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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

San Diego Padres' Victor Caratini follows the flight of his grand slam off Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Robert Stephenson in the sixth inning of game one of a baseball doubleheader Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short Padres

By Pat Graham May. 12, 2021 06:43 PM 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

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis

By Joe Reedy Apr. 25, 2021 02:46 AM 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

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado picks up a ground ball in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arenado, Gordon each win 8th Gold Glove; Betts gets 5th

Nov. 03, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell, left, removes starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the team's National League wild-card baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Brewers' season-long hitting woes lead to early playoff exit

By Steve Megargee Oct. 02, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' relief pitcher Dustin May delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Dodgers 1st team to clinch playoff spot, beat Padres 7-5

By Bernie Wilson Sep. 16, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, center, is taken out by manager Bob Melvin (6) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fernando Tatís Jr. and slugging Padres pound Athletics 7-0

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 05, 2020 12:30 AM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver, middle, meets players on the mound before leaving during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Monday, July 27, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 27, 2020 07:27 PM 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

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich is seen during a practice session Monday, July 13, 2020, at Miller Park in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Brewers seek to make history with 3rd straight playoff berth

By Steve Megargee Jul. 14, 2020 01:12 PM EDT