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After 18 Months Away, Fernando Tatis Jr. Says He’s Better Than Ever

After multiple surgeries and a lengthy PED suspension, the San Diego star says he’s ready for his first meaningful major-league game in 18 months.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2023

Jake Cronenworth’s two homers help Padres snap three-game losing streak

SAN DIEGO — Jake Cronenworth hit two home runs for the first time in his career to help lift the Padres out of their offensive funk, over the Brewers and back to .500 on Saturday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023

Ryan Weathers’ resilience, big hits by Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts get Padres past Mets

NEW YORK — Ryan Weathers walked a tightrope, Manny Machado dropped a double on the foul line and Xander Bogaerts yanked a ball into the second deck of seats beyond left field.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Diamondbacks come back big on Padres, earn split of two-game series

SAN DIEGO — Manny Machado and Yu Darvish had shorter days than expected or hoped.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2023

Seth Lugo's brilliant debut, homers by Trent Grisham and Xander Bogaerts earn Padres a split

SAN DIEGO — Home runs and pitching.

Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023

Padres remain meek at plate, waste Nick Martinez’s strong effort in loss to Rockies

SAN DIEGO — Not all that often has there been a collection of hitters at the top of one team’s lineup like Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto and Manny Machado.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

Fantasy baseball: Bank on Juan Soto, Manny Machado and (a healthy) Fernando Tatis Jr. in your league

When the San Diego Union-Tribune hired me in 2008, Petco Park was a fantasy wasteland.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023

Bryce Miller: Michael Wacha hopes resurgent Red Sox season is launching pad with Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — When Padres pitcher Michael Wacha was in his early 20s, professional baseball rushed at him like a Nolan Ryan fastball. He was drafted 19th overall by the Cardinals in 2012, ahead of future All-Stars Marcus Stroman and Lance McCullers Jr.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Larry Stone: Will Mariner’s decision to stick with J.P. Crawford at shortstop pay off?

PEORIA, Ariz. — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls J.P. Crawford “a thinker. He doesn’t get credit for that.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 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