‘Functional wins’: How Mike Shildt has shaped the Padres’ success
Under Mike Shildt, the Padres players have been empowered to grow and change.
Thu, Apr 10
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Talking with … Padres reliever Alek Jacob
Yes, Alek Jacob is different; that's the Padres reliever's super weapon.
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Padres Daily: Winning light; Suarez’s mix; Vásquez’s work; the deep ‘pen
Padres win with what they have; closer Robert Suarez is working differently, workign less; Martín Maldonado is 'old schoo;'.
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Padres minors: Garrett Hawkins on TJ return, Eguy Rosario in center field
2021 draftee back from Tommy John surgery, Eguy Rosario plays first game ever in center field and Lake Elsinore Storm still looking for first win.
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Wed, Apr 9
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Short-handed Padres edge Athletics to take series
Even without three key players, Padres improve to 10-3.
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Padres pregame: A make-do lineup for finale in Sacramento
Called up as Jackson Merrill hit the injured list, Oscar Gonzalez starting in first game since 2023 as Padres play Athletics in series finale in Sacramento.
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Padres Daily: Half the core is sidelined; Arraez gets blue freeze; rotation spinning
Padres probably cannot afford to have Jake Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis Jr. and/or Jackson Merrill out for long.
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Padres minors: Kash Mayfield dazzles in debut; Romeo Sanabria homers for Missions
Padres' 2024 first-rounder throws three no-hit innings in professional debut for Lake Elsinore Storm.
Tue, Apr 8
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Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth leave game as Padres fall to A’s
On the same day the Padres put Jackson Merrill on the injured list, they lose 2 other members of their core in a blowout loss.
