The Mets’ broadcast had the most overdramatic use of the pitch clock while Max Scherzer pitched This angle was so needlessly silly. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023
Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third straight over Braves ATLANTA — What happened Sunday night was precisely what the Padres needed to happen. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
Michael Wacha, Padres win with the runs they’re given ATLANTA — Michael Wacha and three relievers were good enough Saturday night that the Padres didn’t need the run Rougned Odor didn’t score nor the one that he did score. Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023
Padres get solid relief work, big game from Nelson Cruz in win over Braves ATLANTA — It was another three hours of lead changes and walks and big hits and big outs and an October night’s worth of tension in early-April game. Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023
Fernando Tatis Jr. disciplined at the top of Padres' stacked lineup — and still learning in right field PEORIA, Ariz. — It was the top of the lineup that caused Juan Soto to "wish good luck" to opposing pitchers on his first day with the Padres last season. Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023
Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to play right field, but has sights set on a different spot PEORIA, Ariz. — Fernando Tatis Jr. shagged balls in right field during batting practice Tuesday at the Padres' spring training complex. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Matthew Roberson: What we learned from the 2022 MLB postseason NEW YORK — With the 2022 MLB season now firmly in the rearview mirror, and teams shifting their plans toward next year, a few lessons from this year’s postseason should serve as a guiding light for front offices on the cusp of fielding a contender. Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022
The Astros Beast vs. the NL East… Again An interesting pattern is developing, though I’m not sure we can attribute it to anything more than coincidence. At the end of the last three full-length seasons, the Astros have gone to the World Series to face an NL East team that wasn’t expected to make it that far. There’s… Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022
Fans Respond to Trent Grisham’s Perplexing Bunt in Padres-Phillies Game A late inning bunt decision had Padres fans inconsolable on Sunday afternoon. Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022
MLB fans blasted the Padres after Trent Grisham bizarrely bunted in the ninth inning What was Trent Grisham doing here? USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022
Padres fall flat in Game 3 against Phillies, again trail NLCS PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres took advantage of what the Philadelphia Phillies handed them but managed nothing else in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022
NL Championship Series Predictions: Expert Picks for Padres-Phillies Which team will advance from the National League to compete in the World Series? Our MLB writers make their picks. Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2022
NL Championship Series: Five subplots to Phillies vs. Padres Seventeen days ago, the Phillies got swept out of Chicago a few hours before the San Diego Padres lost for the fourth time in seven games. And in that moment, it was difficult to tell which team looked less like it actually wanted to make the playoffs. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 17, 2022
Padres Expose Dodgers’ Flaws in Stunning Series Win As Los Angeles stuck to a script that got it in trouble, San Diego hardly looked like the underdog in defeating its division rival in the NLDS. Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022 Dylan Hernandez: Blame Andrew Friedman’s roster construction, pitcher strategy for Dodgers’ collapse SAN DIEGO — The temptation will be to blame Dave Roberts for what happened to the Dodgers on Saturday night.
Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022 Dragon slayers: Padres rally past Dodgers, reach NLCS for first time in 24 years SAN DIEGO — The day began with promise and a downtown that was buzzing.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 15, 2022 Padres Pull Out All the Stops to Stifle Dodgers San Diego pushed L.A. to the brink in NLDS Game 3 behind a masterful bullpen performance.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022 Dylan Hernandez: Panic mode has taken root for Dodgers, who are doing very little right SAN DIEGO — With one out in the top of the seventh inning, manager Dave Roberts called on Gavin Lux to pinch-hit for Austin Barnes.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022 Dodgers on the edge of elimination after Game 3 loss to Padres SAN DIEGO — On the night of the franchise’s first home playoff game in front of a crowd in 16 years, San Diego Padres fans were treated to another sight that felt almost as rare.
Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022 Padres beat Dodgers in Game 3, now one win away from NLCS SAN DIEGO — Petco Park was as full as it could be.
Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022 Padres rally, draw even with Dodgers in NL Division Series LOS ANGELES — Literally speaking, the Padres did not have to win Wednesday night.
Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022 Bryce Miller: Amped-up Padres confident script can change versus Dodgers in NLDS If the Dodgers plan to turn their NL Division Series matchup with the Padres into a grainy rerun of their lopsided dominance of recent seasons, they could find themselves adjusting the foil-covered rabbit ears to sharpen the picture.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2022 Joe Musgrove Cl-EAR-ly Wasn’t Cheating You’ve gotta admit, Buck Showalter’s asking the umpires to rub Joe Musgrove’s ears was the perfect way for the Mets to go out. It was the combination of dysfunction, desperation and unintentional comedy that has defined this organization pretty much since its inception 60 years ago. At ...
Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022 Musgrove pitches Padres past Mets, into NLDS vs. Dodgers NEW YORK — There was more champagne. There will be more baseball.
Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022 Padres stun Mets with four homers off Max Scherzer en route to 7-1 victory in Game 1 NEW YORK — Fans received orange towels Friday as they entered Citi Field.