SI:AM | Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Finally Back One of MLB’s most feared lineups will finally be at full strength tonight. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2023
Fantasy Impact: Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns Following injuries and a PED suspension, Tatis should provide a spark for the entire Padres lineup. Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2023
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
‘Air’ entertaining movie to watch, but it raises deep questions upon reflection The movie is about Nike’s signing of NBA rookie Michael Jordan to a shoe contract in 1984, but it’s also about the glorification of pursuing the god of profit at the expense of morality. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023
Red Sox’s sweep of Tigers dampened by potential Adam Duvall injury Kutter Crawford gave the Red Sox the quality start they needed to complete a sweep of the Tigers. Boston Herald · 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
Braves walk off with 7-6 win over Padres ATLANTA — The Padres began a seven-game road trip that will have them facing two of the National League’s other heavyweights with a rumble. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 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
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 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 · Feb 28, 2023 Structure of Manny Machado's new contract leaves Padres room to add more big names PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado wanted to remain in San Diego, and he wanted to remain on a winner.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal A 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
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Bryce Miller: Clear benefits trump risks in Padres' massive extension of Manny Machado PEORIA, Ariz. — Remember that Manny Machado opt-out clause, the fly in the Padres' ointment — pterodactyl-sized to many — that threatened to loom over the clubhouse and season like a dark, angry wall cloud?
Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023 Ha-Seong Kim now a veteran presence for both Padres, Korea's World Baseball Classic team Before Ha-Seong Kim became a fan favorite in San Diego, before he jumped to the United States, before he won three straight Gold Gloves in Korea, he was a 21-year-old shortstop who hoped the World Baseball Classic would be the perfect springboard for a budding career.
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Tom Krasovic: Padres' contract with Manny Machado has been a win-win-win deal so far Hang a gold star on the first four years of the 10-year contract between Manny Machado and the Padres.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2023 Red Sox Owner John Henry Decries ‘False Narrative’ Around Team The Boston owner addressed criticism in a recent email interview.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023 Padres’ Machado Confirms Intention to Opt-Out After Season The third baseman is entering the fifth year of a 10-year deal with San Diego.
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 3 key storylines to watch around Major League Baseball entering spring training NEW YORK — Baseball is back.
Tribune News Service · Feb 12, 2023 Q&A with Padres manager Bob Melvin: Talking Tatis, pitching depth, catcher competition, rule changes and more SAN DIEGO — Bob Melvin's second spring training as manager of the Padres is nearly underway.