LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers needed seven pitchers to get through Monday’s 6-3 loss, but the last four they employed — Alex Vesia, Michael Kopech, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates — all got through their appearances in 11 pitchers or fewer. While that’s two straight games for Vesia, Scott and Yates, that figures to put […]
Tom Krasovic: Odds are against Padres making run for World Series title
Apologies, Padres fans. Today’s column will be a bummer. The topic is the 2025 World Series trophy, and whether it’s realistic to believe the Padres can win it. Pondering hard questions about earning Rob Manfred’s hunk of metal is what many MLB teams’ top leaders do at this time of the year, what with the […]
Padres ace Dylan Cease scoffs at Andy Pages’ over-the-top reaction to HBP
The ‘rivalry’ between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres added another chapter Monday night when tempers flared following a 98 mph fastball from Dylan Cease that hit Dodgers’ outfielder Andy Pages on the left arm. After getting plunked, Pages glared at Cease, exchanged words, and started yelling from the batter’s box, clearly irritated. […]
San Francisco Giants’ addition of slugger Rafael Devers makes NL West race more interesting
Rafael Devers is a proven slugger witht 215 home runs over 9 major league seasons. He’s hit more than 30 three times.
Padres unfazed as NL West grows stronger by the day
Padres Daily: Beaten by the pen again; Quite a Sho; turning the Pages; Cease not close enough
Good morning from Los Angeles, On a circus of a night at Dodger Stadium, the home team emptied out its clown car full of pitchers to beat the Padres once again. That seems like a problem, since the Dodgers will use their bullpen to navigate tonight’s game as well. Starting with Game 5 of last […]
Padres-Dodgers gets a bit spicy over HBP
Padres-Dodgers gets a bit spicy over HBP
Big inning pushes Dodgers past Padres for series-opening win
LOS ANGELES — Pretty much every seat except those in the far reaches of the upper deck were filled. In the lower bowl, almost everyone stood. The first pitch from the mound was cheered. The first warmup pitch. Shohei Ohtani pitching for the first time since before his September 2023 Tommy John surgery — and […]
Padres add OF Bryce Johnson, send RHP Yu Darvish to 60-day IL
June 17 – The San Diego Padres selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A El Paso and optioned catcher Luis Campusano. To make room om the 40-man roster for Johnson, right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Darvish, 38, made one rehab appearance at El Paso in May but […]
Padres pregame: Stacking up against Shohei Ohtani, the hitter and pitcher
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani’s blast off Dylan Cease in Game 1 of last’s NLDS turned the tide that day, but he’s largely been held check as a hitter against the Padres. At least in the regular season. Through 27 games, Ohtani is hitting .239/.343/.409 with two homers over 105 plate appearances. That includes a […]
Padres notes: Trenton Brooks’ ‘surreal moment,’ Luis Campusano optioned down
LOS ANGELES — Trenton Brooks’ relationship with the Padres is like a lot of kids who grow up in the San Diego area. He mentioned Trevor Hoffman first. Chase Headley was a player he followed before moving from Granite Hills High in El Cajon to the University of Nevada. He attended a few games at […]
How to watch Shohei Ohtani pitch tonight: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres start time, channel and more
The L.A. Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will play in Los Angeles tonight, here’s how to watch.
Padres Superstar Fernando Tatis Jr Still ‘Angry’
San Diego Padres All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been vocal about his discontent with his play over the last several weeks, and seems to still be upset despite a recent turnaround. Over his last four games, Tatis has become a little closer to what people expect to see out of him, as he […]
Padres Superstar Fernando Tatis Jr Still ‘Angry’
San Diego Padres All-Star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been vocal about his discontent with his play over the last several weeks, and seems to still be upset despite a recent turnaround. Over his last four games, Tatis has become a little closer to what people expect to see out of him, as he […]
How to watch Shohei Ohtani pitch tonight: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres start time, channel and more
The L.A. Dodgers and the San Diego Padres will play in Los Angeles tonight, here’s how to watch.
Machado leading at 3B, Tatis in running for Phase 2 at first All-Star Ballot update
Padres’ Manny Machado leading NL third basemen in first All-Star ballot check-in
LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado’s awakening just might carry the third baseman to an All-Star starting lineup for the second time as a Padre. The 32-year-old veteran leads all NL third baseman in votes at the first check-in, more than double the next-best performer. Machado has 955,122 votes, while the Dodgers’ Max Muncy has 415,750. […]
Padres Inquired About Rafael Devers Before Red Sox Traded Him to Giants
MassLive’s Sean McAdam reports the San Diego Padres were among the teams who looked into trading for Boston Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers before his move to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants sent left-hander Kyle Harrison, right-hander Jordan Hicks, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and 20-year-old reliever Jose Bello to the Red Sox for […]
Padres Daily: Market shakeup; return of Tatis; Darvish feeling good; Pivetta on point
Good morning from Los Angeles, The news broke shortly after the Padres completed their 8-2 victory over the Diamondbacks late yesterday afternoon (game story here). The Giants had acquired Rafael Devers, a three-time All-Star, from the Red Sox. There was some shock. But Padres players were far more engrossed in the conclusion of the U.S. […]