Saturday May 18 | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Padres Pregame: Brach optioned before game
The Padres optioned right-handed reliever Brad Brach to Triple-A Tucson Saturday afternoon before hosting the Washington Nationals at Petco Park in the third game of a four-game series.
Hernandez, Rays sweep Padres for 5th straight win
The Rays trailed 2-1 in the sixth when Evan Longoria, who hit a winning two-run homer with two outs in the ninth Saturday night, led off with a double.
Padres hang on against Diamondbacks
Everth Cabrera smashes the ball for a triple and an RBI in the 2nd as the Padres took on the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday night at Petco Park.
Cubs facing Alfonso Soriano conundrum
Manager Dale Sveum said Tuesday he has no intention of moving Alfonso Soriano down in the order because of his lack of production in April.
Chris Denorfia, Everth Cabrera and Kyle Blanks each smacked a solo home run as the San Diego Padres completed a three- game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-2 win on Wednesday.