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Padres broadcast company files for bankruptcy protection Diamond Sports Group on Tuesday filed for bankruptcy protection to eliminate more than $8 billion of the company’s outstanding debut
MLB 26-and-under power rankings: Which clubs have the best young players?
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Juan Soto - Cleared to play consecutive games Soto (calf) will be allowed to play consecutive games in the World Baseball Classic moving forward, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact At the start of the tournament, the Padres had asked Team Dominican Republic to limit Soto's workload after he battled a bit of left calf tightness between late February and early March. But there are no more lingering concerns about that injury, and there will be no more WBC limitations on the 24-year-old superstar. He's gone 4-for-9 with a home run and two doubles through two games played for the Dominican side.
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In his outfield debut, Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a heroic return for struggling Padres For the third time this season, the Padres shortstop came off the injured list and homered. And, for the first time, he played outfield.
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mike Shildt finds peace, satisfaction in role(s) with Padres; looks forward to another chance to manage Former Cardinals manager appreciates opportunity to work with Padres major leaguers and minor leaguers
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Yu Darvish - May not pitch in Cactus League San Diego manager Bob Melvin said Monday that Darvish, who is currently pitching for Japan in the World Baseball Classic, may not pitch in any Cactus League contests upon his retur...
Impact Darvish made his spring pitching debut for Japan in the WBC on March 10, allowing three runs (two earned) over three innings. It's unclear how Japan's rotation lines up moving forward, but if Darvish doesn't throw in Thursday's quarterfinal contest against Italy early Thursday, he could potentially pitch in the semifinal or championship game, if Japan advances it that far. In such a scenario, the Padres could opt to rest him for the remainder of the spring slate, especially if they plan to put him on the mound for the team's Opening Day matchup versus Colorado on March 30. The WBC provides a much more competitive atmosphere than Cactus League exhibition contests, so Darvish's participation in the tournament could provide enough of a ramp-up to prepare him for the regular season.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Lin: Bob Melvin still thinks Joe Musgrove is a long... - The Athletic Bob Melvin still thinks Joe Musgrove is a long shot for the Opening Day rotation, but the manager admitted being very impressed by today's b...
MARCH 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rangers finally see deGrom in a game, against minor leaguers
Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom finally pitched in a game for the Texas Rangers, though it was on a back field against minor leaguersMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres notes: Jose Azocar making powerful case to make roster; Drew Pomeranz's progress Outfielder chose to stick with Padres so he could better stick with Padres; reliever could pitch in game by weekend; Fernando Tatis Jr. has...
MARCH 13, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Juan Soto - Won't play back-to-back WBC games Soto (calf) will not be allowed to play consecutive games in the World Baseball Classic, he told Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes on Monday.
Impact Soto homered and reached base three times Monday for Team Dominican Republic against Nicaragua and says his left calf -- which has limited him some in Padres camp -- has "felt excellent." However, the Padres are not allowing the outfielder to play back-to-back games as a precaution, so he'll sit out Tuesday's contest versus Israel. It's an understandable stance by the team, even as Soto has tried to talk the Padres out of it. The good news here is that Soto's calf injury seems like a non-issue.
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Luis Campusano - On track to play Wednesday Campusano (hamstring) is scheduled to return to the Padres' Cactus League lineup Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Campusano hasn't played in several days because of a hamstring injury, but it sounds like he's almost ready to go. The 24-year-old is competing with Austin Nola for playing time at catcher for San Diego this season. Campusano has hit very well in the minors but has yet to see that production carry over during his brief time in the majors.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Lin: A few Padres health updates: -Fernando Tatis... - The Athletic A few Padres health updates: -Fernando Tatis Jr. (left knee contusion) is back in the lineup today, as the DH. -Adrian Morejon, who has disc...
MARCH 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Adrian Morejon - Set to undergo MRI this week Morejon (elbow) will undergo an MRI this week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Morejon had to depart Sunday's Cactus League game versus the Athletics due to soreness above his elbow. Arm injuries are, unfortunately, nothing new for the left-hander, and he would appear likely to need another IL stint to begin the season even if he receives relatively good news from the MRI.
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Drew Pomeranz - Sim game coming Thursday Pomeranz (elbow) will throw another simulated game Thursday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Assuming the sim game goes well, Pomeranz should be cleared to make his Cactus League debut next week. The veteran southpaw missed all of 2022 following a setback in his recovery from 2021 flexor tendon surgery, but he's getting back on track. The Padres seem hopeful that he'll be able to join their bullpen at the start of the season rather than go on the injured list.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Tatis Jr. - In Monday's lineup Tatis (knee) will start in right field and bat third in Monday's Cactus League game versus the Giants.
Impact Tatis has been dealing with a bruised left knee lately, but it's not a big issue. The superstar is just 2-for-19 at the plate so far this spring and has admitted that his timing has been off. He has a couple more weeks of spring games and then additional time after that to knock the rust off while he finishes serving his 20-game suspension to begin the season.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
U.S. routs Canada in WBC; Puerto Rico pitchers perfect
Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 at the World Baseball ClassicMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres' Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter
The San Diego Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotationMARCH 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres notes: Yu Darvish appears lined up for another opening day start; Fernando Tatis Jr. held out Fernando Tatis Jr. does not play Sunday after taking pickoff throw to the knee Saturday; Adrian Morejon exits in loss to A's in Mesa
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Spring training update: Rougned Odor goes deep twice; rough day for Padres relievers in loss to A's Adrian Morejon leaves game with pain near elbow; Rougned Odor shows power in quest to earn bench spot
MARCH 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Adrian Morejon - Exits with arm discomfort Morejon left Sunday's game against the Athletics with discomfort in the back of his arm, above his elbow, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Impact This is unfortunately all too familiar for Morejon, who has never topped 65.1 innings in a season despite the fact the Padres have continued to try developing him as a starting pitcher. He should be considered out indefinitely and any hopes of him breaking camp in the big-league rotation are likely dashed.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fernando Tatis Jr. - Should play Monday Tatis (bruised knee) should be able to return to action Monday, likely as the designated hitter, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Impact There was some concern after Tatis was listed in Sunday's lineup and was then scratched after suffering a bruised knee Saturday, but apparently his inclusion on Sunday's lineup was an error -- he was never meant to be in the lineup. Either way, it's a day-to-day issue and shouldn't affect his availability to play in late April once the remainder of his suspension is served.
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