Cameron Maybin News

San Diego Padres' Everth Cabrera make the tag on this steal attempt by Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore for the second out of the 9th inning in the Padres 2-1 win on Saturday.

Just about everything worked out perfectly for Gio Gonzalez in his last outing except the most important thing -- earning the victory.

Acquiring either Carlos Gonzalez or Giancarlo Stanton, while ideal, might be too rich for the New York Mets' blood.

What's new: The Padres are coming off a sweep of the Marlins and have won 11 of their past 14 after a 5-15 start.

Cameron Maybin points out to Mark Kotsay who swatted a double to drive him in in the 7th during opening day for the San Diego Padres Tuesday at Petco Park.

Center fielder Cameron Maybin, on the disabled list since April 17, remains a week to 10 days away from being able to hit.

May 5, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley prior to his at bat during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park.

On Friday, Padres.com Beat Writer Corey Brock reported that center fielder Cameron Maybin played a "light catch" for the first time since he suffered a right wrist impingement on April 15th .

Third baseman Chase Headley told reporters Friday that he had a meeting with the team's executive chairman, Ron Fowler, in the afternoon to discuss the events of the last three days.

Why isn't he starting every day? Does he stay with the Padres when Carlos Quentin returns from suspension? How badly is Kyle Blanks hurt? Will he be going on the disabled list again? Padres fans have had a fascination with Blanks ever since the 6-foot-6, 260-pound first baseman-outfielder arrived in San Diego in 2009 and hit 10 home runs in a span ... (more)

MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Everything was working for Edinson Volquez , and as a result of his handiwork, the Padres exited skid row.

The Padres' Carlos Quentin after he struck out to end the eight inning during the Padres game against the Rockies at Petco Park in San Diego on Friday.

Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera, arguably the two best players in the game, launching missiles in the same Angels lineup? Believe it or not, it could have happened.

San Diego Padres' Eric Stults, second from right, is congratulated by Cameron Maybin, left, and Alexi Amarista, second from left, after hitting a three-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis looks on during the second inning of their baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Los Angeles.