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Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the Padres
Read full article: Betts and Ohtani help the Dodgers stay alive in NLDS with 8-0 win vs the PadresMookie Betts homered for the second straight night, Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 8-0 to force a deciding Game 5 in their tense NL Division Series.
Dodgers manager Roberts says it's 'bothersome' that Machado seemed to throw ball at him in dugout
Read full article: Dodgers manager Roberts says it's 'bothersome' that Machado seemed to throw ball at him in dugoutLos Angeles manager Dave Roberts says it was “bothersome” that a ball San Diego third baseman Manny Machado threw into the Dodgers dugout seemed intended for him during the Padres’ 10-2 win in Game 2 of their NL Division Series.
Tossed balls from stands, apparently aimed at Profar, interrupt Padres' win in NLDS Game 2
Read full article: Tossed balls from stands, apparently aimed at Profar, interrupt Padres' win in NLDS Game 2Dodger Stadium fans tossed baseballs, apparently at San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar, and then threw trash that caused a 12-minute wait between pitches during the seventh inning of NL Division Series Game 2.
Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS opener
Read full article: Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS openerTeoscar Hernández’s two-run single in the fourth inning gave the Dodgers their first lead in a playoff game in two years and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their National League Division Series opener.
Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Higashioka's homer starts rally as Padres beat Braves 5-4 to sweep NL Wild Card SeriesKyle Higashioka’s solo homer started a five-run rally against Max Fried with two outs in the second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 5-4 win in Game 2 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Padres turn triple play to clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over Dodgers
Read full article: Padres turn triple play to clinch playoff spot with 4-2 win over DodgersThe San Diego Padres clinched a playoff spot Tuesday night when they stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers with a game-ending triple play to preserve a 4-2 victory over the NL West leaders.
Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
Read full article: Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of a stretch that most big-league clubs can only dream about, winners of six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break and 30 of 40 since late June.
Gunnar Henderson becomes youngest player to hit 10 homers before May 1 as Orioles defeat Yankees 2-0
Read full article: Gunnar Henderson becomes youngest player to hit 10 homers before May 1 as Orioles defeat Yankees 2-0Gunnar Henderson led off the first inning with a homer to become the youngest player in major league history with 10 home runs before May 1 and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.
Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Read full article: Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea splitYoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to Padres
Read full article: Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to PadresYoshinobu Yamamoto lasted just one inning in his Los Angeles Dodgers’ debut after signing a record $325 million, 12-year contract, giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres.
MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in row
Read full article: MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in rowThere were just 2,459 errors entering the final weekend of the regular season, on track to finish as the fewest in a non-shortened year since 1960 when there were just 16 teams.
Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchise
Read full article: Padres push back against reports there's a lack of leadership in a dysfunctional franchiseLess than a year after a stirring run to the NL Championship Series, the high-priced, underperforming San Diego Padres are defending themselves against reports there is a lack of clubhouse leadership within a dysfunctional organization.
Padres owner Peter Seidler had a medical procedure and won't be at the ballpark again this season
Read full article: Padres owner Peter Seidler had a medical procedure and won't be at the ballpark again this seasonSan Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler underwent an unspecified medical procedure last month and is "on the road to recovery” according to a statement posted on the team’s account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
Read full article: Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied from an early five-run deficit for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yastrzemski splashes 3-run HR into McCovey Cove in the 10th as the Giants rally past the Padres 7-4
Read full article: Yastrzemski splashes 3-run HR into McCovey Cove in the 10th as the Giants rally past the Padres 7-4Mike Yastrzemski splashed a game-ending three-run homer into McCovey Cove in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied past the San Diego Padres 7-4 for their season-best eighth straight victory.
Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants
Read full article: Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top GiantsManny Machado put San Diego ahead in the seventh inning with his second homer and the 11th of the night, and the San Diego Padres outslugged the San Francisco Giants 16-11 in Major League Baseball’s first game in Mexico City.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
Read full article: AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockoutThe average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year dealA person with knowledge of the deal says All-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033.
Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectations
Read full article: Spotlight turns to baseball and Padres' weighty expectationsJust hours after confetti fell on the NFL champion Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, the sports spotlight shifted to baseball as pitchers and catchers who will play in the World Baseball Classic began reporting to spring training complexes throughout the Phoenix area and in Florida.
MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables
Read full article: MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tablesIn the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.
Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
Read full article: Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece.
Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS opener
Read full article: Padres' bats go silent against Phillies in NLCS openerJuan Soto, Manny Machado and unlikely star Trent Grisham went silent for the San Diego Padres, giving the Petco Park faithful little to get loud about in the city’s first NL Championship Series since 1998.
Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCS
Read full article: Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCSBryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 in the opening game of the all-wild card NL Championship Series.
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCSJake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.
Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'
Read full article: Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuff
Read full article: Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove's ears for sticky stuffPadres pitcher Joe Musgrove had his ears searched by an umpire for illegal sticky substances at the behest of Mets manager Buck Showalter in the sixth inning of San Diego’s 6-0 win in the decisive Game 3 of their NL wild-card series.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.
Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
Read full article: Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White SoxThe San Diego Padres are going back to the playoffs for the first time in a full season since 2006, a spot that they clinched during the seventh inning of a 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Freeman's RBI single in 10th gives Dodgers 107th win
Read full article: Freeman's RBI single in 10th gives Dodgers 107th winFreddie Freeman singled in Mookie Betts with one out in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 to set the franchise single-season record with their 107th win.
Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6
Read full article: Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6Manny Machado and Brandon Drury hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run eighth inning, Wil Myers also went deep, and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 13-6 in the Rockies’ final home game of the season.
Donovan's grand slam carries Cardinals over Padres 5-4
Read full article: Donovan's grand slam carries Cardinals over Padres 5-4Brendan Donovan hit a grand slam in the seventh inning to lead Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 victory against the San Diego Padres, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3
Read full article: Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3San Diego and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the wild-card-chasing Padres 4-3.
Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7
Read full article: Drury, Nola homer in big rally, Padres beat Giants 13-7Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth and Austin Nola’s two-run homer capped a seven-run rally that carried the San Diego Padres to a wild 13-7 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over Giants
Read full article: Machado's 3-run homer gives Padres dramatic win over GiantsManny Machado hit a game-ending, three-run homer and Juan Soto connected for his first long ball with the San Diego Padres, who overcame a blown save by Josh Hader to beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4.
Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 win
Read full article: Gonsolin, Dodgers 4-hit revamped Padres in 8-1 winTony Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers threw a four-hiter against the San Diego Padres’ supercharged lineup, winning 8-1 after honoring Vin Scully.
San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Nationals in blockbuster deal
Read full article: San Diego Padres obtain Juan Soto from Nationals in blockbuster dealThe San Diego Padres have acquired superstar outfielder Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in one of baseball’s biggest deals at the trade deadline.
Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for AL
Read full article: Kershaw to start All-Star Game for NL, McClanahan for ALLos Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium since 1980, and Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan will be on the mound for the American League.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Read full article: Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LAMike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with outfielders Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweep
Read full article: Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweepJake Cronenworth lined a single off closer Craig Kimbrel’s back that sparked a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to avoid a four-game sweep.
LEADING OFF: Astros vs Yanks, Musgrove returns to face Phils
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Astros vs Yanks, Musgrove returns to face PhilsAmerican League powerhouses square off when Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros in the opener of a highly anticipated four-game series Thursday night.
LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stint
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stintManny Machado was out of the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle, but Padres acting manager Ryan Flaherty is optimistic the All-Star third baseman won’t need to go on the injured list.
Machado out of Padres lineup, not on IL with sprained ankle
Read full article: Machado out of Padres lineup, not on IL with sprained ankleSan Diego Padres All-Star slugger Manny Machado wasn’t in the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle and acting manager Ryan Flaherty was optimistic his former teammate won’t need to go on the injured list.
Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweep
Read full article: Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweepSan Diego star third baseman Manny Machado sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder and the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep, beating the Padres 8-3.
Padres star Machado takes tumble, exits with injured leg
Read full article: Padres star Machado takes tumble, exits with injured legSan Diego Padres star Manny Machado has exited a game at Colorado after injuring his left leg while taking a tumble at first base trying to beat out an infield grounder.
LEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incident
Read full article: LEADING OFF: MLB investigates Anderson-Donaldson incidentChicago White Sox star Tim Anderson has accused Yankees slugger Josh Donaldson of making a racist remark during Saturday’s game and Major League Baseball is looking into the incident.
Profar: SF fans `worst in league' after ball, bottle thrown
Read full article: Profar: SF fans `worst in league' after ball, bottle thrownFans in San Francisco threw at least one baseball and a beer bottle onto the field Friday night in the direction of San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar, who called the crowd at Giants games “the worst in the league.”.
Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres
Read full article: Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top PadresMarcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SD
Read full article: A-Rod's nephew Dunand HR in debut; Marlins end skid, top SDJoe Dunand, the nephew of Alex Rodriguez, homered on the third pitch he saw as a big leaguer and then doubled as the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to end a six-game losing streak.
Clevinger impressive, Padres edge Guardians 5-4 in DH opener
Read full article: Clevinger impressive, Padres edge Guardians 5-4 in DH openerMike Clevinger had an impressive first start since undergoing elbow surgery in 2020, and Manny Machado hit a two-run home as the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.