Wil Myers Enjoys Torrid Weekend

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers hit a game-winning home run in Sunday's 16-inning marathon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Myers was 1-for-6 on the day but also drew two walks and swiped two bags. Despite sitting Friday's game, Myers wraps up the four-game weekend series 6-for-14 (.429) with five extra-base hits and seven RBI. Along […]

Eric Hosmer Trapped In Tailspin

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer continued his wretched slump Friday, going 0-for-4 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hosmer is now hitless in his last four games and is without an extra-base knock since June 20. Hosmer's average has sunk all the way to .261 after peaking at .293 on June 4. The Padres prized […]

Joey Lucchesi Swallows Tough Loss

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi pitched well in a loss Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, surrendering two earned runs in 5 1/3 frames. He was automatic until the sixth inning when he was pulled with the bases loaded in a tie game. The Friars bullpen promptly let in the go-ahead run, handing Lucchesi his […]

Wil Myers Drives Home Two In Victory

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers tripled and knocked in two runs in a 2-for-4 night Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After returning June 21 from a nearly two-month injury hiatus, the Padres slugger has reached base safely in six consecutive games, batting .348 in the process. In 23 games, Myers is slashing .279/.326/.442 with […]

Carlos Asuaje Reaches Base Four Times

San Diego Padres second baseman Carlos Asuaje reached base in all four plate appearances, scoring two runs in Thursday’s victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Asuaje was a jolt for the sputtering Padres offense, recording a triple, single and two walks. Prior to his call-up on July 1, the 26-year-old infielder was slashing .338/.408/.492 in Triple-A […]

Manuel Margot Will Keep Running

Despite being only 6-for-13 in stolen base attempts this season, San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot will keep getting the green light, says manager Andy Green. Because of his raw speed and work ethic, the Padres want to maintain Margot's in-game aggressiveness even as he works on his mechanics. Margot's 2018 campaign has been a […]

Franchy Cordero Undergoes Elbow Surgery

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Padres outfielder Franchy Cordero (elbow) underwent surgery on July 3 to remove a bone spur in his left elbow. The 12-week recovery schedule will end his 2018 season. He should be ready for winter ball and will fight for a starting job next spring […]

Christian Villanueva Blasts 17th Homer

San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva cracked his 17th home run in Wednesday's loss to the Oakland Athletics. Villanueva took A's lefty starter Sean Manaea deep for a two-run shot in the second inning and finished the day 2-for-4. After a torrid start to his rookie season, Villanueva has struggled mightily, batting just .188 […]

Luis Perdomo Returns To Padres Rotation

San Diego Padres starter Luis Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A El Paso and is starting Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Perdomo returns to the Friars rotation after spending almost three months in the minors working on his mechanics. He posted a 3.10 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 11 Triple-A starts. Perdomo was rocked in four […]

Kirby Yates Out On Paternity Leave

San Diego Padres reliever Kirby Yates was placed on paternity leave before Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. It's likely he'll return this weekend against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old veteran is enjoying a career year, posting a stellar 0.79 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 in 34 innings. He's recorded 16 holds as the […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - Pitching Under Pressure (Week 14)

Welcome back to RotoBaller's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. As a prerequisite before we start, follow this link and rock out as we […]

Hunter Renfroe Rips Fifth Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 2-for-5 in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates with a double, solo homer and two RBI. Renfroe had an opportunity to do more damage with the bases loaded in the sixth inning but flew out to right field. Since returning from elbow inflammation on May 28, Renfroe is […]

Tyson Ross Tagged For Seven Runs

San Diego Padres starter Tyson Ross was ripped for seven earned runs in five innings Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ross had nothing in this one, serving up seven hits including three home runs. He also walked three and recorded zero strikeouts. The outing was Ross' worst this season and the first that he's allowed […]

Clayton Richard (SP, SD) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the Age of the Bullpen, Clayton Richard has been a throwback to the workhorses of old. The crafty left-hander is riding a streak of 10 consecutive starts lasting at least six frames and he's fourth in the National League with 107 […]

Carlos Asuaje Recalled, Matt Szczur Designated

The San Diego Padres are recalling infielder Carlos Asuaje from Triple-A El Paso on Sunday. Asuaje broke Spring Training with the Friars but was optioned after hitting .193 in 121 plate appearances. A natural second baseman, Asuaje learned the ropes of third base in the minors and will bring additional versatility to San Diego's infield. […]

Wil Myers Erupts Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers achieved his best game of the season Saturday night, blasting a home run and collecting three RBI in four at-bats. Myers crushed an opposite-field dinger in the third inning then brought home two more Padres with a double in the fifth. Myers has battled various ailments this season and […]

Brad Hand Narrowly Avoids Disaster

San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand escaped with his 23rd save Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates despite allowing two earned runs. Spotted a three-run lead, Hand surrendered two doubles and a triple to start the ninth inning before miraculously avoiding a blown save by ending the game via two fly balls and a strikeout. Hand […]

Joey Lucchesi Makes Best Start Since Return

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi picked up his fourth win Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching five frames of one-hit ball. Lucchesi walked four Pirates but did not allow a run, punching out five. The victory was his first since April 28 and Saturday marked his best start since returning from the disabled list […]

Eric Hosmer Raps Three Singles Friday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer knocked three singles in five at-bats Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hosmer was in a 2-for-15 funk (.133) in his last four games and Friday raises his slash back to .277/.351/.440. Hosmer's been fairly consistent in 2018 but the Padres and fantasy owners would love to see more […]

Eric Lauer's Impressive Stretch Ends Friday

San Diego Padres starter Eric Lauer took his fifth loss after allowing six runs (three earned) Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lauer was a victim of some shoddy defense but wasn't sharp in this one, ceding nine hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out three on the night. The 23-year-old rookie was […]

Clayton Richard Finally Stumbles

San Diego Padres starter Clayton Richard pitched seven innings and allowed four earned runs in Wednesday's loss against the Texas Rangers. He was in trouble often, conceding 10 hits and a walk while striking out only three. The outing was Richard's first poor showing in his last six starts and his season sits at a […]

Wil Myers Records First Multi-Hit Game Since Activation

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and run scored in Tuesday's victory against the Texas Rangers. Myers led the Padres comeback charge by plating a run with his two-base hit in the eighth inning and came around to score on outfielder Hunter Renfroe's double two batters later. The two-bagger […]

Brad Hand Wraps Up Padres Victory

San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand collected his 22nd save of the season Tuesday against the Texas Rangers despite allowing two baserunners. Hand survived some two-out drama after giving up consecutive hits but fanned outfielder Nomar Mazara to end the game. Tuesday's outing was encouraging on two fronts. First is the Padres confidence in Hand […]

Tyson Ross Logs Another Quality Start

San Diego Padres starter Tyson Ross posted another quality start Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, allowing two earned runs in six innings. Ross surrendered five hits and three walks while fanning five batters in the no-decision. Ross has been the Padres most consistent starter this season, serving up more than three earned runs just twice […]

Statcast Pitcher Risers/Fallers - June FB/LD Exit Velocity (Week 13)

Welcome back to RotoBaller's series using Statcast to extrapolate, dig into, and commiserate over data to examine pitching performances. The weekly series will be dynamic as we fine-tune our findings and enlighten ourselves on the information and tools at our disposal. We touched on the topic of Exit Velocity (EV) earlier this season, using the […]

Manuel Margot Homers In Second Straight Game

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot crushed a three-run homer in Monday's loss against the Texas Rangers. The bomb was his only hit in five at-bats but Monday's blast was his second in consecutive days. Margot is sizzling at the plate in June with a .348 average, two homers and seven doubles. He's riding a […]

Eric Lauer Extends Impressive Run

San Diego Padres rookie starter Eric Lauer continued his strong stretch of starts Sunday, yielding one earned run in six frames against the San Francisco Giants. Tagged with a no-decision in an 11-inning game, Lauer struck out four on the day while allowing five hits and a walk. He's now surrendered three earned runs or […]

Brad Hand Implodes Against Giants

San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand suffered a blown save and loss Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, giving up a two-run walk-off double in the bottom of the 11th inning. Hand came on with a one run lead and retired the first batter before loading the bases ahead of the game-winner by Giants outfielder […]

Jordan Lyles To Disabled List, Robert Stock Called Up

A day after being a late scratch from his start Saturday, San Diego Padres starter Jordan Lyles (forearm) was placed on the disabled list. Lyles was encouraged by initial tests and hopes it's just inflammation. It's unclear how long the eight-year veteran will be sidelined but with his 4.46 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, Lyles was […]

Austin Hedges Returns, Raffy Lopez Optioned

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (elbow) was activated from the disabled list Sunday and will start against the San Francisco Giants. Hedges is batting seventh in his return. Out since May 1 with right elbow inflammation, Hedges is hitting .173 with two homers. He could have some fantasy appeal as a power source behind […]