Aug. 30: Dodgers vs. Padres
The Dodgers open a three-game series on Friday night against the Padres at Dodger Stadium.The Dodgers finish off their homestand this weekend with a series against the Padres, their first action...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Padres: One more win needed for L.A. monthly record
The Dodgers look to make franchise history on Friday night as they open a three-game weekend series against the Padres at Dodger Stadium. With one more win the Dodgers can set a record for wins in a...
View ArticleFive players with 'PADRES' letters in their names
I saw this tweet from Jim Steeg yesterday about the only two players in Red Sox history who have all the letters of their team name in their name.Almost BOSTON @jtkantor Xander Bogaerts is 2nd player...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Jon Adkins!
I had MLB Network on as background noise a few weeks ago and perked up when I heard the word "Padres", much like a dog hearing a can opener puncturing an Alpo container. When I glanced over, I was...
View ArticleYasiel Puig back in starting lineup for Dodgers vs. Padres
LOS ANGELES -- After removing Yasiel Puig from Wednesday's game for disciplinary reasons, manager Don Mattingly has Puig back in the starting lineup on Friday night in the series opener against the...
View Article08/30 Padres Preview: Game 134 @ Los Angeles
The last time the Padres faced the Dodgers was in a four-game series toward the end of June. During that series, San Diego straddled the .500 mark, getting no lower than one game under .500 and as high...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Padres preview: Q&A with Gaslamp Ball's Joe Lanek
With one month to go until the playoffs, the Dodgers and Padres have completely different mindsets on how to approach the final month of the season. Los Angeles has a 9.5 game lead in the division...
View ArticleDodgers sign Edinson Volquez, option Chris Withrow to Triple-A
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers made official the move that was first reported on Wednesday with the signing of Edinson Volquez to a major league contract for the remainder of the season. Volquez was...
View ArticleDodgers 9, Padres 2: Adrian Gonzalez leads power surge
Adrian Gonzalez and the Dodgers turned on the power on Friday night and Hyun-jin Ryu was solid on the mound, leading the Dodgers to a blowout 9-2 win over the Padres in the series opener at Dodger...
View ArticleNL West Opponent 9, Padres 2: It Happens
2nd Inning The scoring begins. Jesus Guzman started the fun with the bloop of all bloops over Hanley who seemed unsure on how to play the ball off the bat. I think I could have played it better and...
View ArticleKyle Blanks could rejoin San Diego Padres Sunday
San Diego Padres' OF/1B Kyle Blanks is nearing a return to the team's lineup and could be back as early as Sunday against the Dodgers, reports MLB.com.More Padres coverage: Gaslamp BallSan Diego has...
View Article08/31 Padres Preview: Game 135 @ Los Angeles
After a 9-2 loss to open the series, the Padres will try to bounce back and take game 2 tonight. Andrew Cashner will make the start coming off a solid outing, but no-decision, against the Cubs. He gave...
View ArticleA.J. Ellis, Dodger Stadium & 'The Sandlot'
LOS ANGELES -- Friday night saw an unusual power display at Dodger Stadium, as the Dodgers unloaded on the Padres in a 9-2 victory. The team had five doubles and three home runs, the first time they...
View ArticleKyle Blanks Returns From the DL, Bass Optioned to AAA
Guess who's back, back again. Kyle's back; tell a friend!Apologies to Mr. Mathers for the paraphrasing, but I'm just really excited that Kyle Blanks is returning to action with the big club. He had...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Padres: Adrian Gonzalez continues to rake against old team
LOS ANGELES -- Adrian Gonzalez fell victim to the flu that made its way through the Dodgers clubhouse last week but after a couple of days off the Dodgers first baseman looked every bit at full...
View ArticleAug. 31: Dodgers vs. Padres
The Dodgers go for a third straight win on Saturday night as they host the Padres at Dodger Stadium.LOS ANGELES -- Adrian Gonzalez fell victim to the flu that made its way through the Dodgers clubhouse...
View ArticlePadres activate Blanks from the DL
The San Diego Padres activated outfielder/first baseman Kyle Blanks from the disabled list on Saturday.The #Padres have reinstated Kyle Blanks from the DL. Optioned RHP Anthony Bass. No word on Alonso...
View ArticleYasiel Puig throws home to nail Rene Rivera at the plate
The Padres already scored one run against the Dodgers in the fourth inning on Saturday night. San Diego catcher Rene Rivera tried to make it two runs by scoring from second on a single to right...
View ArticleDodgers 2, Padres 1: L.A. rallies behind Chris Capuano
Chris Capuano pitched seven strong innings and the Dodgers rallied behind him. One second baseman drove in another in the eighth inning on Saturday night to give the Dodgers a 2-1 win over the Padres...
View ArticleNot Ronny Cedeño 2, Padres 1: Ronny Cedeño Hit A Home Run
1st Inning With 2 outs in the inning, Jedd Gyorko doubled to the wall in center to get a Padre on base to start the game. Unfortunately, there he stayed after a pop up by Jesus Guzman to end the...
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