Padres | Gonzalez gets four hits
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:18:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez recorded four hits and two RBIs Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Padres | Ramos could start Saturday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:46:18 -0700

Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres P Cesar Ramos could receive the start Saturday, Aug. 23.

Padres | Geer could start Saturday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:45:49 -0700

Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres P Joshua Geer could receive the start Saturday, Aug. 23.

Padres | Hayhurst could start Saturday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:44:27 -0700

Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres P Dirk Hayhurst could receive the start Saturday, Aug. 23.

Padres | Tomko activated
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:22:29 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the San Diego Padres activated SP Brett Tomko (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Padres | Maddux trade update
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:55:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres will receive two minor league players to be named later or cash considerations from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for SP Greg Maddux and cash considerations.

Padres | To receive two players to be named later
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:19:34 -0700

ESPN.com reports the San Diego Padres will receive two players to be named later from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for SP Greg Maddux, according to MLB.com.

Padres | Reineke to start Thursday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:14:52 -0700

Ronald P. Clark, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SP Chad Reineke will make his second major league start Thursday, Aug. 21.

Padres | Banks to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:10:50 -0700

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres SP Josh Banks (3-5, 4.37 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Padres | Maddux leaves for Los Angeles
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:00:37 -0700

FOXSports.com reports San Diego Padres SP Greg Maddux was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Aug. 18.

Padres | Corey to begin rehab stint
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:30:14 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres RP Bryan Corey (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment this week after one more bullpen assignment.

Padres | Tomko to resume rehab work
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:29:05 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres RP Brett Tomko (elbow) will resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Portland this week.

Padres | Barrett to remain in San Diego for rehab work
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:27:31 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres C Michael Barrett (eyes) will remain in San Diego next week when the Padres go to Arizona and San Francisco. He will undergo vision exercises and therapy.

Padres | Hundley scratched from Sunday start
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:22:00 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres C Nick Hundley (ankle) was scratched after originally being in the starting lineup Sunday, Aug. 17. He suffered a sprain to his left ankle Aug. 16 on a first-inning play when he unsuccessfully tried to block the plate against Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth. "There was some swelling and soreness in the ankle today," manager Bud Black said after scratching Hundley.

Padres | Giles drives in four runs Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:55 -0700

San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles went 1-for-2 Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Philadelphia Phillies, with four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Padres | Reineke earns victory Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:00:27 -0700

San Diego Padres SP Chad Reineke allowed three runs on five hits over five innings Saturday, Aug. 16, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked three and struck out five, and earned the victory in his major league debut.

Padres | Meredith optioned to Triple-A
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:53:31 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres have optioned P Cla Meredith to Triple-A Portland.

Padres | Reineke recalled
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:51:11 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres have recalled SP Chad Reineke from Triple-A Portland. He was scheduled to start Saturday, Aug. 16.

Padres | Joyner away from team
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:29:22 -0700

San Diego Padres hitting coach Wally Joyner missed the game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Aug. 15, due to a family emergency, according to The Associated Press. Minor league hitting coordinator Tony Muser filled in for Joyner.

Padres | Maddux suffers loss Friday
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:06:56 -0700

San Diego Padres SP Greg Maddux allowed one run on five hits over seven innings Friday, Aug. 15, against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, but fell to 6-9 on the season.

Padres | Dykstra financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:09:53 -0700

Updating previous reports, San Diego Padres 1B Allan Dykstra received a $1.15 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Padres | Dykstra agrees to terms
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:56:01 -0700

Updating previous reports, the San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with 1B Allan Dykstra on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.

Padres | Reineke to be recalled
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:45:13 -0700

Ronald Clark, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SP Chad Reineke will be recalled from Triple-A Portland to start Saturday, Aug. 16.

Padres | Darnell signed
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:54:10 -0700

Ronald Clark, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres signed IF James Darnell Friday, Aug. 15. Darnell will report to Single-A Eugene Saturday, Aug. 16. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Padres | Kulbacki injured
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:31:15 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports San Diego Padres OF Kellen Kulbacki (shoulder) was placed on the disabled list at Single-A Lake Elsinore with a shoulder injury.

Padres | Team still working on Dykstra deal
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:28:58 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports the San Diego Padres are still negotiating with first-round pick 1B Allan Dykstra. The two sides have differing medical views on how Dykstra's hip condition will play out, though.

Padres | Team discussing deal with Bell
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:17:53 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tom Krasovic reports the San Diego Padres are discussing a multiyear deal with RP Heath Bell's agent. Bell said he wants a three-year deal and would be happy to continue setting up CL Trevor Hoffman. "I'd like to stay in San Diego," Bell said. "I've got a wife and three kids and would like to know I'm going to be here. It'd be nice to know there's no chance of being traded this winter."

Padres | Hoffman on a roll
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:06:01 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Ronald Clark reports San Diego Padres CL Trevor Hoffman has converted 15 saves in a row.

Padres | Reineke to take rotation spot
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:37:24 -0700

The Crescent-News' Lynn Groll reports San Diego Padres SP Chad Reineke will make his major league debut Saturday, Aug. 16, when he takes the rotation spot vacated by SP Chris Young (forearm).

Padres | Hoffman earns save Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:38:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres CL Trevor Hoffman earned career save No. 550 and his 26th save in 29 chances Thursday, Aug. 14.

Padres | Peavy stifles Milwaukee
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:30:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy gave up one run and four hits in seven innings Thursday, Aug. 14. He struck out eight and lowered his ERA to 2.61, which is currently the lowest ERA in the National League. Peavy leads the majors in home ERA (1.42) and ERA during day games (1.71).

Padres | Young injury update
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:55:08 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Krasovic, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (forearm) said he has no ligament or tendon damage in his forearm. Team physicians informed him that his strain should heal within 10 days.

Padres | Young placed on DL
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:52:48 -0700

ESPN.com reports the San Diego Padres placed SP Chris Young (forearm) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, Aug. 14.

Padres | Peavy to start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:51:39 -0700

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy (8-8, 2.68 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Padres | Young may miss a turn, head to DL
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:15:20 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (forearm) likely will miss his scheduled start Saturday, Aug. 16, because of a forearm strain that could return him to the disabled list.

Padres | Kazmar picks up first hit
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:13:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres IF Sean Kazmar picked up his first major league hit off Milwaukee Brewers SP CC Sabathia on Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Padres | Banks rocked by Brew Crew
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:05:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Josh Banks allowed seven runs and five hits with six walks in 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Padres | Middle of lineup unsuccessful Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:58:19 -0700

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the 3-4-5 hitters for the San Diego Padres, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, 1B Adrian Gonzalez and OF Chase Headley, were 2-for-11 with five strikeouts on Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Padres | Falkenborg claimed off waivers
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:25:29 -0700

Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres claimed P Brian Falkenborg off waivers Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Padres | Dykstra remains unsigned
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:47:01 -0700

Kevin T. Czerwinski, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres 1B Allan Dykstra remains unsigned. The deadline to sign draft picks is Friday, Aug. 15.

Padres | Adams bothered by shoulder
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:45:49 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Ronald P. Clark San Diego Padres RP Mike M. Adams (shoulder) is bothered by a sore right shoulder.

Padres | Tomko could return Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:42:36 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Ronald P. Clark San Diego Padres RP Brett Tomko (elbow) could come off the disabled list Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Padres | Fort Wayne agreement extended
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:55:49 -0700

USATODAY.com reports the San Diego Padres and their Class A affiliate in Fort Wayne have extended their player development contract for another two years.

Padres | Banks to pitch Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:38:55 -0700

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres SP Josh Banks (3-4, 3.77 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 13, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Padres | Kazmar's contract purchased
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:38:47 -0700

The Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres purchased the contract of IF Sean Kazmar from Double-A San Antonio Tuesday, Aug. 12.