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Taillon, Swanson lead Cubs to a 2-1 win over Padres

Jun. 03, 2023 01:41 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jameson Taillon pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Dansby Swanson homered among his three hits, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game series. “That is the best I have seen him I think since spring...

Padres activate Manny Machado from IL in time for him to play vs. Cubs

Jun. 02, 2023 21:25 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres activated star third baseman Manny Machado from the 10-day injured list Friday night and slotted him to start and bat fourth against the Chicago Cubs. The move came 17 days after Machado fractured the metacarpal in his left hand when he was hit...

Judge: Diamond Sports must pay full value of contracts to Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, Rangers

Jun. 01, 2023 21:37 PM EDT

A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Diamond Sports to pay the full value of its media contracts to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers. Judge Christopher Lopez made the ruling on Thursday in Houston. Diamond Sports, which owns 19...

Musgrove pitches no-hitter into the 6th, Sánchez homers again as Padres beat Marlins 10-1

Jun. 01, 2023 17:30 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Joe Musgrove pitched a no-hitter into the sixth, Fernando Tatis Jr. had three doubles and four RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 10-1 on Thursday. Recently acquired Gary Sánchez homered for the second consecutive day, helping San Diego to 11 hits...

Segura, Fortes singles in 9th rally Marlins over Padres, Hader 2-1

May. 31, 2023 22:39 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Jean Segura and Nick Fortes singled in runs against Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Miami Marlins overcame Gary Sánchez’s first home run for San Diego in a 2-1 victory over the Padres on Wednesday night. Hader (0-1) blew a save for the third time in 16...

Sánchez wears 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez

May. 31, 2023 19:29 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — With his preferred jersey number taken, Gary Sánchez opted for a unique second option but one he values dearly. The catcher, who made his San Diego Padres debut on Tuesday night and homered on Wednesday, is wearing No. 99 in honor of Manny Ramirez. During his six...

MLB takes over Padres broadcasts Wednesday after Bally misses payment

May. 31, 2023 00:38 AM EDT

Major League Baseball will take over broadcasts of San Diego Padres games beginning Wednesday after Diamond Sports missed a rights fees payment to the regional sports network's parent company and let the grace period expire. Diamond Sports, which owns 19 networks under the Bally...

Sánchez catches, goes 1 for 4 in 1st game with Padres

May. 31, 2023 00:00 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Gary Sánchez started at catcher and batted seventh in his first game with the San Diego Padres. A day after he was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets, Sánchez was in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Wearing No. 99, he went 1 for...

Bogaerts, Carpenter rally Padres over Marlins 9-4 with 5-run 9th

May. 30, 2023 23:50 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Xander Bogaerts sparked a five-run ninth inning with a tiebreaking single and Matt Carpenter drove in two runs with his second double of the game, lifting the San Diego Padres over the Miami Marlins 9-4 on Tuesday night. Carpenter, who entered hitting .105 (6 for 57)...

Padres claim 2-time All-Star catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from Mets

May. 29, 2023 23:33 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The scuffling San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday night. The two-time All-Star was designated for assignment last Thursday after playing in three games for the Mets. He went 1 for 6 with three strikeouts and...