Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. leaves a press conference with the media about his 80 game suspension from baseball after testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuskan)
Suspended Padres star Tatis has surgery on left shoulder

Sep. 06, 2022 09:14 PM EDT

San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth, right, is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. after Cronenworth hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 21, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2

By Bernie Wilson Jun. 22, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers catcher Jose Trevino kneels by the plate as San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. watches his grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Padres at Rangers 8/17/2020

Dec. 30, 2020 11:06 AM EST

FILE - In this June 17, 2017, file photo, former Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose speaks during his statue dedication ceremonies before a baseball game between the Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
2020 sports quiz: Brady to Bundesliga, Big Ten to Brooklyn

By Fred Lief Dec. 30, 2020 11:04 AM EST

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi works against an Atlanta Braves batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 13, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Donaldson homers, scores go-ahead run in Braves' 7-5 win

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 14, 2019 12:56 AM EDT

The San Diego Padres' Manny Machado runs the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Verdugo's bases-loaded walk lifts Dodgers over Padres

By Bernie Wilson May. 05, 2019 01:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, then-Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado celebrates his two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series, in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with the rebuilding San Diego Padres, the biggest contract ever for a free agent. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
AP source: Machado, Padres agree to $300M, 10-year deal

By Bernie Wilson Feb. 19, 2019 08:17 PM EST