GARRETT RICHARDS NEWS

Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans nine in win Richards (2-2) allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out nine in seven innings in Sunday's win over the Athletics.

Impact Richards had allowed a combined seven runs over 6.1 innings in his last three starts, but he was able to quiet the Athletics' bats quite well Sunday. Only two of the seven hits he allowed went for extra bases, including Sean Murphy's seventh-inning solo shot. Richards now has a 4.50 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 38 strikeouts across 42 innings this season. The 32-year-old's next turn on the mound is expected to be Friday versus the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's

Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ back-and-forth 5-3...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Harper gets steamed, Trout reaches milestone

Bryce Harper could be cooled off, a day after he was ejected during Philadelphia’s game against the Mets at Citi Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another short start Richards didn't factor into the decision in Monday's game between the Padres and the Rockies. He tossed 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out four.

Impact Richards was coming off back-to-back short outings and, while he was able to pitch into the fourth in this one, he left the contest still one out away from completing four innings. This was a bounce-back performance from the veteran, who was coming off a disastrous outing against the Mariners -- six runs in two-thirds of an inning -- his last time out.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Myers homers, busy Padres blank Rockies 6-0

Wil Myers homered and Garrett Richards led a committee of pitchers that scattered seven hits as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glasnow paces AL East-leading Rays to 5-3 win over Yankees

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres get Clevinger from Indians in 5th trade in 3 days

The San Diego Padres have acquired Mike Clevinger in a multiplayer trade with the Cleveland Indians, bolstering their rotation with another bold move ahead of baseball’s trade dead...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Diego's Machado puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Rockies

Machado takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Rockies

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies

Eric Hosmer started San Diego's power surge with a three-run homer in the first, Chris Paddack threw six efficient innings and the Padres routed the Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Sunday

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named starter for Monday Richards will start Monday's game against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Richards has had back-to-back short starts, with his most recent outing coming Thursday against the Mariners. During that appearance, he gave up six runs on four hits and two walks while striking out zero over two-thirds of an inning as he was charged with the loss. The brevity of Richards' recent appearances will allow him to start Monday at Coors Field on short rest as he attempts to turn things around.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lit up in nightcap Richards (1-2) took the loss in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against Seattle, pitching two-thirds of an inning and allowing six runs on four hits and two walks.

Impact Richards struggled with both his control and command in the contest, throwing only 17 of 33 pitches for strikes and getting knocked around for a pair of home runs. It was the second short start in row for the right-hander, who lasted only two innings in his previous outing while also struggling to locate pitches in the strike zone. Richards will try to turn things around when he faces the Angels in a road tilt Thursday.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marmolejos' slam gives Mariners a twinbill split with Padres

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marmolejos' first slam carries Mariners to 8-3 win, split

Rookie José Marmolejos hit his first grand slam and Shed Long Jr. also connected in the six-run first inning that carried the Seattle Mariners to an 8-3 victory against the San Die...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards scheduled to start for San Diego against Seattle

The Mariners will start Yusei Kikuchi on Thursday and the Padres are expected to counter with Garrett Richards

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labors through two innings Richards allowed a run on four hits and three walks while striking out four in two innings versus the Astros on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Richards needed 64 pitches (36 strikes) to complete just the pair of innings. A Carlos Correa RBI single was the only damage on his line. Richards now has a 3.52 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 25 strikeouts through 30.2 innings. He'll look to last a bit longer in his next start, currently scheduled for Thursday versus the Mariners.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No slams, but Machado, Padres end Astros' 8-game win streak

Manny Machado hit a pair of RBI singles and scored a run for the San Diego Padres, who beat Houston 4-3 to snap the Astros’ eight-game winning streak

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards scheduled to start for Padres against Astros

The San Diego Padres face the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Diego Slammers: Hosmer hits historic HR, Pads top Texas

Eric Hosmer hit a historic shot that made San Diego the first team in the majors to launch grand slams in four straight games, and the Padres needed an unearned run in the 10th inn...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses seven strong innings Richards allowed two runs on six hits and two walks across seven innings Sunday, striking out two in the loss to Arizona. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Aside from a two-run homer by Kole Calhoun in the third inning, Richards kept the Arizona offense pretty silent. He left the game in line for the victory but unfortunately, the bullpen gave the game away. In his last two starts, Richards has lowered his ERA from 4.60 to 3.45. He'll face the Astros at home Friday.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escobar's 3-run blast pushes D-backs past Padres 5-4

Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to push the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Sunday and complete the three-game sweep

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in quality start Richards (1-1) pitched six innings against the Dodgers on Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks while striking out three to pick up the win.

Impact Richards yielded a run in the second inning but little else as he limited Los Angeles to eight baserunners in his six frames. The right-hander threw 59 of 86 pitches for strikes and got ahead of 16 of the 23 batters he faced. Both the win and the quality start were firsts this season for Richards, who has posted a 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB through his first four starts. Richards is projected to make his next appearance on the road against Arizona on Sunday.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Machado's grand slam sends Padres over Dodgers, 6-2

Manny Machado slugged a grand slam after two consecutive errors by the Dodgers in the third inning, Garrett Richards won for the first time in two years, and the San Diego Padres d...

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS