MAY 22, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
FERNANDO TATIS #23 - RIGHT FIELDER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
21 HR •
49 RBI •
.276 AVG
21 HR
49 RBI
.276 AVG
Fernando Tatis Jr. saved best bat flip for his 50th career homer (Video) Fernando Tatis Jr. unleashed an incredible bat flip for his 50th career big-league homer. In only his third MLB season, San Diego Padres sho...
Clubs 50th homer of career Tatis went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk, an additional RBI, an additional run and a stolen base in Friday's 16-1 blowout win over the Mariners.
Impact The superstar shortstop flashed his considerable all-around skills in the victory, swiping a bag in the first inning and belting a three-run shot to right field in the second. The long ball was the 50th of Tatis' young career, making him the fastest player in franchise history to accomplish the feat, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Tatis has rebounded from a slow start to the campaign and is now slashing .279/.350/.644 with 11 homers, 20 RBI and nine stolen bases on the season.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Mariners hit by virus, Mikolas back with Cards
Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Padres try for their eighth win in a row when they host the virus-stricken Seattle MarinersMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1 Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made ano...
MAY 22, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Fernando Tatis Jr. the quickest Padre to 50 home runs Fernando Tatis Jr. hits 50th homer in career game No. 171 as the Padres rout the Mariners
MAY 22, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1
Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made another spectacular defensive play for the...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres play Mariners, aim to build on Musgrove's strong showing
San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Joe MusgroveMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres Daily: Pitching partnership; All-Star aspirations; Tatis cleaning up Fernando Tatis Jr. wants no part of driving Mercedes debate; something unprecedented for Padres starters
MAY 20, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
LEADING OFF: No-hit streak, Davis down, Cueto vs Reds
After no-hitters on consecutive nights by Detroit right-hander Spencer Turnbull and Yankees newcomer Corey Kluber, is there a pitcher on the docket who can make it three days in a...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns in electric fashion Tatis went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles, a stolen base and an additional RBI during Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Colorado.
Impact The 22-year-old returned from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday and didn't miss a beat despite not seeing game action since May 9. He opened the scoring with a 415-foot blast to right field during the fourth inning and brought home another run with an RBI double in the eighth. Tatis has a .270/.339/.620 slash line with 10 home runs, five doubles, eight stolen bases, 16 RBI and 24 runs through 27 games in 2021.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Nats player tests positive; Davis out for year
An unidentified Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez saysMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis homers, 4 for 4 in return, Padres beat Rockies 3-0 Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and went 4 for 4 in his first game back after testing positive for COVID-19, and the San Diego Padres beat the Co...
MAY 19, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Tatis homers, 4 for 4 in return, Padres beat Rockies 3-0
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered and went 4 for 4 in his first game back after testing positive for COVID-19, and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 3-0 for a three-game swee...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. does the splits on a steal, launches home run in return from IL The star shortstop displayed his wide array of talent in his return Wednesday.
MAY 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ow to wow: Tatis does the splits, homers SAN DIEGO -- Fernando Tatis Jr. didn't waste any time reminding us what we missed out on while he spent the past week on the injured list. H...
MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. homers in return from COVID-19 absence San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. homered off Chi Chi Gonzalez in the fourth inning in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Roc...
MAY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fernando Tatis, Jr. channels Simone Biles with incredible full split on slide (Video) Fernando Tatis, Jr. is ready for Tokyo, showcasing his flexibility as a potential gymnast at second base on a slide attempt. Tatis, Jr. made...
MAY 19, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Tatis, Hosmer clear COVID-19 protocols, return to Padres
Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres were activated from the injured list after passing COVID-19 protocols prior to a series fina...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatis, Hosmer return from COVID IL The Padres reinstated shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first baseman Eric Hosmer from the injured list before Wednesday's game against the R...
MAY 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Reinstated from injured list Tatis (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. He'll start at shortstop and bat cleanup in the Padres' series finale with the Rockies in San Diego.
Impact Tatis had been on the injured list since May 11 after he tested positive for COVID-19, but he was asymptomatic and will now return to the active roster. Tucupita Marcano was optioned to Triple-A El Paso as part of a shuffle to make room for Tatis.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani makes his sixth pitching start of the season Wednesday when the Angels face Aaron Civale and the IndiansMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rockies look to break 4-game losing streak against Padres
Colorado heads into the matchup against San Diego in a rut, losers of four straightMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres score on wild pitch to beat Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings
Jorge Mateo scored from third base on Daniel Bard's wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the San Diego Padres a 2-1 victory over the Colorado RockiesMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Debate night: La Russa says Mercedes 'clueless' to swing 3-0
White Sox manager Tony La Russa says Yermín Mercedes made a “big mistake” when he crushed a 3-0 pitch from infielder Willians Astudillo for a solo homer in the ninth inning of Mond...MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return Wednesday Tatis (illness) could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The 22-year-old landed on the specialized injured list May 11 after testing positive for the virus, but he may be able to rejoin the active roster Wednesday since he's remained asymptomatic. Ha-Seong Kim has been filling in at shortstop for the Friars with Tatis sidelined.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
