Rockies closer Daniel Bard placed on IL due to anxiety
The Colorado Rockies have placed closer Daniel Bard on the 10-day injured list due to anxietyMARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN DIEGO PADRES 93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
93-69 · 2ND IN NL WEST
Rangers rally after deGrom struggles to beat Phillies 11-7
Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller homered in a big comeback for Texas to beat the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies 11-7 in the season openerMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Shields throws out ceremonial first pitch at Rays
James Shields has returned to Tropicana Field to symbolically retire from a club he helped transform from perennial loser to playoff contenderMARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adrian Morejon - Lands on 60-day IL Morejon (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Morejon was diagnosed with a left elbow sprain in mid-March and will be sidelined through at least late May. The oft-injured 24-year-old southpaw doesn't carry an exact recovery timetable at the moment.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Pomeranz - Placed on 15-day IL Pomeranz (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact Pomeranz was delayed this spring by lingering elbow inflammation, but he did recently resume mound work and might be ready to hop into the Padres' bullpen sometime before the end of April.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
José Castillo - Lands on 15-day IL Castillo (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact Castillo recently resumed throwing off a mound, but he likely won't be available to the Padres before mid-April as he works past a bout of left shoulder discomfort.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Suarez - Placed on 15-day IL Suarez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact Suarez developed some arm stiffness and right elbow inflammation around the middle of spring camp, and it's not exactly clear when he might be able to make his 2023 debut. The right-hander landed a five-year, $46 million contract from the Padres in November and will operate in a prominent setup role whenever he's back to full health.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Lin: The Padres officially selected the contracts of... - The Athletic The Padres officially selected the contracts of David Dahl, Rougned Odor and Domingo Tapia. To make room on the 40-man roster, they DFA'd Mi...
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Opening day payroll soars to new heights as Padres set roster Michel Baez designated for assignment, Adrian Morejon on 60-day injured list as Padres open season with $249 million payroll
MARCH 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Joe Musgrove - Moved to 15-day IL Musgrove (toe) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact As expected, Musgrove will open the year on the IL as he completes his recovery from a February toe fracture. He's scheduled to throw in a minor-league game this Saturday and then the Padres can map out a blueprint for his 2023 debut. It shouldn't be long.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Engel - Placed on 10-day IL Engel (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Impact Engel suffered a left hamstring strain at the end of spring training and will miss at least the first couple weeks of the 2023 regular season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Sullivan - Sent to minors The Padres optioned Sullivan to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Impact He'll miss out on a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster with the Friars electing to go with Luis Campusano as their No. 2 catcher behind Austin Nola. Sullivan, 29, slashed .250/.318/.350 over 11 games during Cactus League play.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michel Baez - Designated for assignment Baez was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Baez got the boot from the 40-man roster as the Padres finalized their Opening Day squad. The 27-year-old right-hander has logged only 6.2 innings at the major-league level since the end of the 2019 season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Domingo Tapia - Contract selected by SD Tapia had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Tapia will fill a middle-relief role in San Diego as the 2023 regular season gets underway. He was signed to a minor-league deal back in January.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rougned Odor - Selected to SD roster Odor had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Odor won a bench role in San Diego by slashing .316/.422/.474 with two home runs and two stolen bases across 45 plate appearances in the Cactus League. But he probably won't get quite enough playing time to garner legitimate fantasy appeal.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Dahl - Contract selected by SD Dahl had his contract selected by the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Dahl was informed Wednesday that he had made the Padres' Opening Day roster, and now it's official. It's a talent-filled depth chart, but the 28-year-old former top prospect might get semi-regular starts in the outfield as Fernando Tatis Jr. serves out the remainder of his PED suspension.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Preseason odds to win 2023 MLB National League MVP
Here are the odds entering the season for the National League MVP courtesy of FOX Bet.MARCH 30, 2023
Padres' Austin Nola again carves out unlikely role: 'This is where he belongs'
On a Padres team loaded with superstars and formidable bats, catcher Austin Nola has carved out an invaluable spot. It's not his first time...MARCH 30, 2023
8 notable Opening Day moments in Padres history Here's a look back at some the notable moments and and interesting numbers from past season openers
MARCH 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres season preview: 8 topics that could define a season of unprecedented stakes The Padres open their season Thursday at sold-out Petco Park. The end goal, the franchise’s first World Series title, is clear.
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MLB season preview: Staff predictions on MVP, Cy Young, ROY, World Series
With the 2023 MLB season commencing, who's going to win MVP? Cy Young? Rookie of the Year? The World Series? Our staff experts make their pi...MARCH 30, 2023
Rain forces Padres to push opening day start time to 6:40 p.m. Petco Park gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for what is expected to be a sell-out crowd for Thursday's opener against the Colorado Rockies
MARCH 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Dennis Lin: Because of the weather forecast, the Padres'... - The Athletic Because of the weather forecast, the Padres’ season opener tomorrow has been moved from 1:10 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Scheduled starter Blake Snell...
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Column: Peter Seidler's huge payroll should equate to Padres playoff berth, and that's OK Padres' big spending shouldn't be criticized, opposing MLB scouts says. Owners' risk tolerance is case by case.
MARCH 30, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Padres 3B coach Matt Williams has colon cancer SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres third base coach Matt Williams has colon cancer and will have surgery on Friday.
MARCH 30, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM
