Apr 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (27) delivers during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Nick Pivetta didn’t have a job for 2025 until Feb. 17, when he signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Padres. Just…
Apr 16, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images The series finale on Sunday between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres could be seen…
Apr 14, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Diaz (2) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images One of the Tampa Bay Rays’ offensive mainstays for the past six years…
Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) and right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) pray for San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) after he colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park.Arraez…
Detroit Tigers right fielder Kerry Carpenter (30) bats against Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The Detroit Tigers already have three outfielders on the injured list. Kerry Carpenter may have to join them. The left-handed hitting slugger suffered an apparent hamstring injury in the…
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez (59) pitches against the New York Mets in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The timing could not have worked out any better for Astros manager Joe Espada, whose decision to drop first baseman Christian Walker in the batting order…
Apr 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith will remain under a microscope for the foreseeable future, with his progress…
Apr 13, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) looks on during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images The San Diego Padres are accomplishing feats that are rare in MLB history. Six shutouts in the team’s first 16 games, with…
Apr 1, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) delivers during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Prior to Saturday night, the 2015 Oakland Athletics were the last team to record five shutouts in the first 15 games of a…
Apr 11, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images Jake Cronenworth joined Jackson Merrill on the injured list before the San Diego Padres hosted the Colorado Rockies…