Kyle Higashioka propels Padres past Braves and into NLDS
SAN DIEGO — Kyle Higashioka's solo homer off Max Fried with two outs in the second inning started a five-run lead, and the San Diego Padres defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-4 in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card. Wednesday night series. With the bases loaded, Manny Machado hit a two-run double, followed by […]
Ex-Yankee Michael King dominates Braves in 12-strikeout Padres gem
Former Yankees pitcher Michael King had appeared in just one postseason game in his six-year major league career before Tuesday. And he succeeded in a big way. In Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Padres and the Braves, King made his first start in the playoffs and pitched seven scoreless […]
Padres’ Fernando Tatis hits first homer of 2024 MLB playoffs
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s shot into the left field seats sent Petco Park into chaos. The Padres slugger sent a 94 mph fastball from Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shover into the second deck of the left field seats on Tuesday, resulting in San Diego's first two runs of the game and his first home run of […]
Jurickson Profar’s turnaround has been key for the Padres
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar had a terrible 2023 season. And that may be a generous explanation. Profar signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Colorado Rockies on March 21, just nine days before Opening Day on March 30. However, he did not even join the team until Game 4 against the Padres […]
Padres, Astros built for deep runs
The postseason power rankings aren't about regular season records, they're about evaluating who's fit, who's healthy, and who's likely to make it into October. Well then… 1. Padres: Since starting 50-50, they've gone 41-17, with Yu Darvish and Mets stalwart Joe Musgrove returning and combining with Dylan Cease and Michael King to form a great […]
Padres turn triple play to end game, clinch playoff berth: ‘It’s shocking’
The San Diego Padres clinched a playoff berth in the most dramatic fashion possible on Tuesday night. The Padres were playing the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, leading 4-2 going into the bottom of the ninth and having already added a run to pull within two, when Miguel Rojas came up to bat and […]
Padres clinch playoff berth with game-ending triple play
LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado started the game-winning triple play and the San Diego Padres clinched a spot in the postseason with a 4-2 victory over the National League West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. Jake Cronenworth hit a two-run homer to open a winning streak for the Padres, who have clinched at least […]
Mets settle for split with Padres as Edwin Diaz, bullpen falter in loss
SAN DIEGO — The Mets needed five outs Sunday to cap off a strong few days in perfect weather and pull ahead of two of the top three teams in the wild-card standings. All was going well until Jose Bhutto walked Matt McCoy, then a few minutes later Bhutto watched Jurickson Profar round the bases […]
Mets take brutal loss to Padres as Paul Blackburn exits with injury
SAN DIEGO — A bad night for the Mets looked set to get even crueler in the third inning Friday when Paul Blackburn sat down on the mound to have his right hand examined. Moments earlier, David Peralta hit a 100 mph liner that deflected off the Mets pitcher and was caught by Jose Iglesias, […]
Mets start critical road series with Padres with solid win
SAN DIEGO — There was a postseason atmosphere in the air as two ace starting pitchers battled it out in front of a sellout crowd Thursday, with the emphasis on scoring for much of the night. But ultimately, the Mets rolled with the punches. The Padres took a jab. Jesse Winker celebrates after scoring in […]