Tommy Pham
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, May 21, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1

By Bernie Wilson May. 22, 2021 02:46 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Riley Smith (46) walks off the field after being removed by manager Torey Lovullo, front right, as third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera pauses at the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Machado powers San Diego past Arizona 12-3

By Jack Magruder Apr. 29, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates after scoring on a double hit by Justin Upton during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

San Diego Padres' You Darvish pitches in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Tatis Jr., Padres make baseball fun again in San Diego

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 17, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp gestures as he runs toward home plate on a solo home run during the sixth inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Seeing is believing: Bauer shuts eye, pitches shutout ball

By The Associated Press Mar. 06, 2021 11:31 PM EST

An attendance places the Atlanta Braves sign on the Green Monster score board before a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 1, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Column: A feel-good start to a feel-good baseball season

By Tim Dahlberg Mar. 02, 2021 10:05 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws during the first inning in Game 2 of the team's NL wild-card baseball series against the Miami Marlins in Chicago. The San Diego Padres traded for another big arm on Tuesday night, Dec. 29, acquiring Darvish in a blockbuster deal with the Cubs. The Padres got Darvish, catcher Victor Caratini and cash from the Cubs for right-hander Zach Davies and four young minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
NL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:52 AM EST

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Snell from Rays

By Mike Fitzpatrick Dec. 28, 2020 12:48 AM EST

A pedestrian walks past Pacers Showgirls International in San Diego, on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. While California's new stay-at-home order has shut down restaurant dining, shuttered salons and kept church services outside, two strip clubs in San Diego are still welcoming patrons nightly, protected by a court order. San Diego County officials on Wednesday, Dec. 9, voted 3-2 to appeal the judge's ruling that has allowed Pacer Showgirls International and Cheetahs Gentleman's Club to stay open after the establishments sued the county and state over being ordered to close their doors. (AP Photo/Elliot Spagat)
San Diego to fight ruling letting strip clubs stay open

By Julie Watson Dec. 10, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Strahm gets $2.05 -year contract with Padres

Dec. 02, 2020 10:11 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres agreed to a $2.05 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Matt Strahm on Wednesday. They...

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Renfroe hits a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
AL champion Rays designate Hunter Renfroe for assignment

Nov. 20, 2020 07:20 PM EST

Arizona Diamondbacks' Kole Calhoun celebrates with Stephen Vogt (21) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres in the third inning during a baseball game, Sunday, Aug 16, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Escobar's 3-run blast pushes D-backs past Padres 5-4

By David Brandt Aug. 16, 2020 08:29 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. jokes with teammates as they line up for introductions before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Friday, July 31, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pham, Tatis homer in 9th, Padres rally, beat Rockies 8-7

By Pat Graham Aug. 01, 2020 12:37 AM EDT

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth is congratulated after scoring during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Diego, Sunday, July 26, 2020. The Diamondbacks won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Diamondbacks rally against Padres' pen for 4-3 win

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 26, 2020 09:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, July 8, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Charlie Morton throws during baseball practice in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Rays like playoff chances during pandemic-shortened season

By Fred Goodall Jul. 14, 2020 09:35 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gives instructions to players during an intrasquad baseball game Monday, July 6, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Posey out for 2020 as MLB teams deal with churning rosters

By David Brandt Jul. 10, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out

By David Ginsburg Jul. 08, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., right, jokes with second baseman Jurickson Profar during baseball training at Petco Park, Friday, July 3, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis Jr. wears mask during workout; Pham tests positive

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 03, 2020 08:23 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Sergio Romo runs up steps in the ballpark at a baseball camp Friday, July 3, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field

By The Associated Press Jul. 03, 2020 07:12 PM EDT