King earns first-career Opening Day nod from Padres

How good was Michael King in his transition to the rotation last season?
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It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond.
Sat, Mar 22
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'That's some center-fielding': Merrill makes smooth catch while mic'd up
A year ago, Jackson Merrill spent the spring learning to play center field.
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Who makes Friars' final roster cut? 'They’re not making it easier on us'
The Padres break camp on Monday, and manager Mike Shildt recently noted that he’d like to have his Opening Day roster set before the team returns to San Diego.
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Experts predict 2025 AL, NL stat leaders
Opening Day is on the way, and it’s time to take a look at who MLB’s statistical standouts will be in 2025.
Fri, Mar 21
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, Sunday 5 p.m. PT: Halos battle Dodgers in Freeway Series
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Luzardo leads Phils vs. Yanks
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Listen FREE, 1 p.m. PT: King makes final start before Opening Day
Listen LIVE as the San Diego Padres take on the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, AZ.
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Darvish (elbow inflammation) to open season on IL
Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the start of the season with right elbow inflammation -- news that has largely been expected since Darvish was shut down from throwing after his March 13 start and was confirmed by manager Mike Shildt on Friday.
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