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San Diego Padres

The Friars are current playoff fixtures, thanks to a shutdown bullpen and a few starters to match

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  • April 2008

    • Aurilia's Homer Carries Giants

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 25, 08 1:26 AM CDT

      Aurilia's Homer Carries Giants

      The San Diego Padres are struggling so badly that they allowed only four hits to the San Francisco Giants, and still lost. Rich Aurilia homered off Chris Young in the seventh inning to keep Tim Lincecum perfect this season and give San Francisco a 1-0 win last night in another low-scoring game at Petco Park. The Padres have lost eight of nine. More »

    • Hoffman Blows Another Save

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 24, 08 8:59 AM CDT

      Hoffman Blows Another Save

      Trevor Hoffman blew another save and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the slumping San Diego Padres 3-2 in 13 innings last night. Rookie Emmanuel Burriss doubled leading off the 13th and scored the go-ahead run for the Giants. The rally came four innings after Hoffman couldn't hold the lead for what would have been Greg Maddux's 350th career victory. More »

    • Astros Upend Padres 11-7

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 22, 08 11:52 PM CDT

      Astros Upend Padres 11-7

      Kaz Matsui's two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Houston Astros to an 11-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Cy Young winner Jake Peavy allowed four earned runs, matching the total for his four previous starts combined. The Padres ace allowed seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts in six innings. More »

    • Oswalt Leads Astros Past Padres

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 21, 08 10:57 PM CDT

      Oswalt Leads Astros Past Padres

      Roy Oswalt won consecutive starts for the first time since August, and Miguel Tejada and Lance Berkman drove in three runs each to lead the Houston Astros over the San Diego Padres 10-3 Monday night. Oswalt (2-3) allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings as the Astros won their second straight following a three-game losing streak. More »

    • Padres Defeat Big Unit, Diamondbacks

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 10:29 PM CDT

      Padres Defeat Big Unit, Diamondbacks

      Justin Huber connected off Randy Johnson for his first career home run, ruining the Big Unit's return and helping the San Diego Padres defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 today. The Padres had mustered a total of six runs in their previous four games, all losses. They scored that many against Johnson, who hadn't started a game since back surgery last year. More »

    • Jackson Leads D'backs to Rout of Padres

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 19, 08 1:17 AM CDT

      Jackson Leads D'backs to Rout of Padres

      Conor Jackson matched a career high with four hits, including two triples and a home run, and Arizona routed the weary San Diego Padres 9-0 on Friday. After losing a 22-inning game to Colorado and arriving in Phoenix at about 4 a.m. Friday, the Padres fell behind 6-0 in the first inning and offered little resistance to Arizona starter Dan Haren. More »

    • Wolf Shuts Down Rockies, Leads Padres to 6-0 Win

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 16, 08 2:14 AM CDT

      Wolf Shuts Down Rockies, Leads Padres to 6-0 Win

      Six and a half months later, Matt Holliday and the Colorado Rockies didn't get anywhere near home plate. Randy Wolf held the Rockies hitless for 6 2-3 innings and struck out nine, and Brian Giles collected his 1,000th RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-0 victory Tuesday night. More »

    • Maddux Leads Padres Past Dodgers

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 8:38 PM CDT

      Maddux Leads Padres Past Dodgers

      Greg Maddux recorded his 349th career victory one day before his 42nd birthday and Paul McAnulty drove in the only run with a sacrifice fly, leading the San Diego Padres to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday. Maddux (2-0) threw 68 pitches over five innings in 95-degree heat, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out two. More »

    • Furcal, Ethier Lead Dodgers Over Padres

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 13, 08 5:00 AM CDT

      Furcal, Ethier Lead Dodgers Over Padres

      Andre Ethier went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, Rafael Furcal and Matt Kemp each hit their first homers of the season, and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a four-game losing streak with an 11-1 rout of the San Diego Padres last night. Derek Lowe (1-0) allowed a run and four hits over eight innings, striking out six and walking none before giving way to the bullpen. More »

    • Ortmeier' Ninth-Inning Double Dooms Padres

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 10, 08 1:05 AM CDT

      Ortmeier' Ninth-Inning Double Dooms Padres

      Daniel Ortmeier has no problems with the San Francisco Giants' plans to have him bat exclusively right-handed.Ortmeier hit a two-out, RBI double in the ninth off San Diego's Heath Bell and the Giants won consecutive games for the first time this season by beating the Padres 1-0 on Wednesday night. More »

    • Molina Hits Homer in 11th for Win

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 9, 08 1:31 AM CDT

      Molina Hits Homer in 11th for Win

      Bengie Molina hit his second homer of the game with one out in the 11th inning off Cla Meredith, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Brad Hennessey (1-0) threw two shutout innings as the Giants snapped a four-game skid. Brian Giles had four hits and drove in the tying run with a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth for the Padres. More »

    • Giants Fall in Post-Bonds Home Opener

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 7, 08 11:57 PM CDT

      Giants Fall in Post-Bonds Home Opener

      Greg Maddux earned his 348th career win, Adrian Gonzalez went 4-for-5 with a homer and four runs, and the San Diego Padres spoiled the San Francisco Giants' first home opener since cutting ties with Barry Bonds by winning 8-4 Monday. The Giants celebrated the 50th anniversary of their move from New York without the player responsible for the bulk of the team's highlights the past 15 seasons. More »

    • Trevor Hoffman Struggles Again for Pads

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 6, 08 10:07 PM CDT

      Trevor Hoffman Struggles Again for Pads

      Trevor Hoffman was charged with his second loss in his last three games, allowing Chin-lung Hu's tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Hoffman, baseball's career leader with 526 saves, also picked up the loss on Tuesday when he blew a save against Houston. More »

    • Peavy Dominates Dodgers

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 5, 08 9:26 PM CDT

      Peavy Dominates Dodgers

      Jake Peavy continues to dominate the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner threw a two-hitter for the first complete game in the big leagues this year, striking out eight to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win today. Peavy (2-0) improved to 10-1 in 19 career starts against LA. Dodgers ace Brad Penny dropped to 3-7 against San Diego in 14 career starts. More »

    • Dodgers' Kuroda Wins Big League Debut

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 5, 08 3:05 AM CDT

      Dodgers' Kuroda Wins Big League Debut

      Hiroki Kuroda was brilliant in his big league debut, holding San Diego to three hits in seven innings and leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 win Friday night. The right-hander allowed Brian Giles' first homer of the season, but otherwise limited the Padres to two singles while striking out four and walking none. More »

  • March 2008

    • Best Baseball Reads for Opening Day

      newser  |  Slate  |  Mar 30, 08 5:09 PM CDT

      Best Baseball Reads for Opening Day

      Want to get a literary start on the baseball season? Slate sports columnist Josh Levin highlights four great reads appropriate for opening day, including outspoken Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's blog 38 Pitches, where his output hasn't slowed despite the shoulder injury keeping him off the field. Other recommendations: More »

  • November 2007

    • Padres' Peavy Bags NL Cy Young Award

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Nov 15, 07 3:28 PM CST

      Padres' Peavy Bags NL Cy Young Award

      San Diego Padres all-star pitcher Jake Peavy bagged the National League Cy Young Award today, after unanimously receiving all 32 first place votes and racking up 160 points, 66 more than the runner-up. Peavy led the league this year with 240 strikeouts, 19 wins, and finished the season with an impressive 2.54 ERA, the Associated Press writes. More »

  • October 2007

    • Padres CF Suspended for Speed

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Oct 31, 07 4:17 PM CDT

      Padres CF Suspended for Speed

      Mike Cameron, Gold Glove-winning center fielder for the Padres, was suspended today for 25 games starting next season, the AP reports. Cameron tested positive twice for a stimulant banned by MLB, although he denies actual abuse, chalking the test results up to a tainted nutritional supplement. Cameron plans to file for free agency from the Padres. More »

    • Wildfires Impact LT, Chargers

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Oct 22, 07 9:43 PM CDT

      Wildfires Impact LT, Chargers

      The wildfires blazing through San Diego County forced 40 Chargers to evacuate their homes, including star running back LaDainian Tomlinson. The team cancelled practice today due to poor air quality, and will move their operations to Arizona for the rest of the week. It is not yet clear whether the fires will affect Sunday’s home game against Houston, reports the AP. More »

  • August 2007

    • D'backs Back on Top in NL West

      newser  |  Arizona Republic (Phoenix)  |  Aug 31, 07 6:14 AM CDT

      D'backs Back on Top in NL West

      After chalking up an eight-run lead and then watching it dwindle, the Diamondbacks held on to win 8-7 and move back ahead of San Diego in the NL West. D'backs closer Jose Valverde gave up a solo homer to Milton Bradley in the ninth before striking out two Padres to end the game and earn his 41st save of the season, reports the Arizona Republic. More »

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San Diego Padres' Mike Cameron rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Greg Maddux delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Chicago.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
Newly acquired San Diego Padres catcher Michael Barrett, second from left, watches the action from the dugout with teammates Chris Young, left, Greg Maddux, center, and coach Glenn Hoffman, right, during...   (Associated Press)
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