SAN DIEGO PADRES NEWS

Fernando Tatis Jr. - Racks up three hits Tatis went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Tatis was one of eight Padres to knock a double in the blowout win. He also upped his hitting streak to five games, a span in which he's gone 9-for-21 (.429) with two doubles, though his homer drought is now at 11 contests. The outfielder is slashing .265/.322/.470 with 19 homers, 20 stolen bases, 62 RBI, 67 runs scored, 27 doubles and a triple over 100 games this season.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Sánchez - Sets tone with grand slam Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Sanchez's big blast in the first inning gave the Padres all they needed for the win. He's hitting .300 in August (9-for-30) with four homers and nine RBI over eight games this month. Overall, the catcher is at a .221/.297/.503 slash line with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven doubles through 219 plate appearances. Despite the strong recent form at the plate, Sanchez has been splitting time pretty evenly with Luis Campusano.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha - Impressive in return Wacha (9-2) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out five over five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Orioles.

Impact Wacha returned from a six-week absence with shoulder inflammation. He drew a tough assignment and pitched well in his first game back, throwing 48 of 77 pitches for strikes. He's been one of the Padres' best starters when healthy, posting a 2.68 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 78:26 K:BB over 90.2 innings across 16 starts. Wacha is tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Diamondbacks over the weekend.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Sanchez's slam spark Padres' rout of Orioles Gary Sanchez capped a five-run first inning with the Padres’ first grand slam home run of the season as San Diego routed the visiting Baltim...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sanchez hits a grand slam off struggling Flaherty as the Padres beat the Orioles 10-3

Gary Sanchez hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning and Manny Machado added a two-run double in the second against struggling Jack Flaherty to help the San Diego Padres beat t...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Lowe wins eNASCAR iRacing playoff opener Garrett Lowe booked his spot in the Championship Four by winning the first eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series playoff race of the year at a vi...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Padres activate RHP Michael Wacha to face Orioles After more than a month on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, the San Diego Padres activated right-hander Michael Wacha to start T...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trent Grisham - Sitting amid slump Grisham is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Grisham has gone 1-for-20 with 11 strikeouts over his last six games and his season OPS has dropped to .687. Fernando Tatis will patrol center field for the Padres on Tuesday as Ben Gamel gets a chance in right.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ray Kerr - Optioned to El Paso San Diego optioned Kerr to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

Impact Michael Wacha (shoulder) has been activated from the injured list in a corresponding roster move and will start for the Padres on Tuesday night against the Orioles. Kerr, 28, carries a 6.28 ERA in 14.1 innings this season at the major-league level.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Wacha - Activated for return Tuesday Wacha (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his return to the Padres' rotation Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Wacha is officially back in the mix for San Diego following a six-week absence to heal a bout of shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old right-hander had registered a strong 2.84 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB in 85.2 innings (15 starts) prior to the injury. He got up to 67 pitches in his final rehab outing last week at the Padres' complex in Arizona.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB awards update: Favorites, contenders, dark horses for MVP, Cy Young, ROY

Handicapping MLB's top contenders for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in both leagues through 120 games.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Fernando Tatis Jr. - Reaches 20 thefts Tatis went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Monday in a loss to Baltimore.

Impact The Padres were quieted by the Orioles' pitching, but Tatis notched an individual achievement with his 20th swipe of the campaign. The talented outfielder didn't play at all last season but has now stolen at least 20 bags in each of the past two campaigns in which he's participated. Tatis is also one homer away from his second 20-20 season, though all three marks in his .261/.319/.466 slash line currently sit at a career low.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kopps - Promoted to Triple-A Kopps was promoted Tuesday from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A El Paso, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.

Impact Kopps earned the bump to Triple-A after working to a 2.63 ERA and 67:24 K:BB across 54.2 innings of relief this summer at the Double-A level. The 26-year-old right-hander was selected by the Padres in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Arkansas, where he won the Golden Spikes Award as a senior with a 0.90 ERA and 131:18 K:BB in 89.2 frames.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Orioles show being clutch doesn't cost much; K mark for Yu; Soto makes it 100-100-100 Padres, Orioles similar except when it matters most; Yu Darvish passes countryman Hideo Nomo on strikeout list

AUGUST 15, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The San Diego Padres will try to break their three-game skid when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former teammates take mound as O's face Padres again Polar opposites in how to build a baseball team will be on the same field as the Baltimore Orioles continue their three-game series with the...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Garrett Cooper - Belts first homer as Padre Cooper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Monday.

Impact Cooper accounted for San Diego's only run of the contest with his 439-foot solo shot to center field int he sixth inning. It was his first long ball and first RBI since joining the Padres on Aug. 1. Cooper had hit 13 homers for Miami prior to the trade but has had a rough time since moving to the West Coast, slashing .188/.278/.438 over seven contests.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yu Darvish - Makes history but takes loss Darvish fell to 8-8 with a loss against Baltimore on Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six batters over seven innings.

Impact Darvish moved past Hideo Nomo for most strikeouts by a Japanese-born pitcher in MLB history when he fanned Ramon Urias in the sixth inning. That impressive feat aside, it was another frustrating performance for the right-hander, as he pitched pretty well overall but got little run support and took the loss. Darvish has posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 20 frames over three August starts but doesn't have a win to show for it. He's at a 2.98 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 42:13 K:BB over 42.1 innings in seven starts since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Padres vs. Orioles Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 15

Preview the August 15 matchup between the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Grayson Rodriguez, O's baffle Padres Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez worked seven strong innings to lift the visiting Baltimore Orioles to a 4-1 victory over the San Diego Padres...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Darvish takes top spot for MLB K's by pitcher born in Japan SAN DIEGO -- Two days shy of his 37th birthday, Yu Darvish just keeps piling up the milestones and accomplishments. His latest was a big one...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drew Carlton - Shifts to 60-day IL Carlton (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Carlton was bumped to the 60-day IL to make room on the 40-man roster for Ben Gamel. This means Carlton won't be eligible for activation until September 1, though it's unclear how close he is to a full recovery. The right-hander has been shut down with right elbow inflammation.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Gamel - Promotion made official Gamel's contract was selected by the Padres prior to Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Gamel was brought up to the big leagues after Ji-Man Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left ribcage strain. The Padres were able to clear a spot for Gamel on the 40-man roster by moving Drew Carlton (elbow) to the 60-day IL.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Gamel - Expected to be recalled Gamel will be called up by the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The move is not official yet, but Gamel is set to join the big club for the first time since being acquired by San Diego in mid-July.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ji Man Choi - Ticketed for injured list Choi will be placed on the injured list with a left rib strain, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Choi did not start either Saturday or Sunday, and it is now evident that his absence was related to injury and not performance.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE