All articles tagged with #san diego padres
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
A.J. Preller, GM of the San Diego Padres, executed a bold and aggressive series of trades at the MLB deadline, acquiring key players to strengthen the team for a playoff push while risking long-term prospects, reflecting a sense of urgency to contend for a World Series amid a competitive NL West.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Defector
The San Diego Padres' outfielders, especially Fernando Tatis Jr., have been impressively stealing home runs from opponents, exemplified by Tatis's remarkable catches and plays that have helped secure recent wins, highlighting their strong defensive skills amid a competitive season.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CBS Sports
The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 6-3, with notable performances including Manny Machado's 2,000th career hit and Josh Naylor's home run. Machado's milestone came off starter Zac Gallen, and Naylor's homer was his 11th of the season. Yu Darvish made his season debut for the Padres, allowing two runs in 3 2/3 innings. Gallen pitched well for the Diamondbacks, improving to 7-9.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CBS Sports
Agustín Ramírez led the Miami Marlins to a 10-8 victory over the San Diego Padres with a four-hit game, including a home run and a crucial go-ahead single, as the Marlins overcame a late lead by the Padres in a high-scoring game.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CBS Sports
The San Diego Padres came from behind to beat the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 11 innings, with Manny Machado hitting a tying homer in the eighth and Tyler Wade scoring the winning run on a wild pitch in the 11th, after Miami initially took an early lead with a home run from Jesús Sánchez.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
The San Diego Padres are exploring trade options for several key players, including Dylan Cease, Luis Arraez, and Xander Bogaerts, as they seek to manage salary constraints and improve their roster. General Manager A.J. Preller is known for his active trading strategy, and with players like Cease and Arraez being attractive trade candidates due to their performance and contract situations, the Padres are looking to gain payroll flexibility. Bogaerts, despite his large contract and recent struggles, is also being considered for trade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Padres are optimistic about signing Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki, who has been posted by his Japanese team and is expected to join a Major League Baseball team by mid-January. Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed confidence in their chances, citing the team's competitive nature, strong fan base, and connections to Japanese baseball, including pitcher Yu Darvish and adviser Hideo Nomo. Despite budget constraints, the Padres are keen on adding Sasaki to their roster, viewing him as a potential front-line starter.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FanSided
The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million deal intensifies pressure on the San Diego Padres, their main NL West rivals, to strengthen their roster. With the Dodgers adding Snell and potentially targeting Japanese ace Roki Sasaki, the Padres face a crucial offseason. San Diego's success may hinge on GM AJ Preller and pitcher Yu Darvish, who could leverage his relationship with Sasaki to bolster the Padres' rotation and keep their championship window open.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Jackson Merrill, a standout rookie for the San Diego Padres, was named runner-up for the National League Rookie of the Year, missing out on earning the Padres an additional 2025 MLB Draft pick through the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI). Despite leading all major-league rookies in several key statistics, Merrill lost to Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The PPI aims to reward teams for promoting top prospects early, but Merrill's impressive season highlights potential areas for reconsideration of the program's parameters.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
The San Diego Padres are considering a trade proposal to acquire Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, a 200-strikeout ace, to bolster their rotation. The proposed deal would involve sending top prospects Ethan Salas, Kash Mayfield, and Kavares Tears to Chicago. With the Padres' competitive window potentially closing by 2025, they are seeking cost-effective, multi-year pitching options to remain contenders. However, the trade would further deplete their farm system, which has already been weakened by previous trades.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The San Diego Union-Tribune
Jake Cronenworth hit a dramatic walk-off home run in the ninth inning to lead the San Diego Padres to a 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. This marked the Padres' third consecutive home game win via a walk-off homer, a first in franchise history. The win was crucial for the Padres, who are fighting for a playoff spot after a tough road trip.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Winners and Whiners
The Milwaukee Brewers (44-30) face the San Diego Padres (38-40) in the first game of a four-game series at Petco Park. The Brewers, leading the NL Central, have won their last four series, while the Padres, second in the NL West, recently snapped a five-game losing streak. Milwaukee's Bryse Wilson, coming off a solid start, will pitch against San Diego's struggling Adam Mazur. The Brewers are favored due to their strong recent performance and pitching advantage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Padres were swept by the Los Angeles Angels, marking a significant setback as they struggle against teams with losing records. Despite remaining in playoff contention, the Padres' inconsistency, especially in crucial moments, is a growing concern. Manny Machado emphasized the need for improvement and consistency, particularly after suffering a mild hip injury during the series. The team must address these issues to avoid further detrimental losses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
MLB has permanently banned San Diego Padres' Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball, marking the first lifetime ban since Pete Rose in 1989. Marcano placed 25 bets on the Pittsburgh Pirates while injured and unavailable to play, wagering over $150,000 on baseball. Additionally, four other players, including Oakland A’s Michael Kelly, have been suspended for one year for betting on MLB games. The league emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of the sport amidst the rise of legal sports gambling.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC San Diego
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been banned for life by Major League Baseball for betting on baseball games, violating MLB's strict gambling policies. Four other players received one-year suspensions for unrelated bets. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized the importance of upholding the integrity of the game. Marcano's extensive betting activities included 387 baseball bets and $150,000 in wagers, though there is no evidence that any games were compromised. Marcano is the first active major leaguer banned for gambling in 100 years.