<![CDATA[San Diego - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/sandiego/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngSan Diego - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/location/sandiego/The Athletic Media CompanyWed, 26 Jun 2024 12:02:24 GMTWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[MLB execs predict Crochet, Chisholm and 16 other players most likely to be traded at deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: Before the strikeout craze, baseball's 'Galileos' fought to change the game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561728/2024/06/26/missing-bats-part-3-brent-strom-tom-house-strikeouts-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561728/2024/06/26/missing-bats-part-3-brent-strom-tom-house-strikeouts-mlb/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:31 GMT<![CDATA[Benches clear in Padres-Nationals game after Keibert Ruiz confronts Jurickson Profar]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592064/2024/06/25/nationals-padres-jurickson-profar-keibert-ruiz-benches-clear/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592064/2024/06/25/nationals-padres-jurickson-profar-keibert-ruiz-benches-clear/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:23:57 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 25: Umpire Brian Walsh restrains Jurickson Profar #10 and Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres after words were exchanged with Keibert Ruiz #20 of the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a game at Petco Park on June 25, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jurickson Profar, Padres show what they may need to overcome another serious injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588128/2024/06/25/jurickson-profar-padres-fernando-tatis-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588128/2024/06/25/jurickson-profar-padres-fernando-tatis-injury/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:25 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 24: Tyler Wade #14 (L) of the San Diego Padres and Manny Machado #13 dump a cooler on Jurickson Profar #10 after his walk-off double in the 10th inning against the Washington Nationals June 24, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline report: Targets and teams to track in murky market]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:01:00 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his game-winning strike out against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Oakland Coliseum on June 19, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: White Sox scout contenders, Mason Miller's value and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:49 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, Yankees fight for first, Blue Jays wilt; Who's your team's MDP?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How culture and tech converged to spread baseball’s strikeout gospel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Padres place Fernando Tatis Jr. (leg) on IL; Yu Darvish remains sidelined with elbow inflammation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588542/2024/06/24/fernando-tatis-jr-yu-darvish-injury-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588542/2024/06/24/fernando-tatis-jr-yu-darvish-injury-padres/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 01:44:15 GMTJun 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres takeaways on Jackson Merrill’s power surge, the outfield picture, injury situation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584256/2024/06/24/padres-takeaways-jackson-merrill-home-run-surge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584256/2024/06/24/padres-takeaways-jackson-merrill-home-run-surge/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:01:29 GMTJun 22, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How an obsession with strikeouts upended the balance of baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[One difference-making trade for each of NL's 10 teams in wild-card race, from Braves to Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:59:46 GMT<![CDATA[Why the Padres’ bullpen is their most pressing area of need]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582811/2024/06/22/padres-bullpen-most-pressing-need-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582811/2024/06/22/padres-bullpen-most-pressing-need-trade-deadline/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 07:28:20 GMTJun 20, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jeremiah Estrada (56) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Who's the greatest living Hall of Famer now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573196/2024/06/21/great-living-hall-of-famer-knuckleball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5573196/2024/06/21/great-living-hall-of-famer-knuckleball/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:29 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 06: Steve Carlton and Mike Schmidt during an induction ceremony of former Phillies Ron Reed and Bake McBride into the Phillies Wall of Fame before a game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 6, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres salvage important win but still must approach trade deadline with caution]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577111/2024/06/19/padres-trade-deadline-jackson-merrill-aj-preller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5577111/2024/06/19/padres-trade-deadline-jackson-merrill-aj-preller/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:05 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 19: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 19, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB Mock draft 2.0: Charlie Condon to Cleveland, Bryce Rainer into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. reveals he’s been playing through quad tightness for weeks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574778/2024/06/19/padres-fernando-tatis-quad-tightness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5574778/2024/06/19/padres-fernando-tatis-quad-tightness/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:26:00 GMTJun 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Diamondbacks, Cardinals on the rise; every team's unsung hero]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Padres absorb sobering dose of reality from juggernaut Phillies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570444/2024/06/18/padres-phillies-yu-darvish-joe-musgrove/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570444/2024/06/18/padres-phillies-yu-darvish-joe-musgrove/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:20:08 GMTJun 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Randy V‡squez (98) reacts after allowing a three run home run during the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres pitching prospect takeaways: Mazur’s growing pains, Sandridge’s promotion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5566089/2024/06/17/padres-pitching-prospect-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5566089/2024/06/17/padres-pitching-prospect-takeaways/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:04 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Adam Mazur #36 of the San Diego Padres in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 15, 2024 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 5-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB City Connect: All 29 uniforms ranked, from the so-so to the sublime]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: Yankees’ ‘gold coins,’ sneaky big moves, Marlins ready to move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568480/2024/06/17/mlb-trade-deadline-yankees-marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568480/2024/06/17/mlb-trade-deadline-yankees-marlins/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMTBRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Redrafting the 2014 MLB Draft — Trea Turner, Matt Chapman bolster a thin group]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[Biggest misses from the 2014 MLB Draft — Brady Aiken, Tyler Kolek lead long list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[In Luis Arraez, the Padres have found the spiritual heir to Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559068/2024/06/13/luis-arraez-padres-tony-gwynn-rod-carew/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559068/2024/06/13/luis-arraez-padres-tony-gwynn-rod-carew/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:14 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 01: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres hits a sacrifice fly in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade targets for each contender, plus deadline priorities for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:50:56 GMT<![CDATA[San Diego Padres trade deadline primer: 3 early storylines to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552562/2024/06/12/padres-san-diego-mlb-trade-deadline-garrett-crochet/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552562/2024/06/12/padres-san-diego-mlb-trade-deadline-garrett-crochet/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:15:50 GMTMay 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez (4) in action against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Thirty things I’m hearing and watching for on MLB trade deadline with 50 days to go]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:01:52 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Astros move on up; One big question for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Three Padres takeaways: Campusano’s offense, Waldron’s confidence, slugging rebound]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551170/2024/06/10/padres-luis-campusano-offense-matt-waldron-confidence/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551170/2024/06/10/padres-luis-campusano-offense-matt-waldron-confidence/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:22 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Luis Campusano #12 of the San Diego Padres connects for an RBI single during the second inning of a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on June 09, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Weird & Wild's 12 MLB players and teams of the month, from Aaron Judge to smelly White Sox]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Why MLB players would most want to sign with Atlanta if money, rosters were not a factor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544926/2024/06/10/mlb-teams-most-popular-player-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544926/2024/06/10/mlb-teams-most-popular-player-poll/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:05:36 GMTMay 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; General view of Truist Park during the fourth inning of a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Is MLB's 162-game season too long? Players are split on whether changes are needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:05:29 GMTApr 1, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Player Poll 2024: Worst organizations, the most overrated peer, best vibes guy and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Five struggling hitters who are doing the right things and getting the wrong results]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5546755/2024/06/07/mlb-struggling-hitters-right-things-wrong-results/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5546755/2024/06/07/mlb-struggling-hitters-right-things-wrong-results/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:30:00 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 28: Julio Rodríguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners reacts after his two-run RBI double against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park on May 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Weirdest and Wildest MLB games, feats and minutia of the past month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:01:31 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 03: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after stealing second base past Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres’ Joe Musgrove has bone spur, bone bruise in right elbow]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547628/2024/06/06/padres-joe-musgrove-elbow-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547628/2024/06/06/padres-joe-musgrove-elbow-injury/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:02:54 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres looks on prior to a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on May 10, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres lose Manny Machado, then another game against the Angels]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541231/2024/06/06/padres-lose-manny-machado-angels/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541231/2024/06/06/padres-lose-manny-machado-angels/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:54:51 GMTJun 5, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) leaves the game with an injury in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Early MLB All-Star team picks for the American League and National League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:04:47 GMT<![CDATA[After MLB's reckoning on sports betting offenders, what can leagues do to enforce the rules?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541836/2024/06/05/mlb-betting-sportsbooks-regulators/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541836/2024/06/05/mlb-betting-sportsbooks-regulators/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:00:04 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 10, 2023: Tucupita Marcano #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs off the field during the second inning against the New York Mets at PNC Park on June 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who is Tucupita Marcano? Former teammates shocked as 'quiet' MLB player banned]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541218/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-mlb-banned-betting-teammates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5541218/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-mlb-banned-betting-teammates/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:57:25 GMTPITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 28: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Tucupita Marcano (30) looks on during an MLB game against the San Diego Padres on June 28, 2023 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres pursuing trade for White Sox’s Garrett Crochet to bolster rotation]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539047/2024/06/04/padres-trade-white-sox-garrett-crochet/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539047/2024/06/04/padres-trade-white-sox-garrett-crochet/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:36 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 10: Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox heads to the dugout after his warmup prior to a game. against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB bans Padres' Tucupita Marcano permanently for betting on baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539792/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-permanent-ban-mlb-sports-betting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539792/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-permanent-ban-mlb-sports-betting/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:04:44 GMTPHOENIX, AZ - JULY 09: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Tucupita Marcano (30) makes a throw to first base during a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 9th, 2023, at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five top prospects sliding down the rankings after poor starts to the season — Keith Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538195/2024/06/04/mlb-prospect-ranking-falling-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538195/2024/06/04/mlb-prospect-ranking-falling-prospects/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 arrives; our picks for first-time All-Star noms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[MLB investigating Padres' Tucupita Marcano for allegedly gambling on baseball: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538064/2024/06/03/tucupita-marcano-ban-betting-mlb-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5538064/2024/06/03/tucupita-marcano-ban-betting-mlb-padres/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:25:19 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 19, 2023: Tucupita Marcano #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs off the field during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at PNC Park on July 19, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[San Diego Padres takeaways on pitching trade possibilities, contact matters, Kolek experiment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532754/2024/06/03/padres-trade-possibilities-stephen-kolek/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532754/2024/06/03/padres-trade-possibilities-stephen-kolek/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:00:38 GMTMay 29, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek (32) pitches during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline tiers: Buyers, sellers and those in between — plus needs for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the top 50 MLB prospects after first two months: Jackson Holliday still tops list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[Padres veteran starters Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish return to IL: Who steps up?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534014/2024/06/01/padres-joe-musgrove-yu-darvish-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5534014/2024/06/01/padres-joe-musgrove-yu-darvish-injury/Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:18:36 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: Yu Darvish #11 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Petco Park on May 29, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Freddie Freeman's bat speed, Logan Webb on the front-door sinker: Caught Looking]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524618/2024/05/30/freddie-freeman-bat-speed-logan-webb-front-door-sinker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524618/2024/05/30/freddie-freeman-bat-speed-logan-webb-front-door-sinker/Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:49 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 05: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat during a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on May 05, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The long climb back for Fernando Tatis, Jr., once the next 'face of baseball’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525622/2024/05/30/fernando-tatis-jr-padres-comeback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5525622/2024/05/30/fernando-tatis-jr-padres-comeback/Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[How Padres' Michael King views the pressure of playing at Petco Park]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520625/2024/05/29/padres-michael-king-pressure-at-petco/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520625/2024/05/29/padres-michael-king-pressure-at-petco/Wed, 29 May 2024 06:13:21 GMTMay 27, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Bill Walton leaves legacy far larger than basketball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524457/2024/05/28/bill-walton-legacy-nba-ucla-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5524457/2024/05/28/bill-walton-legacy-nba-ucla-college-basketball/Tue, 28 May 2024 20:11:10 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 25: Former NBA player Bill Walton prepares to ride his bike as part of the Inter-Galactic Bike for Humanity fund raiser to benefit victims of the COVID-19 virus and healthcare workers on April 25, 2020 in San Diego, California. Volunteers contributed to the fund and rode throughout their neighborhoods as part of the virtual ride. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies finally reach the summit; extreme stats for every team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Three Padres takeaways on Memorial Day: Should a .500 team expect more help?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521183/2024/05/27/padres-takeaways-500-record-jeremiah-estrada/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521183/2024/05/27/padres-takeaways-500-record-jeremiah-estrada/Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:44 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 and Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees 5-2 at Petco Park on May 26, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[As Juan Soto returns to Petco Park, the Padres are still searching for answers at home]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518864/2024/05/25/juan-soto-returns/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5518864/2024/05/25/juan-soto-returns/Sat, 25 May 2024 06:58:08 GMTMay 24, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) flips his bat after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres mailbag: Will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to his former level of stardom?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516676/2024/05/24/padres-mailbag-fernando-tatis-jr-stardom/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516676/2024/05/24/padres-mailbag-fernando-tatis-jr-stardom/Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:23 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 05: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts to a strike out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 05, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Early MLB trade deadline questions for 15 teams: Will Blue Jays sell? Where could Pete Alonso land?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:40 GMTDETROIT, MI - MAY 23: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays flies out to right field against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on May 23, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. on Reds star Elly De La Cruz: 'He has better tools']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514094/2024/05/23/fernando-tatis-jr-elly-de-la-cruz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514094/2024/05/23/fernando-tatis-jr-elly-de-la-cruz/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:33:07 GMTApr 30, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) laugh during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why struggling managers aren't yet feeling the hot seat, a Royal boost and more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513386/2024/05/23/mlb-managers-firings-yankees-royals-notes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513386/2024/05/23/mlb-managers-firings-yankees-royals-notes/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:47 GMTST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 04: St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol #37 and Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker #45 joke prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for the rest of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[Padres' Xander Bogaerts out indefinitely with fractured shoulder]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507507/2024/05/22/padres-xander-bogaerts-injury-shoulder-fracture/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5507507/2024/05/22/padres-xander-bogaerts-injury-shoulder-fracture/Wed, 22 May 2024 22:26:11 GMTMay 20, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) is helped by the trainer as he leaves the game after being injured against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ranking the 2024 MLB Draft top-100 prospects: Condon on top, 3 Wake Forest players in Top 15]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[Submit your Padres questions for Dennis Lin’s mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508240/2024/05/21/padres-mailbag-questions-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508240/2024/05/21/padres-mailbag-questions-2/Tue, 21 May 2024 18:27:09 GMT<![CDATA[Three Padres takeaways: Xander Bogaerts’ shoulder, Yu Darvish’s milestone, Jeremiah Estrada’s rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503652/2024/05/21/padres-xander-bogaerts-shoulder-yu-darvish/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5503652/2024/05/21/padres-xander-bogaerts-shoulder-yu-darvish/Tue, 21 May 2024 11:03:33 GMTATLANTA, GA MAY 20: San Diego second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) goes down in pain during the first game of a MLB doubleheader between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves on May 20th, 2024 at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Braves, Cubs take a dive; plus prospects on the brink]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Jurickson Profar has been the Padres' biggest surprise. Location has everything to do with it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500146/2024/05/17/padres-surprise-jurickson-profar/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5500146/2024/05/17/padres-surprise-jurickson-profar/Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:18 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 07: Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres rounds the bases for a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze, a possible need for the Orioles and more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497345/2024/05/16/elly-de-la-cruz-mlb-notes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5497345/2024/05/16/elly-de-la-cruz-mlb-notes/Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:16 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning at Oracle Park on May 11, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres earn loud boos at Petco Park as Rockies complete a lopsided sweep]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496762/2024/05/15/padres-rockies-loss-sweep/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5496762/2024/05/15/padres-rockies-loss-sweep/Thu, 16 May 2024 02:16:17 GMTMay 15, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) walks to the dugout during a pitching change in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres prospect tiers: How Adam Mazur, Graham Pauley and Ethan Salas are progressing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493258/2024/05/15/padres-prospect-tiers-adam-mazur/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5493258/2024/05/15/padres-prospect-tiers-adam-mazur/Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:52 GMTMay 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Graham Pauley (22) looks on during the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Manny Machado, Padres still struggling to find ‘superstar level’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494863/2024/05/15/manny-machado-padres-struggling-superstars/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494863/2024/05/15/manny-machado-padres-struggling-superstars/Wed, 15 May 2024 06:54:18 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres runs to first base after hitting a single during the ifouth nning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on May 14, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies land a season-high spot; What a difference a year makes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[The 10 biggest surprises of the MLB season, from sensational Shota Imanaga to underwhelming Astros]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489317/2024/05/13/mlb-season-biggest-surprises-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489317/2024/05/13/mlb-season-biggest-surprises-2024/Mon, 13 May 2024 16:47:02 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 07: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A stabilizing rotation, a shaky bullpen, a searching Xander Bogaerts: 3 Padres takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488356/2024/05/13/padres-yu-darvish-dodgers-xander-bogaerts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488356/2024/05/13/padres-yu-darvish-dodgers-xander-bogaerts/Mon, 13 May 2024 11:00:18 GMTMay 12, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) celebrates after a strikeout to end the top of the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Padres' Robert Suarez is spamming fastballs — and why hitters still can't hit them]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5487155/2024/05/12/robert-suarez-fastballs-padres/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5487155/2024/05/12/robert-suarez-fastballs-padres/Sun, 12 May 2024 12:36:18 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 08: Robert Suarez #75 of the San Diego Padres delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 08, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres takeaways: Michael King, longer lineup deliver in walk-off against Dodgers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474153/2024/05/11/padres-takeaways-michael-king-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474153/2024/05/11/padres-takeaways-michael-king-dodgers/Sat, 11 May 2024 06:42:55 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on May 10, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Sean Burroughs, Padres' first-round pick in 1998 MLB Draft, dies at 43]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484950/2024/05/10/sean-burroughs-death-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5484950/2024/05/10/sean-burroughs-death-mlb/Fri, 10 May 2024 19:46:36 GMTPHOENIX, AZ - JULY 19: Sean Burroughs #21 of the Arizona Diamondbacks talks to some teammates during batting practice prior to a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on July 19, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the top 10 National League rookies: Imanaga, Jared Jones, Yamamoto lead early ROY race]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483594/2024/05/10/national-league-rookie-rankings-imanaga-yamamota/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483594/2024/05/10/national-league-rookie-rankings-imanaga-yamamota/Fri, 10 May 2024 11:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Why the Padres’ next win-now move could be for another starting pitcher]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477856/2024/05/08/padres-trade-starting-pitcher/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5477856/2024/05/08/padres-trade-starting-pitcher/Wed, 08 May 2024 11:31:54 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 1: Joe Musgrove #44 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 1, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The pitches they couldn't master: 12 MLB aces on the one that got away]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475220/2024/05/07/mlb-aces-pitches-couldnt-master/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475220/2024/05/07/mlb-aces-pitches-couldnt-master/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:42 GMTBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 09: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches the ball during the fifth inning of the home opener between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 09, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Twins, Dodgers stay hot; it's 'Wish You Were Here' week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden: Way too early MLB trades I'd like to see happen, plus Luis Arraez trade takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/Mon, 06 May 2024 14:13:05 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a sacrifice fly to allow Francisco Lindor #12 (not pictured) to score during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on April 30, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[3 takeaways from the Padres’ series against the Diamondbacks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473244/2024/05/06/padres-joe-musgrove-injury-luis-arraez-defense/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473244/2024/05/06/padres-joe-musgrove-injury-luis-arraez-defense/Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:01 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 04: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres tosses his bat and reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on May 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[For the Marlins, will the return in the Luis Arraez trade make sense in the end?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473939/2024/05/06/marlins-padres-luis-arraez-trade-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473939/2024/05/06/marlins-padres-luis-arraez-trade-return/Mon, 06 May 2024 09:15:09 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 05: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 05, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Luis Arraez makes an immediate impact with Padres’ first 4-hit debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5472305/2024/05/05/luis-arraez-padres-debut-immediate-impact/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5472305/2024/05/05/luis-arraez-padres-debut-immediate-impact/Sun, 05 May 2024 06:22:31 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 04: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres to receive almost $8 million from Marlins in Luis Arraez trade]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471582/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-money-padres-marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471582/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-money-padres-marlins/Sat, 04 May 2024 18:15:14 GMTApr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Padres excited to add Luis Arraez, whose hitting style is ‘the closest to Tony Gwynn’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471098/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-padres-reaction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471098/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-padres-reaction/Sat, 04 May 2024 13:55:53 GMTJun 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Trade analysis: Marlins make out like sharks in the Luis Arraez trade with Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/Sat, 04 May 2024 04:56:21 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Dillon Head (1) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why A.J. Preller and the Padres sprang for a rare May trade for Luis Arraez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470896/2024/05/04/padres-aj-preller-luis-arraez-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470896/2024/05/04/padres-aj-preller-luis-arraez-trade/Sat, 04 May 2024 04:08:52 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller of the San Diego Padres speaks to media prior to an Opening Day game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on March 28, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade grades: Taking stock of the Padres-Marlins Luis Arraez deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470825/2024/05/03/trade-grades-padres-marlins-luis-arraez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470825/2024/05/03/trade-grades-padres-marlins-luis-arraez/Sat, 04 May 2024 02:59:17 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Luis Arraez #3 of the Miami Marlins reacts after hitting a double against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on May 02, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres acquire Luis Arraez from Marlins for reliever, prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470783/2024/05/03/padres-marlins-luis-arraez-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470783/2024/05/03/padres-marlins-luis-arraez-trade/Sat, 04 May 2024 01:50:06 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Luis Arraez #3 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on April 30, 2024 in Miami, Florida. 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