12 March 2010, 2:51 pm
Simon Castro, in his first Major League camp, has been impressive early in Spring Training both in games and bullpen sessions. The big right-hander, who won't turn 22 until April 8, has been the talk of camp.... Read More »
12 March 2010, 2:03 pm
Matt Antonelli continued his strong spring showing with a trio of base hits, but Clayton Richard struggled, allowing six runs in two frames in Friday's 6-2 loss to Texas.... Read More »
12 March 2010, 8:25 am
The continuation of UMPS CARE's efforts, like any charitable endeavor, relies heavily on fundraising. One of their most successful endeavors has been the UMPS CARE online auction, which returns for its second year and will begin on Friday morning, March 12 and run through March 22.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 3:55 pm
The Padres would like nothing more than an athletic team that can run itself into more runs. Toward that end, the green light is on this spring -- whether it's stealing bases or taking an extra base.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 2:26 pm
Jon Garland's second outing of the spring wasn't as strong as his first. The righty was hit for four earned runs over 1 2/3 innings Thursday as the Padres fell to the Cubs, 8-7.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 11:30 am
Matt Stairs, in Padres camp on a Minor League contract, was in the lineup against the Chicago Cubs at first base on Thursday.... Read More »
11 March 2010, 10:52 am
Brian Giles' right knee didn't feel right, so the veteran outfielder did what felt right. Giles, 39, announced his retirement Thursday morning, a month after having signed a Minor League contract with the Dodgers in hopes of resuscitating an All-Star career.... Read More »
10 March 2010, 4:49 pm
As he was running through the list of Padres players afflicted by injury, manager Bud Black casually mentioned that there was no need to rush left-handed pitcher Joe Thatcher back from minor tightness in his shoulder.... Read More »
10 March 2010, 3:18 pm
Aaron Cunningham's RBI double got the Padres on the board in the second. Everth Cabrera ignited a three-run sixth with a leadoff double off Frank Herrmann.... Read More »
10 March 2010, 2:38 pm
Right fielder Will Venable, who had two hits Tuesday, hit a three-run home run in his first at-bat on Wednesday. Nick Hundley got his first hit of the spring as did pitcher Mat Latos.... Read More »