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Padres out to continue strong start, seek sweep of Braves
Most preseason analysis of the San Diego Padres centered on a star-filled core while pointing out potential depth problems.,That depth might get tested sooner than the Padres would like, beginning with Sunday's series finale with the visiting Atlanta Braves.,San Diego might be shooting for a four-ga...
Pinch-hit single helps Padres eke out 1-0 win over Braves
Yuli Gurriel's pinch-hit RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning Saturday snapped a scoreless tie and lifted the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves.,Jake Cronenworth started the winning rally with a ground-rule double that caromed off the foot of Aaro...
Padres standout 3B Manny Machado (calf) exits vs. Braves
San Diego Padres star third baseman Manny Machado departed Saturday's game against the visiting Atlanta Braves due to right calf tightness.,Machado was injured while swinging at a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning. A trainer examined Machado, who attempted to stretch the calf. Machado stayed ...
Padres intent on giving taxed bullpen a break vs. Braves
For the San Diego Padres, the good news out of the first two games is their bullpen has allowed just one run in 11 innings and been responsible for two wins over the visiting Atlanta Braves.,The bad news is that said bullpen can't be asked for more than half the outs in every game if San Diego is to...
Jake Cronenworth blasts game-winner to lift Padres over Braves
Jake Cronenworth belted a tie-breaking home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the San Diego Padres edged the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday night.,Leading off the inning, Cronenworth picked on a hanging slider from Dylan Lee (0-1) and ripped it an estimated 381 feet for his first home...
Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres aim to run past Braves again
If Opening Day is any indication, expect San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. to do a lot more stealing in 2025.,Tatis went 3-for-4 and swiped two bases Thursday in San Diego's come-from-behind 7-4 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves. He took advantage of the slow delivery of Chris Sal...
Jackson Merrill (4 RBIs), Padres rally to beat Braves
Jackson Merrill knocked in four runs and Gavin Sheets homered to spark a four-run seventh that allowed the San Diego Padres to rally for a 7-4 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,Playing in front of the largest Opening Day crowd in Petro Park's 22-season history - 45,568 - San Diego tr...
Padres' Michael King, Braves' Chris Sale make for magnificent Opening Day matchup
At this time last year, the San Diego Padres were hoping Michael King would become a solid starting pitcher.,Now?,King is their Opening Day starter, receiving the opportunity for the first time as the Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves for Thursday's opener.,"Very proud and happy for the opportunity,...
Padres tab Michael King for Opening Day start vs. Braves
The San Diego Padres named right-hander Michael King as their Opening Day starter against the visiting Atlanta Braves on March 27.,King was chosen for the assignments over fellow right-handers Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.,King said he pondered whether he would draw the start but was going to be fine ...
Padres preseason capsule: Key losses trim back expectations
San Diego Padres,2024 record: 93-69 (2nd place, NL West).,He gone: LHP Tanner Scott, OF Jurickson Profar, INF Ha-Seong Kim, INF Donovan Solano, C Kyle Higashioka, LHP Martin Perez.,New faces: RHP Nick Pivetta, LHP Kyle Hart, OF Jason Heyward, INF Jose Iglesias, INF/OF Gavin Sheets, 1B Connor Joe, 1B...
Report: Padres, Jose Iglesias reach minor league deal
Infielder Jose Iglesias and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. ,Iglesias, 35, will receive an invitation to training camp and bid for a place on the team's Opening Day roster.,He batted .337 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 85 games last season...
Reports: Padres land Yuli Gurriel on minor league deal
First baseman Yuli Gurriel, a key part of two World Series championship teams with the Houston Astros, agreed to a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,Gurriel will attempt to make the Padres' Opening Day roster in spring training. If he winds u...
Padres sign LHP Kyle Hart, who starred in Korea in '24
The San Diego Padres signed left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart, the reigning winner of the Korea Baseball Organization's version of the Cy Young Award, through the 2025 season, the team announced Thursday.,The contract includes a club option for 2026. No financial details were disclosed.,Hart, 32, played...
Reports: Padres land Nick Pivetta for 4 years, $55M
The San Diego Padres added a veteran starting pitcher on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $55 million deal with right-hander Nick Pivetta, according to multiple media reports.,The backloaded contract reportedly gives Pivetta the opportunity to opt out following the 2026 and 2027 seasons.,Pivetta ...
Reports: Jason Heyward joining latest addition Connor Joe in Padres' outfield
The San Diego Padres added to their outfield depth with the signing of Connor Joe on Saturday and the reported agreement to terms, also on a one-year contract, with veteran Jason Heyward.,Multiple media outlets reported that Heyward, 35, will be joining center fielder Jackson Merrill and right field...
Reports: Padres on verge of signing veteran OF/1B Connor Joe
The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports on Friday.,Joe, 32, could help fill the club's hole in left field. Jurickson Profar, a 2024 All-Star, recently left San Diego as a free agent and signed with the Atlanta B...
Padres moving Xander Bogaerts back to SS, Jake Cronenworth to 2B
When Xander Bogaerts arrived at spring training one year ago this month, he was informed his new position was second base.,This time around, Bogaerts will be back at his familiar shortstop spot when the team opens spring training later this month in Peoria, Ariz.,Jake Cronenworth also will be moving...
Padres reach deal with RHP Michael King to avoid arbitration
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael King agreed to a one-year deal on Friday to avoid arbitration.,King reportedly will receive $7.75 million this season with a $15 million mutual option for 2026. There's a $3.75 million buyout that could raise to $4 million depending on King's number of s...
All-Star OF Jurickson Profar signs three-year, $42M deal with Braves
Free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.,The Braves outlined Profar will receive $12 million in 2025 and $15 million in 2026 and 2027.,Profar is coming off a stellar season with .280 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs -- all career...
Reports: Japanese RHP Roki Sasaki rules out Yanks, Mets
Roki Sasaki's window to sign with a major league team opens Wednesday, but the coveted Japanese right-hander has already closed the door on a few clubs, including the New York Yankees, per multiple media reports. ,Per the reports, the New York Mets and Texas Rangers are also out of the running befor...