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LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper
Read full article: LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeperThe Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández.
Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the Reds
Read full article: Giants' Blake Snell throws 1st career no-hitter in 3-0 win over the RedsBlake Snell pitched his first career no-hitter on Friday night, striking out 10 as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0.
Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the Reds
Read full article: Giants left-hander Blake Snell has no-hitter through 8 innings against the RedsSan Francisco Giants left-hander Blake Snell has not allowed a hit through eight innings Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds.
Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
Read full article: Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadlineThe Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Giants pitcher Blake Snell exits start with groin tightness, appears headed back to injured list
Read full article: Giants pitcher Blake Snell exits start with groin tightness, appears headed back to injured listSan Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell appears headed to the injured list for a second time this season after leaving Sunday’s start against the Yankees with left groin tightness.
Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5
Read full article: Soto homers twice, including go-ahead shot in 9th, as streaking Yankees rally past Giants 7-5Juan Soto homered twice, including a go-ahead drive in a four-run ninth inning against All-Star closer Camilo Doval, and the New York Yankees rallied past the San Francisco Giants 7-5.
AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%
Read full article: AP study: Nine MLB teams cut payroll this winter, and the average salary is up just 1.5%San Diego cut payroll by $96 million in the past year, the New York Mets by $50 million and the Los Angeles Angels by $49 million, among nine teams that slashed spending in a tepid free-agent market that sparked player unrest.
Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweepShohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants that finished a three-game sweep.
MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class
Read full article: MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 classThere will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years.
Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiator
Read full article: Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiatorAgent Scott Boras defended himself and the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association against a faction pushing for a change in the union’s lead negotiator.
Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs
Read full article: Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the CubsCody Bellinger’s free agency dragged into spring training, and it ended without the long-term deal he wanted.
Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysCody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
Read full article: Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion.
Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize
Read full article: Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prizeGerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues.
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 free agents to turn down $20M qualifying offers
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 free agents to turn down $20M qualifying offersShohei Ohtani was among seven players who turned down $20,325,000 qualifying offers from their former teams and remained on the free agent market to pursue more lucrative contracts.
Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
Read full article: Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, FreemanTwo-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the market
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger among 7 to get qualifying offers as 168 free agents hit the marketTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani was among seven players given $20,325,000 qualifying offers by their former teams as the free agent market opened for 168 players.
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
Read full article: Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks MondayShohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began the day following the Texas Rangers’ first World Series title.
Padres lefty Blake Snell removed after throwing 7 hitless innings against the Colorado Rockies
Read full article: Padres lefty Blake Snell removed after throwing 7 hitless innings against the Colorado RockiesPadres left-hander Blake Snell took a no-hitter though seven innings before being replaced by reliever Robert Suarez in the eighth against the Colorado Rockies.
Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1
Read full article: Drury, Padres rally to beat Nola, Phillies 8-5, tie NLCS 1-1Brandon Drury hit a go-ahead, two-run single during a five-run rally in the fifth inning and the San Diego Padres stunned Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 to tie their all-wild card NL Championship Series at one game apiece.
Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCS
Read full article: Harper, Schwarber HR as Wheeler, Phils top Pads to open NLCSBryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 in the opening game of the all-wild card NL Championship Series.
Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS lead
Read full article: Snell, Grisham lead Padres over Dodgers 2-1 for NLDS leadBlake Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Trent Grisham homered at a festive Petco Park, helping the San Diego Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 for a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.
Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'
Read full article: Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over Padres
Read full article: Mets stars shine, NY saves season with 7-3 win over PadresPete Alonso launched a tiebreaking homer and Jacob deGrom pitched well enough to help save the New York Mets’ season with a 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres that evened their wild-card playoff series at one game apiece.
Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White Sox
Read full article: Padres clinch NL wild-card spot during 2-1 loss to White SoxThe San Diego Padres are going back to the playoffs for the first time in a full season since 2006, a spot that they clinched during the seventh inning of a 2-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6
Read full article: Manny Machado hits 31st homer, Padres beat Rockies, 13-6Manny Machado and Brandon Drury hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run eighth inning, Wil Myers also went deep, and the San Diego Padres beat Colorado 13-6 in the Rockies’ final home game of the season.
Snell brilliant for 7, Padres beat Pujols, Cardinals 1-0
Read full article: Snell brilliant for 7, Padres beat Pujols, Cardinals 1-0Blake Snell held St. Louis hitless until Albert Pujols beat the shift for a single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the NL Central-leading Cardinals 1-0.
Pujols singles in 7th inning to break up Snell's no-hit bid
Read full article: Pujols singles in 7th inning to break up Snell's no-hit bidAlbert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals grounded a single to right field with two outs in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit bid by Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres.
Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat Pirates
Read full article: Harper drives in 2 in return to lineup, Phils beat PiratesBryce Harper hit a two-run single in his first at-bat after a 52-game absence due to a broken left thumb, helping the streaking Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3
Read full article: Blocking the plate call on review helps Nats top Padres 4-3San Diego and new slugger Juan Soto repeatedly failed to come through in the clutch against his former club, and the last-place Washington Nationals beat the wild-card-chasing Padres 4-3.
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Read full article: Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweepCody Bellinger hit two homers, Tyler Anderson allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a statement-making sweep of the revamped San Diego Padres with a 4-0 victory.
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
Read full article: Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LAMike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Phils' Harper on IL with broken thumb, no date for return
Read full article: Phils' Harper on IL with broken thumb, no date for returnReigning NL MVP Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left thumb and the Philadelphia Phillies haven’t yet announced a timeline for his return.
Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres
Read full article: Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over PadresBryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Phillies' Harper has broken thumb after being hit by pitch
Read full article: Phillies' Harper has broken thumb after being hit by pitchPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has a broken left thumb after being hit by a 97-mph fastball from Blake Snell in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres.
Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweep
Read full article: Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweepSan Diego star third baseman Manny Machado sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder and the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep, beating the Padres 8-3.
Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5
Read full article: Escobar hits for cycle, has 6 RBIs as Mets beat Padres 11-5Eduardo Escobar hit a two-run triple in the ninth inning to complete his first cycle, giving him six RBIs in boosting Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets to an 11-5 win against the San Diego Padres.
LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa outNoah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs Sox
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cy Young matchup in SD, Story powers Sox vs SoxA pair of Cy Young Award winners are on the mound when Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers visit Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres in a matchup between two of the National League's top teams Tuesday night.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown team
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani on mound, Scherzer faces hometown teamLos Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Musgrove, Machado lead Padres to 12-1 win over Braves
Read full article: Musgrove, Machado lead Padres to 12-1 win over BravesJoe Musgrove pitched 6 2/3 brilliant innings for his hometown Padres against defending World Series champion Atlanta, Manny Machado homered for his career-high fifth hit and rookie C.
LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Robinson 75 years after debut
Read full article: LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Robinson 75 years after debutPlayers across the majors will don Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 — and all of them in Dodger blue this year — for the 75th anniversary of Robinson’s big league debut.
Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top Giants
Read full article: Twin win: Rogers gets save, brother loss as Pads top GiantsManny Machado’s RBI groundout in the seventh inning put San Diego ahead, Austin Nola hit his first home run of the season and the Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.
LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this year
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani might not pitch again this yearTwo-way star Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his scheduled start for the Angels against Oakland because of a sore right arm that could sideline him as a pitcher for the rest of the season.
Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight win
Read full article: Buster Posey's 18th homer helps Giants to ninth straight winBuster Posey homered in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run on an error in the third, and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 for their ninth straight victory a day after becoming the first team in the big leagues to clinch a playoff berth.
Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Read full article: Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs PadresMax Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
Snell loses gem in 7th, Padres fall 4-0 to Adell, Angels
Read full article: Snell loses gem in 7th, Padres fall 4-0 to Adell, AngelsSan Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell made another bid at a gem and this one didn’t end so well when Jo Adell hit a two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning to help the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-0 victory.
Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0
Read full article: Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dropped a bloop single into shallow left field in the Padres' 3-0 win.
Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16
Read full article: Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16AJ Pollock led off the 16th inning with a two-run homer and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling San Diego Padres 5-3 in by far the longest major league game since pandemic rules were implemented last year.
Pads beat Nats 10-4, complete game suspended after shooting
Read full article: Pads beat Nats 10-4, complete game suspended after shootingFour San Diego relievers combined to toss four scoreless innings and the Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 10-4 in the completion of a game that was suspended the previous night because of a shooting outside the stadium.
Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8
Read full article: Rookie reliever hits slam off Scherzer, Pads sting Nats 9-8Rookie reliever Daniel Camarena hit a stunning grand slam off Washington ace Max Scherzer and the San Diego Padres overcame an eight-run deficit, finally beating the Nationals 9-8 on Trent Grisham’s RBI single in the ninth inning.
Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2
Read full article: Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2.
LEADING OFF: Franco debut, Kershaw vs Snell, Hendricks hot
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Franco debut, Kershaw vs Snell, Hendricks hotWander Franco, a 20-year-old infielder considered the best prospect in the minor leagues, is set to make his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2
Read full article: Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between the NL West rivals.
Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat Astros
Read full article: Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat AstrosFernando Tatis Jr. launched a monstrous, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to tie it, Wil Myers hit a three-run drive in the 12th and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 11-8.
Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short Padres
Read full article: Fuentes, Rockies split doubleheader with virus-short PadresJosh Fuentes capped a big night with a two-out, walk-off single in the eighth inning after earlier hitting a two-run homer and the Colorado Rockies salvaged a doubleheader split by beating the virus-hampered San Diego Padres 3-2.
LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs Mets
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres depleted by virus, Harvey vs MetsSan Diego shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and outfielder Wil Myers tested positive for COVID-19, and the Padres are shorthanded heading into a doubleheader Wednesday against Colorado at Coors Field.
Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by Tatis
Read full article: Dodgers rally past Padres 5-4 despite 2 more homers by TatisCorey Seager’s two-run single in the sixth inning provided the go-ahead runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame another two-homer night by Fernando Tatis Jr. to defeat the San Diego Padres 5-4.
Like father, like son: TatÃs hits 2 HRs, Padres beat LA 6-1
Read full article: Like father, like son: TatÃs hits 2 HRs, Padres beat LA 6-1Fernando TatÃs Jr. hit two homers at Dodger Stadium on the 22nd anniversary of his father hitting two grand slams in one inning at the same park, and the San Diego Padres earned their third straight victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-1.
LEADING OFF: Padres' Lamet set for return, Nats without Soto
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres' Lamet set for return, Nats without SotoDinelson Lamet is set for his season debut with the Padres after working back from elbow discomfort that caused him to miss the end of the 2020 season, including the playoffs.
Hosmer delivers late for Padres in 5-2 win over Dodgers
Read full article: Hosmer delivers late for Padres in 5-2 win over DodgersEric Hosmer delivered the tying and go-ahead RBIs in the seventh and eighth innings, helping the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 to avoid a sweep in the first series of the year between the NL West rivals.