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Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight win
Read full article: Chisholm's second straight 2-homer game helps Yanks top Phils 7-6 in 12 innings for 4th straight winJazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Yanks' Stanton expects to miss 4 weeks with strained hamstring, 8th time on injured list in 6 years
Read full article: Yanks' Stanton expects to miss 4 weeks with strained hamstring, 8th time on injured list in 6 yearsNew York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton expects to miss about four weeks because of a strained left hamstring, which caused him to go on the injured list for the eighth time in six seasons.
Aaron Judge out of Yankees' lineup against Orioles, one night after getting hit on hand by pitch
Read full article: Aaron Judge out of Yankees' lineup against Orioles, one night after getting hit on hand by pitchAaron Judge was out of the New York Yankeesโ lineup against the Baltimore Orioles, one night after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says scans negative for breaks after he was hit on hand by 94 mph pitch
Read full article: Yankees star Aaron Judge says scans negative for breaks after he was hit on hand by 94 mph pitchYankees star Aaron Judge says X-rays and a CT scan were negative after he was hit on the left hand by a 94 mph fastball from Albert Suรกrez, forcing the slugger out of New Yorkโs 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweep
Read full article: Grisham's 3-run homer, Judge and Cabrera solo drives lift Yankees over Dodgers 6-4 to prevent sweepTrent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera also went deep and the New York Yankees rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers to prevent a three-game sweep in a series billed as a possible World Series preview.
Deflecting questions about long-term deal, Juan Soto looks forward to playing with Yankees in 2024
Read full article: Deflecting questions about long-term deal, Juan Soto looks forward to playing with Yankees in 2024In his first public comments since the Yankees acquired him from San Diego, three-time All-Star Juan Soto deflected questions about a possible long-term deal with the Yankees.
The Yankees made a vintage Steinbrenner move to land Juan Soto after a lousy 2023
Read full article: The Yankees made a vintage Steinbrenner move to land Juan Soto after a lousy 2023Juan Sotoโs arrival is a sign the New York Yankees want stars to help them rebound from their worst season in three decades.
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
Read full article: Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbusterThe New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres.
Yankees get Soto from Padres. Ohtani and Yamamoto still up for grabs as winter meetings end
Read full article: Yankees get Soto from Padres. Ohtani and Yamamoto still up for grabs as winter meetings endJuan Soto found a new home with the New York Yankees as the winter meetings ended, while Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were still up for grabs as team officials headed home with the bulk of their business yet to be done.
Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
Read full article: Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied from an early five-run deficit for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Grisham has 4 RBIs, Padres beat D-backs in Tatis' return
Read full article: Grisham has 4 RBIs, Padres beat D-backs in Tatis' returnTrent Grisham had two doubles and four RBIs, Xander Bogaerts added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 in Fernando Tatis Jr.โs return from a PED suspension.
Astros' Peรฑa, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold Gloves
Read full article: Astros' Peรฑa, Tucker, Phillies' Realmuto win Gold GlovesAstros rookie shortstop and AL Championship Series MVP Jeremy Peรฑa won his first Gold Glove Award and Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker joined his teammate on the list announced before Game 3 of the World Series.
Harperโs HR powers Phillies past Padres, into World Series
Read full article: Harperโs HR powers Phillies past Padres, into World SeriesBryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the postseason, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.
Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1
Read full article: Schwarber HR, Segura, Phillies top Padres 4-2, lead NLCS 2-1Kyle Schwarber homered and Jean Segura hit a two-run single to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres for a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS opener
Read full article: Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS openerJuan Soto, Manny Machado and unlikely star Trent Grisham went silent for the San Diego Padres, giving the Petco Park faithful little to get loud about in the cityโs first NL Championship Series since 1998.
Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
Read full article: Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winterAfter winning 111 games in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCSJake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.
Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS lead
Read full article: Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS leadBlake Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Trent Grisham homered at a festive Petco Park, helping the San Diego Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Metsโ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.
Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3
Read full article: Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3San Diego and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the wild-card-chasing Padres 4-3.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
Read full article: Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nolaโs two-run homer capped a seven-run rally that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres
Read full article: Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top PadresMarcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight win
Read full article: Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight winBuster Posey homered in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run on an error in the third, and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 for their ninth straight victory a day after becoming the first team in the big leagues to clinch a playoff berth.
Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweepMax Scherzer pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings to win his eighth straight decision, Austin Barnes hit a two-run home run off Yu Darvish and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers beat the plunging San Diego Padres 4-0 for a three-game sweep.
D-backs' Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career start
Read full article: D-backs' Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career startTyler Gilbert became the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first big league start, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 7-0 Saturday night with the record-tying eighth no-hitter in the majors this season.
Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8
Read full article: Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8 on Trent Grishamโs RBI single in the ninth inning.
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
Read full article: Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasonsTrent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for their first three-game sweep of the NL West rivals in eight seasons.
Davies strong, Rizzo, Wisdom homer in Cubs' 7-1 win vs Pads
Read full article: Davies strong, Rizzo, Wisdom homer in Cubs' 7-1 win vs PadsZach Davies allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in four runs, and Patrick Wisdom went deep again for the Chicago Cubs as they defeated the San Diego Padres 7-1.
DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0
Read full article: DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0.
Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1
Read full article: Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1Javier Bรกez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and ninth in 10 games.
Wisdom, Contreras HR as surging Cubs top Padres; Tatis hurt
Read full article: Wisdom, Contreras HR as surging Cubs top Padres; Tatis hurtPatrick Wisdom hit his third homer in two games, Willson Contreras also went deep and the surging Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 4-3 after Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. left with an injury.
Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat Astros
Read full article: Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat AstrosFernando Tatis Jr. launched a monstrous, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to tie it, Wil Myers hit a three-run drive in the 12th and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 11-8.
Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1
Read full article: Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made another spectacular defensive play for the San Diego Padres, who routed the Seattle Mariners 16-1 for their seventh straight win.
Musgrove gets 1st win since no-hitter, Padres beat Cardinals
Read full article: Musgrove gets 1st win since no-hitter, Padres beat CardinalsJoe Musgrove got through five innings for his first victory since throwing a no-hitter on April 9, and San Diego beat St. Louis 5-4 in the first meeting between the teams since the Padres eliminated the Cardinals from the playoffs last year.
Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short Padres
Read full article: Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short PadresJosh Fuentes capped a big night with a two-out, walk-off single in the eighth inning after earlier hitting a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies salvaged a doubleheader split by beating the virus-hampered San Diego Padres 3-2.
Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis
Read full article: Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by TatisCorey Seagerโs two-run single in the sixth inning provided the go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame another two-homer night by Fernando Tatis Jr. to defeat the San Diego Padres 5-4.
Hosmer delivers late for Padres in 5-2 win over Dodgers
Read full article: Hosmer delivers late for Padres in 5-2 win over DodgersEric Hosmer delivered the tying and go-ahead RBIs in the seventh and eighth innings, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 to avoid a sweep in the first series of the year between the NL West rivals.
Seager's homer in 12th sends Dodgers to 11-6 win over Padres
Read full article: Seager's homer in 12th sends Dodgers to 11-6 win over PadresCorey Seager hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer on Tim Hillโs first pitch of the 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 11-6 in a tense, entertaining first matchup this season between NL West rivals who have visions of deep playoff runs.
Indians minus Ramรญrez, Reyes after they break virus protocol
Read full article: Indians minus Ramรญrez, Reyes after they break virus protocolNew York starter Jordan Montgomery gave up two hits in three scoreless innings. Brubaker allowed two hits over two scoreless innings and Chase De Jong followed with two shutout innings. MARLINS 4, METS 4Miami starter Pablo Lopez gave up a hit and a walk over three scoreless innings. German Marquez scattered three hits and a walk over three scoreless innings for Colorado. Kansas City starter Jakob Junis pitched three innings and gave up one hit, a leadoff homer to Trent Grisham.
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Read full article: Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus testThe two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.
Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5th
Read full article: Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5thArenado won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)ST. LOUIS โ Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove and right fielder Mookie Betts snared his fifth in a row on Tuesday, his first with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers after four with Boston. Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon also won his eighth Gold Glove โ and fourth straight โ in his final major league season. They were joined by seven first-time winners, including Indians second baseman Cรฉsar Hernรกndez. Arenado and Robert earned $9,259, prorated portions of $25,000, and OโNeill earned $3,704, a prorated portion of $10,000.
MLB-best Dodgers to 14th NLCS after 12-3 win to sweep Padres
Read full article: MLB-best Dodgers to 14th NLCS after 12-3 win to sweep PadresLos Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) and his teammates celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres 12-3 in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series. Smith delivered an RBI single in the fourth and a two-run double in the ninth off the 11th Padres pitcher โ a postseason record. The Dodgers open the best-of-seven NLCS on Monday in the Texas Rangers' new $1.2 billion stadium with a retractable roof. In 59 postseason games, the Southern California native has hit .294 (64 for 218) with nine homers. Dodgers: Their fourth postseason series against Atlanta, which swept Miami in the other NLDS played about four hours away in Houston.
Tatis, Padres have to wait till next year as Dodgers sweep
Read full article: Tatis, Padres have to wait till next year as Dodgers sweep(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Fernando Tatis Jr. bent backward from his knees and stared skyward after his wild throw became San Diego's playoff-high fifth error and gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the tying run. The 21-year-old budding superstar and the rest of the Padres will have to wait at least another year for the club's first trip past the National League Division Series since 1998. The Padres couldn't add to their majors-leading seven grand slams from the regular season, although Jake Cronenworth's walk and Trent Grisham's infield single with the bases loaded gave the Padres a brief 2-1 lead in the second. Tatis grounded weakly to third base and finished the series 2 of 11. Trevor Rosenthal, gave up a pair of two-run hits in the ninth when he became the Padres' 11th pitcher, two more than the previous high.
Bellinger robs Padres as Dodgers hold on for 2-0 NLDS lead
Read full article: Bellinger robs Padres as Dodgers hold on for 2-0 NLDS leadโItโs going to take a while to wind down from that one,โ said Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP. โCertainly turned out being the difference in the game,โ Padres rookie manager Jayce Tingler said. Leading off the next inning, Bellinger went after a low pitch and drove it 433 feet to center to make it 4-1. When the Dodgers went to bat after Bellinger's catch, Justin Turner had a sacrifice fly and Muncy his second RBI single to make it 6-3. Iโll keep thinking through it.โHOMER NOTESThe Padres became the first team in 20 games this postseason to lose when outhomering their opponent.
Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres
Read full article: Walk in new park: Dodgers open NLDS with 5-1 win over Padres(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas โ Justin Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a walk in the new park to start their NL Division Series. Another run scored on a wild pitch and the Dodgers also got their 10th walk, matching Atlanta in 1997 for the most in a nine-inning NLDS game. Garrett Richards (0-1), the sixth of nine Padres pitchers, was gone after giving up the hit to Betts. It was only his second start start since a two-hit shutout in a seven-inning complete game Sept. 13. Dodgers: INF Edwin Rios was left off the NLDS roster because of a groin issue.
Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS
Read full article: Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDSLos Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dylan Floro works against the Colorado Rockies during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Denver. While Clevinger was among the 15 pitchers on the Padres roster released Tuesday, fellow starter Dinelson Lamet was again left off because of injury. The Dodgers added a pitcher to their roster for the NLDS, where they will have 14 pitchers and 14 position players after carrying only 13 pitchers for the first round series against Milwaukee. Right-handed reliever Dylan Floro (3-0, 2.59 ERA) was the pitcher added for the longer NLDS. The Padres last week became the first team to use eight or more pitchers in three consecutive playoff games.
Padres look for grand time vs rival Dodgers in NLDS at Texas
Read full article: Padres look for grand time vs rival Dodgers in NLDS at TexasThe Padres have already had a grand time in the new Texas ballpark, and after a lot of postseason relief are back there for another chance to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)ARLINGTON, Texas โ The San Diego Padres have already had a grand time in the new Texas ballpark. They are back there after a lot of postseason relief with another chance to overtake the NL West rival Los Angeles Dodgers. More than the slams, that August winning streak pushed the Padres into second place in the NL West. Tingler was on Woodward's staff in Texas last season, when still playing in the ballpark across the street.
Tatis, Myers homer twice, Padres stay alive with 11-9 win
Read full article: Tatis, Myers homer twice, Padres stay alive with 11-9 win(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO โ Fernando Tatis Jr. had been waiting for a breakout game, and boy did โEl Niรฑoโ get it. Wil Myers also homered twice and Manny Machado connected, but Tatis โ with his signature exuberance and flair โ was the one who carried the party at empty Petco Park. It was the 23rd comeback win of 2020 for the close-knit Padres, who have pushed each other all year. โI feel like we needed that big swing for the entire team to get us going," Tatis said of his first homer. It was the Padresโ first postseason win at Petco Park, which opened in 2004.
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5
Read full article: Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5The Los Angeles Dodgers bench claps for Will Smith after he hit a two-run double against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)SAN DIEGO โ The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the pandemic-shortened season, beating the San Diego Padres 7-5 Wednesday behind Dustin May's gutty effort out of the bullpen and home runs from AJ Pollock and Chris Taylor. Los Angeles is seeking its first World Series title since 1988. Grisham angered the Dodgers by briefly posing at the plate after homering off Clayton Kershaw in the Padres' 7-2 win Monday night. He was scheduled to have an MRI in Los Angeles on Wednesday after facing just one batter Tuesday night.
Gonsolin cools off Padres, Rios homers in Dodgers' 3-1 win
Read full article: Gonsolin cools off Padres, Rios homers in Dodgers' 3-1 winLos Angeles Dodgers' Edwin Rios reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the San Diego Padres starting pitcher Zach Davies in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in San Diego. The Padres, cruising toward a berth in the expanded playoffs, lost for just the third time in 15 games. Gonsolin (1-1) held the Padres to one run and four hits, struck out two and walked none. The 26-year-old rookie kept the Padres off balance except for the third, when they manufactured one run. Both of his decisions came against San Diego.
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straight
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Blue Jays-Yanks, Padres go for 9th straightSan Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar, right, reacts after scoring on a fielder's choice in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in San Diego. Prized rookie Deivi Garcรญa (1-1, 3.06 ERA) pitches for the Yankees, who have won five straight following a 5-16 slide. New York expects to get third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga back from the injured list. WILD WESTThe surging San Diego Padres go for their ninth straight victory and try to close within a half-game of the West-leading Dodgers when the NL's top two teams square off again at Petco Park. Lamb homered and doubled in his Athletics debut Monday, a 9-0 victory at Seattle that gave his new team a doubleheader split.
Lamet outduels Kershaw, Padres top LA 7-2 to tighten NL West
Read full article: Lamet outduels Kershaw, Padres top LA 7-2 to tighten NL WestThe Padres cut the Dodgersโ lead in the NL West to 1ยฝ games. Lamet matched his season strikeout high with 11 while holding the Dodgers to one run and three hits while walking only two. Myers hit a leadoff single and Jurickson Profar had a one-out base hit to chase Kershaw in the seventh. Oรฑa greeted Pedro Baez by lofting a double down the left-field line to give San Diego a 2-1 lead, and the Padres kept adding on. The Padres had a prime chance against Kershaw an inning earlier when rookie Jake Cronenworth hit a leadoff double.
Tatis connects twice for HR lead, Padres rout Rangers 14-4
Read full article: Tatis connects twice for HR lead, Padres rout Rangers 14-4Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino and San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. watch the flight of Tatis's grand slam ball that came off a pitch from Rangers relief pitcher Juan Nicasio in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Monday Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice, including a grand slam for his major league-leading 11th of the season, and the San Diego Padres routed the Texas Rangers 14-4 on Monday night to stop a five-game losing streak. Austin Hedges connected on his second homer, a solo shot in the fourth, as the Padres set their season high for runs. TINGLER'S HOMECOMINGFirst-year San Diego manager Jayce Tingler capped 13 seasons in the Texas organization with a return to the big league staff when Chris Woodward was hired for the 2019 season. San Diego hadn't announced a starter.
Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6
Read full article: Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson, right, reacts with third base coach Dino Abel after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in San Diego. Pederson drove in five runs on the two homers for the seven-time defending division champion Dodgers, who won seven of nine on a three-city trip. San Diego chased Stripling on Greg Garcias two-run double in the sixth. UP NEXTDodgers: After an off day, the Dodgers open a three-game home series against San Francisco on Friday night. Padres: After an off day, the Padres continue their homestand with a three-game series against Arizona beginning Friday night.
Giants rally on Yastrzemski's 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 win
Read full article: Giants rally on Yastrzemski's 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 winSan Francisco Giants' Mike Yastrzemski watches his game-ending solo home run against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)SAN FRANCISCO Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, the second a towering solo shot into McCovey Cove in the ninth inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants past the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Wednesday night. Our players have actually talked about it this team is full of fighters, San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said. After Tyler Rogers (1-1) worked the ninth, Yastrzemski homered off Matt Strahm (0-1) in the bottom of the inning to give San Francisco the walkoff victory. RHP Kevin Gausman (0-0, 4.50) will make his first start for San Francisco.
Tatis Jr., Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks
Read full article: Tatis Jr., Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. DiamondbacksSan Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a three-RBI triple fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, July 27, 2020, in San Diego. The Padres, who feel theyre built for success in this pandemic-shortened 60-game season, outscored the Diamondbacks 21-9 in the four games. San Diego hasnt been to the playoffs since winning consecutive NL West titles in 2005-06. The highlight was Tatis hitting a ball to left-center that rolled to the wall, bringing in three runs to give San Diego a 6-2 lead. After Tatis triple, Weaver struck out Grisham and made way for Taylor Clarke.