Padres | Baek update
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:09:14 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres P Cha Seung Baek (forearm) will throw a simulated game Friday, July 3, and could go on a rehab assignment afterwards.

Padres | Gregerson update
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:04:44 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres RP Luke Gregerson (shoulder) threw a side session Thursday, July 2, and is getting close to returning.

Padres | Bee swarm delays game Thursday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:18:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports a bee swarm delayed the San Diego Padres' game against the Houston Astros Thursday, July 2, for 52 minutes. The swarm of bees took over left field in Petco Park. A beekeeper was needed to obliterate a ball of bees that had followed a queen bee under a ballgirl's jacket down the left-field line.

Padres | Correia takes loss Thursday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:18:39 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Kevin Correia allowed six earned runs over five innings of work Thursday, July 2, to fall to 5-6 on the year. Correia struck out three and walked three while giving up eight hits.

Padres | Two injured pitchers throw in pen
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:06:48 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres RP Cha Seung Baek (forearm), who has yet to pitch this season due to two forearm strains, and RP Luke Gregerson (shoulder) both threw in the bullpen Wednesday, July 1.

Padres | Hundley needs more time to heal
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:04:58 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres C Nick Hundley (forearm) said the bone bruise in his left forearm "needs more time" to heal. Hundley has been out since Wednesday, June 17.

Padres | Floyd has surgery
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:03:59 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres OF Cliff Floyd (shoulder) had surgery in San Diego to repair a tear to the labrum in his right shoulder Wednesday, July 1.

Padres | GM indicates Peavy's status will be updated in a month
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:01:25 -0700

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers said SP Jake Peavy (ankle) will likely need about a month before his status can be re-evaluated. "I guess there's always a chance," Towers said about him coming back this season. "He comes back and he's still in pain. Our hope is that's not the case. The last thing you want to do is start throwing and the ankle bothers you and you do something to your arm. We' ll know more probably in a month."

Padres | Giles may be gone by deadline
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:59:28 -0700

According to The North County Times' Dan Hayes, San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles is a likely candidate to be traded before the July 31 deadline or even released outright.

Padres | Kouzmanoff available via trade
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:57:59 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres have made it known that 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is available to get traded. The team would prefer OF Chase Headley to play his natural position at third base instead of left field.

Padres | A. Gonzalez in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:44:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez (knee) is in the starting lineup Wednesday, July 1, after straining his right knee Tuesday, June 30.

Padres | A. Gonzalez might play Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:21:58 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez (knee) does not plan to undergo an MRI on his strained right knee and thinks he might be able to play Wednesday, July 1. He described his knee as "a little tight and sore" Wednesday.

Padres | A. Gonzalez injured, leaves game
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:58:18 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez (knee) injured his right knee in the fourth inning of the Padres' game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, June 30. Gonzalez hit an RBI triple off Astros SP Mike Hampton with one out in the fourth and slid hard into third base. After 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff struck out, Gonzalez was visited by manager Bud Black and head trainer Todd Hutcheson, who examined Gonzalez's right knee. After a few minutes, Gonzalez came out of the game and was replaced by rookie Kyle Blanks.

Padres | Melvin may join team
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:20:44 -0700

The North County Times reports former Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin is in discussions with the San Diego Padres about a coaching job. The newspaper cited a source that said Melvin could be in line for a job as a roving minor league consultant.

Padres | Hill has elbow surgery
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:08:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres P Shawn Hill (elbow) underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery Tuesday, June 30. Hill was operated on by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala.

Padres | Exam confirms Peavy's progress
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:07:24 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy (ankle) had his injured right ankle re-examined Tuesday, June 30, and he could get his protective boot off in about two weeks.

Padres | More on Peavy
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:08:19 -0700

Updating a previous report, Amy Brittain, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy (ankle) will be examined by orthopedic specialist Steven Copp Tuesday, June 30, to determine the proper course of treatment. It is expected that he will need at least two more weeks in his walking cast. Peavy said he does not experience any pain while walking in his cast and only removes the boot for daily ultrasound treatments.

Padres | Gaudin earns share of NL Player of the Week honors
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:39:05 -0700

The Sports Network reports San Diego Padres SP Chad Gaudin earned a share of the National League Player of the Week Award for the period ending Sunday, June 28. Gaudin went 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA during the week.

Padres | Pascucci signs
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:16 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the San Diego Padres signed free-agent OF Valentino Pascucci (Dodgers) to a minor league deal Friday, June 26. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Padres | Hundley recovering slowly
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:29 -0700

MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said C Nick Hundley (wrist) has made only minimal progress in his return from a sprained left wrist.

Padres | Peavy hopes for rehab in three weeks
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:30:16 -0700

MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy (ankle) is hoping to go on a rehab assignment in three weeks. He's expected to be examined by the team's medical staff Tuesday, June 30.

Padres | Baek update
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:28:19 -0700

MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres SP Cha Seung Baek (forearm) will rejoin the team Monday, June 29, and throw off a mound. If all goes well, he could begin a rehab assignment in two weeks.

Padres | Blanks faring well in outfield
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:08 -0700

MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres OF Kyle Blanks has handled himself well in the outfield, according to manager Bud Black. Blanks says he has a little work to do in terms of communication and preparing before a pitch is thrown with what he's going to do with the ball if it's hit to him. Black thinks Blanks' personality has helped him adjust to the outfield. " Those guys who handle it best have that, 'I'm gonna go out there with no reservations. I'm a baseball player. I'm going to throw caution to the wind and go out and play.' I think Kyle is one of those guys," Black said. "Some guys are up for an adventure. I think it's an adventure playing left. For a big guy, he's fairly athletic."

Padres | Blanks staying up
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:59:45 -0700

MLB.com's Daniel Paulling reports San Diego Padres manager Bud Black said he will get OF Kyle Blanks, OF Scott Hairston, OF Tony Gwynn Jr., OF Will Venable, OF/3B Chase Headley and 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff enough at-bats after losing the designated hitter spot with interleague play ending. "We will get all those guys at-bats," Black said. "There are five guys for four spots, so conceivably they can play four out of five days. We'll look at matchups and health and keep their legs fresh during the hot months coming up."

Padres | Gaudin throws eight shutout innings
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:39:48 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Chad Gaudin threw eight shutout innings and allowed just one hit while fanning nine Texas Rangers to get the win Sunday, June 28.

Padres | Banks to start Tuesday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:59:24 -0700

San Diego Padres P Josh Banks (0-0, 2.84 ERA) will start Tuesday, June 30, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. SP Wade LeBlanc was originally scheduled to start the game, but he was optioned to Triple-A Portland Friday, June 26.

Padres | Blanks drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:56:31 -0700

San Diego Padres OF Kyle Blanks went 2-for-5 Saturday, June 27, against the Texas Rangers, with two doubles, three RBIs and a run scored, according to The Associated Press.

Padres | Correia earns win Saturday
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:40:27 -0700

San Diego Padres SP Kevin Correia allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings Saturday, June 27, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out a career-high nine batters, improving to 5-5 on the season. Correia is 3-1 with a 2.41 ERA over his last five starts.

Padres | Venable scratched from Friday's lineup
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:09:35 -0700

San Diego Padres OF Will Venable (wrist) was scratched from the starting lineup Friday, June 26, against the Texas Rangers, due to a sore left wrist sustained during batting practice, according to The Associated Press.

Padres | Silva suffers loss Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:08:34 -0700

San Diego Padres SP Walter Silva allowed nine runs (eight earned) on seven hits over 2 1/3 innings Friday, June 26, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press. He walked four and struck out one, falling to 0-1 on the season.

Padres | LeBlanc optioned
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:34:55 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres optioned SP Wade LeBlanc to Triple-A Portland Friday, June 26.

Padres | Perdomo activated
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:32:51 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated RP Luis Perdomo (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, June 26.

Padres | Giles being cautious in rehab
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:09:38 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres OF Brian Giles (knee) said his knee contusion feels similar to the 2007 injury that required postseason microfracture surgery. He has done no activity on his knee, which is causing him pain when flexed. "In 2007, after I injured the knee against that gate at Wrigley Field, I played on it for another two weeks," Giles said. "My desire to play didn't do me any good in the long run, not at all. It just made things worse."

Padres | Forsythe promoted
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:43:54 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres 3B Logan Forsythe was promoted to Double-A San Antonio.

Padres | Four promoted
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:43:13 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres SP Nicholas Schmidt, 3B James Darnell, 1B Matt Clark and OF Sawyer Carroll were promoted to Class A Lake Elsinore.

Padres | Peavy to be evaluated next week
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:04:04 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy (ankle) will not be re-evaluated until Tuesday, June 30.

Padres | Young unlikely to return until after All-Star break
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:59:28 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) is unlikely to return until after the All-Star break with inflammation in his right shoulder. He played catch for the first time Wednesday, June 24, since June 14.

Padres | Hairston, Black ejected Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:35:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres OF Scott Hairston and manager Bud Black were both ejected from the game Thursday, June 25. Hairston started to move toward first base after a 3-2 pitch appeared high and outside, but home plate umpire Marvin Hudson emphatically punched out Hairston. Hairston argued with Hudson and was ejected, with Black's ejection occurring moments later when he started to argue with Hudson.

Padres | Gonzalez sets franchise record for walks in June
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:35:00 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez drew a walk in the seventh inning Thursday, June 25, to break the franchise record for walks in June. It was Gonzalez's 28th walk this month. He finished 1-for-3 in the game.

Padres | LeBlanc loses Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:15:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Wade LeBlanc lost his first game of the year Thursday, June 25, after he allowed four earned runs in 1 1/3 innings to the Seattle Mariners. LeBlanc allowed five hits and three walks while striking out one in the game.

Padres | Road not kind to Geer
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:48:33 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres SP Josh Geer is 0-2 with a 6.55 ERA in six starts on the road this season and 0-3 with a 5.68 ERA in eight career road starts.

Padres | Kouzmanoff on a tear
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:47:01 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff is hitting .322 (19-for-59) in 15 games since Sunday, June 7, with six homers and 20 RBIs.

Padres | Mujica hitting a slump on the mound
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:44:45 -0700

According to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center, over his past four games San Diego Padres RP Edward Mujica has allowed four runs in 4 1/3 innings. Over the prior 17 games, he had allowed one run in 20 innings.

Padres | Nine more picks signed
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:43:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports the San Diego Padres came to terms with nine more picks from the recent amateur draft, including P Jerry Sullivan. The Padres have now agreed to terms with 31 of their 50 picks, including six of the top 10.

Padres | Sign four draft picks
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:12:40 -0700

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres signed P Jerry Sullivan (third round), C Jason Hagerty (fifth round), P Miles Mikolas (seventh round) and P Ryan Hinson (10th round) Wednesday, June 24. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.