http://mlb.mlb.com SD Homepage News Sun, 26 May 2013 00:32:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48612462&notebook_id=48615660&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 25 May 2013 22:58:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48612462&notebook_id=48615660&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Left-hander Clayton Richard, who has been on the disabled list since May 5 with an intestinal virus, appears ready for action. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48612462&notebook_id=48613790&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 25 May 2013 22:58:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48612462&notebook_id=48613790&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, who leads the Majors in stolen bases this season, says he's no longer the player he once was -- and that's a good thing. Jesse Sanchez http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_sdnmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Sat, 25 May 2013 02:21:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_sdnmlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Eric Stults cruised through the first six innings before running into trouble in the seventh as the Padres fell to the D-backs, 5-2, on Friday at Chase Field. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481900&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Fri, 24 May 2013 20:20:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481900&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Carlos Quentin was back in the Padres' lineup Friday batting cleanup against the D-backs after missing the club's last two games with a sore left knee. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481892&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Fri, 24 May 2013 20:20:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481892&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Not needing a fifth starter until Tuesday in Seattle, the Padres recalled left-handed reliever Tommy Layne from Triple-A Tucson on Friday to fill the vacated roster spot left by Burch Smith. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481686&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Fri, 24 May 2013 20:19:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48478330&notebook_id=48481686&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Back with the Padres following a two-start rehab stint with Triple-A Tucson, Clayton Richard threw a side session on Friday at Chase Field. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48396508&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Thu, 23 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48396508&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Since moving into the starting rotation last month, Andrew Cashner has gone 3-2 with a 2.80 ERA in six starts, while opponents are hitting .227 against him. The right-hander will make his seventh start on Saturday, when the Padres face the D-backs at Chase Field. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Thu, 23 May 2013 02:32:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd In a battle of rookies, Padres right-hander Burch Smith was outmatched by Cardinals southpaw Tyler Lyons on Wednesday night in San Diego, where the Friars took a 5-3 loss to close their homestand. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339082&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Wed, 22 May 2013 20:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339082&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres pitcher Jason Marquis offered some advice to John Baker on how to add some velocity to his throws, and the catcher's adjustment has led to a dramatic improvement in stopping would-be basestealers. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339080&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339080&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres pitcher Clayton Richard, on the disabled list since May 5 with an intestinal virus, made his second Minor League rehabilitation start on Tuesday for Triple-A Tucson in Omaha, allowing two runs in six innings. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339078&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Wed, 22 May 2013 20:41:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48334146&notebook_id=48339078&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd A pair of not-so injured Padres are heading to Arizona to play in games on Friday, as infielder Logan Forsythe and outfielder Cameron Maybin work their way back from the disabled list. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Wed, 22 May 2013 02:30:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Edinson Volquez ran into trouble in the fifth inning Tuesday night against the Cardinals, who pulled away for a 10-2 victory to even the series at Petco Park. AJ Cassavell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48210294&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48210294&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd What's impressed manager Bud Black the most about Will Venable's recent power surge has been the pitches that the Padres' outfielder is hitting for home runs. AJ Cassavell and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48209726&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48209726&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Carlos Quentin is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Cardinals, resting a sore knee after sliding awkwardly into home plate Monday. AJ Cassavell and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48209374&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 20:47:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48208486&notebook_id=48209374&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd The Padres have been pleased with their solid infield defense, which was showcased Monday night behind ground-ball pitcher Jason Marquis. AJ Cassavell and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48182780&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 14:40:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48182780&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Former Padres pitcher Andy Ashby, who won 70 games over eight seasons with the team, will represent the franchise during Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft next month. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48139290&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 00:51:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48139290&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd A 50-game suspension started at the beginning of his season and has relegated Yasmani Grandal's season to mostly extended spring training appearances at this point. Grandal joined the Triple-A Tucson Padres on Saturday. Daniel Hoppen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48138640&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48138640&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres vice president and assistant general manager A.J. Hinch, an Oklahoma native, has family that lives where Monday's deadly tornadoes hit, but everyone was safe. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Tue, 21 May 2013 02:03:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_slnmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Jason Marquis outdueled ERA leader Shelby Miller as the Padres won their third straight, 4-2, in the series opener against the Cardinals on Monday night. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099690&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099690&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Everth Cabrera says he has never felt better in the Majors before now -- and it shows, as the Padres shortstop leads the big leagues in stolen bases. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099688&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099688&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Bud Black was gushing like a proud papa -- er, manager. The Padres' offense ended the weekend going gangbusters, and the skipper was raving not only about all the runs, but the diversity of the attack. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099686&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48099556&notebook_id=48099686&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres infielder/outfielder James Darnell, hurt in 2011 and again in 2012, suffered what appears to be another serious shoulder injury while playing for Triple-A Tucson last week. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991490&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 19 May 2013 14:55:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991490&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Center fielder Cameron Maybin could be headed out on a Minor League rehabilitation stint as soon as Friday if he responds well to swinging the bat this week. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991488&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 19 May 2013 14:55:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991488&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd When Chase Headley was hit by a Jordan Zimmermann pitch in the seventh inning Saturday, he calmly took off his shin guard and jogged toward first base. It was something that has become pretty common. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991484&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 19 May 2013 14:55:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47991250&notebook_id=47991484&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd A big smile washed across Chase Headley's face Sunday when he was asked about the Padres' 2-1 victory over the Nationals on Saturday. The smile wasn't so much for the win itself, but the time of the game -- two hours and one minute. Corey Brock and Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Sun, 19 May 2013 20:47:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd A four-run fifth and a five-run seventh helped Andrew Cashner and the Padres easily defeat the Nationals, 13-4, at Petco Park on Sunday. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47925324&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 18 May 2013 20:07:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47925324&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Long before he was the Padres manager, Bud Black along with his wife, Nan, thought it was important to be a part of the Rady Children's Hospital Celebration of Champions. Jamal Collier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916490&notebook_id=47917220&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 18 May 2013 19:11:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47916490&notebook_id=47917220&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Pitcher Cory Luebke's recovery from reconstructive elbow surgery a year ago has hit another speed bump. Luebke's throwing program was stopped last week for the second time this calendar year after he felt some discomfort in his left elbow after a throwing session. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Sun, 19 May 2013 00:24:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_wasmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Everth Cabrera's run-scoring single in the eighth inning Saturday helped back Eric Stults' great start in the Padres' 2-1 victory over the Nationals before a crowd of 33,646 at Petco Park. Corey Brock