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Yu Darvish earns 200th pro win as Padres pound Braves

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Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Yu Darvish earns 200th pro win as Padres pound Braves

Yu Darvish pitched seven shutout innings, extending his scoreless streak to 25 innings, and earned his 200th professional victory on Sunday as the visiting San Diego Padres hammered the Atlanta Braves 9-1.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Padres and Yu Darvish, with extra day of rest, meet Braves

San Diego's Yu Darvish will put his shutout streak on the line Sunday night -- on an extra day of rest -- when the visiting Padres face the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their four-game series.

San Diego Padres News / ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

3 early-season trades Padres must make

If you ever think you know what A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres are going to do next, seek immediate psychiatric help. This organization has zigged when all expected them to zag for two years running, with the trade for Luis Arraez at the start of May only furthering that pattern.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 22 hours ago

Braves-Padres postponed by rain

Saturday night's game between the San Diego Padres and host Atlanta Braves was postponed because of rain. "We had been hopeful that we would find conditions suitable to play; however, after further consultation with the weather service, radar indicates unsuitable conditions for starting the game," the Braves said in a statement.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 19 minutes ago

Padres sign former Dodgers outfielder

The San Diego Padres added some outfield depth over the weekend.

Padres release righty reliever

Padres pitcher has honest reaction to team getting booed off the field

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Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / May 18

Red-hot Yu Darvish to lead Padres against Braves

San Diego's Yu Darvish will put his scoreless-innings streak on the line Saturday night when the visiting Padres face the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their four-game series.

Matt Waldron News / Field Level Media / May 17

Padres' Matt Waldron fans 10 in win over Braves

San Diego knuckleballer Matt Waldron baffled the Atlanta bats for 5 2/3 innings and set a career high with 10 strikeouts to help the visiting Padres beat the Braves 3-1 on Friday.

Nelson Cruz News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

MLB hires seven-time All-Star in special adviser role

Nelson Cruz has been hired as a consultant to the league, with the full title of special advisor for baseball operations.

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Luis Arraez News / ClutchPoints / May 17

Padres’ Luis Arraez drops eye-opening admission on Marlins trade amid Tony Gwynn comparisons

The San Diego Padres acquired sharp-hitting infielder Luis Arraez in a surprising trade with the Miami Marlins earlier this month, and now, the two-time batting champion is already drawing comparisons to Padres legend Tony Gwynn.

Matt Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Padres release righty reliever

The Padres released right-hander Matt Festa, who’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in El Paso, per the MiLB.com transaction log.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / ClutchPoints / May 16

UPDATE: Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. custom cleat series

The San Diego Padres are contending in the NL West standings and will continue their race against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the rest of the season. Fernando Tatis Jr.

Yu Darvish News / Last Word On Sports / May 16

Five-Time All-Star Will Attempt to Reach a Significant Milestone Saturday

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish has a chance to reach a significant milestone when he faces the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Darvish is one win shy of 200 combined between his Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) careers.

Michael King News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Padres pitcher reacts to team getting booed off the field

Padres pitcher has honest reaction to team getting booed off the field

The San Diego Padres just went through a bad three-game stretch at home, and their fans let them hear it.

Jordan Beck (5 RBIs), Rockies blank Padres for 7th straight win

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / May 12

Watch: Padres star passes father on all-time home runs list

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. must be making his father proud, even if he's shattering his records

Cubs hold on for series win vs. Pirates

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San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Padres Star Luis Arraez Is A True Throwback In Statcast Era

In an era featuring Statcast metrics that highlight power numbers, Padres star Luis Arraez is a true baseball throwback. The newly acquired Padres second baseman made his home debut this past Friday night one to remember.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11