ERIC HOSMER NEWS

AP sources: Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres agree on 14-year deal

Fernando Tatis Jr. has agreed to a $340 million, 14-year deal that could keep the electrifying shortstop with the San Diego Padres until he’s 35 years old, according to two people...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres should platoon Eric Hosmer at first base this season Platooning a guy who is set to make $21 million this year isn't an ideal proposal. But it might just unlock the best possible offense out in...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres promote, extend Preller, Greupner through 2026 season

The San Diego Padres have promoted general manager A

FEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

South Korean slugger Kim expects Padres to win World Series

South Korean slugger Kim Ha-seong left no doubt how he feels about his new team, the San Diego Padres

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seidler takes control of Padres after Fowler steps down

Ron Fowler has stepped down as executive chairman of the San Diego Padres and lead investor Peter Seidler has been approved by fellow Major League Baseball owners to take over cont...

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw falters again in playoffs, pushing Dodgers to brink

Clayton Kershaw can’t shake his postseason curse, not even in a neutral-site NL Championship Series a few miles from his hometown

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Oct. 23, 2020

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis Jr. helped make baseball fun again in San Diego

The euphoria of the San Diego Padres’ first playoff series victory in 22 seasons quickly gave way to the pain of being swept out of the playoffs by their biggest rival, the Los Ang...

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis, Padres have to wait till next year as Dodgers sweep

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will have to wait until next year after getting swept by the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to win ALDS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

Maybe it’s the Southern California air or the atmosphere indoors in Texas, but the ball is really flying this postseason

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bellinger robs Padres as Dodgers hold on for 2-0 NLDS lead

Cody Bellinger homered and robbed Fernando Tatis Jr. of a go-ahead shot, and Joe Kelly got the final out with the bases loaded in a tension-filled ninth inning as the Los Angeles D...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres finally go deep, but can't avoid 0-2 hole vs Dodgers

Manny Machado tried to awaken a slumbering San Diego offense by screaming at his teammates after connecting for a homer against Clayton Kershaw

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres get back Mike Clevinger, Dodgers add pitcher for NLDS

Right-hander Mike Clevinger is back on the roster for the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and starting Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two runs Friday Hosmer went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI, one walk and one strikeout in Friday's Game 3 win against the Cardinals.

Impact Hosmer put the Padres on the board Friday with a double in the bottom of the fifth inning, and he brought in another run when he drew a walk in the bottom of the seventh inning. During the NL Wild Card Series, Hosmer went 2-for-12 with three RBI, one run, one walk and two strikeouts.

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS

. Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the  Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deci...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins, Padres advance to NL Division Series

Marlins, Padres advance to NL Division Series

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres' return to playoffs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his playoff debut and the Cardinals...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting for regular-season finale Hosmer is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Mitch Moreland will take over at first base as Austin Nola serves as the DH against lefty Drew Smyly. Hosmer has been hitting since his return from a finger injury Sept. 19 (.280 average) and will end the regular season with a career-high slugging percentage after never previously clearing .500 in his career.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres optimistic on Lamet's injury, split DH with Giants

Trent Grisham hit a game-ending three-run homer with one out in the seventh inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 6-5 victory and a doubleheader split with the San Francisco Gi...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Myers enjoying bounceback season with playoff-bound Padres

Wil Myers is back

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches two-run homer Hosmer went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact The veteran first baseman went deep during the opening frame, but it was the only scoring the Friars were able to muster all day. Hosmer is now 3-for-15 with one homer, three RBI, one walk and five strikeouts in four games since returning from the injured list over the weekend.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clevinger suddenly pulled after 1 inning, Pads fall to Halos

The Padres might have suffered a blow to the front of their playoff rotation when right-hander Mike Clevinger was pulled after only one inning in his start against the Los Angeles...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS