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 […]
Yankees upgrade bullpen with trade for Padres’ Enyel De Los Santos
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees made some bullpen changes ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the Astros and acquiring right-hander Eniel de los Santos from San Diego. Ferguson was acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason and sent to Houston in exchange for minor leaguers and international bonus pool money. The 28-year-old […]
Padres land Marlins’ Tanner Scott in continued bullpen reinforcement
AJ Preller is always lurking somewhere. Just under two hours before the 6 p.m. trade deadline, the Padres’ general manager pulled off the biggest surprise of the frenzy by acquiring Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott, Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The Washington Post confirmed. The 30-year-old left-hander was widely regarded as the best bullpen […]
Rays sending Jason Adam to Padres ahead of MLB trade deadline
Another relief pitching shuffle is happening ahead of the MLB trade deadline, with Jason Adam, a key member of the Rays’ relief corps since 2022, being sent to the Padres in exchange for Dylan Lesko, Homer Bush Jr. and J.D. Gonzalez, Joel Sherman of The Washington Post confirmed on Sunday. Adam appeared in 47 games […]