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Padres star OF Jackson Merrill set to return Tuesday
San Diego All-Star center fielder Jackson Merrill is on track to return to the Padres' lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Mike Shildt.,The 2024 Rookie of the Year runner-up is in New York as the Padres open a three-game series against the Yankees on Monday.,"Scheduled day off today to recover f...
Cavs feel 'real concern' for Evan Mobley (ankle), De'Andre Hunter (thumb)
Winning 64 games earned the Cleveland Cavaliers the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but that did not faze the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers on Sunday in a 121-112 road win.,Now, the Cavs face a "real concern," according to Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, heading into Tuesday's Game 2, with three ...
Predators sticking with head coach Andrew Brunette
The Nashville Predators plan to proceed with head coach Andrew Brunette behind the bench, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday.,Trotz's words came on the heels of the Predators following up a busy offseason of signings with a dismal performance in 2024-25.,"Andrew Brunette, to me, is a go...
Padres pitching will be challenge on road vs. slugging Yankees
The San Diego Padres own the best pitching in the majors, but their performance on the mound ranks around the middle of the pack on the road.,The Padres would like to start getting on a roll away from home and their next challenge is the opener of a three-game series with the Yankees, who have slugg...
Padres blank Pirates 4-0 to complete three-game sweep
Xander Bogaerts had two hits and three RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon.,Bogaerts drove in all three runs off Pirates starter Andrew Heaney (2-3) in the first two innings as San Diego won its fifth in a row and completed a three-g...
Padres go for sweep against struggling Pirates
The San Diego Padres have adjusted their rotation and tabbed right-hander Stephen Kolek to make his first major league start Sunday when they attempt to sweep a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Kolek, who will make his 2025 season debut, will oppose Pirates lefty Andrew Heaney ...
Fernando Tatis Jr. uses legs to lift Padres over Pirates in ninth
Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled to lead off the ninth, swiped third and scored on a wild pitch to lift the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Tatis Jr.'s heroics followed a game-tying solo homer by Manny Machado in the seventh inning off Pirates sta...
Padres edge Pirates 2-1 on run-scoring wild pitch
Fernando Tatis Jr. doubled to lead off the ninth and scored on a wild pitch to lift the San Diego Padres to a 2-1 comeback win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.,Tatis Jr.'s heroics followed a game-tying solo home run by Manny Machado in the top of the seventh inning off Pirates sta...
With Fernando Tatis Jr. in question, Padres face Pirates
Just as the San Diego Padres were drawing closer to getting most of their key players back from injuries, their concern shifts to star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. as they prepare to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.,Tatis, who is hitting .345 with a .419 on-base percentage to ...
Padres continue dominance of Pirates with easy win
Luis Arraez had three run-scoring hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 9-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.,The Padres won their third game in a row and beat the Pirates for the seventh consecutive time after sweeping all six games between the teams in 2024.,Arraez and Gavin S...
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) exits after hit by piitch
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. exited Friday's game against host Pittsburgh after being hit by a pitch from Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller.,Tatis Jr. was hit on the left forearm by a 93-mph sinker from Keller with two outs in the top of the third inning. Tatis was attended to b...
Marc-Andre Fleury, Gabriel Landeskog, Sean Monahan finalists for Masterton
Minnesota goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Colorado forward Gabriel Landeskog and Columbus forward Sean Monahan are the finalists for the 2024-25 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, the NHL announced on Friday.,The award is given to the NHL player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sports...
Padres look to continue winning ways vs. Pirates
As the San Diego Padres await the return of multiple key starters, they hope one of the most significant pieces of their rotation regains his form as they begin a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.,The Padres picked up a much-needed two-game sweep over the San Fra...
Andre Agassi falls in second U.S. Open Pickleball match
Andre Agassi saw his professional pickleball debut end after one day and two matches.,The Hall of Fame tennis player and partner Anna Leigh Waters, competing at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Fla., fell in the mixed pro doubles Round of 16 on Wednesday night.,Trang Huynh-McClain a...
Elias Diaz homers as Padres sweep 2-game set vs. Giants
Elias Diaz homered, singled and scored twice to help the San Diego Padres complete a two-game sweep of the visiting San Francisco Giants with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Fernando Tatis Jr. had three hits and scored a run in the leadoff spot, and Luis Arraez had two hits, a run scored and a...
Andre Agassi wins debut in U.S. Open Pickleball Championships
Andre Agassi emerged victorious in his professional pickleball debut, teaming with Anna Leigh Waters to record an 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 win in the mixed pro division at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Wednesday in Naples, Fla.,Agassi, who turned 55 on Tuesday, joined forces with the 18-year-old...
Padres looking to beefed-up lineup as they seek sweep of Giants
It wasn't a mystery how the San Diego Padres followed a 15-4 start by going 2-7 in their next nine games. Their offense went from robust to non-existent, managing just three runs in a four-game losing streak.,Nor was it a mystery that they snapped the skid Tuesday night when Luis Arraez (concussion)...
Xander Bogaerts helps end skid as Padres top Giants
Xander Bogaerts homered and knocked in three runs as the San Diego Padres snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.,After scoring just three runs in its previous 43 innings, going back to a 2-0 win on April 22 in Detroit, San Diego worked ove...
Padres activate star hitter Luis Arraez from concussion list
The San Diego Padres activated three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the seven-day concussion list prior to Tuesday night's home game against the San Francisco Giants.,The Padres also activated outfielder Jason Heyward from the 10-day injured list, designated veteran first baseman Yuli Gurrie...
Reports: Vikings signing LB Andrew Van Ginkel to $23M extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed Pro Bowl linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a contract extension on Tuesday, with multiple reports saying it was a one-year, $23 million extension through the 2026 season.,Van Ginkel, 29, had signed with the Vikings as a free agent in March 2024 on a two-year, $20 million c...