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‘Moving underwater’: Cubs’ Justin Steele fights control issues vs. Padres

In three innings, he allowed five walks — including three in a row in the second inning — and four hits. He still managed to limit the Padres to one run.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023

Rockies, Jurickson Profar Agree to One-Year Contract, per Reports

The veteran utility player will reportedly head to his fourth team on the heels of his second run with the Netherlands at the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19, 2023

Sinclair's Diamond Officially Misses $31 Million Diamondbacks Payment, Sets Up Tense Bally Sports Bankruptcy Reorg Negotiations With MLB

No, Diamond did not enter Chapter 11 armed with an agreed-upon restructuring plan that everyone is cool with

Multichannel News · Mar 17, 2023

MLB Holds Steady on Pitch Timer Thresholds Despite Some Blowback

The time limits between pitches predictably haven’t satisfied everyone, but the league is happy with the general reception and its effects on games.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8, 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

Cubs’ Justin Steele back on track after efficient first spring-training start

Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 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

Drew Pomeranz could be close to returning for Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — The last two times Drew Pomeranz pitched in a game, he could not bear to do it again.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Tom Krasovic: Padres offense inspires bright forecasts as Petco Park's worst clouds have lifted

If experts' forecasts hold true, the 2023 Padres will get fatigued from circling the basepaths.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

San Diego Doesn’t Care About Its So-Called Small Market

What happens when a historically cash-strapped team starts spending like never before? We’re about to find out.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1, 2023