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 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Launches 26th Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored while smashing his 26th homer Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Tatis helped mount the Friars comeback in a rain-shortened victory with a leadoff shot in the third frame. Through 266 plate appearances, the 22-year-old star is slashing .300/.387/.705 with 16 steals and […]

Trent Grisham Crushes Two Homers

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 2-for-3 with two homers and five RBI Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Grisham carried the Friars back from a 4-0 deficit with a solo shot in the second frame before launching a grand slam in the fifth. He was unable to do more damage as the Friars were […]

Joe Musgrove Snatches Rain-Shortened Victory

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove surrendered five earned runs in four innings Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds but was granted a victory in a rain-shortened contest. The right-hander was knocked around for four hits and three walks including four earned runs in the first frame while striking out three. In a normal length contest, […]

Mark Melancon Tosses Flawless Ninth

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon fired a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds to collect his major league-leading 25th save. The 36-year-old veteran has endured some bumps recently, slogging to a 4.22 ERA in June, but he managed his second consecutive pain-free outing. Melancon has continued to be a jackpot for fantasy […]

Tommy Pham Fills Up Scorecard

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham loaded the box score Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, going 3-for-4 with a homer, steal, two RBI and a walk. Pham provided a sac fly in the second inning before launching his ninth homer in his next at-bat. He later stole his 12th bag to round out the dreamy […]

Ryan Weathers Getting Recalled To Start Thursday

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers is expected to be called up from Triple-A Thursday and start against the Cincinnati Reds. The move is expected after starter Dinelson Lamet (forearm) landed on the IL earlier this week. The 21-year-old rookie has posted solid numbers despite underwhelming stuff, registering a 2.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 19 […]

Dan Altavilla Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres reliever Dan Altavilla (elbow) posted on social media that he underwent successful Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old had been limited to just two appearances this year and hadn't pitched since April 16. Over five big league seasons, Altavilla has registered a 4.03 ERA in 119 appearances. The right-hander will begin his road […]

Blake Snell Scratched, Craig Stammen Making Spot Start

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell (illness) has been scratched from Tuesday's start against the Cincinnati Reds. The left-hander is apparently under the weather and reliever Craig Stammen will make a spot start. Snell has endured a rocky season, carrying a 5.29 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 66 ⅓ innings (15 starts). After shutting out […]

Tommy Pham Smacks Leadoff Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pham led off the contest with his seventh blast of the season to ignite a four-run first inning. The 33-year-old veteran now sports a sturdy .250/.373/.399 slash with 11 steals and 61 runs-plus-RBI […]

Jake Cronenworth Homers In Fourth Straight Game

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, a walk and pummelled his 12th homer Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cronenworth went back-to-back with Fernando Tatis Jr. with a solo job for a long ball in his fourth consecutive game. The 27-year-old has come alive along with the rest of […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Pockets Three Jacks

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 4-for-5 with three home runs, four runs scored and four RBI Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After annihilating three offerings into the seats by the fourth inning, the Friars superstar settled for a modest single and ground out in his final two at-bats. Through 251 plate appearances, […]

Victor Caratini Comes Through With Heroics Again

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini went 1-for-2 with a home run, walk and two RBI Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Batting with the game tied in the seventh frame, Caratini smoked a solo job off starter Trevor Bauer to temporarily put the Friars ahead. He provided a sacrifice fly an inning later to […]

Manny Machado Crushes Sixth Homer In June

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Machado extended his dominance over starter Trevor Bauer, going back-to-back with Jake Cronenworth in the first frame. Machado is now batting .520 with five homers in 25 at-bats against the right-hander. […]

Jake Cronenworth Rakes Homer In Third Straight Game

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, double and two runs scored Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cronenworth went back-to-back with Manny Machado in the first frame against starter Trevor Bauer to record a dinger in his third straight contest. Riding a nine-game hitting streak with nine […]

Joe Musgrove Sets Up Friars For Sweep Of Dodgers

San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove tossed six frames of two-run ball (one earned) Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander fanned five while permitting just two hits and two walks, settling with a no-decision after the bullpen relinquished his lead before the Friars eventually secured the sweep. After 15 starts and 85 innings […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reaches Base Four Times

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base four times Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, scoring two runs. After exiting Saturday due to precautionary reasons related to his ailing left shoulder, Tatis singled, doubled and walked twice while swiping his 14th base. Apparently fine, the 22-year-old continues his extraordinary season, slashing .291/.373/.380 with […]

Jake Cronenworth Extends Hitting Streak To Seven

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth finished 2-for-4 with a home run, double, walk, two runs scored and three RBI Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cronenworth laced an RBI double as part of a four-run first inning before powering a two-run bomb in the fifth to help ice the 6-2 victory. The 27-year-old […]

Manny Machado Provides Early Spark

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado launched a three-run homer Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a three-hit night. He also stole his eighth bag of the season. Machado made things easy for the Friars, taking starter Julio Urias deep in the first inning in the eventual 6-2 victory. The 28-year-old […]

Yu Darvish Silences Blue Crew

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish fanned 11 Los Angeles Dodgers Monday as he cruised to his seventh victory. Spotted an early four-run lead, the right-hander required 99 pitches over six frames, permitting just two hits and a walk. His key mistake was a solo home run by Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. Darvish continues his […]

Chris Paddack Fans 11 In Strong Outing

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack fanned a season-high 11 batters in five innings of work Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, collecting his fourth victory. The right-hander permitted six harmless singles and a walk before exiting after 87 pitches. Paddack has pitched well after a rough April and dropped his ERA to 4.10 with a […]

Wil Myers Breaks Slump With Two Dingers

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 3-for-4 with two solo homers and a double in Friday's rout of the Cincinnati Reds. Myers entered the game with just five knocks in his past 11 contests, but broke out of his slump with the huge evening. The 30-year-old has scuffled to a .250/.326/.417 slash this season […]

Victor Caratini Walks It Off

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini stung a walk-off two-run homer Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds, cementing an epic 6-4 victory. Caratini finished 2-for-4 on the evening, coming through with a ninth-inning blast against reliever Amir Garrett to send the crowd home content. The 27-year-old backstop continues to anchor the Friars rotation while slashing a […]