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Fernando Tatis Jr. Clobbers 440-Foot Homer
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 with a walk, double, two runs scored and two-run homer Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. El Niño's highlight of the night came in the third frame on a mammoth 440-foot blast off A's starter James Kaprielian, his 31st of the season. Tatis continues his MVP-caliber campaign,... Read More
Brian O'Grady Optioned Back To Triple-A
The San Diego Padres optioned outfielder Brian O'Grady to Triple-A Tuesday. The move makes way for incoming second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier, who was acquired via trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Shuttling between the minors and majors, O'Grady has managed just 54 plate appearances with the Padres, smacking two homers while slashing .182/.302/.386. He'll... Read More
Adam Frazier Leading Off Tuesday For Friars
New San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier is leading off Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. Acquired for prospects on Sunday, the MLB hits leader will immediately slot in as the table-setter and play left field with his .324/.388/.448 slash over 428 plate appearances. Outfielder Wil Myers is taking a seat against A's right-hander James... Read More
Tucupita Marcano Traded To Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired prospect infielder Tucupita Marcano as part of the trade sending second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier to the San Diego Padres. Marcano is the lynchpin of a deal that also includes minor league outfielder Jack Suwinski and pitcher Michell Milano. The 21-year-old will slot in as the Pirates No. 7 prospect and is... Read More
Jose Berrios Has Two NL West Suitors
MLB.com's Jon Morosi reported the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Minnesota Twins starter Jose Berrios. Inquiries regarding the 27-year-old right-hander have spiked after multiple reports suggest the Twins have upped their desire to sell. Currently boasting a 3.48 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26 percent strikeout rate, Berrios would certainly bolster... Read More
Eric Hosmer Involved In Trade Discussions
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal has reported the San Diego Padres are exploring trade options for first baseman Eric Hosmer. Paired with the recent acquisition of second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier, the implication is infielder Jake Cronenworth will start receiving more reps at first base, rendering Hosmer an expensive backup. A primary incentive to moving Hosmer is... Read More
Mark Melancon Snatches Drama-Free Save
San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon retired the Atlanta Braves in order Wednesday to collect his MLB-leading 28th save. Melancon had been scuffling of late but breezed through the bottom of the Braves order in 11 pitches, fanning two batters and forcing a ground out to end the game. Unless he continues his slide, Melancon's... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Wallops 29th Homer
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 with a walk and two-run homer in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Tatis walloped a meatball from reliever Shane Greene into the seats in the fifth frame that proved clutch in the 3-2 victory. Through 339 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star leads... Read More
Chris Paddack Shuts Down Braves
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack fired five frames of shutout ball in Game 1 of a doubleheader Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander required a crisp 77 pitches, limiting the Braves to three singles while walking none and striking out one. He likely could've gone deeper but the Friars went to the bullpen... Read More
Yu Darvish Suffers Tough-Luck Loss
San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish lasted 5 ⅔ innings Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, absorbing his fourth loss with two earned runs. The Friars scrounged just five knocks in a 2-1 loss, squandering a solid start by Darvish where he permitted four hits, two walks and three strikeouts over 95 tosses. The outing was... Read More
Tommy Pham Expects To Play Monday After Wall Collision
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (knee) expects to play Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Pham was removed from Sunday's contest after colliding into the wall and fortunately, the swelling has subsided. The 33-year-old feasted over the weekend series against the Washington Nationals, collecting eight knocks in 12 at-bats with a homer, steal, eight runs... Read More
Mark Melancon's Seat Warming Up
San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon recorded just one out before suffering a walk-off loss Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Tabbed to preserve a tie game, the veteran right-hander struck out the first batter before permitting a single and hit batter. Second baseman Alcides Escobar then singled to send the crowd home happy. After appearing... Read More
Joe Musgrove Continues Recent Slide
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove permitted four earned runs in a no-decision across five innings Sunday against the Washington Nationals. All of the damage came in the third inning, as the right-hander allowed six baserunners and four scores. He managed to toss 81 pitches while yielding eight hits and two walks while fanning just... Read More
Trent Grisham Provides Clutch Knock But Friars Still Lose
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham supplied a game-tying RBI single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals, his only hit in four at-bats. Grisham served an offering from closer Brad Hand into left field to knot the game at 7-7 before the Friars blew it a half inning later. He also stole his... Read More
Eric Hosmer Homers To Extend Hot Streak
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Hosmer's blast in the fourth inning kicked off the Friars scoring in a wild contest that ended up an 8-7 loss. After a mostly miserable first half, the 31-year-old veteran has been on fire, registering a 1.116... Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. Hitless Sunday After Strong Weekend
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went hitless in five plate appearances with a walk, run scored and two strikeouts Sunday against the Washington Nationals. The quiet afternoon dampers a marvelous series for the 22-year-old superstar, finishing 5-for-12 with six runs, four RBI and two steals. Tatis rolls on with his monster campaign, now... Read More
Manny Machado Stays Hot With 16th Homer
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a two-run homer Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Machado singled and scored in the fourth inning before launching his 16th long ball in the eighth to put the Friars temporarily ahead in the eventual loss. Entering the second half sizzling at... Read More
Blake Snell Doesn't Factor Into Suspended Contest
San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell lasted four innings Saturday against the Washington Nationals, permitting four earned runs. The game was suspended and concluded on Sunday due to a scary shooting incident, but Snell did not factor into the 10-4 victory. After missing two turns from a stomach illness, the left-hander labored over 74 pitches,... Read More
Padres-Nationals To Resume Sunday After Shooting Incident
Saturday night's game between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was suspended due to a shooting outside of the ballpark. The Friars were up 8-4 in the bottom of the 6th when shots rang along the third-base side of Nationals Park. Chaos ensued with fans rushing the field and players retreating into the clubhouse.... Read More
Wil Myers Smacks Two Homers
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 3-for-6 with two homers, seven RBI and three runs scored Friday against the Washington Nationals. Myers pioneered the 24-8 blowout with a grand slam in the second frame before knocking a two-run shot in the sixth inning to add insult to injury. The 30-year-old is slashing .259/.333/.452 through... Read More
Tommy Pham Loads Up Box Score
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 4-for-6 with a home run, double, stolen base, two RBI and five runs scored in Friday's 24-8 obliteration of the Washington Nationals. He also drew a walk. Dropped to fifth in the order, Pham showed no ill will, posting a fantasy manager's dream performance. The 33-year-old veteran owns... Read More
Matt Strahm Expected Back By End Of Month
San Diego Padres reliever Matt Strahm (knee) is expected back by the end of this month. Recovering from offseason right knee surgery, the 29-year-old southpaw has been throwing in simulated games and his return would certainly bolster a beaten Friars pitching staff. Strahm has been an anchor in the bullpen the past three seasons, appearing... Read More
Austin Nola Limited To First Base During Rehab
San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) has still been unable to catch as he goes through rehab. The 31-year-old has been limited to first base as he continues to deal with knee pain when squatting behind the dish. Nola has been limited to just 59 plate appearances this season due to hand and leg... Read More
Manny Machado Amongst Baseball's Hottest Hitters
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado enters the second half as one of baseball's hottest hitters. Since June 15 (24 games), the five-time All-Star leads the NL with a 1.093 OPS. Through 353 plate appearances, Machado owns a .267/.354/.479 slash with 15 bombs, nine steals and 113 runs-plus-RBI, doing most of his damage in... Read More
Ryan Weathers Receives Encouraging Diagnosis
The San Diego Padres believe starter Ryan Weathers (foot) could return by mid-August. Weathers was forced from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning after taking an ugly spill making a defensive play. The 21-year-old southpaw has been a pleasant surprise for the Friars, registering a 2.91 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over... Read More
Eric Hosmer Pops Inconsequential Home Run
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Hosmer's long ball came in the sixth frame amidst a 15-5 blowout loss. Through 314 plate appearances, the 31-year-old carries a .260/.316/.368 with seven homers, four steals and 69 runs-plus-RBI. Excluding a brilliant April, Hosmer's offensive... Read More
Trent Grisham Homers In Blowout Loss
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Facing a 15-2 deficit, Grisham provided a ninth-inning tater to send fantasy managers home happy in an awful game for the Friars. The 24-year-old continues his strong campaign, slashing .274/.360/.502 with 11 homers, seven steals and 66 runs-plus-RBI... Read More
Chris Paddack Rocked For Nine Runs
San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was obliterated for nine runs (eight earned) in two innings Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander had enjoyed some consistency lately, turning in six of eight solid outings, but the run abruptly ended in an unequivocal meltdown. Paddack permitted nine hits and a walk while striking out two.... Read More
Ryan Weathers Notches Victory Despite Uneven Outing
San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers earned his fourth victory Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, serving four earned runs in 5 ⅓ innings. Weathers battled through 71 pitches, permitting seven hits including two homers while striking out two and walking none. Fortunately, his starting counterpart Erick Fedde was slightly worse and Weathers managed the win.... Read More
Manny Machado Pockets Three Knocks On His Birthday
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-4 Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, scoring three runs and collecting an RBI. The newly minted 29-year-old stung two doubles on his birthday to continue his extended run. Since June 1, Machado has hit in 24 of 32 games, batting .324 with nine homers. After an uneven... Read More
