Which MLB closer would you trust most in the playoffs? Analyzing the options
If you needed three outs in the ninth inning of a one-run game, who would you hand the ball to this October? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterma...SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
SAN DIEGO PADRES 93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
Astros vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 8
Preview the September 8 matchup between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Michael Wacha - Falls to Phillies Wacha (11-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings against Philadelphia. He struck out six.
Impact Wacha struggled from the start Wednesday, surrendering a lead-off homer to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning. The 32-year-old Wacha had been pitching well since returning from the IL on Aug. 15, working to a 2.91 ERA in his prior four starts. He now sports a 2.99 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and 102:38 K:BB across 20 starts (111.1 innings) this season. He'll look to right the ship in his next outing, currently scheduled for early next week against the Dodgers.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'Sick to your stomach': Sánchez fractures wrist on HBP SAN DIEGO -- In no uncertain terms, Gary Sánchez helped keep the 2023 Padres afloat. Claimed off waivers from the Mets in May, Sánchez raked...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Schwarber hits another impressive homer as Phils win series at San Diego The Phillies won for the 10th time in 15 games and hold the NL’s top wild card spot. The Padres have lost 8 of 13.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Padres' Gary Sanchez suffers fractured wrist, season finished Sanchez, who far outperformed expectations after he was signed off waivers, hit by a pitch in eighth inning
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ji Man Choi - Fractures ankle in Triple-A Choi (ribs) fractured his ankle while playing in a rehab game with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Choi was playing in his first rehab game with El Paso while working his way back from a rib injury he suffered in mid-August. Now that he's dealing with a fractured ankle with less than a month left in the season, Choi will likely be held out of action until 2024. He'll finish 2023 with a .179/.239/.440 slash line across 92 plate appearances between the Pirates and Padres.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Wheeler, Phillies baffle Padres Zack Wheeler gave up one bloop single in six scoreless innings and Kyle Schwarber opened the game with a homer as the visiting Philadelphia...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Dennis Lin: The Padres' season, somehow, has gotten worse... - The Athletic The Padres' season, somehow, has gotten worse. Gary Sánchez, who exited today's loss after being hit by a pitch, has a fractured wrist, Bob...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gary Sánchez - Has fractured wrist Padres manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Sanchez has a fractured wrist, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact With less than a month left in the season, a fractured wrist likely spells the end of Sanchez's 2023 campaign. He slashed .220/.292/.504 across 257 plate appearances upon joining the Padres in late May. Luis Campusano figures to take over as San Diego's primary catcher for the remainder of the year.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Schwarber hits another impressive homer at Petco Park as the Phillies beat the Padres 5-1
Kyle Schwarber hit another eye-popping home run at Petco Park — this one a 465-foot leadoff shot almost halfway up the batter’s eye beyond the center field wall — and Zack Wheeler...SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chandler Rome: Astros-Padres probables this weekend at Minute... - The Athletic Astros-Padres probables this weekend at Minute Maid Park: Friday: Hunter Brown vs. Blake Snell Saturday: Cristian Javier vs. Seth Lugo Sunda...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Padres Daily: Tatis looks to finish relatively fine season strong; on the precipice of attendance record Tatis back to demonstrating rare power; Padres to pass 3 million fans today; Pedro Avila's confidence is one of his most valuable traits
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Bogaerts leads Padres against the Phillies after 4-hit outing
The San Diego Padres play the Philadelphia Phillies after Xander Bogaerts had four hits against the Phillies on TuesdaySEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies vs. Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 6
Preview the September 6 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and...SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
'I almost cried': Avila earns ovation, 1st win SAN DIEGO -- No matter what happens down the stretch this season, the Padres are facing existential questions about their rotation this wint...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Pedro Avila leads Padres past Phillies for 1st career win Rookie right-hander Pedro Avila shutout the visiting Phillies on two hits over 6 2/3 innings and Xander Bogaerts had four hits Tuesday night...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Luis Campusano - Drives in three Campusano went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Phillies.
Impact Campusano sat out to begin Monday's game and went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in that contest after sustaining a groin injury Sunday. He was able to get back behind the dish Tuesday, playing the full game at catcher while delivering his first game with multiple RBI since Aug. 7. The 24-year-old backstop has impressed in limited action this year with a .309/.347/.491 slash line, five home runs, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and five doubles over 118 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Xander Bogaerts - Another four-hit effort Tuesday Bogaerts went 4-for-4 with a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Phillies.
Impact This was Bogaerts' second four-hit effort in a span of three days. He's started September hot, going 12-for-18 (.667) with four extra-base hits, three RBI and eight runs scored over his last five games. The shortstop is up to a .272/.342/.413 slash line with 16 home runs, 14 stolen bases, 48 RBI, 66 runs scored and 24 doubles through 134 contests overall.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Tatis Jr. - Goes yard again Tuesday Tatis went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Phillies.
Impact Tatis has already swatted three homers over five games in September -- that's one more than he hit in all of August. The power surge has him up to 23 long balls this season. He's added a .265/.330/.468 slash line, 25 stolen bases, 71 RBI and 80 runs scored over 120 contests. Over the last five games, Tatis has returned to batting second after hitting cleanup for a four-game span from Aug. 28-31.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Avila - Overcomes wildness Avila (1-2) allowed two hits and six walks while striking out one over 6.2 shutout innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Phillies.
Impact Avila was far from dominant, but the Phillies weren't able to string together enough pressure to make the right-hander pay for his shaky command. He threw 91 pitches (50 strikes) in his longest outing of the season. Avila is now at a 2.19 ERA despite a 1.35 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB through 37 innings over 10 appearances (four starts) this season. He's tentatively lined up for a challenging road start versus the Dodgers next week.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis homers and rookie Avila gets his 1st win as the Padres beat the Phillies 8-0
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 431-foot home run into the second deck in left field on his bobblehead night and Pedro Avila earned his first big league victory as the San Diego Padres be...SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With help from his friends, Pedro Avila rebounds as Padres blank Phillies Padres rookie Pedro Avila walks a career-high six, but four double plays help him through a career-high 6 2/3 shutout innings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
