http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd San Diego Padres News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659594&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659594&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Familiar face torches Padres Former Padres infielder Geoff Blum burned his old team with two hits, including a three-run homer on Thursday as the Astros defeated the Padres, 7-2. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5665944&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Bees make for unique day at PETCO A swarm of approximately a thousand bees took over the left-field corner during Thursday's Astros-Padres game at PETCO Park. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648144&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648144&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Astros-Padres finale delayed by bees Thursday's finale with the Houston Astros was delayed for 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees descended on PETCO Park. Corey Brock http://coreybrock.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/interviews_about_bees.html?partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:23:58 EDT http://coreybrock.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/07/interviews_about_bees.html?partnerId=rss_sd http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659676&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659676&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gaudin pumped for packed PETCO The anticipation of pitching in a sold out PETCO Park on Friday held some interest to Padres pitcher Chad Gaudin on Thursday, though the same couldn't be said for who he'll be pitching against. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5667716&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5667716&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Melvin officially joins Padres organization As reported on Monday, former Arizona manager Bob Melvin has accepted a job as an adviser to Padres general manager Kevin Towers. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659640&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659640&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Aikman excited about stake in Padres Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman threw out the first pitch on Thursday and then fielded questions regarding his partial ownership of the Padres. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659678&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659678&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Eckstein making painful contribution Getting hit with a pitch is never fun, though David Eckstein certainly had enough experience to know that it's a part of the game. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649032&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649032&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Headley's miscue opens door for Astros A few hits that narrowly escaped the Friars' defenders and some errant throws led to a six-run Astros fourth, and the Padres couldn't recover. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649030&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649030&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Injuries forcing Black to get crafty With nine Padres players currently on the disabled list, manager Bud Black has had to be a little creative in making out his daily lineup. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5652082&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5652082&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Aikman to throw out Thursday's first pitch Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman will take to the mound on Thursday to throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Padres-Astros finale. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5650018&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5650018&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gonzalez shrugs off knee strain Adrian Gonzalez chose to keep a simple approach on Wednesday while fielding questions about a mild knee strain suffered a day earlier. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649176&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649176&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Friars not planning international sequel The Padres plan to be less active this season during the international signing period, in contrast to the big splash they made in '08. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623156&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623156&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Rally overcomes Gonzalez loss The Padres rallied with three runs in the seventh inning Tuesday to earn a victory, 4-3, over the Astros at PETCO Park. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5627084&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5627084&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gonzalez exits with strained knee Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, an All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner for the first time last season, left Tuesday's game vs. the Astros with a strained right knee. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623736&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5623736&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Silva eyes rebound against Astros Coming off the worst outing of his career, Walter Silva gets the start against the Astros, looking to pitch into the seventh inning for the first time this season. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621756&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621756&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Peavy in cast up to two more weeks Padres ace pitcher Jake Peavy underwent an MRI and strength tests Tuesday to gauge how well his right ankle is progressing after more than two weeks in a walking boot. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5626872&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5626872&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Melvin slated to accept job with Padres Bob Melvin, let go last month as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, will accept an unspecified position with the Padres, possibly as soon as Wednesday. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621330&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621330&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Hill has Tommy John surgery The Padres confirmed Tuesday that right-handed pitcher Shawn Hill had elbow reconstruction surgery last week, the second time since 2004 he has had the procedure on his right elbow. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606212&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606212&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Geer outpitched by Oswalt Roy Oswalt allowed one run on two hits in earning a complete-game victory Monday over the Padres, 3-1, at PETCO Park. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&content_id=5380654&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090617&content_id=5380654&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd MLB.com to broadcast Friars in-market The groundbreaking rollout of in-market online live viewing opportunities in Major League Baseball continued on Monday with the announcement that San Diego Padres games will be streamed for fans in that region starting on July 16. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_sd Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5608056&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5608056&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Banks making return to rotation With both his previous appearances this season coming in relief, Josh Banks, who has 15 career starts, is set to make his first of '09 against the Astros. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5605246&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5605246&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres' All-Star Among Us chosen The Padres' All-Star Among Us is Richard Nares of San Diego. He was chosen by fans across the nation for engaging young people around the world in initiatives ranging from increasing access to education to fighting poverty. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606082&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5606082&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Peavy set for MRI on Tuesday Padres ace Jake Peavy hopes to hear good news Tuesday when doctors temporarily remove the clunky walking boot he's been sporting for the past two weeks. Amy Brittain http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5599360&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5599360&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Ramirez, Gaudin share NL weekly honors Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez and Padres right-hander Chad Gaudin both had big weeks, and they were rewarded on Monday with a share of the National League Player of the Week award. Bobbie Dittmeier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5607452&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5607452&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres plan to find at-bats for Blanks Though Interleague Play is over, it doesn't mean the Padres have seen the last of rookie Kyle Blanks, who still figures to see action even without the DH in play. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5585084&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5585084&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gonzalez hopes for jump in final week Adrian Gonzalez, a first time All-Star last season and a Gold Glove winner, hopes to make another leap this week: Up the All-Star Game ballot for first baseman, where he is currently fourth. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5584894&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5584894&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gaudin gives up just one hit in victory Chad Gaudin silenced the Rangers' bats long enough for the Padres to win, 2-0, on Sunday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Daniel Paulling http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5584930&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5584930&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Friars hope reinforcements return With their rotation decimated by injuries, the Padres are hoping to get some good news in the coming week about return dates for three of their starters. Daniel Paulling http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5593530&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5593530&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Storm rewrites Cal League record book Matt Clark went 5-for-6 with two homers, five RBIs and a Cal League-record seven runs scored Sunday as Lake Elsinore outslugged High Desert 33-18. Mason Kelley http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5589214&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:03:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5589214&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Blanks faring well in initial outfield stint Kyle Blanks will start at first base tonight for the Padres, but that may be the last time he sees his old position for a while. Daniel Paulling http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5566446&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5566446&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres' bats back impressive Correia A barrage of hits and a strong outing by Kevin Correia led the Padres to a 7-3 victory over the Rangers at in Arlington on Saturday night. Daniel Paulling