AP source: Rockies sign Profar to shore up outfield
March 19, 2023 GMTThe Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Profar can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, getting the full amount for 400 plate appearances, the person said.
Profar loses his cool, Padres lose to Phils in NLCS Game 3
October 22, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jurickson Profar lost his cool just before the San Diego Padres lost the game.
With a runner on first and no outs in the ninth inning and the Padres trailing by two runs in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, Profar thought he checked his swing on a 3-2 pitch from Phillies reliever Seranthony Domínguez.
Padres’ bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS opener
October 19, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Juan Soto, Manny Machado and unlikely star Trent Grisham went silent for the San Diego Padres, giving the Petco Park faithful little to cheer in the city’s first NL Championship Series appearance since 1998.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
October 13, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many tabbed the San Diego Padres to beat the Mets in New York in the wild-card round. Even fewer picked them against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have dominated the Padres in recent years and were baseball’s best team during the regular season.
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.
Padres hammer Scherzer, rout Mets 7-1 in playoff opener
October 8, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — After pounding Max Scherzer in a stunning romp, the San Diego Padres are halfway home in the wild-card round.
Josh Bell and Manny Machado smashed two of San Diego's four homers off an ineffective Scherzer, and the Padres blew out the New York Mets 7-1 on Friday night in their playoff opener.
Padres host the Giants to start 3-game series
October 3, 2022 GMTSan Francisco Giants (80-79, third in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (87-72, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: John Brebbia (6-2, 3.14 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Padres: Joe Musgrove (10-7, 3.03 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 177 strikeouts)
Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6
September 26, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Manny Machado and Brandon Drury hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run eighth inning, Wil Myers also went deep, and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 13-6 in the Rockies’ final home game of the season.
Yu Darvish wins 13th, Padres beat Diamondbacks 6-3
September 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched six solid innings for his 13th victory, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run home run and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured three homers by each team.
Nelson brilliant in MLB debut, leads Dbacks over Padres 5-0
September 6, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Arizona right-hander Ryne Nelson allowed a double to Jurickson Profar on the third pitch of his big league career and went right back to work.
He retired Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Josh Bell, and didn't stop there.
Padres rout Dodgers 7-1, send LA on rare 3-game skid
September 3, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Yu Darvish was cruising through the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup when Cody Bellinger came to the plate in the fifth inning. The slugger went down swinging on four pitches for Yu's 3,000th career strikeout in his professional career.
Fortes slugs 2 HRs, scores winner as Marlins top Padres 4-3
August 17, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Nick Fortes hit two solo homers and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, leading the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 win over San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.
Peyton Burdick hit a tiebreaking RBI double that scored Fortes, who had singled against Padres reliever Luis García (4-6) and advanced on a groundout before Burdick’s opposite field line drive bounced inside the foul line in right.
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.
Padres host the Rockies on 4-game home win streak
August 3, 2022 GMTColorado Rockies (46-60, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (60-46, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chad Kuhl (6-6, 4.59 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Padres: Blake Snell (3-5, 4.43 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 78 strikeouts)
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.
Profar homers, Clevinger deals in Padres’ 4-1 win vs Rockies
August 2, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Mike Clevinger is starting to pitch like the guy who excited the Padres' brass enough to trade for him during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.
Clevinger tossed seven impressive innings and Jurickson Profar homered for the third straight game to help San Diego beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Monday night in the opener of a five-game series.
Profar homers to help Manaea, Padres beat Twins 3-2
August 1, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jurickson Profar wasn't biting.
Shortly after helping San Diego beat the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 3-2, the Padres' leadoff hitter was peppered with questions about Tuesday's trade deadline.
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.
Tigers pound Manaea, Padres for 12-4 win; SD’s Gore injured
July 26, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Eric Haase hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea, Jeimer Candelario homered twice and the Detroit Tigers routed the San Diego Padres 12-4 Monday night.
Miguel Cabrera hit his 506th career homer in the sixth inning and moved past Al Simmons for 13th on the career RBI list with 1,840.
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.
Padres’ Profar placed on concussion IL after scary collision
July 9, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list Friday, a day after he collapsed while trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with shortstop C.J.
Profar collapses after collision, Padres beat Giants in 10
July 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams during a 2-1, 10-inning victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.
Verlander wins 11th as Astros beat Royals 5-2, take 3 of 4
July 8, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Justin Verlander got his 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Thursday.
Jose Altuve added a homer and three RBIs for the Astros, who bounced back after a 7-4 loss Wednesday night that snapped an eight-game winning streak.
Padres’ Profar collapses after collision, taken off on cart
July 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams and was then placed on a stretcher and driven away on a cart on Thursday night.
Padres play the Phillies after Profar’s 4-hit game
June 23, 2022 GMTPhiladelphia Phillies (36-34, third in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (44-27, second in the NL West)
Profar has 4 hits, Padres beat MadBum, Diamondbacks, 10-4
June 23, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Melvin was back on the top step of the dugout for the first time in 12 games and his San Diego Padres welcomed him back with a sloppy yet satisfying win.
Jurickson Profar had four hits, drove in two runs and scored twice for the Padres, who jumped on Madison Bumgarner early in a 10-4 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.
Padres host the Rockies in first of 4-game series
June 10, 2022 GMTColorado Rockies (25-32, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (35-22, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chad Kuhl (4-2, 3.17 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 41 strikeouts); Padres: Joe Musgrove (6-0, 1.64 ERA, .92 WHIP, 64 strikeouts)
Darvish dazzles, Profar homers as Padres blank Mets 7-0
June 8, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish efficiently dismantled the best team in the National League.
The 35-year-old right-hander held the Mets hitless until the sixth inning and Jurickson Profar launched a leadoff home run to help the San Diego Padres beat New York 7-0 on Tuesday night.
Pujols’ sac fly in 10th lifts Cardinals over Padres 3-2
June 1, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by a strong start from Adam Wainwright, beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 Tuesday night.
“I was just looking for a good ball to hit,” Pujols said.
Musgrove sharp, Machado homers as Padres top Giants 2-1
May 22, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball to remain unbeaten, Manny Machado homered and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Saturday.
Jurickson Profar had two hits as the Padres extended their winning streak to three with their fifth win in six games.
Profar: SF fans `worst in league’ after ball, bottle thrown
May 21, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fans in San Francisco threw at least one baseball and a beer bottle onto the field Friday night in the direction of San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar, who called the crowd at Giants games “the worst in the league.”
Padres hold off Giants 8-7 in 10 after blowing leads
May 21, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and the San Diego Padres won in manager Bob Melvin’s return, holding off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Friday night.
Phillies take on the Padres in first of 3-game series
May 17, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (22-13, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (17-18, second in the NL East)
Philadelphia; Tuesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Mike Clevinger (0-0); Phillies: TBD
Kim’s tie-breaking double helps Padres beat Braves 7-3 in 11
May 16, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Ha-Seong Kim had a run-scoring double to give San Diego the lead in a four-run 11th inning and the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series.
Kim's double to left field off Jackson Stephens (0-1) drove in Jake Cronenworth, who opened the inning as the automatic runner on second.
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.
Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres
May 15, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning Saturday that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Cubs SS Hoerner leaves game after colliding with umpire
May 12, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner came out of Wednesday's series finale against the Padres with a sprained right ankle an inning after colliding with second base umpire Dan Iassogna in center field.
Machado, Padres beat Cubs 5-4 in Clevinger’s return
May 11, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres' day began with news that manager Bob Melvin will have prostate surgery and ended with a thrilling win against the Chicago Cubs.
Manny Machado hit a go-ahead double in the sixth inning and left fielder Jurickson Profar caught Frank Schwindel's bases-loaded drive at the wall to seal a 5-4 victory Tuesday night.
Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres meet in game 2 of series
May 10, 2022 GMTChicago Cubs (9-17, fourth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (19-10, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Wade Miley (0-0); Padres: Mike Clevinger (0-0, 5.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, four strikeouts)
Hendricks brilliant for 8 2/3 innings as Cubs snap skid
May 10, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks went as far as manager David Ross would let him. His Chicago Cubs teammates were hoping for just a little more.
Hendricks came within one out of a three-hit shutout for the Cubs, who beat the listless San Diego Padres 6-0 Monday night to snap a season-high five-game losing streak.
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.
Padres win 3-2 in 10 to end 10-game losing streak to Dodgers
April 24, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres can beat the Los Angeles Dodgers, after all.
Austin Nola hit a sacrifice fly with one out in the 10th inning for the Padres, who won 3-2 on Saturday night to snap a 10-game losing streak to the rival Dodgers.
Profar’s throw, HR lead Padres to 6-0 win vs staggering Reds
April 21, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — With a throw and a swing, Jurickson Profar gave rookie MacKenzie Gore and the San Diego Padres all they needed to beat the staggering Cincinnati Reds.
Profar threw out Joey Votto at home and then hit a two-run homer for the Padres, who won 6-0 Wednesday to hand the Reds their ninth straight loss and their longest skid in five years.
Reds catcher Stephenson placed on 7-day concussion list
April 20, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was placed on the seven-day concussion list a day after a home plate collision with Luke Voit of the San Diego Padres.
Mark Kolozsvary was recalled from the taxi squad to take Stephenson's roster spot.
Reds aim to end skid in game against the Padres
April 19, 2022 GMTCincinnati Reds (2-9, fifth in the NL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (7-5, fifth in the NL West)
San Diego; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Reiver Sanmartin (0-1, 6.14 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, four strikeouts); Padres: Joe Musgrove (1-0, 1.42 ERA, .71 WHIP, 14 strikeouts)
Padres start 3-game series with the Reds
April 18, 2022 GMTCincinnati Reds (2-8) vs. San Diego Padres (6-5)
San Diego; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (0-1, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, four strikeouts); Padres: Sean Manaea (1-1, 1.38 ERA, .54 WHIP, 13 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.
Profar’s early slam jolts Padres past D-backs 10-5
April 11, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Nabil Crismatt's experience in a big league bullpen has taught him to be ready to pitch from the moment the first inning starts.
He had to be ready even earlier on Sunday.
Crismatt pitched three scoreless innings in an emergency start, Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam and the San Diego Padres used a big second inning to win their third straight game, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5.
Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0
April 9, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — New Padres manager Bob Melvin had one of the best seats in the house to watch new San Diego starter Sean Manaea throw seven brilliant innings of no-hit baseball on Friday night.
Bauer, Arenado, Blackmon, Profar keep deals, don’t go free
November 7, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Bauer, third baseman Nolan Arenado, outfielder Charlie Blackmon and infielder-outfielder Jurickson Profar declined to opt out of their contracts to become free agents.
Caratini, Padres beat Giants 7-6 in 10 to tighten NL West
September 24, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres can have a say over the NL West race even as they appear headed toward what would be the biggest collapse in franchise history.
Jurickson Profar raced home on Victor Caratini's infield single with one out in the 10th inning and the Padres beat San Francisco 7-6 Thursday to tighten the NL West race between the Giants and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
San Diego Padres to visit the San Francisco Giants
September 16, 2021 GMTSan Diego Padres (75-70, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (95-51, first in the NL West)
San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: TBD Giants: Kevin Gausman (14-5, 2.65 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 201 strikeouts)
Tatis, Padres end 5-game skid, cut Giants’ 9-game win streak
September 16, 2021 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It took more than four hours and San Diego finally returned to the win column — and the Padres desperately needed this one to stay right in the playoff race.
Snell pulled, San Diego’s no-hit bid ends in 8th vs D-backs
September 1, 2021 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The San Diego Padres had their no-hit bid broken up in the eighth inning on Tuesday night when Arizona's David Peralta had a bloop single fall into shallow left field.
Left-hander Blake Snell pitched the first seven innings and was dominant, but needed 107 pitches to get through the Diamondbacks lineup.
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.
Snell, Profar power Padres to 3-2 victory over Marlins
July 23, 2021 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Blake Snell allowed one run in six-plus innings, Jurickson Profar had two hits and two RBIs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Thursday night.
The Padres left-hander scattered three hits, struck out eight and walked three in his longest outing since June 4, when he pitched seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets.
Myers, Machado lead Padres to 7-4 win against Nationals
July 7, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — A night after hitting a home run clocked at 116 mph, All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres showed off his cannon arm.
Tatis, voted to start in the All-Star Game next week in Denver, nailed Starlin Castro at the plate in the second inning on a relay throw that was clocked at 96 mph, the defensive highlight of a night that otherwise belonged to San Diego's offense in a 7-4 win against the Nationals.
Phils blow another save, beat Padres 4-3 on Miller’s double
July 3, 2021 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brad Miller doubled with one out in the 10th inning to rescue the Phillies’ beleaguered bullpen, giving Philadelphia a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
The Phillies blew a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning — their 22nd blown save of the season and eighth in nine games.
Blackmon, Rockies shake off Tatis’ 477-foot HR, beat Padres
June 17, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — Pinch-hitter Charlie Blackmon singled home the winning run in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies shook off a monster homer by Fernando Tatis Jr. to beat the stumbling San Diego Padres 8-7 on Wednesday.
Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL
May 29, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3 on Friday night.
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.
LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks
May 13, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:
LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets
May 12, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors today:
Padres’ Tatis, Myers test positive for virus; 3 others out
May 12, 2021 GMTDENVER (AP) — San Diego star Fernando Tatis Jr. and outfielder Wil Myers have tested positive for COVID-19 while first baseman Eric Hosmer and two backups are now out for contact tracing, leaving the Padres shorthanded at Coors Field...
LEADING OFF: Tatis tests positive for virus, Harvey vs Mets
May 12, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:
Padres hold off Dodgers 3-2 in resumption of SoCal rivalry
April 23, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Cronenworth barely managed to knock down Sheldon Neuse's vicious 105-mph grounder...
Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies
August 30, 2020 GMTDENVER (AP) — Eric Hosmer started San Diego’s power surge with his three-run homer in the first, Chris Paddack threw six efficient innings and the Padres routed the Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Sunday...
Curaco beats Japan 5-4, moves to Little League title game
August 24, 2019 GMTSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Pitcher Curley Martha hit a two-run homer to center in the fifth inning to help Curacao beat Japan 5-4 and advance to the Little League World Series title game.
He and Shendrion Martinus combined to hold a Japan team that scored 32 runs in its first three games to four runs and five hits.