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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

Tatis, Hosmer clear COVID-19 protocols, return to Padres

May. 19, 2021 03:43 PM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres were activated from the injured list after passing...

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 04:17 AM EDT

New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner, left, center fielder Aaron Hicks, center, and right fielder Aaron Judge celebrate after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

LEADING OFF: Yanks' outbreak, Miley chases Vander Meer

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 03:26 AM EDT

LEADING OFF: Yanks' outbreak, Miley chases Vander Meer

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

LEADING OFF: Burnes returns, Mariners bring up big prospects

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 02:50 AM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Eugenio Suarez (7) celebrates as he walks off the field with Nick Castellanos (2) after getting the final out of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The Reds won 5-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

LEADING OFF: Padres, Yanks carry on thru COVID outbreaks

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 08:55 PM 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

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler, left, and a trainer check on right fielder Wil Myers after he ran into the wall catching a fly ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Garrett Hampson during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Virus-depleted Padres add Myers to IL before doubleheader

By Pat Graham May. 12, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with third base coach Phil Nevin as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 04:08 AM EDT

Padres hit by COVID-19 concerns, 5 players out, beat Rockies

By Dennis Georgatos May. 12, 2021 12:14 AM EDT

Padres' Tatis, Myers test positive for virus; 3 others out

May. 11, 2021 09:55 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2021 03:19 AM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, center, works against Houston Astros' Jose Altuve during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 1, 2021, Oakland, Calif. Fans at RingCentral Coliseum were back at the ballpark for the first time since the 2019 season, and were seated in separate "seating pods" under a reduced stadium capacity policy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Opening Day: Snow, stars, fans and a virus postponement

By Ben Walker Apr. 01, 2021 07:08 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

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech, left, talks with a teammate during a spring training baseball practice Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it

By The Associated Press Feb. 24, 2021 06:47 PM EST

San Diego Padres' Wil Myers adjusts his hat with a Cactus League patch during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Padres' Seidler on Tatis deal: 'There's nothing we can't do'

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 24, 2021 02:34 AM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) leaves the game against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kershaw falters again in playoffs, pushing Dodgers to brink

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2020 11:57 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, hits a three-run home run off of Houston Astros pitcher Josh James, left, during the seventh inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 03:32 AM EDT