Hader more comfortable with Padres after last year’s trade
February 18, 2023 GMTPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Hader looks around San Diego's clubhouse and sees a team on the rise. He also sees a bunch of familiar faces.
It's a good feeling.
The All-Star closer is more comfortable these days than he was when he first joined the Padres in a blockbuster trade in August.
Soto ($23M), Hader ($14.1M) reach deals with Padres
January 14, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Juan Soto agreed to a $23 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Friday, a raise from his $17.1 million salary last season.
San Diego also reached a $14.1 million, one-year agreement with Josh Hader, the largest salary for an arbitration-eligible relief pitcher.
AP source: Suarez, Padres agree to $46 million, 5-year deal
November 11, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Reliever Robert Suarez agreed Thursday to remain with the San Diego Padres under a $46 million, five-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract hasn't been finalized pending a physical.
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?
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
October 16, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Baseball fans in San Diego have been waiting a long time to party like this and the Padres were more than happy to finally oblige.
What made it so much sweeter was that they toppled the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, the best team in the majors this year and one that had beaten up on the Padres regularly for the better part of two seasons.
Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS lead
October 15, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Until Friday night, San Diego Padres fans had never seen a home playoff victory in person since Petco Park opened in 2004.
Blake Snell, Trent Grisham and the Padres’ lights-out bullpen finally gave them the chance to go crazy.
Machado powers Padres past Dodgers 5-3, tying NLDS at 1-all
October 13, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday night to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Brewers’ Stearns: Hader trade hurt team more than expected
October 11, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledged Tuesday the trade of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader affected the team more than he expected at the time he made the deal.
Padres beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 to reduce magic number to 4
September 28, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jorge Alfaro is used to being in position to walk off games. Just not with a walk-off walk.
Alfaro drew a bases-loaded free pass from Craig Kimbrel with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Tuesday night to reduce their magic number for clinching a wild-card berth to four.
Trejo, Tovar lead young Rockies over Padres 4-3 in 10
September 24, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Rookie Alan Trejo singled in the winning run in the 10th inning, highly touted prospect Ezequiel Tovar picked up hits on the first two pitches he saw in the big leagues, and the youthful Colorado Rockies stalled the San Diego Padres’ playoff progress with a 4-3 victory on Friday night.
Musgrove Ks 11, Padres hold off Giants 5-4 for sweep
September 1, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Musgrove had a season-high 11 strikeouts, Manny Machado drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon, completing a three-game sweep.
Taylor, Perez homer, Royals beat Machado, Padres 15-7
August 28, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael A. Taylor homered and drove in four runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 15-7 on Sunday.
Salvador Perez also went deep for Kansas City, and Hunter Dozier had four of the Royals' 18 hits.
Padres give Hader break from closer role after shaky outings
August 21, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The Padres are giving reliever Josh Hader a break from the closer role after ninth-inning meltdowns on Thursday and Friday resulted in San Diego losses.
Padres manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals that the left-handed Hader would be given time to try to work out his issues.
Hader melts down in 9th, gives Nationals 6-3 win over Padres
August 20, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Victor Robles scored the go-ahead run on Josh Hader's wild two-base throwing error and rookie Alex Call followed with his first career home run, a two-run shot, as the Washington Nationals stunned the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Friday night.
Nationals rally against Darvish, Hader to beat Padres 3-1
August 19, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres came to bat against his former team, the Washington Nationals, with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh inning of a tie game. The sellout crowd of 41,820 anticipated something big from its new superstar.
Machado’s 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
August 10, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — After a mystifying five-game skid that included a 26-inning scoreless streak, the new-look San Diego Padres finally played the way they're supposed to after last week's blockbuster trade that brought Juan Soto to town.
Brewers break out of recent slide with 5-3 victory over Rays
August 10, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — With each of Milwaukee's top two closer options unavailable, Matt Bush stepped in and showcased the depth of the Brewers' bullpen as they adapt to life without four-time All-Star Josh Hader.
Brewers tumble out of 1st in division after trading Hader
August 8, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — In the week since trading of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader, virtually nothing has gone right for the Milwaukee Brewers.
They owned a three-game lead in the NL Central when they sent Hader to the San Diego Padres, but have gone 1-5 since and trail the streaking St.
Lauer works 7, Tellez and Taylor homer as Brewers top Reds
August 6, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Lauer pitched seven strong innings, Rowdy Tellez and Tyrone Taylor homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers shook out of their post-trade deadline funk with a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Lamet’s eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up
August 5, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization and designated for assignment by another.
Pirates rally by scuffling Brewers once again in 5-4 victory
August 4, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers insist they're not suffering from sort of a Josh Hader hangover.
Sure looks like it though.
Bryan Reynolds raced home on a wild pitch with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep of Milwaukee.
Brewers waive Lamet, Severino following trade deadline
August 3, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, two days after being acquired in a trade that sent closer Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres.
The right-hander came to Milwaukee on Monday as part of a package including closer Taylor Rogers and prospects Robert Gasser and Esteury Rodriguez.
Padres trade for Soto, then sweep doubleheader from Rockies
August 3, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Trent Grisham hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, Josh Hader got the win in his San Diego debut and the Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep hours after obtaining superstar Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade.
Cruz HR keys outburst as Pirates beat Brewers 5-3, end skid
August 3, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 5-3 victory over the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, snapping a seven-game skid.
Brewers continue retooling bullpen by adding Rosenthal
August 2, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers reshaped their bullpen following the departure of four-time All-Star closer Josh Hader by acquiring injured reliever Trevor Rosenthal from the San Francisco Giants just before Tuesday’s trade deadline.
NL Central-leading Brewers acquire reliever Bush from Texas
August 2, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers acquired hard-throwing reliever and former No. 1 overall draft pick Matt Bush from the Texas Rangers on Monday night for infielder Mark Mathias and a top pitching prospect.
Montas to Yankees, Mancini to Astros ahead of trade deadline
August 2, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The trade market got busy ahead of Tuesday's deadline, with the New York Yankees acquiring pitcher Frankie Montas from Oakland for four prospects.
Brewers trade All-Star closer Josh Hader to Padres
August 2, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in exchange for recently benched closer Taylor Rogers and three other players in a blockbuster deal between NL playoff contenders.
Yaz’s slam highlights 3-homer 9th as Giants stun Brewers 8-5
July 16, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-ending grand slam off major league saves leader Josh Hader for San Francisco’s third homer of the ninth inning, and the Giants rallied from a three-run deficit to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Friday night.
Miranda HR gives Twins walk-off, 4-1 win against Brewers
July 13, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jose Miranda hit a game-ending, three-run homer against Milwaukee’s Josh Hader as the Minnesota Twins finally got a timely hit to beat the Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday.
Miranda’s third hit of the game traveled to the second deck in left field.
Brewers top Twins 6-3, as McCutchen, Adames hit 2-run homers
July 13, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers sure weren't deterred by the storms in Minnesota.
With the pitching they have waiting in the late innings, there's not a lot to worry about.
Andrew McCutchen and Willy Adames each hit a two-run homer, and the Brewers outlasted three rain delays to beat the Twins 6-3 on Tuesday night in the opener of a brief border-state series between the first-place teams.
All-Stars Rodón, Martinez, Cooper in; Hader, Harper out
July 12, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco left-hander Carlos Rodón, Boston designated hitter J.D. Martinez and Miami first baseman Garrett Cooper were added Tuesday for next week’s All-Star Game.
They replaced Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper and Houston’s Yordan Álvarez, who are hurt, and Milwaukee closer Josh Hader, who is skipping the July 19 game at Dodger Stadium because of family responsibilities.
Cubs rally against Brewers’ bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee
July 6, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — P.J. Higgins has learned how to stay ready when he isn't getting consistent playing time.
The Cubs' backup catcher and first baseman delivered a tiebreaking two-out double off three-time All-Star Josh Hader in Chicago's 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Burnes, McCutchen, Brosseau lead Brewers past Blue Jays 5-4
June 26, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes pitched into the eighth inning, Andrew McCutchen and Mike Brosseau homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday.
The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner extended his winning streak to a season-high three games, but he wasn’t as crisp as in a 2-0 win over the Cardinals on Monday.
Brewers’ closer Hader on paternity list, likely out 3 days
June 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers put closer Josh Hader on the paternity list before Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets and expect him to miss three days.
Hader began Wednesday tied with San Diego’s Taylor Rogers for the MLB lead with 19 saves.
Phillies tag Hader for 2 HRs in 9th, rally past Brewers 3-2
June 8, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Alec Bohm and Matt Vierling homered off Josh Hader in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Cronenworth’s HR in 10th sends Padres past Brewers 6-4
June 6, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Cronenworth hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres extended their winning streak to three games with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Hader 37th straight scoreless appearance, Brews beat Cards
May 27, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Hader escaped a ninth-inning jam in his 37th straight scoreless appearance and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Thursday night for their third straight win.
Tellez, Brewers beat Darvish, Padres 2-1 to take 2 of 3
May 26, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Kolten Wong may have saved the game with his flashy glovework. Luis Urías may have saved it with a deft slide into third base past Manny Machado's tag.
Devin Williams definitely did save it, closing out a solid performance by the bullpen in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-1 victory against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
May 24, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Cards minus Molina
May 24, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors Tuesday:
Brewers place Peralta on IL, Hader on family emergency list
May 24, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Freddy Peralta on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain Monday and put closer Josh Hader on the family medical emergency list.
Milwaukee filled their places on the roster by recalling right-handers Trevor Kelley and Miguel Sánchez from Triple-A Nashville.
Peralta dominates for 7 innings, Brewers 2-hit Braves 1-0
May 17, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Freddy Peralta dominated over seven innings, Hunter Renfroe scored on a wild pitch and the Milwaukee Brewers two-hit the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Monday night.
Peralta (3-1) gave up two hits and a walk while striking out 10 and retiring his final 11 batters.
Peterson’s bases-loaded walk lifts Brewers over Marlins 2-1
May 14, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Jace Peterson walked against Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night.
After starters Corbin Burnes and Pablo López dueled for seven innings, ex-Marlins star Christian Yelich reached on a leadoff single against Tanner Scott (0-1) in the ninth.
Hader gets 500th K, Brewers stop Reds’ 2-game win streak
May 11, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Josh Hader reached 500 career strikeouts, Luis Urías hit the tying home run and made a clutch catch and the Milwaukee Brewers held off Cincinnati 5-4 Tuesday night to stop the Reds’ season-high, two-game winning streak.
Adames steals home in Brewers’ 5-3 win over Phillies
April 24, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Willy Adames timed his mad dash from third with catcher J.T. Realmuto's throw to second base. Realmuto's throw skipped into center field — and Adames slid into home to pull of the double steal and score the go-ahead run.
Woodruff dominates, Brewers beat Pirates for 3-game sweep
April 20, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brandon Woodruff pitched hitless ball into the sixth inning, Rowdy Tellez homered for the second straight day and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Taylor has key double, Hader saves 100th, Brewers beat Cards
April 18, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyrone Taylor hit a two-run double in the seventh inning to give Milwaukee a cushion, and the Brewers outlasted Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Sunday.
Pujols hit his 681st career homer, a three-run shot in the third inning off Aaron Ashby that tied the game at 3, but the Brewers regained the lead in the fourth on Willy Adames' bases-loaded walk and held on from there.
Brewers edge Orioles 5-4 after Williams escapes jam
April 13, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell has confidence in Devin Williams and Josh Hader — even when the two bullpen standouts pitch their way into trouble.
Williams escaped the eighth inning after loading the bases with nobody out, and Hader worked around a leadoff double in the ninth as the Brewers held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Brewers hope improved lineup leads to longer postseason run
March 30, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — With Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes heading the rotation and three-time All-Star Josh Hader leading the bullpen, the Milwaukee Brewers believe they have a championship-caliber pitching staff.
Boxberger gets $2.5MM deal to stay in Brewers’ bullpen
March 15, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Brad Boxberger will be back in the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen this season.
The Brewers have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year deal with the right-hander.
Boxberger gets a $1.75 million salary this year, and the deal announced Sunday includes a $3 million club option for 2023 with a $750,000 buyout.
Hendriks, Hader selected as top MLB relievers of 2021
November 11, 2021 GMTCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Chicago's Liam Hendriks earned his second straight Mariano Rivera Award as the American League Reliever of the Year on Wednesday, and Milwaukee's Josh Hader won his third Trevor Hoffman Award as the National League Reliever of the Year.
Peraza, 3 other Mets choose free agency rather than minors
October 30, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Reserve infielder José Peraza and three other New York Mets elected to become free agents Friday rather than accept minor league assignments.
The team sent Peraza, outfielder José Martínez, and pitchers Corey Oswalt and Robert Stock outright to Triple-A Syracuse.
Bats finally wake up but Hader falters, Brewers eliminated
October 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — At least the Milwaukee Brewers came out swinging.
Even if Christian Yelich went down looking at the end.
Milwaukee was 0 for 20 with runners in scoring position during the NL Division Series until RBI singles by Omar Narváez and Lorenzo Cain produced a 2-0 advantage against Atlanta in Game 4.
M-V-Free! Freeman HR sends Braves to NLCS, 5-4 over Brewers
October 13, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves will get another chance to finish the job they came agonizingly close to achieving a year ago.
It doesn’t matter at all that they had fewer wins than any other playoff team.
Tellez HR, throw spark Brewers over Braves 2-1 in Game 1
October 9, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Rowdy Tellez fouled off Charlie Morton's pitch in a scoreless game, then headed toward the dugout for a deep breath and a new bat.
Ohtani wins Baseball Digest player of year; Scherzer top arm
October 7, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels was selected major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay.
Max Scherzer was voted pitcher of the year and Josh Hader was picked as the top reliever in awards announced Thursday.
LEADING OFF: Brewers’ Williams punches wall, breaks hand
September 30, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:
BAD BREAK
This was not the kind of punchout Milwaukee reliever Devin Williams wanted: The valuable setup man could miss the entire postseason after breaking his pitching hand when he punched a wall.
Brewers clinch NL Central, condemn Mets to losing record
September 26, 2021 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second NL Central title in four years, beating the sloppy New York Mets 8-4 Sunday behind Willy Adames's two-run homer and three RBIs.
Josh Hader pitched a perfect ninth inning, retiring Brandon Nimmo on a game-ending flyout to left fielder Christian Yelich and sending the Brewers running onto the field to celebrate as the crowd of 43,430 erupted into cheers.
Hill hits game-winning double in 11th, Tigers beat Brewers
September 15, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Derek Hill hit a leadoff RBI double in the 11th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night and snapping the Brewers' five-game win streak.
After the game, Hill had to try to explain to his teammates why he had slid into second base as Victor Reyes was trotting home with the winning run.