Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports the San Diego Padres are looking into the extent of right-handed relief pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez's injury, which forced him out of a game with Triple-A El Paso Sunday.

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Ryne Nelson looks to bounce back from a rough outing in Cincinnati last week, against the San Diego Padres.

Morejón talked to the Union-Tribune this week about his defection from Cuba, relationship with his family, injuries and adjustments. This interview was translated through Padres interpreter Jorge Merlos. It has been edited for length and clarity. You grew up in Cuba. How did you get your start in baseball?

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said the rotation is still competitive, despite the adversity injuries have created for the starters. However, Shildt said the team will need the starters to provide some more depth.

Yates was named the Padres’ Pitcher of the Year and won the Padres’ Bullpen Award in back-to-back seasons in 2018 and 2019. In 2019, Yates posted a 1.19 ERA across 60 appearances to earn the ...

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Padres pitcher Dylan Cease sees dominant 11-1 win over the Dodgers as a sign of hope for a struggling San Diego Padres team. A common killer for the Padres thi

The Padres are 38-29 and third in the NL West, two games back of the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers and one game behind the San Francisco Giants. They just lost two of three agains the Dodgers at home, including dropping the series opener, 8-7, in extra innings.