Latest Michael King News
Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff opener
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the San Diego Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday...
Fernando Tatis Jr. returns to the playoffs with a towering 2-run homer for the Padres in 4-0 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and his swagger returned to the playoffs with a blast. The 25-year-old San Diego star hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four seasons to give the Padres a 2-0 lead against rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves in...
King to start playoff opener for Padres vs Braves in front of 'absolutely nuts' fans at Petco Park
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael King made his postseason debut for the New York Yankees in the AL playoff bubble during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season at eerily empty Petco Park, where the only “fans” were a few thousand cardboard cutouts. He pitched two innings in a loss in Game...
Manny Machado homers twice vs the Giants to tie Nate Colbert atop the Padres' career list with 163
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Manny Machado homered twice to tie Nate Colbert for San Diego's career record with 163 and lead the Padres to a 5-1 win against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Machado had a solo shot in the first and then matched Colbert's record, which stood for 50...
Winn, Gray spark Cardinals' 4-1 win over Padres to split series
Masyn Winn hit a solo homer while Sonny Gray threw six strong innings in leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday to earn a split in the four-game series. “I just go out there and try to have a good time and whatever happens,...
Francisco Lindor's grand slam and solo shot carry the Mets to a 7-1 win vs the Padres
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Francisco Lindor hit a two-out grand slam in the fourth inning, two batters after Manny Machado committed an error, and added a leadoff shot in the seventh to carry the New York Mets to a 7-1 win against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. After Lindor homered...
Merrill hits a 3-run double as the Padres beat the Twins 5-3
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill hit a three-run double, Michael King pitched six effective innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 on Monday night in an interleague matchup of playoff contenders. San Diego (71-55) bounced back nicely after dropping two of...
Michael King, Manny Machado and David Peralta help Padres send Pirates to 9th straight loss, 3-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Michael King pitched six sharp innings, Manny Machado drove in two runs and David Peralta homered as the San Diego Padres beat Pittsburgh 3-0 on Tuesday night to hand the Pirates their ninth straight loss. The Padres won for the 18th time in 21 games since July 20...
Machado hits a 3-run homer against his former team as the Padres rout the Orioles 9-4
BALTIMORE (AP) — Michael King pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning, Manny Machado hit a three-run homer in his old ballpark and the San Diego Padres extended their winning streak to seven games with a 9-4 rout of the sloppy Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Three of San Diego's...
Michael King and two relievers toss 2-hitter as Padres edge the Guardians 2-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael King did not allow a hit until the seventh inning, Kyle Higashioka had a two-run double and the San Diego Padres beat the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Sunday. King’s bid for the second no-hitter in franchise history ended...
