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched a season-high eight innings of five-hit ball, Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking single and Eric Hosmer had a two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Monday night.
Pirates visit the Padres to start 3-game series
May 27, 2022 GMTPittsburgh Pirates (18-25, third in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (28-16, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Jose Quintana (1-2, 2.43 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Padres: Sean Manaea (2-3, 4.04 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)
Wheeler K’s 9 in 7 shutout innings, Phillies top Padres 3-0
May 19, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler watched Eric Hosmer give a 96 mph fastball a ride to about the warning track at Citizens Bank Park and thought for sure the ball was gone.
Ozuna homers in 8th inning, Braves rally to beat Padres 6-5
May 15, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning in the Atlanta Braves' 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.
Kim, Myers lead Padres’ hit barrage in 11-6 win over Braves
May 14, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning off reliever Will Smith, Wil Myers went deep in the sixth against Max Fried and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 11-6 on Friday night.
Padres and Cubs meet to decide series winner
May 11, 2022 GMTChicago Cubs (10-18, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (20-11, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: TBD; Padres: Nick Martinez (2-2, 3.37 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
Cubs come into matchup with the Padres on losing streak
May 9, 2022 GMTChicago Cubs (9-17, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-10, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (1-3, 5.64 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Padres: MacKenzie Gore (2-0, 1.71 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
Marlins head into matchup with the Padres on losing streak
May 7, 2022 GMTMiami Marlins (12-14, second in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (18-9, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Pablo Lopez (3-1, 1.61 ERA, .89 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Padres: Sean Manaea (2-2, 3.60 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
Hayes rallies Pirates to 7-6 win over Padres in 10 innings
May 1, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes singled in the tying run and scored the winning run on an error as the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Saturday night.
Profar hits 3-run homer, Gore has 10 Ks as Padres beat Reds
April 28, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer, MacKenzie Gore struck out 10 over five innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Wednesday night.
Gore (2-0) allowed a run on five hits as the Padres won for the seventh time in nine games.
Hosmer’s 1st HR of season in 8-run burst, Padres beat Reds
April 27, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit his first homer of the season and Jake Cronenworth added a bases-loaded triple during an eight-run fourth inning that sent the San Diego Padres past the struggling Cincinnati Reds 9-6 Tuesday night.
Dodgers try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Padres
April 23, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (10-3, first in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (9-6, first in the NL West)
San Diego; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tyler Anderson (1-0, 2.25 ERA, .50 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Padres: Yu Darvish (1-1, 6.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)
Reds try to end road skid, take on the Padres
April 20, 2022 GMTCincinnati Reds (2-10, fifth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (8-5, fifth in the NL West)
San Diego; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Vladimir Gutierrez (0-2, 5.40 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, seven strikeouts); Padres: MacKenzie Gore (0-0, 3.38 ERA, .94 WHIP, three strikeouts)
Webb strong for 8 innings, Giants edge Padres 2-1
April 13, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb pitched four-hit ball over eight innings and Luke Williams doubled home the only runs he needed as the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 Wednesday.
Webb (1-0), who emerged as the Giants’ ace last season, allowed one run.
Giants’ Nakken 1st MLB female coach on field, SF tops Padres
April 13, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female coach on the field in a regular-season game, and the Giants pounded the San Diego Padres 13-2 on Tuesday night.
The 31-year-old Nakken took over at first base in the third inning after Antoan Richardson got ejected.
Tuesday Sports in Brief
April 13, 2022 GMTMLB
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.
Hosmer, Machado help Padres pull away late, top D-backs 5-2
April 10, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The veterans did the early work, the rookies followed with a few clutch moments and the San Diego Padres have found a winning formula early in the season.
The Padres won their second straight game, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Saturday night.
Giants beat Padres, win NL West title on season’s final day
October 4, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Logan Webb secured his spot in Giants lore with far more than his dominance on the mound. He swung for the fences and sent San Francisco to an NL West title at last, without needing to wait for the rival Dodgers' result on the season's final day.
Max Scherzer is epitome of efficiency in joining 3,000K club
September 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — As the standing ovation for his 3,000th career strikeout grew louder, Max Scherzer paused on the mound. He doffed his cap, tossed the souvenir ball toward the dugout, and immediately got back to work.
Scherzer near-perfect in milestone game; Dodgers beat Padres
September 13, 2021 GMTMax Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Scherzer retired his first 22 batters before Eric Hosmer doubled to deep right with one out in the eighth.
Dodgers’ Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
September 13, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer had been anticipating his 3,000th career strikeout. He had his family on hand, and Los Angeles Dodgers fans knew it was coming.
As if that wasn't enough history for one day, he nearly threw a perfect game, too.
Dodgers’ Max Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfect game
September 12, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the 19th player in major league history with 3,000 strikeouts and nearly completed a perfect game Sunday.
The 37-year-old right-hander fanned Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium for the historic strikeout, which came three innings after he threw the third immaculate inning of his career.
Dodgers’ Max Scherzer loses perfecto in 8th after 3,000th K
September 12, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Scherzer of the Los Angeles Dodgers had his perfect game bid ended by Eric Hosmer's double with one out in the eighth inning Sunday against the San Diego Padres.
The 37-year-old right-hander reached 3,000 career strikeouts in the fifth inning when Hosmer went down swinging.
Pollock, Urías lead Dodgers past slumping Padres 5-2
August 25, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — AJ Pollock hit a two-run single and robbed Manny Machado of a two-run homer to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the sinking San Diego Padres 5-2 on Tuesday night in a series opener between NL West rivals headed in opposite directions.
D-backs’ Gilbert has no-hitter through 8 in first MLB start
August 15, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Diamondbacks rookie Tyler Gilbert has thrown eight hitless innings in his first big league start against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.
Gilbert is trying to throw MLB's eighth no-hitter of the season, which would match the record set in 1884 — the first season overhand pitching was allowed.
Musgrove sharp, Hosmer homers, Padres beat Marlins 8-3
August 10, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Joe Musgrove effectively displayed his heavy dose of breaking pitches, tossing six strong innings and striking out eight to lead the San Diego Padres over the Miami Marlins 8-3 Monday night.
Manaea 9 Ks, Chapman homers for A’s in 10-4 win over Padres
July 29, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Sean Manaea took a perfect game into the sixth inning and Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer to carry the Oakland Athletics to a 10-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Pirates trade All-Star 2B Frazier to Padres
July 27, 2021 GMTThe Pittsburgh Pirates have traded All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres for three minor leaguers.
Frazier was the National League starter in the All-Star Game this month.
LEADING OFF: Padres getting All-Star 2B Frazier from Pirates
July 26, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
Padres win 1st game, 2nd game of doubleheader suspended
July 22, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The second game of a split doubleheader between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves was suspended by rain in the middle of the fifth inning Wednesday night.
The game will resume at a date yet to be determined.
Escobar HR, single lead Nats past Padres in series finale
July 19, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Alcides Escobar homered in the eighth inning and hit a winning single in the ninth Sunday as the Washington Nationals wrapped up a disturbing weekend with an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
Nationals finish disturbing weekend with 8-7 win over Padres
July 19, 2021 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals needed a win Sunday to end their losing streak.
To manager Dave Martinez, this walk-off victory had a greater meaning.
Alcides Escobar homered in the eighth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth Sunday as the Washington Nationals wrapped up a disturbing weekend with an 8-7 win over the San Diego Padres.
Caratini, Hosmer HR in 9th, Padres seesaw past Reds 6-4
June 18, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The first sellout crowd at Petco Park since 2019 was treated to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s electrifying solo home run in the sixth inning and Victor Caratini's game-winning, two-run shot in the ninth.
Bradley’s hit in 10th gives Brewers 6-5 victory over Padres
May 27, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackie Bradley Jr. delivered the type of clutch hit that could help him pull out of his season-long slump.
Bradley's two-out shot off the right-field wall brought home Omar Narváez in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday.
Padres rally in 9th vs Brews stalls, 9-game win streak ends
May 25, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers closer Josh Hader stopped San Diego’s rally in the ninth inning and the Padres’ nine-game winning streak ended Monday night with a 5-3 loss to Milwaukee.
Fresh off sweeping a nine-game homestand, the Padres trailed 5-0 going into the ninth.
Hosmer, Padres beat Mariners 6-4 for 8th straight win
May 23, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Two runs were already in on Eric Hosmer's bases-loaded single to left field in the fifth inning when Fernando Tatis Jr. came flying around third base and scored when Seattle catcher Tom Murphy couldn't hold onto the throw for an error.
Tatis homers, 4 for 4 in return, Padres beat Rockies 3-0
May 20, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s return from the COVID-19 injury list was nothing short of remarkable.
Cleared to play by Major League Baseball late Wednesday morning, the star shortstop got to the ballpark about an hour before first pitch, took a few swings in the batting cage and then played for the first time in 10 days.
Darvish fans 10 and doubles, Machado HR, Padres beat Rockies
May 18, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish struck out 10 in seven brilliant innings and also doubled and scored, and Manny Machado hit a two-run homer for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Colorado Rockies 7-0 Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Fill-ins come up big in Padres’ 5-3 win over Cardinals
May 17, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — A COVID-19 outbreak that sidelined star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and three other key position players hasn't slowed the San Diego Padres in the slightest.
On Sunday, it was a cast of call-ups that came up big for the Padres.
Nola drives in six runs, Padres embarrass Cardinals 13-3
May 16, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Austin Nola homered, doubled and drove in a career-high six runs, and Tommy Pham and rookie Kim Ha-seong also connected off Adam Wainwright to lead the San Diego Padres to a 13-3 laugher against the St.
Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short Padres
May 13, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — The San Diego Padres trudged off the field as Josh Fuentes lost his shirt in a wild celebration near second base following Colorado's walk-off win Wednesday night.
A sense of disappointed, San Diego manager Jayce Tingler conceded...
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks
May 13, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors Thursday: