MARK MELANCON NEWS

Darvish earns 1st win in 11 starts, Padres beat Angels 8-5

Yu Darvish threw six strong innings to earn his first victory in 11 starts and Adam Frazier had two hits and three RBIs during the eight-run second inning that carried the San Dieg...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fourth win Melancon (4-2) pitched a scoreless ninth inning, walking three batters while striking out one to earn the win over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Melancon entered the ninth inning in a tie game. He struggled with his command, issuing three walks for just the second time this season. However, he was able to get out of the inning with the tie intact. The Padres walked it off in the ninth to give Melancon the win. The closer has a 1.92 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with an MLB-leading 36 saves.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth homers in 9th, Padres win; Stanek, Astros tumble

Jake Cronenworth hit a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 4-3 to take two of three from the AL West leaders

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures another save Melancon earned the save over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, allowing two hits while striking out three over one scoreless inning.

Impact Blake Snell pitched seven no-hit innings and Pierce Johnson followed with a scoreless frame to get the ball to Melancon with a three-run, ninth-inning lead. The veteran closer made things interesting, allowing a pair of two-out singles to bring the tying run to the plate, but he was able to shut the door by striking out Pavin Smith. Melancon hasn't allowed a run over his past 9.1 innings, converting all four of his save chances over that span. His 36 saves on the campaign lead MLB.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snell pulled after 7 no-hit innings, Padres beat D-backs 3-0

Blake Snell threw seven hitless innings before being pulled for a reliever, and San Diego lost its bid for a combined no-hitter in the eighth inning when Arizona’s David Peralta dr...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches save No. 35 Melancon fired a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit while striking out one to earn the save in the win over the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Impact Melancon entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He allowed a one-out double to Nick Ahmed, but he retired the other three batters in the inning to finish the game. The veteran reliever has a 1.99 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 38 strikeouts in 54.1 innings. His 35 saves lead all of baseball this season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win with two-inning outing Melancon (3-2) picked up the win against the Phillies on Saturday with two scoreless and hitless innings during which he walked two and struck out one.

Impact Melancon hadn't pitched in three days, to the Padres handed him the ball with the team trailing by two runs in the top of the ninth. The right-hander faced the minimum three batters thanks to a double play, then watched as San Diego tied the score in the bottom of the frame. He came back out for the 10th and kept Philadelphia off the scoreboard, nabbing the win when the Padres scored in their half of the inning. It was only the fourth time Melancon has hurled more than one inning this season, and he has now held opponents scoreless over his past five appearances covering 6.1 frames.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia to visit San Diego Sunday

The Phillies will start Kyle Gibson on Sunday while the Padres have yet to announce who will get the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild pitch in 10th inning sends Padres past Phillies 4-3

Adam Frazier scored the winning run on a wild pitch by Philadelphia’s Connor Brogdon in the 10th inning, and the San Diego Padres overcame a strong outing by Aaron Nola and beat th...

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs two across multiple innings Melancon picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-5 triumph against the Marlins, allowing a hit and striking out two in 1.1 innings.

Impact Melancon entered in the eighth with the tying run on first base and struck out Jorge Alfaro on three pitches, then surrendered a leadoff double in the ninth before recording three straight outs to lock down his 34th save. An efficient 14 strikes on 18 pitches assisted the All-Star closer in delivering his first outing requiring more than three outs since May 12.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nola go-ahead hit in 7th, Padres hand Miami 5th loss in row

Austin Nola hit a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, lifting the San Diego Padres over Miami 6-5 and sending the Marlins to their fifth straight loss

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 33rd save Melancon saved Sunday's 2-0 win against the Diamondbacks, allowing one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Melancon worked around a Kole Calhoun leadoff double to nail down the save, whiffing two Snakes along the way. The save was the veteran's first since July 29 and he know sports a 2.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 40:18 K:BB ratio in 48 innings.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snell strikes out 13 in 7 innings, Padres blank Dbacks 2-0

Blake Snell struck out 13 over seven sharp innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in both runs, and the San Diego Padres defeated Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondback...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson hits 2-run, walk-off double, A's beat Padres 5-4 in 10

Matt Olson hit a two-run, walk-off double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the San Diego Padres 5-4

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes blown save Wednesday Melancon allowed two runs on three hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning, taking a blown save versus Oakland on Wednesday.

Impact The 36-year-old failed to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, and San Diego ultimately lost in the 10th. Melancon has made few mistakes this season -- he's 32-for-37 in save chances after Wednesday's hiccup. The veteran reliever has a 2.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB across 46 innings. He's given up six runs (five earned) in 11 innings since the start of July.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies another save Melancon pitched the ninth inning of Thursday's 3-0 shutout of the Rockies, allowing one hit while recording the save.

Impact Melancon entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and was able to work around a Trevor Story one-out double to record his 32nd save. The veteran reliever threw 12 of his 19 pitches for strikes and should see ample save opportunities moving forward, especially if San Diego makes a key addition prior to the trade deadline.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove fans 11 in 7 scoreless innings, Padres beat Rockies

Joe Musgrove struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings, leading the San Diego Padres to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis' monster 2-run homer helps Padres beat Athletics 7-4

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a monster 440-foot, two-run homer, Manny Machado added a three-run shot and Adam Frazier had two hits and two runs in his debut for the San Diego Padres, who...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

League-leading 31st save Melancon pitched a clean ninth inning in Tuesday's 7-4 victory over the Athletics, recording one strikeout to earn the save.

Impact Melancon made quick work of the bottom of Oakland's order on the way to his league-league leading mark. He's now recorded a save in four straight appearances, all during the past week, and appears primed to challenge his career-best 51 recorded with Pittsburgh in 2015.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches save No. 30 Melancon gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 30th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact The veteran closer continues to thrive in San Diego. Melancon leads the majors in saves by a wide margin, as Liam Hendriks and Alex Reyes are tied for second with 23, and he's blown just one of his last 12 chances. On the season, Melancon carries a 2.09 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 36:16 K:BB through 43 innings.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musgrove pitches six solid innings, Padres beat Marlins 5-2

Joe Musgrove pitched six solid innings, Tommy Pham homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Miami Marlins 5-2

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down 29th save Melancon struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over Miami.

Impact The 36-year-old has now posted back-to-back clean innings after struggling in his two appearances adjacent to the All-Star break. Melancon upped his league-leading saves total to 29, six more than the White Sox's Liam Hendriks and the Cardinals' Alex Reyes. Through 42 innings, Melancon has a 2.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 35:16 K:BB.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates in 28th save Melancon struck out two batters in a perfect inning, earning the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, a 3-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact The veteran righty leaned heavily on his knuckle curve, throwing seven of them in an easy, 11-pitch seventh inning against the bottom of Atlanta's order. Despite having a couple of tough outings in the past month, Melancon still boasts a 2.20 ERA and has converted 28 of 32 save opportunities this season, maintaining his status as one of the most valuable closers in baseball and fantasy alike.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres win 1st game, 2nd game of doubleheader suspended

The second game of a split doubleheader between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves was suspended by rain in the middle of the fifth inning

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charged with loss Sunday Melancon (2-2) allowed one run on two hits and no walks while striking out one in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Nationals on Sunday.

Impact Melancon has now been charged with two losses since July 1, but he's also picked up two saves and a win during that time. The right-hander should still have plenty of job security as the Padres' closer, but he's posted a 5.40 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in five innings across his six appearances since the start of July.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE