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Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. marks anniversary of dad's historic feat with two of his own homers

The younger Tatis homered in consecutive at-bats 22 years to the day that his dad hit two grand slams in an inning. And, he did it in the same stadium.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers' Trevor Bauer pitched, umpired and had himself a day vs. the Padres

The full Bauer experience was on display Sunday in San Diego.

Joe Rivera

Betts' catch ends another tense Dodgers win over Padres

Betts' play in center field gave Los Angeles a 2-0 victory and clinched a series win for the NL West leader.

Tom Gatto

Six takeaways from Dodgers-Padres thriller

Friday's game felt like the first of "19 World Series games" between the Southern California rivals.

Tom Gatto

Fernando Tatis Jr. injury timeline, return date, latest updates

Here's everything we know about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s injury and the latest news on when he may return to the field.

Tom Gatto

Musgrove makes Padres history with no-hitter

The right-hander ends a 52-year, 8,205-game drought in his second start with the franchise.

Tom Gatto

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

For Padres, Fernando Tatis is worth every penny

The Padres signed Fernando Tatis to a $340 million extension. The deal should be worth it for San Diego.

Bill Bender

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. reportedly agrees to eye-popping 14-year, $340 million deal

The shortstop is just 22-years-old with 143 MLB games under his belt.

Jackie Spiegel

Yu Darvish trade grades: Padres provide master class in team building; Cubs banking on future

There's nothing admirable about the way the Cubs have done business in recent years, but moving on from Yu Darvish isn't the worst thing in the world.

Joe Rivera

Yu Darvish instant trade analysis

Darvish and Blake Snell bring finesse to a San Diego rotation stocked with power pitchers.

Dan Bernstein

Blake Snell trade grades: Padres pull an ace; Rays continue to churn with fresh prospects

San Diego makes a big move as it pursues the Dodgers in the NL West. Tampa Bay does Tampa Bay things.

Tom Gatto

Dodgers' Corey Seager advances MLB's tall shortstop revolution on the World Series stage

Corey Seager, along with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Carlos Correa, is part of a tall shortstop revolution in Major League Baseball. Cal Ripken Jr. was 6-4, but this could be the first time three star shortstops are that tall in the same era.

Billy Heyen

Padres' Pham recovering from stab wound

The outfielder reportedly was stabbed after asking people who were arguing near his vehicle to move.

Tom Gatto

Tempers flare between Dodgers and Padres after Cody Bellinger robs Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tensions were high after Padres players took offense to the Dodgers' showboating.

Jacob Hancock

Mike Clevinger injury update

Clevinger's velocity dropped to a worrisome level in the second inning.

Dan Bernstein

8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

MLB should build on fantastic playoff schedule

The MLB playoffs have an opportunity to pull in casual fans with a loaded first-round schedule.

Bill Bender

Giants-Padres games postponed after positive COVID-19 test

MLB announced Friday and Saturday's games have been called off. Game 2 of the four-game set was called just before it was about to begin.

Tom Gatto

Padres' flurry of deadline deals, explained

SN breaks down the what and why of a very active trade deadline for San Diego.

Dan Bernstein

Mariners boycott game to protest Jacob Blake shooting; players react on Twitter

Seattle has the greatest representation of Black players in MLB, with 11 on its 40-man roster.

Tom Gatto

Rangers feel Fernando Tatis Jr. broke 'unwritten rule' by hitting grand slam

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he "didn’t like" Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging at a 3-0 pitch during a blowout.

Jordan Heck

Pitcher nearly throws ball in the dirt, but umpire Lance Barrett still called it a strike

This might be the worst strike call of the season.

Jordan Heck

Brian Dozier calls Padres dishonest after 'debacle' of not making team

The Mets picked up Dozier after San Diego let him go.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

Why the Padres, A's and Mets could surprise in 60-game MLB season

Teams often stay hot for a couple of months. In 2020, that surge would represent an entire campaign.

Dan Bernstein

If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

That time Padres owner Ray Kroc got on the PA system and called his team 'stupid'

His players weren't pleased: "We're doing the best we can."

Jason Foster

When is Opening Day 2020? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

When is Opening Day? Your guess is as good as ours.

Joe Rivera

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

Trevor Bauer hosted the best baseball game of the season for charity

Wiffle ball, Astros jokes, dingers and hand sanitizer: Here are all the best moments from Trevor Bauer's "Sandlot" game.

Emily Carson

Mookie Betts trade rumors: Padres looking to go big with Red Sox outfielder

San Diego would make a bold statement by acquiring a $27 million one-time MVP for the 2020 season.

Tom Gatto

Tommy Pham trade grades: Rays keep churning; Padres take step forward

Tampa Bay and San Diego remain busy on the trade front with a swap of outfielders and a change of address for a prospect.

Tom Gatto

Athletics trade infielder Jurickson Profar to Padres for catcher Austin Allen

The versatile infielder is traded for the second time in as many years.

Joe Rivera

Evaluating flurry of deals from Padres, Rangers and Brewers

On the day before Thanksgiving, baseball's annual Hot Stove Season was actually, legitimately kind of hot.

Ryan Fagan

Quietly great: Padres' Chris Paddack did lots of good in 2019, though mostly under the radar

Even with reduced innings, Paddack was impressive for San Diego.

Jared Wyllys

Gerrit Cole rumors: Top five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace

One team is going to be very happy that they signed Gerrit Cole, but who's it going to be? SN runs down five potential landing spots for the free-agent ace.

Joe Rivera

The Padres' new uniforms are here, and they are really sexy

Brown is back in San Diego, and it's great for everyone.

Joe Rivera

Padres hire Tingler as manager

Tingler reportedly beat out Cubs bench coach and former Padre Mark Loretta and Braves third base coach Ron Washington.

Bob Hille

Bochy turns down managing chances

The Padres reportedly wanted to bring back their former manager, but he declined and plans to sit out next season.

Marc Lancaster

Padres down to 2 manager candidates

The former Rangers manager and a longtime organizational staffer in Texas are vying for the top job in San Diego.

Marc Lancaster

Padres prospect tased

Jacob Nix has been charged with criminal trespassing after he allegedly broke into a Peoria, Arizona home on Oct. 6.

Thomas Lott

Padres exec admits 'we sucked'

One head already rolled, metaphorically speaking, when the Padres fired manager Andy Green on Sept. 21 after four losing seasons.

Arthur Weinstein

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

Bruce Bochy a candidate for Padres?

Bochy, who managed the Padres for 12 seasons and lives in the area, immediately surfaced as a candidate to replace the ousted Andy Green.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians, Brewers making moves

The Indians are tied once again with the Rays for the second wild-card spot in the AL while the Brewers are now one game up on the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

Wild-card races as close as ever

The Cubs lost to the Reds and remain locked up with the Brewers in the National League wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

NL wild-card hopefuls all win

The Cubs, Brewers, Mets and Phillies all won Thursday and they are separated by just two games in the standings.

Thomas Lott

Cubs' bizarre error allows Padres runner to jog home in another bad loss

Chicago is slipping with just a few more weeks left in the season, and this error by pitcher Brad Wieck didn't help matters.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Dodgers' Muncy faces more testing

The All-Star and his team are unsettled as he faces a second day of testing on his injured right wrist to see how long he'll be sidelined.

Bob Hille

Astros dismantle Charlie Morton

The Astros' offense has quietly been on par with the best in MLB all season

Thomas Lott

Cardinals win fifth straight game

The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.

Ameer Tyree

Padres rick-roll Red Sox, but can they avoid pranking own fans with another sub-70 win season?

San Diego could use a positive final month.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

Cardinals take no-hit bid into 8th

Dakota Hudson pitched 6 2/3 no-hit innings before he handed it over to the bullpen

Alexis Mansanarez

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Indians inch ahead in AL Central

The Indians are heating up at the right time.

Alexis Mansanarez

Aug. 12, 1984: How some Braves bat boys played an unwitting role in the wildest brawl of all time

The brouhaha that took over Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium that Sunday afternoon was epic not just for its size and scope, but also for its relentlessness. And there for it all, with a unique and sometimes uncomfortable perspective, were a set of helpful and youthful on-field assistants.

Jason Foster

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dustin May could be next rookie October legend

The rookie is auditioning for something more meaningful.

Dan Bernstein

Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

Dodgers turn to Dustin May

May, the target of teams dealing with the Dodgers at the deadline, is now envisioned as a potential bullpen option come October.

Bob Hille

Best, worst moves from deadline

The Astros improved their team the most while the Mets hurt themselves once again.

Thomas Lott

Padres' trade puzzling even if three-team deal with Indians, Reds eventually pays off

This is not the win-soon approach San Diego spoke about earlier this year.

Dan Bernstein

Padres offer MLBers for Thor

There is no indication a deal between San Diego and New York is close.

Thomas Lott

Padres offer MLBers for Thor

There is no indication a deal between San Diego and New York is close.

Thomas Lott

Reds acquire Trevor Bauer

"To the city of Cleveland, I look forward to joining the Indians and contributing to a championship season,” Puig tweeted.

Thomas Lott

Trevor Bauer trade grades: Indians get high marks

Trevor Bauer, the much-maligned Indians starter, has finally been dealt. So who got the best of the three-team deal centered on him?

Joe Rivera

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 29

The Nationals third baseman hit a grand slam in the sixth inning to put his team ahead for good.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

Mets exploring Syndergaard trade

The trade would send Noah Syndergaard to the Padres while getting pieces to New York that would help land Marcus Stroman.

Thomas Lott

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

Red Sox blow out Yankees

The Red Sox had this game locked up in the first inning.

Thomas Lott

Mets' Pete Alonso vs. Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. just more proof that MLB's future is bright, brilliant

If seeing two talents like Pete Alonso and Fernando Tatís Jr. sharing the field doesn't get you excited about baseball in the coming years, then what will?

Joe Rivera

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

Cardinals mount comeback vs. Reds

The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.

Ameer Tyree

Padres call up trade target Morejon

Adrian Morejon was ranked only behind Luis Robert and Kevin Maitan in the 2016 international signing class.

Thomas Lott

Dodgers, A's among West teams expected to make big trades as MLB deadline approaches

SN takes a detailed look at what to expect from teams in the AL and NL West ahead of the trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

What could Syndergaard net Mets?

Syndergaard has said he wants to stay with the Mets, but with Zack Wheeler going on the IL, a trade for the righty might be more likely.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

5 teams interested in Tigers' Boyd

The Dodgers, Braves, Astros, Rays and Padres are all reportedly interested in Boyd.

E.Jay Zarett

Padres interested in Syndergaard

The Astros and Brewers have interest in the hard-throwing right-hander, as well.

Thomas Lott

MLB Futures Game 2019: Five stud prospects you need to watch this year

SN, with the help of an expert on minor league prospects, has put together a short list of soon-to-be superstars.

Ryan Fagan

Dodgers, Padres unshaken by in-game earthquake at Chavez Ravine

Shaky TV shots made the episode look a lot worse than it was for the teams.

Tom Gatto

Bell hits 3 homers in Pirates' win

It was the 20th three-homer game in franchise history, according to MLB.com, and the first ever by a switch-hitter.

Alexis Mansanarez

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Reds, Padres highlight the best of the meh-st in first half of MLB season

There are plenty of teams under .500 but some are more intriguing than others.

Joe Rivera

Rangers chip away at Astros' lead

The Astros have led the Rangers by more than 10 games at multiple points this season but Texas continues to chip away at the deficit.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB Umpires Association releases insane statement on Manny Machado's suspension

The MLBUA complained about Manny Machado using 12 hashtags and a curious statement.

Jordan Heck

Machado to appeal fine, suspension

Machado is accused of "aggressively arguing and making contact with" umpire Bill Welke on Saturday, though he claims he never touched him.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Yanks, Tanaka shuts out Rays

The Yankees pitcher threw nine scoreless innings and struck out 10 in his team's 3-0 victory over the Rays.

Ameer Tyree

Blue Jays rout Astros in Texas

Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.

Ameer Tyree

Red Sox, Giants among baseball’s most interesting potential dealmakers

An early look at the big moves that might be made over the next couple of months.

Dan Bernstein

Remembering Tony Gwynn and his ability to hit the best of the best

On the anniversary of Mr. Padre's death, we look back on how he frustrated some of the game's best pitchers during his Hall of Fame career.

Bill Bender

Ohtani first from Japan to cycle

Shohei Ohtani may not be pitching this year, but he is helping the Angels win.

Thomas Lott

Padres option Paddack to minors

Chris Paddack has been the Padres' best pitcher this season.

Thomas Lott

Nats make history with 4 home runs

Only nine times in MLB history has a team hit four consecutive home runs, but the Nationals have done it twice in less than two years.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB Draft 2019: Late-round steals of the 2000s offer glimpse into scouting process

There are many examples of MLB teams finding value in the middle or near the end of a draft.

Dan Bernstein

Fernando Tatis Jr. injury update

The shortstop, 20, is considered MLB's No. 2 prospect and was batting .300 when he injured his left hamstring April 28.

Bob Hille

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Machado: 'Great players get booed'

"I get booed everywhere I go," said Machado, who has hit 22 home runs over his career against New York.

Kirstie Chiappelli

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres after Trevor Bauer?

The Padres have been in contract with the Indians about acquiring a starting pitcher before, but now they look to be after a different name.

Thomas Lott

Blue Jays to call up Cavan Biggio

Biggio, the son of Craig Biggio, joins Vladimir Guerrero Jr., also the son of a Hall of Famer, on Toronto's roster, a first in MLB history.

Bob Hille

Bernie Sanders talks baseball deals

Sanders' comments comparing baseball player salaries to teacher pay drew a wide range of responses, some serious, others definitely not.

Arthur Weinstein

Astros win 10th straight again

Houston became just the third team in MLB history to have multiple 10-plus game winning streaks before June 1st.

Alexis Mansanarez

Ian Kinsler denies cursing at fans

After homering in the sixth inning, Kinsler crossed home plate and twice appeared to thrust his arms at the crowd and curse.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: Phillies top Brewers

Harper's current woes beg the question: If the Phillies are playing this well with him looking this bad … what happens when he gets hot?

Arthur Weinstein

Alonso vs. Paddack: Round 1

Pete Alonso vs. Chris Paddack is what baseball needs — two young, growing stars on opposite coasts.

Joe Rivera

Orioles sting Red Sox, and the other coolest things in baseball last night

Baltimore continues to hurt Boston despite struggling against almost everyone else.

Dan Bernstein

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

A history of Manny Machado's fierce rivalry with Braves mascot Blooper

Blooper stole $300 million from Manny Machado before the Padres star was able to get his money back. This has been a heated exchange throughout this four game series.

Jordan Heck

Mets spoil great deGrom start

The Mets started the year 9-4, but are 6-11 since.

Thomas Lott

Fernando Tatis Jr. hurts hamstring

The rookie shortstop stretched to catch an attempted force-out at second base and wound up in a full split that injured his hamstring.

Bob Hille

Jesus Aguilar lifts Brewers, and the other coolest things in baseball last night

The Milwaukee first baseman finally hit his first home run of the season. Then he hit another one.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: April 29

The Cardinals scored all the runs they needed in the fifth inning of their 6-3 win over the Nationals.

Alexis Mansanarez

Fernando Tatis Jr. hurts hamstring

The rookie shortstop stretched to catch an attempted force-out at second base and wound up in a full split that injured his hamstring.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

From Nick Anderson to Trey Wingenter, meet MLB's latest wave of fearsome bullpen weapons

Behind some of the best heaters in the game, these rookies can wreak havoc on opposing lineups this year and beyond.

Dan Bernstein

Espinoza has another Tommy John

Espinoza is expected to miss all of the 2019 season and part of 2020.

Gabrielle McMillen

Week 4 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Pickups: Brandon Lowe, Franmil Reyes among players to monitor

Sporting News Fantasy breaks down emerging fantasy baseball sleepers who could be hot waiver wire pickups, including Brandon Lowe and Franmil Reyes, as we head into Week 4 of the season.

Dan Bernstein

Dallas Keuchel best fit for Padres

As far as the Mets' supposed interest in Keuchel, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Sunday he's happy with the arms the team has now.

Arthur Weinstein

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 9

The Reds pulled off an impressive victory Tuesday, using a seven-run sixth inning to top the Marlins 14-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 8

The Cubs' 2-7 start had people asking questions, but Chicago had plenty of answers Monday with a 10-0 win over the Pirates.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 7

Los Angeles picked up a 7-2 win Sunday as Trout completed one of the best four-game series of all-time.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: April 5

The Dodgers and Diamondbacks just keep scoring runs.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 3

Jacob deGrom continues to dominate, but several other starters were great on Wednesday, as well.

Thomas Lott

Manny Machado hits first home run

The home run came in Machado's 24th at-bat with the Padres, who signed him to a 10-year, $300 million contract in late February.

Arthur Weinstein

Manny Machado called for interference after hitting popup

The Padres' $300 million third baseman was ruled to have impeded Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy.

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres, with Manny Machado and new aura, hope to own San Diego's sports identity

The Padres enjoyed a first weekend filled with optimism.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: March 31

Philadelphia started the Bryce Harper-era off on the right note.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres' Chris Paddack shines in MLB debut

Chris Paddack was outstanding in his major league debut, providing the Padres a glimpse of why he is considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball.

Jacob Janower

MLB Opening Day 2019: Scores, results, highlights from every game

Sporting News tracked all the action from Opening Day for the 2019 MLB season. Catch up on the scores and highlights with our updates from Thursday's games.

Jacob Janower

Fernando Tatis Jr. makes Padres' faith look wise with strong debut

San Diego's phenom went 2 for 3 in his first MLB game.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2019 TV schedule: How to watch, live stream every game

MLB's blackout policy makes it difficult to watch live out-of-market games on Opening Day. Here's a guide to finding your favorite team on TV and live-streaming online, including DAZN's new whiparound highlights show.

Thomas Schlarp

MLB Opening Day 2019: Schedule for all 30 teams

Every MLB team will be playing on Opening Day in 2019 for a second straight year. Here is everything to know about the unofficial national holiday for baseball fans, including first pitch times and TV information for all 30 clubs.

Jacob Janower

Projecting the NL West

The National League West continues to look like the Dodgers' division to lose, but the clock's ticking.

Bob Hille

Top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. reportedly makes Padres' Opening Day roster

San Diego seems to be passing on the opportunity to manipulate its top prospect's service time and thus gain an extra year of team control.

Jacob Janower

NL West guide for 2019: Biggest strength, weakness and question for each team

What is standing in the way of the Dodgers and their seventh-straight NL West title? Can the Padres put it all together this quick? Those and more are answered in an examination of the NL West.

Jacob Janower

Padres' Robert Stock on 'Escape at Dannemora,' 'League of Legends' and coach pitch

Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan is traveling through Florida and Arizona this spring, stopping at camps and chatting with the players. One of his side projects is a quick-hitter Q/A we’re calling “Two Minutes With …” Up now: Padres reliever Robert Stock.

Ryan Fagan

Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and the biggest contracts in sports history

Mike Trout's 12-year, $430 million contract with the Angels tops Bryce Harper and Manny Machado as the richest overall contract in MLB history. Where does it rank among other sports?

Blair Berry

Padres prospect Cal Quantrill on binge-worthy TV, 'Fortnite' and counting cards

Sporting News writer Ryan Fagan is traveling through Florida and Arizona this spring, stopping at camps and chatting with the players. One of his side projects is a quick-hitter Q/A we’re calling “Two Minutes With …” Up now: Padres pitching prospect Cal Quantrill.

Ryan Fagan

Big changes to MLB rosters, trade deadline, All-Star voting to be announced, report says

Separate from those changes, players and owners will begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement more than two years before the agreement is set to expire.

Tom Gatto

With Manny Machado and loaded farm system, Padres' vets and rookies excited for future

Eric Hosmer has seen an influx of talent before, but never quite at the level of the Padres.

Ryan Fagan

Padres optimism has flopped before, but signing Manny Machado could signal new era

When San Diego overhauled its roster in 2015, it didn't work out. This attempt to be improve could bring more rewarding results.

Dan Bernstein

Manny Machado contract: 10 questions inspired by his 10-year deal with Padres

Manny Machado's record-setting 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres came as somewhat of a suprise move for the superstar, and it raises a slew of questions. Here are 10.

Jason Foster

Manny Machado and top prospects give Padres major potential

With Manny Machado in tow, the Padres have exciting future lineup prospects who could turn them into World Series contenders.

Jacob Janower

With Manny Machado off the board, free-agent stage belongs to Bryce Harper

If you’re a fan of, well, pretty much any other team with hopes of contending, watching the Padres add established talent while listening to your favorite team’s front office talk about restrictions has to make your skin crawl.

Ryan Fagan

Padres have much to gain — and lose — in Bryce Harper, Manny Machado pursuit

San Diego the big offseason winner? It's something that almost never happens. There's still time to change that narrative.

Bill Bender

DH in the NL this year? Teams already have options if change happens

Each National League team has at least one designated hitter candidate on its roster, and a lot of those options are making serious money. SN lists the best in-house option ahead of spring training.

Tom Gatto

MLB hot stove: Top five remaining free agents who aren't Harper or Machado

Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in just a couple of weeks, yet some of baseball's best talents — not named Harper or Machado — remain without a team.

Thomas Schlarp

J.T. Realmuto trade rumors: The five best fits for the Marlins' star catcher

The Marlins may be inching towards the goal line in J.T. Realmuto trade talks. Here are five contenders for the catcher's services.

Jacob Janower

MLB trade rumors: Indians, Padres discussing Corey Kluber trade, per report

The Indians starting pitcher could be on the move to NL West team, though not the one that has popped up most frequently in rumors.

Jacob Janower

Madison Bumgarner trade rumors: The five best fits for Giants' star pitcher

If Madison Bumgarner is going to be in another uniform on Opening Day 2019, here are five that could make sense.

Joe Rivera

Five way-too-early bold predictions for the 2019 MLB season

The Yankees heighten a historical feat, the NL West features a surprise team and more bold, spicy predictions to keep you warm this winter.

Joe Rivera

NL Rookie of the Year race: Ronald Acuna Jr., Juan Soto extend East battle to award vote

The NL East outfielders figure to be rivals for years to come. The competition began in 2018, when each became top-of-the-order producers.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Dodgers, Pirates, Yankees make good first impressions

It takes years to accurately gauge moves, but there can still be initial observations. That's our basis for examining trades made during the two weeks leading to the 2018 non-waiver deadline.

Ryan Fagan

Who is Christian Villanueva? Fast facts about Padres rookie after 3-HR game

Christian Villanueva earned notice Tuesday with a three-home run game for San Diego, but the rookie's slugging began last September.

Tom Gatto

Eric Hosmer vs. Carlos Santana: Padres paying more for lesser player

The Padres were eager to add Eric Hosmer to their young core, but they committed a lot more money than what a better first baseman, Carlos Santana, received from the Phillies.

Tom Gatto

MLB free agents: Why a bidding war for Eric Hosmer makes no sense

In the latest installment of baseball contracts destined to fail, the Padres and Royals seem committed to engage in a bidding war for free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer — a commodity likely to age poorly and ultimately become a disappointing investment.

Christopher Carelli

Dick Enberg dies at 82: Fellow broadcasters pay tribute to Hall of Famer

The sports broadcasting world reacts to the death of Dick Enberg, who stood at the top of the profession for decades.

Tom Gatto

Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Padres, Blue Jays in 2018

Sometimes, changing teams and getting a spot in the lineup every day is all a player needs to break out.

Jared Wyllys

Monday's MLB scores, highlights

In a peculiar coincidence, Harper hit the 150th home run of his career at the exact age Trout hit his 150th.

Sporting News

Tony Gwynn's greatness was not just in the totals, but in the details

Even a slam-dunk Hall of Fame career deserves the occasional review to help us remember the other-worldly details.

Jason Foster

Orioles, Blue Jays control own fate heading into final day

The AL wild-card scenario still has some crazy possibilities, but if the Orioles and Blue Jays win Sunday, they're in the postseason.

Arthur Weinstein

Cubs sputter on rough right for division winners

Wednesday was not a good night for teams hoping to enter the postseason on a hot streak.

Ron Clements

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