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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Wil Myers Has Himself An Evening

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-3 Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, smacking a home run and collecting five RBI. Myers set the tone with a three-run bomb in the fourth inning against Nats starter Erick Fedde before contributing a sacrifice fly and roping an insurance RBI double in his subsequent opportunities. With just […]

Jake Cronenworth Living Up To All-Star Billing

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-5 with a double, stolen base and two runs scored Monday against the Washington Nationals. The 2021 All-Star singled and swiped his fourth bag in the first inning before coming around to score in his next two trips, reaching base via error then roping his 19th double. […]

Joe Musgrove Allows Five Runs For Second Straight Start

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove granted five earned runs in five innings Monday against the Washington Nationals. The damage on Musgrove occurred in the first two frames, including a four-run second, but he settled in and escaped without further damage. The right-hander permitted seven knocks and a walk while striking out four in the […]

Jurickson Profar Records Four Knocks

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar went 4-for-5 with a run scored Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting in right field, Profar recorded his first four-hit game (all singles) of the season as the Friars cruised to an 11-1 victory. With the offense getting healthy and heating up, the slap-hitting 28-year-old has been mostly limited […]

Blake Snell Pulled After Four Frames In Blowout Win

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell lasted just four innings despite giving up no runs Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Spotted a five-run lead, the left-hander was his own worst enemy, enduring too many long at-bats and requiring 81 pitches to get 12 outs. He fanned three on the day while permitting two knocks and […]

Manny Machado Annihilates Two Baseballs In Philly

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado reached base in all five plate appearances Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, pummelling three home runs and walking thrice, scoring three runs and driving in five. Machado victimized Phillies starter Vince Velasquez twice with a two-run shot in the first inning before doubling down with a three-run tater […]

Tommy Pham Taking A Seat Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is out of Thursday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds. After a stellar June where he posted a 1.074 OPS with six dingers and six steals, Pham will get a rest day with utilityman Jurickson Profar getting the start in left field and batting seventh. Primarily batting in the leadoff […]

Wil Myers Goes Yard In Cincinnati

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers walked and popped a solo homer in three plate appearances Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Myers went back-to-back with Trent Grisham in the second inning as the Friars mounted a comeback victory in a rain-shortened contest. The 30-year-old owns a .252/.324/.420 slash with nine homers, five steals and 52 […]