San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt watches Manny Machado closely, as the injury bug has hit the team hard this season. Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish are on the Injured List, and Xander Bogaerts is out for an extended period. The Padres are now two games under .500 in mid-June. Machado has been playing through…
In the National League, the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres stand at opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Padres are known for their significant investments and relentless pursuit of a World Series title, the Marlins have adopted a strategy of selling top talent whenever opportunities arise. The two teams recently completed a trade…
Joe Musgrove was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season due to elbow issues initially labeled as inflammation. However, further examination via MRI revealed a bone spur, sidelining him for more than a minimum of two weeks. The Padres clarified that Musgrove will be completely shut down for a fortnight…
The Major League Baseball (MLB) has taken disciplinary actions against five players from four teams for individual breaches of its betting regulations. Notably, Tucupita Marcano, an infielder and outfielder for the San Diego Padres, received the most severe punishmentâa lifetime ban from professional baseball. Jay Groome, Marcano’s teammate on the Padres and a pitcher, also…
The San Diego Padres are firmly in contention for a playoff spot in the National League, boasting a 32-29 record as they head into Sundayâs game, having won five of their last six matches. However, maintaining this performance will be challenging in the coming weeks due to recent injuries to their pitching staff. Over the…
It’s disappointing but not unexpected: Xander Bogaerts is headed to the IL with a fractured left shoulder. The Padres had been conducting additional imaging on the former All-Star infielder since he left Mondayâs game, and Bogaerts was waiting for the results before commenting. Xander Bogaerts has a fracture in his left shoulder. No indication of…
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres sat out Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, allowing Donovan Solano to step in and contribute with two hits, a walk, an RBI, and a run in three at-bats. Machado’s absence was part of a strategic decision to provide him with additional rest as he gradually transitions back…
Bryce Harper, the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, showcased his newfound “dad strength” in his comeback game after being on paternity leave. This happened on Thursday in Cincinnati. The San Diego Padres are eager for Manny Machado to do the same when they face off against Harper and the Phillies in a three-game series…
Taijuan Walker, dealing with right shoulder soreness, is poised to kick off his season later this week. Manager Rob Thomson announced that Walker will take the mound for the Phillies on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, marking his debut for the team. This move is likely to see Spencer Turnbull transition to a bullpen…
The Red Sox have acquired the services of pitcher Adam Smith from the Evansville Otters of the independent Frontier League, according to an announcement from the team. Smith, a 23-year-old right-handed pitcher, recently joined Evansville in March but didn’t stay long. He was selected in the 14th round of the 2021 draft by the Padres…