Spring training update: Wade, Lockridge, Joe keep bench battle going; King finishes spring strong in Padres’ win over Cubs

Opening-day starter Michael King throws five shutout innings; Tyler Wade homers; Brandon Lockridge pushes batting average toward .400.
Tue, Mar 25
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How do the small-market Padres continue to make a big splash?
Fan support has been key to the Padres punching above their market's weight.
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A sneak peek at the new foods coming to Petco Park this Padres season
A culinary map to all the food offerings at San Diego's Petco Park this season.
Mon, Mar 24
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Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench
He could end up seeing significant time in left field against left-handed starters.
Sun, Mar 23
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Padres notes: Jackson Merrill wraps up second spring with a bang; Yu Darvish in San Diego; CBT watch
Padres expect Yu Darvish to resume playing catch in the coming days and maintain the belief he does not have ligament damage.
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Padres hoping Yuli Gurriel can go back in time
Cuban star, who practically had a full career before coming to the United States, has impressed Padres in spring.
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Spring training update: Jackson Merrill homers; Manny Machado stays hot as Padres tie D-backs
Jackson Merrill hits his fourth home run of the spring in the penultimate Cactus League game; Logan Gillaspie throws four solid innings.
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Gurriel, Iglesias, Sheets and Maldonado will be on Padres’ opening-day roster; one bench spot remains
Those players have been informed they are on the team; five players vying for last spot.
Sat, Mar 22
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Kyle Hart has a deceivingly good finish in his quest to make the Padres rotation
He has put himself in strong place to be considered for a spot in the rotation at the beginning of the season.
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