Minor league pitcher calls Tatis ‘cheater’ after monster HR
April 6, 2023 GMTA San Francisco Giants minor leaguer called Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater” on Twitter after the suspended San Diego Padres superstar hit a mammoth home run Wednesday night in a Triple-A game while on a rehab assignment.
7 Cubs pitchers combine for no-hitter vs Machado, Padres
March 4, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and the San Diego Padres expect to be big bashers in the batter's box this season.
On Friday night, they were a big bunch of nothing.
Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele and six relievers combined on baseball's first spring training no-hitter since 2017, blanking the Padres 4-0.
Pair of minor leaguer players suspended for drug violations
March 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins infielder Carlos Santiago was suspended for 80 games and free agent pitcher Dalton Moats for 50 games following violations of the minor league drug program.
Santiago tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Stanozolol, the commissioner's office said Friday.
Padres’ Tatis plays exhibition, 1st game since hurt in 2021
February 28, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. was set to play his first game for San Diego after missing the 2022 season because of an injury and drug suspension.
Tatis was in the lineup Tuesday as the designated hitter and batting second in an exhibition against San Francisco.
Verlander throws 1st bullpen with Mets; Padres’ Tatis in OF
February 14, 2023 GMTThere were some familiar faces in new places Tuesday as teams picked up the pace on the second day of spring training.
Justin Verlander threw his first bullpen session for the New York Mets in Port St.
Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres’ weighty expectations
February 14, 2023 GMTJust hours after confetti fell on the NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, the sports spotlight shifted to pitchers and catchers who began reporting to spring training complexes Monday ahead of the World Baseball Classic
Suspended Padres star Tatis plans on ‘redeeming myself’
February 4, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The laugh and smile are starting to return. So, too, is the fan adulation for Fernando Tatis Jr., at least in San Diego.
Still serving an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, the superstar was warmly received at FanFest on Saturday, when thousands of fans jammed Petco Park for a preview of the most eagerly anticipated season in Padres history.
D-Backs minor leaguer Jose Valdez gets 2nd drug suspension
January 20, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Arizona pitcher Jose Valdez was suspended for 120 games on Friday under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol.
Xander Bogaerts, Padres finalize $280 million, 11-year deal
December 10, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — It didn’t take long for Xander Bogaerts to be asked whether he expected to be the San Diego Padres’ full-time shortstop even though the team already has two stalwarts at the position.
AP source: Bogaerts to Padres for 11 years, $280 million
December 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million, 11-year contract Wednesday night, adding the All-Star slugger to an already deep lineup.
A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it was pending a physical.
Three minor leaguers suspended for positive drug tests
November 11, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Free agent infielder Luis Curbelo was suspended for 80 games, and Boston pitcher Starlin Santos and Miami outfielder Deivis Mosquera for 60 games each under baseball's minor league drug program.
Padres would like to have Soto ‘for many years to come’
October 26, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The sudden end of a season that went unexpectedly deep left the San Diego Padres with questions to answer and holes to fill, as well as a hunger to play further into October next year.
Padres’ season ends in NLCS with bunch of what-if questions
October 24, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The San Diego Padres will head into the offseason with a whole bunch of what-ifs?
What if manager Bob Melvin had brought in closer Josh Hader to face Bryce Harper? What if Trent Grisham had swung away?
Suspended Padres SS Tatis has follow-up surgery on wrist
October 18, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Suspended Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had a follow-up surgery on his left wrist and should be recovered from that and recent shoulder surgery by spring training, the team said.
Harper, Machado tangle in wild-card NLCS between Phils, Pads
October 18, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Either Bryce Harper or Manny Machado will be playing in the World Series this year.
Harper’s Philadelphia Phillies will face Machado’s San Diego Padres in an all-wild card NL Championship Series starting Tuesday night at Petco Park.
Suspended Padres star Tatis has surgery on left shoulder
September 7, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Suspended shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder, the San Diego Padres said.
Tatis’ shoulder surgery delayed because of strep throat
August 31, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. had to postpone a scheduled shoulder surgery because he has strep throat, the latest wrinkle in what’s been a turbulent season for the San Diego Padres shortstop.
2 minor league players suspended by MLB for drug violations
August 30, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Two minor league players were suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for drug violations.
Pittsburgh infielder Francisco Acuna, on the roster of Single-A Greensboro, was banned 80 games without pay after testing positive for gw501516, a performance-enhancing substance.
6 minor league players each get 60-game drug suspensions
August 24, 2022 GMTSix players in the Dominican Summer League were suspended 60 games each by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after testing positive for performance-enhancing substances.
New York Mets pitcher Richard Cardoza, Kansas City pitcher Jeremy Castro, Arizona pitcher Miguel Gonzalez, Houston pitcher Jose Serrano and Atlanta infielder Christian Suarez were penalized after testing positive for Stanozolol.
Tatis apologizes to Padres, fans for 80-game drug suspension
August 24, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized privately to his San Diego Padres teammates for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, then publicly expressed remorse for the 80-game suspension that will keep him off the field well into next season.
Padres switch Tatis bobblehead giveaway to Soto shirt night
August 16, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have replaced a planned Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night with a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway after the superstar shortstop was banned 80 games Friday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Snell strikes out 10, pitches Padres past Nationals 6-0
August 14, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Snell struck out 10 in six sharp innings, Juan Soto reached base three times and the San Diego Padres wrapped up a hectic weekend with a 6-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Padres manager Melvin says Tatis ‘remorseful’ about PED ban
August 13, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin reached out to suspended All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in a phone call Saturday and said the player “feels remorseful.”
Padres star Tatis suspended 80 games for positive drug test
August 13, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — San Diego Padres dynamo Fernando Tatis Jr., one of the brightest, freshest stars in all of Major League Baseball, was suspended 80 games on Friday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance and won't play this season.
Soto gets 2 hits, standing ovation as Padres beat Nats 10-5
August 13, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — On a night when Juan Soto was celebrated by his old team, his new team was more concerned about a player who wasn't there — Fernando Tatis Jr.
Soto had two hits and got a standing ovation in his return to Washington, and the San Diego Padres beat the Nationals 10-5 on Friday night after Tatis was suspended 80 games for a positive drug test.
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. to begin rehab assignment
August 6, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A San Antonio either Saturday or Sunday, San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said.
Tatis took batting practice with the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday afternoon and then left for Texas.
Juan Soto promises to bring ‘good vibes,’ winning to Padres
August 4, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto arrived at Petco Park promising to bring “good vibes” to the San Diego Padres and issuing a warning to opposing teams.
The acquisition of the 23-year-old generational talent in perhaps the biggest deadline deal ever energized the Padres and their long-suffering fans, and there’s more to come.
A look at buyers and sellers from busy MLB trade deadline
August 3, 2022 GMTThis is quite a time to be a season ticket holder for the San Diego Padres.
Great weather, a jewel of a ballpark — and perhaps the most exciting lineup in baseball for the near future.
Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add
August 3, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Juan Soto is joining Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. in San Diego. Jorge López, Michael Fulmer and Tyler Mahle are going to Minnesota. Noah Syndergaard, David Robertson and Brandon Marsh are heading to Philadelphia, and Joey Gallo is looking for a fresh start with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LEADING OFF: Soto arrives in SD, Castillo debuts for M’s
August 3, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening around the majors today:
Juan Soto traded to Padres; Nationals get big prospect haul
August 3, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres left no doubt about their desired destination when they added superstar Juan Soto to a lineup anchored by All-Star Manny Machado and about to welcome back flashy Fernando Tatis Jr.
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. takes BP, MacKenzie Gore to IL
July 27, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. is back in the batter's box, and the San Diego Padres' $340 million star could face live pitching later this week.
Tatis took batting practice with teammates before Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers, his first rounds with the club since breaking his left wrist in spring training.
LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won’t need IL stint
June 21, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
Padres star shortstop Tatis Jr can’t swing a bat just yet
June 14, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s surgically repaired left wrist hasn't progressed to the point where the electrifying All-Star shortstop can start swinging a bat, general manager A.J. Preller said Tuesday.
Braves play the Padres leading series 2-1
April 17, 2022 GMTAtlanta Braves (5-5) vs. San Diego Padres (5-5)
San Diego; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (1-0, 4.76 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, four strikeouts); Padres: Yu Darvish (0-1, 10.57 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, five strikeouts)
San Diego Padres host the Atlanta Braves Saturday
April 16, 2022 GMTAtlanta Braves (4-5) vs. San Diego Padres (5-4)
San Diego; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Ian Anderson (0-1, 16.88 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, one strikeout); Padres: Nick Martinez (0-0, 1.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, six strikeouts)
Braves visit the Padres to start 4-game series
April 14, 2022 GMTAtlanta Braves (3-4) vs. San Diego Padres (4-3)
San Diego; Thursday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Charlie Morton (1-0, 3.38 ERA, .56 WHIP, five strikeouts); Padres: Joe Musgrove (0-0, 3.00 ERA, .83 WHIP, eight strikeouts)
San Diego starters produce 2 hitless outings to start season
April 11, 2022 GMTIt took three games for one of San Diego's starting pitchers to allow a hit.
That's a promising sign for one of baseball's most disappointing teams of 2021.
The Padres began the season by taking three of four at Arizona.
Arizona Diamondbacks host the San Diego Padres Saturday
April 9, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (1-1) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (1-1)
Phoenix; Saturday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Joe Musgrove (0-0); Diamondbacks: Zach Davies (0-0)
Padres see a lot to like in top prospect CJ Abrams
March 31, 2022 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Shortstop CJ Abrams has used extended playing time this spring to display the tools that made him San Diego’s first-round choice in the 2019 draft.
It might just pay off with a spot on the opening day roster.
Padres start season with electrifying Tatis sidelined
March 30, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Baseball had been back for just a few days before the euphoria turned to shock for the San Diego Padres.
Superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. arrived at spring training with a broken left wrist — believed to be the result of a motorcycle accident in his native Dominican Republic in December — had surgery and is expected to be out until at least mid-June.
Tatis has surgery on broken left wrist, out 3 months
March 17, 2022 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres had surgery on his broken left wrist Wednesday.
General manager A.J. Preller said earlier this week that the $340 million superstar is expected to miss three months.
Padres star Tatis has broken wrist, could be out 3 months
March 14, 2022 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres likely will need surgery for a broken left wrist and could miss up to three months, general manager A.J. Preller said on Monday.
Bob Melvin gets 3-year contract to manage Padres
November 1, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Melvin put on a Padres home pinstriped jersey and stated the obvious about becoming San Diego's new manager.
"What an opportunity. I'm probably as surprised to be here as you all are,” Melvin said Monday after being introduced at a news conference at Petco Park.
No decision yet on Padres manager Tingler’s job status
October 5, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jayce Tingler thinks he deserves to stay on as manager of the San Diego Padres, despite the biggest collapse in franchise history.
It’s not his decision to make, of course, and as of late Monday, there had been no announcement about the manager’s fate from general manager A.J.
Betts leads MLB in jersey sales, 4 Dodgers in top 10
October 4, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mookie Betts and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers had four of the top 10 selling jerseys in Major League Baseball this season.
Betts' No. 50 uniform claimed the top spot for the second straight year after he was acquired prior to the 2020 season from the Boston Red Sox.
Knehr scheduled to start for San Diego against San Francisco
October 3, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (79-82, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (106-55, first in the NL West)
San Francisco; Sunday, 3:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Reiss Knehr (1-1, 4.85 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) Giants: Logan Webb (10-3, 2.87 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 150 strikeouts)
San Diego to visit San Francisco Friday
October 1, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (78-81, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (105-54, first in the NL West)
San Francisco; Friday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: TBD Giants: Anthony DeSclafani (12-7, 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 149 strikeouts)
Gonsolin expected to start as Dodgers host the Padres
September 30, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (78-80, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (102-56, second in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Vince Velasquez (3-8, 6.22 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 94 strikeouts) Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (4-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)
Buehler expected to start as Los Angeles hosts San Diego
September 28, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (78-78, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (100-56, second in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (8-10, 4.21 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 193 strikeouts) Dodgers: Walker Buehler (14-4, 2.58 ERA, .97 WHIP, 196 strikeouts)
Braves to face Phils after wild 9th in beating Padres 4-3
September 27, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Will Smith struck out the side around three walks in the ninth inning to finish the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday that opened a 2 1/2-game lead over Philadelphia heading into their NL East showdown.
Braves to take on Padres on the road
September 26, 2021 GMTAtlanta Braves (82-72, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (78-77, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: TBD Padres: Joe Musgrove (11-9, 3.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 190 strikeouts)
Braves to face Padres on the road
September 25, 2021 GMTAtlanta Braves (81-72, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (78-76, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Huascar Ynoa (4-5, 3.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) Padres: TBD
Fried brilliant in 3-hitter, Braves silence Padres 4-0
September 25, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Max Fried was absolutely brilliant at just the right time for the Atlanta Braves.
Fried retired his last 18 batters and finished with a three-hitter for his second career shutout, and the NL East-leading Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 Friday to split an unusual night of baseball.
Braves to face Padres on the road
September 24, 2021 GMTAtlanta Braves (80-71, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (77-75, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: TBD Padres: Reiss Knehr (1-0, 3.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)
Mike Schmidt: Harper is clear MVP, he’s Pete Rose with power
September 23, 2021 GMTIt’s that time of the baseball year again, the individual award season. Who’s the MVP? Who’s the Cy Young winner? Rookie of the Year?
Does the MVP have to come from a team in the postseason? Does MVP mean “most valuable player to a team” or “best player in the league”?
Velasquez expected to start as San Diego hosts San Francisco
September 22, 2021 GMTSan Francisco Giants (98-53, first in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (76-74, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Scott Kazmir (0-1, 0.00 ERA) Padres: Vince Velasquez (3-7, 6.09 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 89 strikeouts)
“Late Night Lamonte” lifts Giants over Padres 6-5
September 22, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — “Late Night LaMonte" struck again for the San Francisco Giants.
LaMonte Wade Jr. singled over leaping All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in the ninth inning to bring in the go-ahead run and the Giants beat the staggering San Diego Padres 6-5 Tuesday night to keep a one-game lead in the NL West.
Pads stars Machado, Tatis say all’s well after dugout dustup
September 22, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres All-Stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. stood next to each other and said it's all good between them after their weekend shouting match in the dugout during a season that's been spiraling out of control.
Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Padres
September 21, 2021 GMTSan Francisco Giants (97-53, first in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (76-73, third in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Kevin Gausman (14-6, 2.78 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 208 strikeouts) Padres: Joe Musgrove (11-9, 3.04 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 184 strikeouts)