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“I think it was the best change that they could make in the offseason,” outfielder José Azocar said.
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It was only one game in March, but the proceedings against the Dodgers in Korea did nothing to dispel concerns about a top-heavy offense.
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“He’s really hard on himself. He expects a lot out of himself,” Padres manager Bob Melvin said of the struggling Jake Cronenworth.
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Machado clubbed two home runs off Max Scherzer and the Padres head to the break six games behind the third wild-card team.
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The Padres face Ohtani pitching for the Angels Tuesday. Juan Soto looks forward to the matchup: "I won’t be scared to shuffle on his ass."
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“C’mon, man. We’re playing the Nationals," Xander Bogaerts said. "You have to beat the teams that you have to beat.”
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After pitching just 48 1/3 innings in the previous three seasons combined, Sale surpassed the 50-inning mark on Saturday.
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Juan Soto getting moved in the lineup, Xander Bogaerts not happy with his swing, Cody Bellinger's 'botched' call and more.
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Plus observations on the Rays, Padres, Aaron Judge and more.
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In less than three years, Cronenworth went from being an unheralded newcomer to a two-time All-Star and key versatile player for the Padres.
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"Our lineup, there's good hitters one through nine," Ryan Weathers said, "so there really is no lineup protection."
The Padres have now scored in just two of their past 34 innings.
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On Friday, Tatis began shagging fly balls in center and right field under the supervision of the San Diego coaching staff.
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Who are the most underrated, indispensable players for each team? Jim Bowden checked in with decision-makers across MLB as he made his list.
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Heading into a crucial season in San Diego, Jake Cronenworth and Trent Grisham have helped change the trajectory of the franchise.
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The Athletic beat writers who covered the three Rookie of the Year finalists lay out the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate.
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Here are my current rookie rankings based on conversations with front office insiders, studying analytics, broadcasts and more.
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The 26-year-old utility man has been the early surprise of San Diego’s season.
Tampa Bay will save projected $5 million by dealing veteran OF and Jake Cronenworth to San Diego for Hunter Renfroe and prospect.
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Durham shortstop Jake Cronenworth, 25, headlines the list after being named Triple-A MVP and should be a lock to be shielded.
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