Padres held to four hits in loss to Cards
(Wed, 23 May 2012 01:22:00 -0400)
The Padres entered the game with a .220 team batting average, 15th in the National League. St. Louis right-hander Adam Wainwright added to those numbers, tossing a four-hit shutout to lead the Cardinals to a 4-0 win over the Padres before 39,151 at Busch Stadium.

Suppan faces former team in St. Louis
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:09:00 -0400)
Jeff Suppan was a big part of the Cardinals' World Series championship back in 2006, and Wednesday he'll be back at Busch Stadium, albeit in the other dugout. Suppan, now pitching for the Padres, will face his old team Wednesday as part of his comeback season.

Street plays catch with no discomfort
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:00 -0400)
Closer Huston Street played catch in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game and reported no discomfort.

Suppan to start against former team
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:00 -0400)
Right-hander Jeff Suppan still holds a spot in his heart for St. Louis.

Alonso riding hot streak in May
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:00 -0400)
Padres first baseman Yonder Alonso is currently one of the hottest players in the National League. He is 32-for-87 (.368) since a dismal start and has hit safely in 20 of his last 23 games.

Headley sits with lower back issue
(Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:00 -0400)
San Diego third baseman Chase Headley did not start Tuesday's game at St. Louis due to what manager Bud Black called "a lower back issue."

Ausmus to grace Padres' Draft table
(Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
The Padres will have a familiar face sitting at their Draft table during the 2012 First-Year Player Draft on June 4. Brad Ausmus, who spent 18 seasons in the Major Leagues as a catcher, including four with San Diego (1993-96) and Padres scout Adam Bourassa, will phone in each pick in the first round to Commissioner Bud Selig.

Bullpen fails to hold late lead in loss to Cards
(Tue, 22 May 2012 01:06:00 -0400)
St. Louis infielder Tyler Greene ripped a two-run, two-out homer in the bottom of the eighth to lead the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over San Diego before 40,360 at Busch Stadium.

Gwynn reportedly joins group in bid for Padres
(Tue, 22 May 2012 00:50:00 -0400)
Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn announced on Monday that he will partner with Thomas Tull in an effort to purchase the club, according to The Associated Press.

Injury bug ravaging Padres
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:58:00 -0400)
The Padres have been hit hard by the injury bug over the first seven weeks of the season. The string of bad luck continued on Monday with the loss of pitcher Cory Luebke, who will undergo reconstructive elbow surgery on Wednesday and will be lost for the season.

Missouri native Palmer could face Cards
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:58:00 -0400)
Matt Palmer grew up dreaming of pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium. Half of that dream may come true over the next few days.

Mikolas earns first career victory
(Mon, 21 May 2012 21:58:00 -0400)
Reliever Miles Mikolas picked up his first major league win inthe Padres' wild 3-2 13-inning triumph over the Los Angeles Angeles on Sunday.

Elbow surgery to end Luebke's season
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:07:00 -0400)
Pitcher Cory Luebke told reporters Monday that he will have reconstructive surgery on his left elbow this week, ending his season.

Richard ignites rally as Padres top Angels in 13
(Sun, 20 May 2012 22:40:00 -0400)
Starting pitcher Clayton Richard came off the bench, delivered a pinch-hit single and scored the winning run in the Padres' 3-2 victory over the Angels in the 13th inning Sunday at Petco Park.

Cut4: Fan snags screamer in Sunday's finale
(Sun, 20 May 2012 20:04:13 -0400)


Padres add Palmer to fill long-reliever role
(Sun, 20 May 2012 16:08:30 -0400)
The Padres promoted right-handed pitcher Matt Palmer from Triple-A Tucson on Sunday, fulfilling the bullpen's need for a long reliever.

New faces Stults, Amarista lift Padres
(Sun, 20 May 2012 02:30:00 -0400)
Alexi Amarista reached base three times and knocked in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and Eric Stults turned in 6 2/3 solid innings in his Padres debut in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Darnell gets good news after MRI on shoulder
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:22:22 -0400)
Padres outfielder James Darnell, who was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday with an injured left shoulder, was told the MRI exam he had on the shoulder revealed no damage to his labrum.

Kotsay becomes 13th player on Padres' DL
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:22:21 -0400)
Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay, who hasn't played in a week because of a lower back strain, had a setback on Friday at Petco Park and is now headed to the 15-day disabled list.

Amarista adjusting to new role with Padres
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:22:21 -0400)
Second baseman Alexi Amarista's recent promotion from Triple-A Tucson has been made easier by the fact that the Padres also promoted the guy who he was playing alongside, shortstop Everth Cabrera.

Sandy Sibley named Padres' Honorary Bat Girl
(Sat, 19 May 2012 12:01:30 -0400)


Suppan struggles as Padres drop IL opener
(Sat, 19 May 2012 02:51:00 -0400)
Jeff Suppan struggled with his command and the Padres' bats were held in check by Jered Weaver in a 7-2 loss to the Angels in Friday's Interleague opener at Petco Park.

Prospect Geer takes no-hitter into 8th
(Sat, 19 May 2012 02:37:37 -0400)


Vincent's inaugural callup a homecoming
(Fri, 18 May 2012 21:20:27 -0400)
Padres right-hander Nick Vincent had plenty of fans on hand for his homecoming on Friday against the Angels.

Padres place Stauffer, Darnell on DL
(Fri, 18 May 2012 21:20:26 -0400)
The Padres' disabled list grew to 12 players on Friday, as the club added starting pitcher Tim Stauffer and outfielder James Darnell to the DL.

Corey Brock's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:54:23 -0400)