The Latest Breaking News from Fernando Tatís Jr.

Mark Zeigler: As prior offender, Padres' Tatis now faces the teeth of MLB’s drug testing program

SAN DIEGO — Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has served 17 of his 80-game doping suspension by Major League Baseball and forfeited the first installment of what could be $2.9 million in lost wages. He’s met with the owner, the general manager, teammates, the media, apologizing profusely for “my mistakes,”…

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

Tom Krasovic: 'Ha-Seong-Kim! Ha-Seong-Kim!' Player living up to the chant.

This year when Padres fans chant his name as he bats — "Ha-Seong-Kim! Ha-Seong-Kim!" — it feels less like they're providing moral support.

Tribune News Service · Aug 30, 2022

Adidas Explains Why It Ended Partnership With Fernando Tatis Jr.

The Padres shortstop will miss the rest of the season after MLB suspended him.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27, 2022

Being Ha-Seong Kim: Padres' everyday shortstop not trying to replace Fernando Tatis Jr.

Wil Myers had already worked a one-out walk when Ha-Seong Kim stepped to the plate in the ninth inning Thursday representing the tying run for the Padres.

Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022

Mark Zeigler: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the doping epidemic of Dominican Republic baseball

SAN DIEGO — Maybe you're surprised that a star infielder would test positive for a banned substance and be suspended for 80 games just as he was about to return from injury in the heat of a playoff race, with his team bolstered by trade-deadline acquisitions primed to make a…

Tribune News Service · Aug 18, 2022

Padres change Tatis bobblehead promotion to Soto shirt giveaway

MIAMI — It’s handy to have another superstar.

Tribune News Service · Aug 16, 2022

Mark Zeigler: Fernando Tatis Jr.'s ringworm explanation is plausible but is it probable?

There was the Dutch cyclist who blamed a failed a drug test on his father-in-law, who fed him pigeon pie purportedly made from doped-up racing pigeons.

Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022

Tom Krasovic: Padres seem playoff-bound but Tatis, leaders need a reset

SAN DIEGO — No Fernando Tatis Jr.?

Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022

Bryce Miller: Tatis suspension could provide unplanned positive for improved Padres

WASHINGTON — The potential similarities stagger, considering it was only a season ago. The Braves hunted for traction after inconsistent play, despite grand expectations in spring training.

Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022

Nick Canepa: Can this romance survive for Padres and their fans after Tatis cheated?

SAN DIEGO — "Who told you to put the balm on?"

Tribune News Service · Aug 14, 2022