National Digest Sep 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) Wally Joyner quit as hitting coach of the San Diego Padres. San Diego began Tuesday with a. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Mussina hopeful for shot at win No. 20 Sep 25, 2008
Recap: NYY 6, TOR 2 F/10. Nady's two-run single. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Dodgers clinch tie for division title Sep 25, 2008
What started as scattered applause when the video scoreboard over the left-field stands relayed news that second-place Arizona had lost, turned into a stadium-rocking celebration when Manny Ramirez crushed a two-run home run in the sixth inning that opened a three-run lead and sent the Dodgers to a 12-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. With the magic number for the Dodgers to win the division down to one, the NL West crown could be theirs by the time they show up for their... (Los Angeles Times)
Decision 2008: Vote for Soria Sep 25, 2008
Soria 00001CB4 was plucked in the Rule 5 Draft from the San Diego Padres at the 2006 Winter Meetings. As a rookie, he was in and out of the closer's role, but finished 2007 with 17 saves. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Sports in 2 Minutes Sep 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES Wally Joyner quit Tuesday as hitting coach of the San Diego Padres with six games left in the season. His departure came with the Padres tied for last in the major leagues in runs and on-base percentage. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Yankees eliminated from postseason contention Sep 24, 2008
Wally Joyner quit as hitting coach of the San Diego Padres with six games left in the season. NFL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Sports In Brief Sep 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) Wally Joyner quit as hitting coach of the San Diego Padres. San Diego began Tuesday with a. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cardinals deal D-Backs blow Sep 24, 2008
After the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a 10-1 thrashing of the San Diego Padres, the Diamondbacks' deficit grew to three games in the National League West standings with five games to play. In other words, the Diamondbacks must go unbeaten and need the Dodgers to lose three of five just to force a one-game playoff. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Tribute to run Sep 24, 2008
" The Yankees never seemed to. Of those clubs, the most dominant was arguably the 1998 team, which secured 114 victories in the regular season to set a since-broken AL mark. Sweeping the San Diego Padres in the 1998 World Series, the Yankees' 125 total victories remain the highest single-season total in baseball history. "It was just the people," said Williams, who debuted with New York in 1991. "When we came in to play, we knew that we meant business. It was a whole team attitude. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Maddon's unorthodox thinking pays off with playoffs for Rays Sep 23, 2008
"The thing about Joe is that he's got a great deal of common sense when it comes to baseball," says San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, who was on the Angels coaching staff with Maddon. Still, turning around the Rays was an uncommon challenge. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nationals Nearing 100 Losses Sep 23, 2008
This season, the Nationals, the NL's San Diego Padres (61-95) and the AL's Seattle Mariners (57-98 through Sunday) have a shot at joining the 100-loss club. "It's not a number that organizations like to see," Padres manager Bud Black said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Padres sweep Nationals Sep 22, 2008
San Diego Padres starter Cha Seung Baek pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning Sunday in Washington. WASHINGTON This just in from Nationals manager Manny Acta. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nationals Aim To Even Series With Visting Padres Sep 21, 2008
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Colonel prepares for offseason Sep 21, 2008
Just the other day, clicking on a San Diego Padres game revealed they had promoted second baseman Matt Antonelli, who had batted just. 215 in his initial Triple-A campaign. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
More of this story Sep 20, 2008
The Blue Crew closes out its last regular season homestand by hosting the abysmal San Diego Padres. Almost everyone is stepping up these days, and pitcher Hiroki Kuroda has tossed some brilliant games. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
OUT THERE: Cleaner Gets Golden Plunger Award Sep 19, 2008
Several first-year players from the San Diego Padres were donned Hooters girl outfits at the Denver ChopHouse and Brewery after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Related. (Fox News)
Sports rattled by shaky economy Sep 19, 2008
Pro team execs fear boom might be over. By Ronald Blum THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kennedy well-placed in Double-A Sep 19, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball ... com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year ... His straightforward attitude and wisdom from being there may have been the best thing these San Diego Padres prospects needed while playing for the San Antonio Missions. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
MLB offers an early look at 2009 schedule Sep 18, 2008
The New York Mets also will be playing in their new home in 2009, beginning April 13 against the San Diego Padres. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins will be play their final season in the Metrodome, where they won two World Series championships, with their regular-season finale scheduled Oct. 4 against Kansas City. (USA Today -- Sports)
Most intriguing fantasy players of 2008 Sep 18, 2008
San Diego Padres OF : Last seen as a fantasy-worthy player during his 2003 rookie season, Gerut has made an outstanding comeback to hit. 297 with 43 RBI in 99 games. (USA Today -- Sports)
Baseball Releases Schedule For 2009 Sep 18, 2008
The Mets will open Citi Field on April 13 against the San Diego Padres, while the Yankees will begin play at the new Yankee Stadium on April 16 against the Cleveland Indians. The All-Star Game will take place on July 14 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Koshansky's Blast All Rockies Need To Top Padres Sep 18, 2008
Denver, CO -- (Sports Network) - Joe Koshansky's third career homer, a solo shot in the fourth inning, was the lone run in Colorado's 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres in the rubber-match of a three-game set. Livan Hernandez (2-3) tossed five shutout innings, allowing just three hits with two strikeout and two walks to pick up the win for Colorado, which has won three of four. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Iannetta's grand slam helps Rockies beat Padres Sep 17, 2008
The Colorado Rockies' Brad Hawpe, left, congratulates Chris Iannetta as he crosses home plate after hitting a grand slam against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning of the Rockies' 10-3 victory in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008 ... DENVER - Chris Iannetta hit his first career grand slam, Jeff Baker had a three-run homer and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-3 on Tuesday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bard has played his last for Padres Sep 17, 2008
DENVER -- Catcher Josh Bard has played his last game of the season -- and his last game -- with the San Diego Padres. Bard strained his right triceps on Monday, a relapse of the same injury that he suffered last month, also in Denver. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Power rankings Sep 17, 2008
The race for Most Valuable Player in the American League this season could come down to one unfortunate break. Carlos Quentin of the Chicago White Sox was the clear front-runner for the AL Most Valuable Player award when a broken wrist ended his season on Sept. 1 and gave Minnesota's Justin Morneau and Boston's Dustin Pedroia the opening they needed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Gonzalez homers, drives in 4 as Padres top Rockies Sep 16, 2008
DENVER - Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in four runs, Wade LeBlanc earned his first career win and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Zambrano wins NL Player of Week Sep 16, 2008
The 27-year-old right-hander's no-hitter was the first by a Cub since Milt Pappas threw one against the San Diego Padres on September 2, 1972 at Wrigley Field. In addition, Carlos became the third Venezuelan to ever toss a no-hitter, joining Wilson Alvarez (8/11/91, CWS @ BAL) and Anibal Sanchez (9/6/06, ARI @ FLA). (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Deacons in the Pros Update - September 16 Sep 16, 2008
(2006-08) - Started his professional career with Lake Elsinore, a single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. Played in seven games in the regular season, hitting. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Zambrano baffles Astros for Cubs' first no-hitter in 36 years Sep 15, 2008
But Zambrano obliterated any concerns about his health with the first Cubs no-hitter since Milt Pappas beat the San Diego Padres on Sept. 2, 1972. The only other major league no-hitter this season was by Boston's Jon Lester. (USA Today -- Sports)
Something old, something new in SF win Sep 15, 2008
The Giants continued surging Sunday, outlasting the San Diego Padres, 8-6, in 10 innings. The unsinkable Pablo Sandoval doubled and scored the go-ahead run in the 10th before pinch-hitter Rich Aurilia drew a bases-loaded walk. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants' Sandoval a free swinger Sep 15, 2008
337 average into the series finale against the San Diego Padres. Or, as catcher Bengie Molina said, "You throw that guy the rosin bag, he'll find a way to hit it." Other hitters, said Lansford, "think themselves into outs" by overanalyzing what a pitcher might throw and not adjusting sufficiently when the hurler does something unexpected. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Zambrano gives Cubs no-hitter Sep 15, 2008
"I still can't believe it. It's a great feeling, a feeling that you can't describe."Zambrano struck out a season-high 10 and walked one in the Cubs' first no-hitter since Milt Pappas pitched one against the San Diego Padres in 1972. This was the 13th no-hitter in team history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Covering the bases: Major League notes Sep 15, 2008
SHORT HOPS: San Diego Padres right-hander Cha Seung Baek left Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants with a strained right triceps muscle in the second inning. New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was benched Sunday after manager Joe Girardi became upset with his lack of hustle on a fielding play against the Tampa Bay Rays. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Zambrano joins Cubs' no-no history Sep 15, 2008
Milt Pappas did it on Sept. 2, 1972, in an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field. "I hope we won't be 36 years between no-hitters the next time," Cubs manager Lou Piniella said. (MLB.com)
Zambrano Stamps Place in Cubs History Sep 15, 2008
It was the first no-hitter thrown by a Cubs pitcher since Milt Pappas no-hit the San Diego Padres on Sept. 2, 1972; not long after the Watergate break-in, and around the same time that Don McLean was singing American Pie on the Hit Parade. Zambrano was asked by WGN-TV broadcaster Len Kasper following the game if he knew of the last Cubs pitcher to throw a no-hitter. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Giants' Lincecum puts the Padres away completely Sep 14, 2008
If Tim Lincecum wins the National League Cy Young Award this season and he's made a very strong case he should give thanks to the San Diego Padres at the awards presentation. Working the first complete game of his career last night at Petco Park, Lincecum blanked the Padres on four hits to run his record against San Diego to 3-0 this season with a 0. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Rowand due back to face Padres Sep 14, 2008
Rowand wasn't in Saturday night's starting lineup against the San Diego Padres, but manager Bruce Bochy said that the gritty center fielder will return to his usual spot in Sunday's series finale at PETCO Park. Rowand hasn't matched his output from 2007, when he hit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Winn leads Giants' offensive surge Sep 14, 2008
The Giants entered Saturday night's rematch against the San Diego Padres having amassed double-figure hit totals in seven consecutive games, their longest such streak of the season. One primary source for this surge has been outfielder Randy Winn, who ranked fifth in the National League with a. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Lincecum hurls shutout for 17th victory Sep 14, 2008
He recorded his first career shutout, limiting the San Diego Padres to four hits in the Giants' 7-0 victory. Lincecum (17-3) knew how to reach the summit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Austin powers the Thunder Sep 14, 2008
The San Diego Padres claimed him and added him to the major league roster. In one game with the Yankees this season, Patterson was 0-0 with a 6. (NJ.com -- Times)
Keen strategy saved D-Backs franchise from financial ruin Sep 14, 2008
John Moores, chairman of the division-rival San Diego Padres, said the Diamondbacks are "almost a poster child of how clubs should be run.". "If they didn't have a fundamental change in the way the ballclub was run, they would have failed," Moores said. (AZCentral -- News)
Giants rookies get to Padres ace Sep 13, 2008
This was demonstrated on Friday night when the Giants defeated the San Diego Padres, 5-2. Pablo Sandoval and Travis Ishikawa didn't know that they're supposed to struggle against Jake Peavy, the National League's reigning Cy Young Award winner. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants in position to rack up steals Sep 13, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- There's no telling how the Giants will do on Saturday night against San Diego Padres starter Chris Young. But it's almost certain what they'll do -- run, as long as they can get on base. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Giants' Lincecum sticking with tradition Sep 13, 2008
"There's nothing like, 'I have to do this today or else something's not right,'" Lincecum said on Friday, one day before he attempts to further his Cy Young Award candidacy against the San Diego Padres. But there is one habit Lincecum has kept since high school: He shines his own shoes before he goes to the mound. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Padres Prospect Interview: Tyson Bagley Sep 13, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball ... com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year ... Not only is he one of the tallest players in the San Diego Padres system, he is also amongst the loudest a noted clubhouse clown. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Dodgers win coin flip with D-backs Sep 13, 2008
Last year's NL Wild Card berth was settled through a similar one-game playoff, with the Colorado Rockies winning the coin flip and defeating the San Diego Padres at Coors Field, 9-8, in 13 innings. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Gonzalez goes yard twice as Padres beat Giants Sep 12, 2008
San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez, left, connects for a three-run home run as San Francisco Giants catcher Bengie Molina, right, looks on during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, in San Diego ... SAN DIEGO - Adrian Gonzalez homered twice and drove in four runs to set career highs with 31 homers and 103 RBIs, leading the San Diego Padres to an 11-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night. (Anchorage Daily News)
MLB rankings Sep 12, 2008
Power Rankings: Angels back on top - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Angels back on top. (USA Today -- Sports)
Howard's homer barrage sparking Phils Sep 12, 2008
03 ERA) Parra gave up six runs in five innings Sunday, though five of those were unearned after a pair of infield gaffes led to a big inning against the San Diego Padres. Parra would have had to seriously deal to keep up with opposing starter Chris Young, who lost a perfect game with four outs to go, but it was another in a growing series of short starts. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Winn looks to stay hot against Padres Sep 12, 2008
But he's likely to be tested during the next few days against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park. Entering Thursday, Winn had hit. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Padres claim Haeger off waivers Sep 11, 2008
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres have claimed right-hander Charlie Haeger off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Haeger went 10-13 with a 4. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
No date set for Gerut's return to Padres Sep 11, 2008
09/10/2008 10:39 PM ET 00003293 No date set for Gerut's return Resurgent outfielder sidelined by sprained middle finger By Corey Brock / MLB.com. SAN DIEGO -- Padres manager Bud Black insists center fielder Jody Gerut will play again this season, though he can't say when. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Manny's mash boosts L.A. Sep 11, 2008
Ramirez hit two prodigious two-run homers, both to the deepest part of the park in center field and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Wednesday night and extended their lead in the NL West to a season-high 3 games over Arizona. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ramirez hits 2 homers in Dodgers' win Sep 11, 2008
SAN DIEGO - Manny Ramirez hit two two-run homers, giving him 524 for his career, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers, who have won 10 of 11, extended their lead in the NL West to a season-high 31/2 games over Arizona, which lost to San Francisco 4-3. (AZCentral -- Sports)
National League: Roundup for Wednesday Sep 11, 2008
Ramirez hit two prodigious two-run homers, both to the deepest part of the park in center field and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Wednesday night and extended their lead in the NL West to a season-high 3 games over Arizona. The home runs, a 435-foot blast in the fifth off Shawn Estes (2-2) and a 404-foot shot off Dirk Hayhurst in the ninth, were his 523rd and 524th of his career. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Padres Prospect Interview: Jon Ellis Sep 11, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball ... com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year ... comDate: Sep 11, 2008 After a tough month of April, Jon Ellis was one of the best relievers in the San Diego Padres farm system through the year. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Padres claim Charlie Haeger Sep 11, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball ... com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year ... The San Diego Padres today claimed right-handed pitcher Charlie Haeger off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
Storm season ends Sep 11, 2008
San Diego Padres MLB Baseball ... com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year. (San Diego, TheInsiders.com)
NATIONAL LEAGUE Ethier's 4 RBIs lead Dodgers Sep 10, 2008
Andre Ethier drove in four runs, Manny Ramirez quieted the boos with a line-drive homer and the visiting Dodgers beat the last-place San Diego Padres 6-2 on Tuesday night to extend their NL West lead to 2 1/2 games. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ethier, Ramirez lead Dodgers to 6-2 win over Pods Sep 10, 2008
Andre Ethier drove in four runs, Manny Ramirez quieted the boos with a line-drive homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the last-place San Diego Padres 6-2 on Tuesday night to extend their NL West lead to 2 1/2 games. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Gonzo's homer helps Padres beat Mad Dog, Dodgers Sep 9, 2008
Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run homer off former teammate Greg Maddux and the last-place San Diego Padres beat NL West leader Los Angeles 4-0 on Monday night, snapping the Dodgers' eight-game winning streak. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
National League: Padres’ Young flirts with perfect game Sep 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Milwaukee batters in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat the Brewers 10-1 on Sunday. Phillies 6, Mets 2. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dodgers pad lead in NL West over Diamondbacks Sep 8, 2008
Young retired the first 23 Brewers in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat host Milwaukee 10-1 on Sunday. At Los Angeles, James Loney had three RBIs and the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona with a 5-3 victory that gave it a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Brewers fall, but in unhistoric fashion Sep 8, 2008
Gabe Kapler's home run with two outs in the eighth inning on Sunday broke up Chris Young's bid for a perfect game and salvaged to some degree an otherwise-humbling day at Miller Park that saw the San Diego Padres dish out a 10-1 thumping, handing the Brewers their fifth loss in seven games on the current homestand. Young finished with a complete game, throwing 96 pitches and allowing two hits. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
National League roundup Sep 8, 2008
MILWAUKEE Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Milwaukee batters in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat the Brewers 10-1 on Sunday. Young (5-5) got Prince Fielder and Corey Hart to pop out in the eighth before Kapler hit Young's 76th pitch of the game a 1-0 fastball into the left-field bleachers. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
