Yu Darvish Squanders Early Lead

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish permitted four earned runs in five innings Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, taking a no-decision. The right-hander squandered a 4-0 lead, ultimately getting yanked after Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon took him deep to tie the game in the sixth frame. Darvish required 100 pitches, yielding six knocks and […]

Wil Myers Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old is riding a modest four-game hitting streak but has limped to a .517 OPS in June. Overall, Myers has endured a down year, registering a 99 wRC+ with a .244/.322/.383 slash, six homers, four steals and 42 runs-plus-RBI […]

Ryan Weathers Comes On In Relief Monday

San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Weathers tossed three innings of relief Monday against the Colorado Rockies, allowing one earned run on three hits. Weathers earned five consecutive starts prior to this appearance as the Friars moved to a temporary six-man rotation, but reverted to swingman as starter Dinelson Lamet completed just four frames. The 21-year-old […]

Trent Grisham Blasts Late Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Grisham had been hitless in eight at-bats since coming off the IL, but cranked his seventh long ball of 2021 in the ninth inning off Rockies closer Daniel Bard. The 24-year-old is slashing .290/.372/.510 with seven steals and […]

Dinelson Lamet Makes Another Short Outing

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet lasted four innings Monday against the Colorado Rockies, allowing one earned run and absorbing his second loss. The right-hander fanned three while permitting four singles and two walks, but fell victim to a putrid Friars offense that couldn't muster runs until late. Through 27 frames (nine appearances), the 28-year-old […]

Joshua Mears Blasts Four Homers Over Weekend

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Joshua Mears crushed four homers over the weekend, earning a spot on MLB Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Week. The 20-year-old was in a deep funk at Low-A Lake Elsinore, tallying just two hits in June before the power outburst. Possessing prodigious raw power, the Friars No. 9 prospect is […]

Dinelson Lamet Falls Apart Late

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet surrendered four earned runs in five-plus innings Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander was cruising through five frames before attempting to pitch into the sixth for the first time this season, promptly yielding three knocks before being pulled and watching the bullpen complete the late collapse. Overall, Lamet […]

Ryan Weathers Picks Up Third Victory

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers gathered his third victory Monday against the Chicago Cubs with five frames of three-run baseball. The 21-year-old rookie yielded five singles and a walk, with the primary damage against him coming in a three-run third inning. He struck out four and threw 47 of 81 pitches for strikes. Despite […]

Tommy Pham Flourishing In Leadoff Spot

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, stolen base, run scored and RBI Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Pham continues his extended run, batting .305 (18-for-59) going back to May 21. The basepath theft was also his ninth of the season. After a horrific start to 2021, the 33-year-old […]

Brian O'Grady Blasts First Homer Of Season

San Diego Padres outfielder Brian O'Grady went 2-for-4 with a homer, double and three RBI Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Called up from Triple-A prior to gametime, O'Grady started over a struggling Wil Myers in right field and provided an early spark, roping an offering from Cubs starter Adbert Alzolay over the wall for his […]

Manny Machado Goes Yard And Pockets Three RBI

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado finished 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI Monday against the Chicago Cubs. Machado pocketed a pair of sacrifice flies to build the Friars lead before socking a solo dinger in the eighth inning to help ice the 9-4 victory. The 28-year-old continues to hit the ball hard […]

Blake Snell Turns Up On Friday Night

San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell recorded his finest start of 2021 Friday against the New York Mets, striking out 10 across seven frames of shutout baseball. Snell carried a no-hitter into the seventh before Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made things interesting with a leadoff single, ending up at third on a two-base error. The […]

Mark Melancon Escapes Shaky Outing For Another Save

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon navigated his way around two baserunners to gather his 18th save Thursday against the New York Mets. The wily veteran allowed a hit and walk to start the ninth inning before managing two grounders to end the threat, including a game-ending double play. After appearing invincible to start the […]

Yu Darvish Collects Sixth Victory

San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish tossed 5 ⅓ innings of two-run ball Thursday against the New York Mets to collect his sixth win. Darvish carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning before faltering down the stretch, serving up a two-run homer in the sixth before being lifted after 90 pitches. He yielded four knocks […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Pops Wall-Scrapping Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the New York Mets. Most of Tatis' dingers are no-doubters, but his two-run blast in the third inning required an assist off the glove of Mets center fielder Mason Williams before bouncing over the […]

Dinelson Lamet Makes Longest Start To-Date

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet fanned six batters in four frames Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander threw 47 of 72 pitches for strikes, surrendering one earned run on four hits and a walk. It's uncertain if Lamet had more juice in the tank, but he was lifted for a pinch-hitter after two […]

Tommy Pham And Ha-Seong Kim Involved In Collision

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham (face) and infielder Ha-Seong Kim (head) both exited the game Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs after colliding in the outfield. The two players banged heads going full speed in the fourth inning and spent a considerable amount of time lying on the field. Per the postgame comments, it appears […]

Tommy Pham Leading Off Again After Tuesday Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is back in the leadoff spot Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs after smacking his fourth homer the previous night. Pham is rolling with a seven-game hitting streak and is batting .319 over his past 12 contests with six extra-base hits. After a brutal April, the 33-year-old has lifted his […]

Victor Caratini Sitting After Homering Previous Night

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Chicago Cubs after cranking his fourth homer the previous night. Rookie backstop Webster Rivas will call the signals for starter Dinelson Lamet. With Austin Nola (knee) on the IL, Caratini has resumed the lion's share of opportunities and emerged as a surprisingly […]

Ryan Weathers Takes Loss Tuesday

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers absorbed a loss Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs after allowing four earned runs in five innings. The rookie southpaw permitted seven hits and was victimized by a pair of two run homers while walking one and striking out just two. Through 12 appearances (seven starts), Weathers possesses a 2.06 […]

Wil Myers Riding Five-Game Hitting Streak

After an extended slump, San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers has recorded eight knocks in his last 20 at-bats, hammering two homers amidst a five-game hitting streak. Coupled with a COVID-19 IL stint, the 30-year-old had struggled since mid-April, troughing with a .686 OPS on May 26. With the mini hot streak, Myers has lifted […]

Tommy Pham Turning Things Around

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is riding a six-game hitting streak, batting .370 (10-for-27) with a homer. With outfielder Trent Grisham (foot) on the IL, Pham has manned the leadoff spot and gradually lifted his season slash to .221/.351/.318. After an abysmal April, Pham has registered a .797 OPS in May with six extra-base […]

Chris Paddack Taken Deep Three Times

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack suffered his fourth loss Monday against the Chicago Cubs after allowing five earned runs over 4 ⅓ innings. Paddack's run of four consecutive strong outings was abruptly halted at Wrigley Field, where he was pounded for six hits including three homers. The right-hander walked one while striking out six. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Tattoos One Into Wrigley Bleachers

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 Monday against the Chicago Cubs, hammering his 16th home run and scoring two runs. El Niño continued his rampage on major league pitchers, smashing a moonshot solo job to right-center in the sixth inning. He also walked and scored after reaching on an error. The blast […]

Manny Machado Expected Back This Weekend

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) is expected back for the weekend series against the Houston Astros. Out since May 20, Machado has been doing baseball activities all week and roped a pinch-hit RBI double Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old has slashed just .228/.324/.401 this season with six homers, six steals […]

Eric Hosmer Smashes Fifth Homer

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. In a thrilling contest, Hosmer's long ball in the sixth inning temporarily put the Friars ahead in the eventual 6-5 loss. The 31-year-old has had a solid campaign, slashing .293/.350/.427 with five homers, four steals and 45 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Records Two Knocks But Defensive Struggles Persist

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. The strong offensive performance was welcomed after Tatis had gone 1-for-9 with five strikeouts through the series' first three contests. Unrelated to fantasy, the 22-year-old's struggles on defense continued with his 13th […]

Austin Nola Headed To Injured List

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler disclosed that catcher Austin Nola (knee) is headed to the IL and will miss at least a couple weeks. Nola last played on May 24 and is suffering from a slight knee sprain. The 31-year-old missed the first month of the season with a fractured finger and had recorded […]

Ryan Weathers Makes Another Strong Start

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers completed four frames of shutout ball Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Weathers pitched well over 78 tosses, permitting a hit and two walks while striking out five before being lifted for a pinch hitter. The 21-year-old continues to impress in his first big league season, owning a 1.31 ERA, […]

Mark Melancon Adds To League-Leading Saves Count

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon shut down the Milwaukee Brewers in extra innings Wednesday to collect his 17th save. Assisted with some savvy defense from second baseman Jake Cronenworth, Melancon navigated around the runner on second and a hit to secure the 2-1 victory. The 36-year-old continues his phenomenal 2021 campaign, leading the majors […]