San Diego Padres News
Latest On Nick Pivetta
Nick Pivettas minor league rehab assignment was halted after just one outing on August 4, as Pivetta left the game due to elbow discomfort. He returned to pitch three innings with A-level Lake…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Campusanos historic game vs. Yankees changes Padres NL Wild Card outlook
Luis Campusano delivered a historic performance against the Yankees just as the Padres playoff race reached another pressure point.
Source: Friars On Base
Youngest and Oldest Silver Slugger Winners in Padres History
From Jackson Merrills rookie breakout to Tony Gwynns age-37 masterpiece, Padres Silver Slugger history belongs to both extremes.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres lineup forced to solve Yankees bizarre Max Fried-Will Warren piggyback plan
October position is on the line as the Padres prepare for Max Fried, Will Warren and the Yankees unconventional pitching plan.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres get perfect chance to validate Adrian Morejn deadline decision against Yankees
A month after the Padres and Yankees were linked in an Adrian Morejn-Will Warren rumor, the two pitchers are finally sharing the same field.
Source: Friars On Base
AJ Preller gives Padres their clearest Nick Pivetta return update in months
AJ Preller gave Padres fans their most encouraging Nick Pivetta update in months, making Petco Park the next major checkpoint in his rehab.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres have motivating revenge factor ahead of weekend Yankees series
The Padres cannot erase their 1998 World Series sweep, but the Yankees return gives San Diego a chance to write a better chapter.
Source: Friars On Base
Xander Bogaerts career-worst season should force Padres to rethink playoff lineup
Xander Bogaerts is no longer the impact hitter he once was, but the Padres may have little reprieve on the horizon when it comes to his production or contract.
Source: Friars On Base
Best-case scenario for Joe Musgrove's Padres return is sounding worse and worse
Time is becoming the Padres biggest problem as Joe Musgrove struggles to recover quickly enough between minor-league rehab starts.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres get instant reminder of failed Luis Robert Jr. claim in clutch Orioles debut
San Diego lost Luis Robert Jr. to Baltimore through waiver priority. His timely double showed exactly why the Padres wanted his upside.
Source: Friars On Base
3 things we learned from Ethan Salas highly anticipated Padres debut
Ethan Salas went hitless in his historic Padres debut, but his loud first swing and full catching assignment showed why San Diego must keep playing him.
Source: Friars On Base
Latest On Joe Musgrove
Not so long ago, it looked like right-hander Joe Musgrove was on the verge of returning to the Padres. Now his progress has been slowed and its not even certain he will be able to rejoin the club…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Submitted Claim For Luis Robert Jr.
The Orioles werent the only suitor for Luis Robert Jr. when he hit the waiver wire last week. The Padres also submitted a claim for the outfielder, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres News: Fernando Tatis Jr. carries quiet offense, Ethan Salas plan revealed, Jhony Brito recalled
The Padres need more than Fernando Tatis Jr.s power as Ethan Salas joins the lineup mix and Jhony Brito returns as a multi-inning option.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres' Luis Rengifo backup plan could include desperate Fernando Tatis Jr. experiment
Luis Rengifos torn ACL exposed the Padres thin infield depth and could force Fernando Tatis Jr. back to second base in September.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Promote Ethan Salas
Sept. 1: San Diego announced Salas promotion to the majors. His contract has been formally selected, with Rengifo indeed moving to the 60-day IL to open a roster spot. The Friars also recalled…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres cant let one obvious mistake undermine Ethan Salas call-up
Ethan Salas earned his Padres call-up with a huge Triple-A finish, but the move only works if San Diego gives him meaningful playing time.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres To Promote Ethan Salas
The Padres are calling up top catching prospectEthan Salas, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Salas, who turned 20 in June, will be the youngest player in the big leagues. Assuming…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Rengifos season-ending injury exposes the Padres roster problem no one player can fix
The Padres can cover Luis Rengifos positions, but replacing his switch-hitting bat and four-position flexibility will require an imperfect committee.
Source: Friars On Base
Luis Rengifo Diagnosed With Torn ACL
Padres infielder/outfielder Luis Rengifo has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and a sprained MCL in his right knee, per AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. He is still consulting with medical staff about surgery…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
