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MacKenzie Gore Cleaning Up Mechanical Issues
San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore fanned three in a simulated game over the weekend, taking a positive step towards his impending big league debut. His first spring training start comes Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Despite myriad injuries to the rotation in 2020, the Friars top prospect arm did not receive a call-up.... Read More
Jose Castillo Finally Ready To Contribute Again
San Diego Padres reliever Jose Castillo appears ready to finally contribute again this season. After a stellar 2018 where he posted a 3.29 ERA and electric 12.2 K/9, Castillo has pitched only 2/3 innings in two seasons dealing with myriad arm injuries. Still just 25 years old, the Friars believe he's a "full-go" in spring... Read More
Chris Paddack Embracing Analytics To Improve Fastball
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack recognizes the need to improve his fastball effectiveness this season. The 25-year-old followed up a sensational rookie campaign in 2019 with a disappointing 4.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 59 frames (12 starts) last year. After diving into the numbers, Paddack realized his spin rates fell dramatically and dedicated... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Agrees To $340 Million Extension
The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has agreed to a 14-year, $340 million extension. The blockbuster announcement is effective starting 2021 with a full no-trade clause, per sources, locking up the 22-year-superstar through his age-35 campaign. In two seasons, Tatis has become the face of the Padres, slashing .301/.374/.582... Read More
Mike Clevinger Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The San Diego Padres and starter Mike Clevinger (elbow) agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2022 on Monday. The team also announced the right-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the 2021 season. Clevinger registered a 2.84 ERA after joining the Friars midseason, but an elbow impingement limited him to just one inning... Read More
Mitch Moreland's Option Declined By Padres
The San Diego Padres declined a 2021 team option on first baseman Mitch Moreland and he will become a free agent. With the universal designated hitter in question, the Friars opted against a reasonable $3 million price tag for Moreland, who they acquired via trade in 2020. With the resurgence of incumbent first baseman Eric... Read More
Luis Campusano Charged With Felony Marijuana Possession
San Diego Padres catching prospect Luis Campusano was arrested and charged in Georgia with felony marijuana possession on Oct. 17. The 22-year-old was pulled over with nearly three times the felony threshold in one of the strictest states on marijuana and faces a punishment of up to 10 years in prison. The Friars No. 4 prospect... Read More
Luis Perdomo Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
San Diego Padres pitcher Luis Perdomo (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last week and will miss the entire 2021 season. The 27-year-old was once a staple in the Friars staff, making 64 appearances (49 starts) across 2016-2017, but struggled to achieve consistency in the majors. Relegated to long relief and mop-up duties in 2020, Perdomo... Read More
Mike Clevinger And Dinelson Lamet Expected To Avoid Surgery
San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is confident starters Mike Clevinger (elbow) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) will not need surgery. Both frontline starters experienced arm issues to end 2020, derailing their seasons and the Friars playoff hopes. After extensive tests, both pitchers were recommended rest and recovery and should be ready for 2021. Clevinger... Read More
Tommy Pham Should Be Fine After Stabbing Incident
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham should be fine after being stabbed in the back during an altercation Sunday night. The 32-year-old is expected to make a full recovery after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Pham endured a down year in 2020 battling a broken wrist, slashing .211/.312/.312 with three homers and six steals in... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Left Off NLDS Roster
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet (biceps) is not on the NL Division Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This confirms concern that Lamet’s injury continues to linger after he exited his last start on September 25. The 28-year-old enjoyed a breakout season, registering a 2.09 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 12.1 K/9 in 12... Read More
Mike Clevinger Taking The Bump In Game 1
The San Diego Padres announced starter Mike Clevinger (elbow) will start Game 1 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is a welcome sign for the Friar faithful especially with starter Dinelson Lamet (biceps) left off the 28-man roster. Clevinger has registered a strong 2.84 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in four starts... Read More
Tommy Pham Strings Together Four Knocks
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham collected four hits in five at-bats in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pham continued his string of quality plate appearances this postseason, now owning six hits in two contests. After posting a .624 OPS in a down season riddled with injuries, an ascending... Read More
Wil Myers Powers Friars Victory With Two Homers
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers stung two homers to help power a Friars comeback victory in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Myers popped a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh inning then capped the victory with a two-run dinger one frame later. Myers enjoyed a renaissance season in... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Leads Epic Padres Comeback
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. After failing to convert a handful of scoring opportunities in Game 1, Tatis capitalized on Thursday by crushing a three-run jack in the sixth frame to spark... Read More
Chris Paddack Shelled In Postseason Debut
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was walloped for six earned runs over just 2 1/3 innings in a Game 1 wild-card series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Paddack unraveled immediately, serving up five knocks and four runs to start the game before being yanked after yielding eight total hits two frames later. Earning... Read More
Mike Clevinger's Postseason Availability In Doubt
San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger (biceps) will likely be unavailable in the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. After a bullpen session Tuesday, concerns remain about Clevinger’s health, and it’s possible he misses the entire playoffs. Acquired at the trade deadline, the 29-year-old made four starts for San Diego,... Read More
Mike Clevinger Unexpectedly Exits After One Inning
San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger was lifted after just one inning Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old was unexpectedly forced from the contest after a scoreless frame, raising speculation if the move is related to the biceps tightness that caused him to miss his last start. This is clearly a negative development... Read More
Manny Machado Extends MVP Bid With Two More Homers
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado finished 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI and a steal Friday against the Seattle Mariners. Machado launched a three-run blast off starter Yusei Kikuchi in the fourth frame and punctuated his big evening with a solo shot in the ninth. The 28-year-old continues his torrid run and has... Read More
Chris Paddack Blanks Mariners Across Six Frames
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was brilliant over six innings Friday against the Seattle Mariners, permitting just three baserunners and zero runs. Paddack struck out only three, but induced 12 groundouts, exiting after 91 pitches to collect his fourth victory. The 24-year-old has taken a step back in 2020, posting poor batted-ball outcomes while... Read More
Tommy Pham Activated From Injured List
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (hand) was activated from the injured list Friday. He’ll start at designated hitter and bat sixth against Seattle Mariners left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Pham missed about a month with a broken left hand and his return is a welcome addition to the Friars powerhouse offense. The 32-year-old holds just a... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Disposes Of Blue Crew
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet collected a victory Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching seven innings of one-run baseball. In a critical matchup, Lamet fanned eleven while yielding just three knocks and two walks. The Friars ace has made 10 starts, allowing three or fewer runs in each outing. He holds a pristine... Read More
Chris Paddack Day-To-Day With Sprained Ankle
Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. X-Rays returned negative and he’s day-to-day. The 24-year-old righty exited Thursday’s contest after just two innings, allowing a solo home run and fanning four. Paddack has been inconsistent in 2020, holding a 4.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and... Read More
Chris Paddack Exits After Two Innings For Undisclosed Reason
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (undisclosed) was lifted after just two innings Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. No reason was given, but his velocity noticed a precipitous drop inning-over-inning. The 24-year-old right hander had struck out four and allowed a solo home run before exiting. More details should follow after the game.
Trevor Rosenthal Cements Sweep With Perfect Ninth
San Diego Padres closer Trevor Rosenthal pitched a perfect ninth inning Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies for his second save as a Friar and ninth overall. Rosenthal has now posted four scoreless frames for his new squad with six strikeouts and holds a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 13.8 K/9 across 18 total appearances. Emerging... Read More
Mitch Moreland Crushes First Four-Bagger As Padre
San Diego Padres first baseman Mitch Moreland went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and two runs scored Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Moreland spanked a first-inning offering from Antonio Senzatela into the seats for his first dinger as a Friar and ninth overall. The 35-year-old was off to a slow start since joining San Diego... Read More
Wil Myers Continues Dominating Rockies
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, two runs scored and RBI Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Myers continued obliterating Rockies pitching, collecting an RBI three-bagger in the sixth frame while scoring the game-clinching run later in the eighth. After blasting two homers on Tuesday, the 29-year-old concludes the series... Read More
Zach Davies Collects Fifth Straight Win
San Diego Padres starter Zach Davies accumulated his fifth consecutive win Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies, tossing six innings of three-run ball. Davies permitted two homers in the first and sixth frames to bookend his starts, but otherwise yielded just three other knocks and two walks while striking out eight. The 27-year-old righty has been... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Makes Longest Start Of Career
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet blanked the Colorado Rockies in 7 2/3 innings Monday settling for a no-decision. Lamet was dominant across 11 strikeouts, yielding six hits and zero walks while firing 111 pitches (71 strikes) in the longest start of his career. The 28-year-old breakout extends his impressive campaign to a 2.24 ERA,... Read More
Eric Hosmer Fractures Left Index Finger
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (finger) suffered a fractured left index finger in Monday’s contest against the Colorado Rockies. He’s expected to miss 2-6 weeks. Hosmer struck out attempting to bunt in his first at-bat, fouling a ball off his finger. It’s a tough loss for the Friars after Hosmer had been roaring... Read More
