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Eric Hosmer Exits Game With Finger Injury
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (finger) was removed from Monday’s clash against the Colorado Rockies after being hit by a pitch. Hosmer was nailed on the fingers attempting to bunt, striking out in the process. Mitch Moreland replaced the 30-year-old in the lineup. Hosmer is enjoying a renaissance season with an .886 OPS... Read More
Jorge Ona Making Debut, Luis Patino Sent To Alternate Site
The San Diego Padres called up outfielder Jorge Ona ahead of Monday’s contest against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old will serve as designated hitter and bat seventh in his major league debut. To make room, reliever Luis Patino was optioned to the alternate site. Oña played in just 25 Double-A games last year but registered... Read More
Jake Cronenworth Clocking In Fifth For NL Batting Title
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth roped two doubles with an RBI and steal in four at-bats Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. The 26-year-old breakout rookie is fifth in the NL in batting, slashing .336/.389/.580 with four homers, three steals and 40 runs-plus-RBI in 131 plate appearances. With a .458 xwOBA, the NL’s front... Read More
Trent Grisham Concludes Strong Weekend With Two Runs And Steal
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a steal Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Grisham wraps the weekend series with eight hits and four runs in 13 at-bats. Mostly batting leadoff, the 23-year-old is slashing .265/.350/.481 with eight homers, five steals and 47 runs-plus-RBI across 184 plate appearances. Although... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Smashes 15th Homer
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run homer Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Tatis’ 15th dinger in the seventh inning proved to be the difference in the 5-3 victory as the 21-year-old continues to mash. Finishing the three-game series with five hits including a pair of... Read More
Trevor Rosenthal Collects First Saves As Padre
San Diego Padres reliever Trevor Rosenthal slammed the door Sunday against the Oakland Athletics for his first save as a Friar. Rosenthal permitted a leadoff double but settled to record a strikeout and two fly balls to secure the victory. The 30-year-old has registered three scoreless innings with his new club and holds a 2.70... Read More
Garrett Richards Fires Seven Strong Frames
San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards allowed three earned runs across seven innings to collect a win Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. The righty struck out a season-high nine while yielding seven hits with no walks. Richards has endured an inconsistent season, possessing a 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 through 42 frames (nine... Read More
Zach Davies Blanks A's For Seven Frames
San Diego Padres starter Zach Davies blanked the Oakland Athletics across seven frames Friday for his sixth victory. Davies was uncharacteristically wild, issuing four free passes, but minimized the damage with just four hits. He struck out five. The 27-year-old has been a surprising anchor in the Friars rotation, holding a crisp 2.23 ERA, 0.93... Read More
Luis Campusano Starting At Catcher After Strong Debut
San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is starting behind the dish and batting seventh Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. Making his major league debut as designated hitter on Friday, the Friars No. 4 prospect went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, walk and two runs scored. Campusano was receiving glowing reviews at the alternate site so... Read More
Mike Clevinger Takes Loss In Padres Debut
San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger took a loss Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels, tossing six frames of two-run ball. Making his Friars debut, Clevinger surrendered seven hits and a walk while striking out just two. Despite the quality start, the vaunted Padres offense suffered a three-hit shutout, spoiling Clevinger’s debut. Across six outings,... Read More
Greg Allen Draws First Start With Padres
New San Diego Padres outfielder Greg Allen is starting and batting ninth Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Part of the blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians for starter Mike Clevinger, Allen will immediately see action with Wil Myers (undisclosed) surprisingly added to the IL. The 27-year-old San Diego native offers little offensive value with... Read More
Wil Myers, Emilio Pagan Hit Injured List
The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (undisclosed) and reliever Emilio Pagan (biceps) on the injured list on Wednesday. Myers’ injury is a surprise after he homered on Monday, but the team believes he’ll be back “shortly.” He’s enjoying an excellent campaign with a .967 OPS and nine homers. Right field will likely be... Read More
Jurickson Profar Starting To Produce As No. 9 Hitter
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar went 3-for-4 with a run and RBI Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Profar’s three singles extends his hitting streak to four, pulling his slash to .226/.320/.377. With five homers and three steals along with 32 runs-plus-RBI, Profar has been a sneaky source of counting stats in deeper formats despite... Read More
Wil Myers Smacks Ninth Homer
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers finished 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Myers cranked a fourth inning offering from starter German Marquez into the seats for his ninth long ball. The 29-year-old continues his fantastic bounce back campaign, slashing .293/.365/.602 with 46 runs-plus-RBI and a steal to supplement the... Read More
Adrian Morejon Collects First Career Win
San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon secured his first career win Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Spelling starter Garrett Richards in the fourth frame, Morejon fired three innings of shutout ball, allowing four hits and fanning three. In a hybrid role, the Friars No. 7 prospect holds a 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 30 percent... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Triples In Two Runs
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. tripled in two runs in a victory Monday against the Colorado Rockies. The 21-year-old budding superstar went 1-for-4 on the evening with a walk and two runs scored, pulling his slash to a spectacular .313/.395/.660 with 13 long balls, seven steals and 71 runs-plus-RBI. Having gone yard just... Read More
Taylor Trammell, Ty France Highlight Haul For Mariners In Seven-Player Deal
The Seattle Mariners acquired prospect outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torrens and reliever Andres Munoz (elbow) ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. In exchange, the Friars receive catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla. Trammell, MLB’s No. 61 overall prospect, was the key piece and appears ready for a major... Read More
Austin Nola, Austin Adams Dealt To Padres In Seven-Player Trade
The San Diego Padres acquired catcher Austin Nola and relievers Austin Adams (knee) and Dan Altavilla from the Seattle Mariners. In exchange, the Friars are sending No. 5 prospect outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Ty France, reliever Andres Munoz (elbow) and catcher Luis Torrens to the Pacific Northwest. Nola has broken out as a 30-year-old backstop,... Read More
Eric Hosmer Kicks Off Padres Offensive Frenzy
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Hosmer demolished a first-inning meatball from starter Ryan Castellani 423 feet to kick off the Friars 13-run barrage. After two down seasons in San Diego, Hosmer has grooved to a fantastic .290/.340/.570 slash with seven homers, two... Read More
Jake Cronenworth Keeps On Raking
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Cronenworth continues to rake, collecting two singles and powering an offering by reliever Jairo Diaz 414 feet over right centerfield. In 108 plate appearances, the 26-year-old rookie is slashing a phenomenal .361/.417/.619 with four homers and 36... Read More
Trent Grisham Falls A Double Short Of Cycle
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 3-for-5 with a triple, home run, three runs scored and two RBI Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. After singling to spark a first-inning rally, Grisham recorded an RBI triple in the second before smashing an eighth-inning 420-foot solo blast in the 13-2 blowout. Settling in as the Friars... Read More
Chris Paddack Fans Eight In Bounce Back Start
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack allowed two runs (none earned) across six innings in Sunday’s victory against the Colorado Rockies. Spotted three runs before his first pitch, Paddack cruised to eight strikeouts, allotting five knocks and a walk. It’s a very encouraging start in a tough spot for the 24-year-old, who was pummeled for... Read More
Jason Castro Traded To San Diego
The San Diego Padres have acquired catcher Jason Castro from the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Gerardo Reyes. Part of a flurry of deals by San Diego ahead of the trade deadline, Castro will share time with Austin Hedges as a left-handed bat at the Friars weakest offensive position. The 33-year-old is slashing just .192/.323/.385... Read More
Mitch Moreland Traded To Padres
The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland from the Boston Red Sox for two prospects, third baseman Hudson Potts and outfielder Jeisson Rosario. The move bolsters the Friars offensive prowess as Moreland slides into the strong side of a DH platoon with infielder Ty France. The 34-year-old was crushing to a .328/.430/.746 slash... Read More
Garrett Richards Annihilated In Just Two-Thirds Frames
San Diego Padres starter Garrett Richards managed just two outs Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, getting hammered for six earned runs. Richards allowed six of the first eight batters to reach base, ultimately serving up a grand slam and subsequent home run before being pulled. Thursday’s debacle was Richards’ second consecutive clunker after he completed... Read More
Dinelson Lamet Labors In No-Decision
San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet staggered through five frames Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, settling for a no-decision. Lamet required 90 pitches and surrendered three earned runs via five hits and a walk while striking out six. Although he holds a strong 2.35 ERA and 0.94 WHIP across seven starts, he’s been wild over... Read More
Wil Myers Walks It Off In Epic Comeback
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers pounded his eighth home run Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. His only hit in seven plate appearances during a doubleheader, Myers cemented an epic Friars comeback in the first game with a walk-off three run shot. The 29-year-old is having an excellent campaign as the everyday right fielder, slashing... Read More
Manny Machado Has Himself A Doubleheader
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado smashed three home runs in a doubleheader Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. Machado cranked a pair of long balls in the first game then hit a solo shot in his first at-bat of the encore. He collected five total knocks, five RBI and four runs scored across the... Read More
Manny Machado Defends POTW Honors With Four Knocks
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 4-for-5 with a double, triple and run scored Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Machado’s strong effort was squandered in a loss, but the 28-year-old has collected knocks in seven consecutive contests. Batting .536 during his tear with eight extra-base hits (three homers), the defending NL Player of... Read More
Chris Paddack Walloped By Mariners
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack suffered through five-plus innings Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, allowing six earned runs in a loss. The 24-year-old was victimized by eight hits and a walk, including two homers in another rough night. He fanned seven. With his fastball effectiveness way down, Paddack continues to be hit hard and... Read More
