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Padres ink ex-Red Sox hurler to four-year, $55 million contract

The Padres have finally added a starter.

Curt Bishop

Padres have spoken with Cardinals about $260 million All-Star, per insider

The Padres are a team that has been in the mix.

Curt Bishop

$71 million breakout Padres starter 'far less likely' to be traded than Dylan Cease, per insider

The Padres have a few starters being shopped.

Curt Bishop

Padres, Red Sox trade proposal would land $108 million starter in Boston

The San Diego Padres have lost some key players this offseason. With some players set to potentially walk next winter, the Padres could strike a trade to get some return for them.

Aaliyan Mohammed

Padres Dylan Cease breaks silence on prospective trade: 'Part of the business'

Padres ace Dylan Cease expressed his desire to remain in San Diego, but with just one year left on his contract, it is no sure thing he enters the season with the club.

Daniel Fox

Yu Darvish breaks silence on Roki Sasaki choosing Dodgers over Padres

San Diego Padres star pitcher Yu Darvish broke his silence after Roki Sasaki picked the rival Los Angeles Dodgers over his San Diego Padres.

Cole Shelton

Explaining controversial STRAUSS helmet ads

Here is everything to know about the STRAUSS ads on MLB helmets.

Sarah Effress

The Sporting News 2024 MLB Awards winners

Two first-year managers were named Manager of the Year, a designated hitter was voted Player of the Year and one of the Comeback Players of the Year will likely take home a Cy Young in November.

Bill Trocchi

Who do the Dodgers play next?

Here is everything you need to know about the opponent that awaits the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Bryan Murphy

Why Ken Rosenthal's controversial story got him banned from Padres dugout

The Dodgers aren't the only one drawing the ire of San Diego — so is longtime MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal.

Bryan Murphy

Inside MLB's first playoff game between Japanese-born starting pitchers

History will be made during Game 5 of the Dodgers-Padres NLDS series.

Bryan Murphy

How Padres pay tribute to late owner with yellow 'PS' logo

Here's everything to know about the Padres heart patches, including how the team pays tribute to its late owner with a yellow "PS" logo.

Sarah Effress

Why is Blink-182 star Tom DeLonge a Padres fan?

Blink-182 star Tom DeLonge cheered on the Padres in the 2024 NLDS. We break down his Padres fandom.

Teddy Ricketson

Why Dave Roberts called out Manny Machado ahead of NLDS Game 3

The budding rivalry between the Dodgers and Padres intensified after Dave Roberts called out Manny Machado following Game 2 of the NLDS.

Dan Treacy

Shohei Ohtani hits 3-run homer in playoff debut; Dodgers take Game 1 from Padres

Here's everything to know about Dodgers vs. Padres, including Shohei Ohtani live stats, plus more updates and highlights from Game 1 of the 2024 NLDS.

Sarah Effress

MLB Playoffs 2024 odds and best bets: World Series, ALCS & NLCS, MVPs

The Sporting News' betting expert Sloan Piva breaks down the odds for the 2024 MLB Playoffs and unveils the best bets to win the World Series, the ALCS and NLCS, and all three postseason MVP awards.

Sloan Piva

Michael King stats: Padres pitcher dominates vs. Braves

The Padres starter took care of business in his first career postseason start. Here's a look at his performance Tuesday in San Diego.

Daniel Mader

How Padres rebuilt for the postseason after trading Juan Soto

Here's everything to know about the Padres Juan Soto trade, including how San Diego rebuilt for the postseason after trading the superstar.

Sarah Effress

Sporting News predicts the MLB postseason

Shohei Ohtani will finally make his MLB postseason debut, but will he win it all? Sporting News delivers its playoff predictions.

Chris Cwik

What channel is Giants vs. Padres on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Giants and Padres

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Padres vs. Rays on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Rays and Padres

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Guardians vs. Padres on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Guardians and Padres.

Jared Greenspan

What channel is Red Sox vs. Padres on tonight?

Time, TV schedule, live stream for MLB Friday Night Baseball game between Red Sox and Padres

Jared Greenspan

Why Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from MLB for life

All you need to know after Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from MLB for life for betting on baseball.

Dan Treacy

What to know about MLB's Seoul Series between Dodgers, Padres

The 2024 MLB season formally gets underway in South Korea on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know about the Seoul Series.

Dan Treacy

Grading the Padres' trade for Dylan Cease

The Padres made a splash just weeks before their season begins, acquiring Dylan Cease from the White Sox. Here's a look at how both teams did in the deal.

Dan Treacy

Dylan Cease trade details: Padres acquire RHP from White Sox

The 28-year-old right-hander, who finished as the runner-up for the AL Cy Young in 2022, is headed to San Diego.

Kyle Irving

Details of Yankees' blockbuster deal to get Juan Soto from Padres

The Yankees now boast the best outfield pairing in baseball.

Edward Sutelan

Can the Padres still make the playoffs in 2023?

The Padres' recent winning streak has kept hope alive, even if it could be fleeting.

Edward Sutelan

What channel is Padres vs. Astros on tonight?

All you need to know to watch Friday's exclusively streamed game between the Padres and Astros.

Dan Treacy

Padres' 17-year-old catcher Ethan Salas becomes youngest player in High-A history

The Padres have high hopes for their next-gen catcher.

Kevin Skiver

Rich Hill climbs MLB's journeyman list after being traded to Padres

Rich Hill will play for his 13th MLB team after being traded from the Pirates to the Padres at the deadline.

Kyle Irving

Who could the Padres trade at the deadline?

The Padres are struggling to stay afloat in the NL wild-card race, which means some major names could be on the move in the coming days.

Dan Treacy

How to watch Padres vs. Tigers on Apple TV+

What to know to watch the Padres and Tigers on Apple TV+'s "Friday Night Baseball."

Kevin Skiver

Manny Machado says 'politics' kept Fernando Tatis Jr. out of All-Star Game

Fernando Tatis Jr. has been an overwhelming success as a right fielder in 2023. That wasn't enough to earn him an All-Star selection. His teammate Manny Machado took issue with that.

David Suggs

Andrew McCutchen rips MLB as Pirates, Padres play in smoke-shrouded PNC Park

Despite worsening air quality levels, MLB insisted on Pirates-Padres going on as scheduled. That didn't sit well with Pittsburgh's veteran centerfielder

David Suggs

How to watch Padres games with Bally Sports out of picture

The Sporting News takes a look at why the Padres are no longer on Bally Sports and how fans can still watch their games with and without cable.

Nick Brinkerhoff

Who is Ethan Salas? Meet 16-year-old Padres catcher prospect who is already in Single-A

Meet Ethan Salas, the 16-year-old catcher who's been promoted by the San Diego Padres to Single-A action.

Sara Tidwell

What channel is Yankees vs. Padres on tonight?

The Padres and Yankees have met a number of times since the Bombers swept the Dads in the 1998 World Series, but the next time the two franchises hope to meet after this weekend will be in the Fall Classic once again.

Joe Rivera

Padres, Giants threaten single-game home run record in Mexico City

Offense was on the menu for Saturday's Mexico City series opener between the Padres and Giants, with 11 home runs hit between the two teams, just two off the MLB record.

Dan Treacy

Giants Triple-A pitcher calls Fernando Tatis Jr. 'cheater' after surrendering home run

Kade McClure wasn't going to take giving up a home run to Fernando Tatis Jr. lying down.

Kevin Skiver

Padres star Manny Machado ejected after arguing pitch clock violation strikeout

Padres 3B Manny Machado became the newest victim of a pitch clock violation strikeout, and his response got him tossed in the first inning.

Dan Treacy

How Nelson Cruz became a player-GM for the Dominican Republic's WBC team

Longtime MLB slugger Nelson Cruz has a unique role in this year's World Baseball Classic.

Kevin Skiver

What to know about Manny Machado's contract extension

The Padres have emerged as one of MLB's biggest spenders, a trend that has continued as the 2023 season gets underway.

Joe Rivera

Details of Yu Darvish's $108 million extension with Padres

San Diego is keeping its ace in town for six more years.

Edward Sutelan

Carlos Correa becomes highest-paid shortstop in MLB history after Giants contract

Carlos Correa stole Xander Bogaerts' thunder with a 13-year deal with the Giants.

Kevin Skiver

Why two-sport star A.J. Brown passed on Padres tryout after trade to Eagles

A.J. Brown was thinking about dipping his toe in the MLB waters, but he elected to make his transition to the Eagles his primary focus.

David Suggs

Bryce Harper's late home run propels Phillies to first World Series berth since 2009

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights for Padres vs. Phillies on Sunday. Below are the complete results from Game 5 of the 2022 NLCS.

David Suggs

Trent Grisham's baffling ninth-inning bunt in Padres-Phillies NLCS Game 5

The Padres made the Phillies' life easier in the ninth inning.

Kevin Skiver

How to watch the Padres vs. Phillies NLCS

What to know about the Padres and Phillies in the NLCS.

Kevin Skiver

Latest updates as rain in the Philadelphia forecast during Phillies-Padres Game 5

Here are the latest updates on weather in Philadelphia ahead of Sunday afternoon's game.

Bryan Murphy

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies on today?

Here's what you need to know about Game 5 of the NLCS, including broadcast information and start time.

David Suggs

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Padres vs. Phillies, including TV and streaming options for Game 4.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies on today?

Here's what you need to know about Game 3 of the NLCS, including broadcast information and start time.

David Suggs

Nola brothers make life tense for their parents in historic matchup during NLCS Game 2

Austin Nola got the better of his brother in their first playoff meeting.

Kevin Skiver

Juan Soto erases sun mishap with clutch hit in NLCS vs. Phillies.

Juan Soto wasn't ready for the day game sun in San Diego, but he came swinging the bat.

Kevin Skiver

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies Game 2 on today?

The Phillies are continuing their surprising romp through the postseason, with another win in Game 1 of the NLCS. Here's how to watch Game 2 on Wednesday.

Joe Rivera

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies Game 1 on today?

Here's what you need to know as the Phillies take on the Padres in Game 1 of the NLCS on Tuesday:

David Suggs

How to watch the Dodgers vs. Padres NLDS

What to know about the Dodgers and Padres in the NLDS.

Kevin Skiver

Padres vs. Dodgers weather update: NLDS Game 4 delayed with rain

The Sporting News has the latest updates on the weather in San Diego.

Edward Sutelan

Stray goose stops Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 2, sends internet into frenzy

It's hard to imagine many people at Wednesday night's game having "Goose stopping Game 2" on their bingo card.

David Suggs

5 basic stats that could help predict who will win the 2022 World Series

Sometimes, it helps to go back to basics.

Kevin Skiver

Umpires feel Joe Musgrove's ears after request from Mets to check for sticky stuff

The struggling Mets appeared to be grasping for anything to rattle the San Diego Game 3 starter.

Edward Sutelan

How to watch the Mets vs. Padres series

Here's all the information you need to watch the Mets take on the Padres in the 2022 NL wild card series.

Edward Sutelan

Joe Musgrove takes swipe at Astros in discussing World Series hopes with Padres

Joe Musgrove isn't mincing words when he talks about his high hopes for the Padres in 2022 MLB postseason.

Kevin Skiver

Race for final two NL wild-card spots has been more slog than sprint

San Diego, Philadelphia and Milwaukee haven’t exactly been in a dead sprint toward the postseason.

Ryan Fagan

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. offers emotional apology after PED suspension, will undergo shoulder surgery: 'I have failed'

Fernando Tatis Jr. added he will be getting shoulder surgery as he talked to media in the Padres dugout.

Kevin Skiver

Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz weigh in on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s failed drug test

A-Rod wants Tatis, and any ballplayer, to learn from his mistakes.

Joe Rivera

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s father says failed drug test came from a fungus caused by a haircut

Fernando Tatis Sr., former major leaguer, says that

Joe Rivera

Manny Machado confident in face of sweep by Dodgers

Well, if nothing else, the Padres third baseman has confidence.

Joe Rivera

New-look Padres, with Juan Soto joining lineup, get off to blazing start to spark beatdown of Rockies

San Diego became Hitsville U.S.A. in the first game with its reinforced lineup.

David Suggs

Juan Soto wishes opposing pitchers 'good luck' when facing Padres' lineup in introductory press conference ahead of debut

Juan Soto was all smiles during his first presser with the Padres.

David Suggs

Brandon Drury, Michael Fulmer and 6 other underrated players who will make biggest impact after 2022 MLB trade deadline

The Yankees and Twins shored up their bullpens, whereas several teams added some key positional pieces.

Kevin Skiver

Eric Hosmer trade: 1B ends up with Red Sox, not included in Soto deal

Eric Hosmer was originally included in the Juan Soto blockbuster trade, but a no-trade clause in his contract allowed him to veto the move before being traded to Boston.

Kyle Irving

Analyzing the Padres' lineup after Juan Soto addition

San Diego's lineup is set for many years to come.

Edward Sutelan

Breaking down the Nationals' return in the Juan Soto trade

The Nationals traded one of MLB's brightest young stars in baseball to the Padres. Was it worth it?

Edward Sutelan

Juan Soto trade grades: Who won the deal?

The Nationals did the unforgivable on Tuesday, moving on from Juan Soto for a package of prospects and major leaguers.

Joe Rivera

Brandon Drury trade details: Padres capitalize on Reds' fire sale, add to already stacked lineup

The Padres are not done dealing, even after acquiring Juan Soto at the MLB trade deadline.

David Suggs

Juan Soto trade details: What did the Padres give up to land young star?

The Juan Soto trade sweepstakes are finished, with the winning team emerging in the Padres. Here's everything you need to know about the trade:

Zac Al-Khateeb

When will Fernando Tatis Jr. be cleared to rejoin the Padres?

The Padres could well have a stacked lineup heading into the home stretch of the 2022 season.

Kevin Skiver

Brewers send Josh Hader to Padres: Full details

After years of will-they-won't-they, the Brewers finally moved on from Josh Hader.

Joe Rivera

Grading the trade that sent Josh Hader to the Padres

It's not often teams move their top-level closers at the deadline, but the Brewers seem to have faith in their bullpen.

Kevin Skiver

Jurickson Profar injury update: Padres outfielder out of hospital after scary collision, collapse vs. Giants

Profar began to walk off the field on his own power, but collapsed before reaching the infield.

Edward Sutelan

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. polling surprisingly high in 2022 MLB All-Star Game voting despite not playing a game

Fernando Tatis Jr. is further proving internet fans cannot be trusted.

Kevin Skiver

How long is Fernando Tatis Jr. out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Padres star

The Padres are going to be without their superstar talent for a while. Just how long will he be out?

Edward Sutelan

Why the Padres are signing Robinson Cano: San Diego set to make low-risk addition after Mets move on

Cano was dumped by the Mets after hitting .195 in 12 games. The Sporting News examines what Cano can offer the Padres going forward.

David Suggs

What's real and what's fake in MLB as Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado and more get out to hot starts

We've finally hit a point in MLB season where numbers start to mean something. Here's whose scorching starts are real and whose are fake so far in the 2022 season.

Kevin Skiver

Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger dazzles in first start since 2020, Tommy John surgery: 'I wasn't sure I was going to pitch again'

Clevinger spent nearly two years out of the game with Tommy John surgery. He returned to the mound with a bang, fanninf four Cleveland batters in 4.2 innings of work.

David Suggs

Who is MacKenzie Gore? Top Padres prospect set to make debut Friday against Braves

The 2017 third overall pick will be pitching in front of San Diego's home crowd.

Kevin Skiver

Chris Paddack-Taylor Rogers trade grades: Twins improve rotation, Padres land ace reliever

Minnesota added much-needed rotation depth, while San Diego improved the back end of its bullpen.

Edward Sutelan

Petco Park deaths ruled suicide-homicide

San Diego Police on Wednesday concluded their investigation into the two deaths and released their findings on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado shown in heated dugout exchange

The incident occurred after Tatis reacted to a call by home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi.

Edward Sutelan

Dodgers defeat Padres in 'really weird,' 16-inning contest

The Dodgers and Padres made history Wednesday night, as their game became the longest since MLB began its automatic runner rule in extra innings.

Jacob Camenker

Why 2021 is the best year ever for 22-year-olds

There have been very few seasons in which any age group can match the production from this year's talented class of 22-year-old batters.

Edward Sutelan

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. homers in IL return again, makes first appearance in outfield

The Padres phenom homered twice in his return from the injured list.

Edward Sutelan

Who is Tyler Gilbert? Diamondbacks starter makes MLB history

Gilbert is also the second pitcher ever to throw a no-hitter in his first career start.

Edward Sutelan

Top 9 MLB prospect call-ups to watch for playoff contenders

The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are among the teams that could dip into their farm system to find late-season help for their playoff push.

Edward Sutelan

Adam Frazier trade grades: Win-win for Padres and Pirates?

Frazier is leading the majors in hits as he is sent to the West Coast.

Edward Sutelan

Nationals-Padres game suspended after shooting outside Nationals Park

The incident occurred in the middle of the sixth inning. Spectators ran for cover after hearing the shots.

Tom Gatto

Who is Daniel Camarena? Padres rookie pitcher goes viral with grand slam off Max Scherzer

Daniel Camarena is a now a Slam Diego legend.

Tom Gatto

Tatis goes on home run tear after bowing out of Home Run Derby

The star shortstop goes deep his first three times up in a game against the Diamondbacks.

Tom Gatto

Mets' Jonathan Villar has to dodge balls rolling along Padres' dugout as he chases popup

Was San Diego blatantly cheating? No. It was just an accident caused by a bat boy.

Tom Gatto

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. does the splits on a steal, launches home run in return from IL

The star shortstop displayed his wide array of talent in his return Wednesday.

Edward Sutelan

Padres' Manny Machado again caught in controversy with takeout slide of Tommy Edman

As with all things instant replay, it looks a lot worse than it actually is.

Joe Rivera

Padres fan starts brawl after knocking out Rockies fan cold with one punch

During the Padres-Rockies doubleheader on Wednesday, an altercation off the field led to a San Diego supporter knocking out a Colorado fan with one punch.

Jacob Camenker

Tatis trolls Bauer after homers; Bauer's fine with it

Tatis didn't forget that Bauer pitched with one eye closed against the Padres in spring training. For good measure, Tatis strutted back to the dugout after taking Bauer deep a second time.

Tom Gatto

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. marks anniversary of dad's historic feat with two of his own homers

The younger Tatis homered in consecutive at-bats 22 years to the day that his dad hit two grand slams in an inning. And, he did it in the same stadium.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers' Trevor Bauer pitched, umpired and had himself a day vs. the Padres

The full Bauer experience was on display Sunday in San Diego.

Joe Rivera

Betts' catch ends another tense Dodgers win over Padres

Betts' play in center field gave Los Angeles a 2-0 victory and clinched a series win for the NL West leader.

Tom Gatto

Six takeaways from Dodgers-Padres thriller

Friday's game felt like the first of "19 World Series games" between the Southern California rivals.

Tom Gatto

Fernando Tatis Jr. injury timeline, return date, latest updates

Here's everything we know about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s injury and the latest news on when he may return to the field.

Tom Gatto

Musgrove makes Padres history with no-hitter

The right-hander ends a 52-year, 8,205-game drought in his second start with the franchise.

Tom Gatto

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

For Padres, Fernando Tatis is worth every penny

The Padres signed Fernando Tatis to a $340 million extension. The deal should be worth it for San Diego.

Bill Bender

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. reportedly agrees to eye-popping 14-year, $340 million deal

The shortstop is just 22-years-old with 143 MLB games under his belt.

Jackie Spiegel

Yu Darvish trade grades: Padres provide master class in team building; Cubs banking on future

There's nothing admirable about the way the Cubs have done business in recent years, but moving on from Yu Darvish isn't the worst thing in the world.

Joe Rivera

Yu Darvish instant trade analysis

Darvish and Blake Snell bring finesse to a San Diego rotation stocked with power pitchers.

Dan Bernstein

Blake Snell trade grades: Padres pull an ace; Rays continue to churn with fresh prospects

San Diego makes a big move as it pursues the Dodgers in the NL West. Tampa Bay does Tampa Bay things.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers' Corey Seager advances MLB's tall shortstop revolution on the World Series stage

Corey Seager, along with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Carlos Correa, is part of a tall shortstop revolution in Major League Baseball. Cal Ripken Jr. was 6-4, but this could be the first time three star shortstops are that tall in the same era.

Billy Heyen

Padres' Pham recovering from stab wound

The outfielder reportedly was stabbed after asking people who were arguing near his vehicle to move.

Tom Gatto

Tempers flare between Dodgers and Padres after Cody Bellinger robs Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tensions were high after Padres players took offense to the Dodgers' showboating.

Jacob Hancock

Mike Clevinger injury update

Clevinger's velocity dropped to a worrisome level in the second inning.

Dan Bernstein

8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

MLB should build on fantastic playoff schedule

The MLB playoffs have an opportunity to pull in casual fans with a loaded first-round schedule.

Bill Bender

Giants-Padres games postponed after positive COVID-19 test

MLB announced Friday and Saturday's games have been called off. Game 2 of the four-game set was called just before it was about to begin.

Tom Gatto

Padres' flurry of deadline deals, explained

SN breaks down the what and why of a very active trade deadline for San Diego.

Dan Bernstein

Mariners boycott game to protest Jacob Blake shooting; players react on Twitter

Seattle has the greatest representation of Black players in MLB, with 11 on its 40-man roster.

Tom Gatto

Rangers feel Fernando Tatis Jr. broke 'unwritten rule' by hitting grand slam

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he "didn’t like" Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging at a 3-0 pitch during a blowout.

Jordan Heck

Pitcher nearly throws ball in the dirt, but umpire Lance Barrett still called it a strike

This might be the worst strike call of the season.

Jordan Heck

Brian Dozier calls Padres dishonest after 'debacle' of not making team

The Mets picked up Dozier after San Diego let him go.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

Why the Padres, A's and Mets could surprise in 60-game MLB season

Teams often stay hot for a couple of months. In 2020, that surge would represent an entire campaign.

Dan Bernstein

If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

That time Padres owner Ray Kroc got on the PA system and called his team 'stupid'

His players weren't pleased: "We're doing the best we can."

Jason Foster

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

Trevor Bauer hosted the best baseball game of the season for charity

Wiffle ball, Astros jokes, dingers and hand sanitizer: Here are all the best moments from Trevor Bauer's "Sandlot" game.

Emily Carson

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Mookie Betts trade rumors: Padres looking to go big with Red Sox outfielder

San Diego would make a bold statement by acquiring a $27 million one-time MVP for the 2020 season.

Tom Gatto

Tommy Pham trade grades: Rays keep churning; Padres take step forward

Tampa Bay and San Diego remain busy on the trade front with a swap of outfielders and a change of address for a prospect.

Tom Gatto

Athletics trade infielder Jurickson Profar to Padres for catcher Austin Allen

The versatile infielder is traded for the second time in as many years.

Joe Rivera

Evaluating flurry of deals from Padres, Rangers and Brewers

On the day before Thanksgiving, baseball's annual Hot Stove Season was actually, legitimately kind of hot.

Ryan Fagan

Quietly great: Padres' Chris Paddack did lots of good in 2019, though mostly under the radar

Even with reduced innings, Paddack was impressive for San Diego.

Jared Wyllys

Gerrit Cole rumors: Top five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace

One team is going to be very happy that they signed Gerrit Cole, but who's it going to be? SN runs down five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace.

Joe Rivera

The Padres' new uniforms are here, and they are really sexy

Brown is back in San Diego, and it's great for everyone.

Joe Rivera

Padres hire Tingler as manager

Tingler reportedly beat out Cubs bench coach and former Padre Mark Loretta and Braves third base coach Ron Washington.

Bob Hille

Bochy turns down managing chances

The Padres reportedly wanted to bring back their former manager, but he declined and plans to sit out next season.

Marc Lancaster

Padres down to 2 manager candidates

The former Rangers manager and a longtime organizational staffer in Texas are vying for the top job in San Diego.

Marc Lancaster

Padres prospect tased

Jacob Nix has been charged with criminal trespassing after he allegedly broke into a Peoria, Arizona home on Oct. 6.

Thomas Lott

Padres exec admits 'we sucked'

One head already rolled, metaphorically speaking, when the Padres fired manager Andy Green on Sept. 21 after four losing seasons.

Arthur Weinstein

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

Bruce Bochy a candidate for Padres?

Bochy, who managed the Padres for 12 seasons and lives in the area, immediately surfaced as a candidate to replace the ousted Andy Green.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians, Brewers making moves

The Indians are tied once again with the Rays for the second wild-card spot in the AL while the Brewers are now one game up on the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

Wild-card races as close as ever

The Cubs lost to the Reds and remain locked up with the Brewers in the National League wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

NL wild-card hopefuls all win

The Cubs, Brewers, Mets and Phillies all won Thursday and they are separated by just two games in the standings.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' bizarre error allows Padres runner to jog home in another bad loss

Chicago is slipping with just a few more weeks left in the season, and this error by pitcher Brad Wieck didn't help matters.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Dodgers' Muncy faces more testing

The All-Star and his team are unsettled as he faces a second day of testing on his injured right wrist to see how long he'll be sidelined.

Bob Hille

Astros dismantle Charlie Morton

The Astros' offense has quietly been on par with the best in MLB all season

Thomas Lott

Cardinals win fifth straight game

The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.

Ameer Tyree

Padres rick-roll Red Sox, but can they avoid pranking own fans with another sub-70 win season?

San Diego could use a positive final month.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians inch ahead in AL Central

The Indians are heating up at the right time.

Alexis Mansanarez

Aug. 12, 1984: How some Braves bat boys played an unwitting role in the wildest brawl of all time

The brouhaha that took over Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium that Sunday afternoon was epic not just for its size and scope, but also for its relentlessness. And there for it all, with a unique and sometimes uncomfortable perspective, were a set of helpful and youthful on-field assistants.

Jason Foster