Dennis Lin
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Padres writer for The Athletic
San Diego
Joined December 2009
Breaking: Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres have agreed to a 14-year extension worth more than $300 million, sources tell me and @Ken_Rosenthal.
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Mike Clevinger, on Fernando Tatis Jr.: "It's the second time we've been disappointed with him, and you hope he grows up and learns from this and learns that it's about more than just him right now.".
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BREAKING: The Padres have an agreement in place to acquire Blake Snell from the Rays, sources tell @JCTSports, @Ken_Rosenthal and me. Luis Patiño, Francisco Mejía, Blake Hunt and Cole Wilcox would head to Tampa. Deal pending review of medical records.
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Joe Musgrove said he drank about a dozen bottles of water tonight. "I had to piss so bad in the fourth or fifth inning," he said.
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The Padres coveted Josh Hader for years. In August, they finally landed him. Today, with their season on the line and Bryce Harper at the plate, they did not put him in the precise kind of spot they acquired him to own. Hader never took the mound. Brutal ending for San Diego.
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CORRECTION: The Nationals are on Eric Hosmer's 10-team no-trade list. He would have to give his consent to be in a deal with Washington.
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No matter what happens in the NLCS and potentially beyond, people in this city are never going to stop talking about what happened in the bottom of the seventh inning tonight.
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Yu Darvish said he wishes there were a rule that allowed pitchers over the age of 34 to decide whether they want to hit for themselves or not. He said he came up with the idea before bed. Personally, he would like to watch someone else hit.
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Source: Fernando Tatis Jr. will be on the Padres’ Opening Day roster. If any GM was going to do something like this, A.J. Preller seemed like the one.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. fractured his wrist during the offseason, A.J. Preller said. He’s headed for a surgery that could come with a recovery time of up to three months.
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The Padres have reached an agreement with Ha-seong Kim, a source tells The Athletic.
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Joe Musgrove: "He's a young kid. He's going to learn his lessons or whatnot. But ultimately, I think you got to start showing a little bit of remorse and you got to start showing us that you're committed to it and you want to be here.".
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Victor Caratini has caught the last two major-league no-hitters.
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Robert Suarez at Petco Park this year: 25 innings, 11 hits, seven walks, 35 strikeouts and a 0.00 ERA.
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The Padres and Red Sox have discussed a potential trade that would bring Mookie Betts to San Diego, sources tell The Athletic:
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This season against the Dodgers, Jake Cronenworth has homered off Trevor Bauer, struck out Mookie Betts and started the double play of the year.
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Dylan Cease is the first pitcher in Coors Field history to complete at least seven innings, allow one or no hits, and issue zero walks.
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For the first time since his surgery, Fernando Tatis Jr. will be taking full batting practice on the field today.
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The Padres were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Atlanta's Eddie Rosario drove in the tying run. Jorge Soler, another trade-deadline pickup, drove in the decisive run. For the Padres, their 77th loss seals the most disappointing season in team history.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. has been cleared to resume baseball activity this weekend:
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NEWS: Jake Cronenworth and the Padres have agreed on a seven-year contract extension that will take the two-time All Star through his 36th birthday, sources tell @TheAthletic.
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Even after landing Blake Snell, the Padres are deep into talks to acquire Yu Darvish from the Cubs, sources tell @PJ_Mooney, @sahadevsharma and me. If the deal is completed, multiple players would head to Chicago.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. is undergoing wrist surgery this morning.
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Blake Snell on Gary Sánchez: “I’ve always heard about him offensively, but I love him. He blocked, like, a 97-mile-an-hour fastball in the dirt. I threw a curveball and it hit the grass and he blocked it. I mean, I don’t see the problem.”
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The Padres interviewed former White Sox and Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen for San Diego’s managerial opening, sources tell me and @Ken_Rosenthal. The interview took place last week.
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Preller: "I think we're hoping that from the offseason to now, that there would be some maturity. And obviously with the news today, it's more of a pattern and something we've got to dig a little bit more into. (1/2).
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Manny Machado, who appeared quite amused during Joe Musgrove's on-mound ear exam, just gave it to the crowd as he walked into the dugout.
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The Padres met with Kodai Senga in San Diego yesterday, sources said. SD is one of many teams with interest in Senga, who could fill a remaining hole in the rotation. The righty is close with Yu Darvish, and played with Nick Martinez and Robert Suarez in Japan.
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Mike Clevinger will start Game 1 Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.
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Jake Cronenworth, after tonight's win at Petco Park: "Since I've been a Padre, that was probably the best atmosphere I've ever seen.".
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Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit 1,188 feet worth of home runs tonight. It's the fifth inning.
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Seiya Suzuki posted an update on Instagram: "There have been several reports that I've made my decision but none of that is true.".
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Fernando Tatis Jr. and A.J. Preller will address the media this afternoon at Petco Park.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. will begin playing for Triple-A El Paso tomorrow.
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Dylan Cease has been staying in Joe Musgrove’s guesthouse since April. “Rent’s going up,” Musgrove said.
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The Padres have agreed to an 11-year extension with Manny Machado, a source confirms. @JeffPassan, who was first with the news, reports it's for $350 million. Machado said this Friday about Peter Seidler: "He's a man of his word.".
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Luke Voit on Manny Machado: "I've obviously played with some great guys in St. Louis and New York, but he's definitely the best player I've played with. I'd say him and Aaron Judge are two of the best players obviously in the game.".
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Yu Darvish was asked about sharing his knowledge with young pitchers. "I'm not sure if this is the proper way to put it," Darvish began, "but they're cute, in a sense.".
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Jayce Tingler on his grand-slam hitters: "They're doing a good job of missing the take sign.".
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The Padres and Mark Melancon are in agreement on a deal, pending a physical, sources tell The Athletic.
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It’s official: The Padres and Giants will play a two-game series April 29-30 at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, MLB announced. These will be the first major-league regular-season games in Mexico City.
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“Our very strong intent — very strong — is to have Manny (Machado) here for the rest of his career,” Peter Seidler said.
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Wil Myers was looking at the clock throughout the first game today. Just past 3, he and Ryan Christenson high-fived. "I'm really excited about this," Myers said. "Got a great team, and hopefully we can make a real push not only these two months but the month after that as well.".
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Fernando Tatis Jr., with his 69th career home run, locks down a 30-20 season. He said earlier today he is shooting for 40-40.
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"He's a big personality on our team," Bob Melvin said of Wil Myers. "Apparently in downtown after the games, too, from what I understand.".
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Best 41-game starts by batting average in Padres history (min. 150 PA):. Tony Gwynn, 1994: .382.Manny Machado, 2022: .374.Gwynn, 1998: .373.Gwynn, 1992: .369.Gwynn, 1997: .368.
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The Padres hired Francisco Cervelli to replace Rod Barajas as the team’s catching instructor, sources tell @TheAthletic. Cervelli, 35, retired from playing last year after 13 major-league seasons, including two in Pittsburgh with Joe Musgrove.
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Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler: “We do not have a deal. We are continuing discussions.”.
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"We're excited to be here for the rest of our careers and have this hat going into the Hall of Fame," Manny Machado said.
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Manny Machado said that after the top of the first (and after LaMonte Wade Jr.'s home run), Juan Soto came in and "started screaming at the dugout, like, 'Let's go. We got this.' He tried to motivate the guys, and he set that tone from the get-go.".
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An amused Fernando Tatis Jr. said the heckling from the outfield stands tonight included a suggestion that he had gotten a Brazilian butt lift. "You hear a little bit of everything (playing at Dodger Stadium)," Tatis said.
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The Padres posed for a team photo on the field. They brought Kirby Yates' life-size cardboard cutout.
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An emotional Jayce Tingler, talking about his players after last night's shooting incident: "They thought maybe the dugout could’ve been the safest place, and they led and welcomed and guided people in there. Couldn’t be any more proud to have those players a part of our team.".
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Yu Darvish said the tornado warning sirens made him a little sentimental. “It was, like, a moment between myself and Wrigley Field.”.
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So, after Yu Darvish and Sean Manaea combined for 13 no-hit innings, Joe Musgrove will take the mound tomorrow on the first anniversary of his no-hitter.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto have known each other since they were 15-year-olds in the Dominican Prospect League. "We're gonna make each other better," Tatis said. "That's what happens when you get talent like that together.".
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The Padres this season with the bases loaded: 12-for-27, two doubles, two triples, six home runs, 39 RBIs. Lol.
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Joe Musgrove is the first pitcher to throw seven scoreless innings with one or no hits in a playoff game since Max Scherzer in 2019. It was the first postseason start of Musgrove's career. Given the stage and the, uh, ear check, it was likely more impressive than his no-hitter.
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Thanks to Manny Machado, the Padres became the first team to hit a grand slam in three consecutive games since the 2006 White Sox.
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Yu Darvish, asked how he would’ve reacted if he had been in Joe Musgrove’s position in the sixth inning Sunday: “Anybody can touch my ears, touch my nose, touch my whatever.”.
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The fans at Citizens Bank Park chanted "Manny sucks" just before Manny Machado hit the first pitch he saw into the left-field seats. He held his right hand to his right ear as he rounded first base.
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Contract extension talks between Joe Musgrove and the Padres are gaining momentum, sources tell @TheAthletic. No deal is done, but there is optimism on both sides an agreement will come together by early next week.
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Jake Cronenworth and the Padres avoided arbitration with a $4.225 million deal for 2023, according to sources.
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The Padres plan to continue paying their minor-leaguers $400 per week through the end of August, a source tells The Athletic.
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Manny Machado is well on his way to a third Gold Glove. He tormented the Dodgers' hitters in the Padres' first three-game sweep of L.A. since 2013.
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Manny Machado was asked about the decision to end Blake Snell's no-hit bid after 107 pitches. "It's a tough one, but we need him down the road. We need him for another five—well, shit. Fuck that. We need him for another 10 of those.".
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I'm sure he's very disappointed but at the end of the day, it's one thing to say it. you have to start by showing it with your actions." (2/2).
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"I like them so much," Ha-seong Kim said of his Padres teammates.
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The Padres plan to use Adam Frazier in a super-utility role. He has mostly played second base but also has experience at all three outfield positions.
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Seiya Suzuki visited with Yu Darvish and his family before the pitcher left for Arizona. (The two share an agent.) Suzuki also worked out for the Padres at Petco Park over the weekend, sources tell @TheAthletic. The rest of his travel itinerary is not known.
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The Padres are expected to interview Mike Shildt for their managerial opening, sources tell @Britt_Ghiroli and me. Shildt, who was fired by the Cardinals on Thursday, oversaw three playoff trips in four seasons as St. Louis’ manager.
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The Padres have had two in-person meetings with Trea Turner, sources tell me and @Ken_Rosenthal. San Diego appears to have legitimate interest in signing the star shortstop.
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Free agent Matt Carpenter has agreed to a one-year deal with the Padres that includes a player option for 2024, as @AJCassavell said.
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The Padres have finalized the hiring of Ruben Niebla as their pitching coach.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. has some slight labral tearing, which is consistent with a subluxation injury, A.J. Preller said. "Overall, the exam today was pretty uneventful." Tatis will go on the IL. Preller said the Padres will go the rest-and-rehab route and aim for a return in 10 days.
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Sources: The Padres are calling up Josh Naylor. He is a Mississauga native who will make his major-league debut in neighboring Toronto.
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Jorge Alfaro just broke his helmet slamming it into the infield dirt after his latest walk-off hit. The Padres came back from a 5-0 deficit to win, 6-5.
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The Padres traded Brent Rooker to the Royals for catcher Cam Gallagher, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me.
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Jurickson Profar said Keibert Ruiz and some other Nats players weren't happy about Monday's celebration, which Profar insists was directed at the fans. Profar, meanwhile, wasn't happy that Ruiz put a hand on his shoulder. "You can talk, but you can't touch," Profar said. (1/2).
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Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen are headed to the Indians, according to a source.
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Yu Darvish said earlier in his career his mother predicted he would someday end up playing for the Padres. "This being a reality is great," he said.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. through 100 career games (444 PA): .320/.385/.625, 30 HR, 20 SB. Tatis is the first shortstop to hit 30 or more home runs in his first 100 big-league games.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. tested positive for COVID-19, Jayce Tingler said. Tatis is asymptomatic. Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo are in contact tracing.
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“When you’re looking at $100 million, that’s more than enough money for me to live the life I want and take care of my people and my family,” Joe Musgrove said.
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Mike Clevinger, on Joe Musgrove: "I feel like I'm watching, like, my little brother go out there and just dominate every single time. You knew he was gonna be prepared, you knew he was gonna be ready for the moment. He's worth every cent of that contract he got.".
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Luis Arraez: "This is my first day, and I love this team already."
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Yu Darvish has provided six of the Padres' nine starts of six-plus innings. His season ERA is down to 1.81. His strikeout total is up to 69.
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Joe Musgrove's season is official. He set career bests with a 3.18 ERA, 181 1/3 innings pitched and 203 strikeouts. Including a five-inning relief appearance, he was the only member of the opening-day rotation to not miss a turn.
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All-star snub Jake Cronenworth earned his first NL Player of the Week award. In six games, the Padres second baseman hit .391/.481/1.000 with seven runs, two doubles, four home runs, nine RBI and four walks.
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Josh Hader, in his first save opportunity with the Padres, blew a three-run lead. He threw 37 pitches — his most in exactly two years — after throwing 21 yesterday. He had never thrown that many pitches in less than a full inning in his career.
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Nelson Cruz and the Padres have agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract, sources said. The player-general of the Dominican Republic WBC team reunites with Manny Machado and Juan Soto.
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Rangers GM Chris Young, the last Padre to take a no-hitter into the ninth: "I've only heard just positive things about (Joe Musgrove), and so to see a good person succeed like that and really make history . I'm thrilled for Joe. I'm thrilled for Padres fans.".
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Juan Soto and Josh Bell walked in their first plate appearances as Padres. Brandon Drury hit a first-pitch grand slam in his.
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Incredible. Trailing by three runs and shut out before the bottom of the seventh, the Padres have rallied to take a 5-3 lead. Jake Cronenworth may never have to pay for another drink in this town.
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