Will Venable News

That was fun. Everth Cabrera went 4 for 5 while Jedd Gyorko and Alexi Amarista both went 3 for 5. Together, they accounted for 10 of the Padres' 17 hits.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Freddy Garcia walks off the field after being relieved in the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Baltimore, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

The Rays offense, defense and pitching all clicked this weekend as the Rays swept the Padres in a three-game series at the Trop.

"Standing there after you've fouled off a ball that hits someone in the stands is, I think, one of the toughest things a player has to deal with," Padres outfielder Chris Denorfia said Sunday morning.

Sam Fuld, playing in center in place of injured Desmond Jennings, tumbles after plucking Will Venable's drive from the top of the wall in the first.

Alexi Amarista homered and Will Venable extended his hitting streak to seven games.

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FOR CHARITY: Evan Longoria and girlfriend Jaime Edmondson cross the finish line at the Miles for Moffitt 1-mile walk/run at USF.

Right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger was optioned back to Triple-A Tucson to create a spot on the 25-man roster.

Alex Cobb struck out 13 in less than five innings and Ryan Roberts and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs apiece to help the Tampa Bay Rays rally for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Ryan Roberts' go-ahead two-run single was part of a four-run seventh inning that lifted the Tampa Rays to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game interleague set.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tampa Bay Alex Cobb has struck out 13 in 4 2-3 innings Friday night, becoming the first pitcher in major league history to fan that many batters and fail to make it through the fifth inning.

The right-hander left the game against the San Diego Padres after throwing 117 pitches.

It's not time to panic yet, but the Los Angeles Dodgers should be concerned with their lack of production.

When watching baseball, if you lose track of a live fly ball off the bat, the easiest way to locate it is usually to watch the outfielder's reaction.

Chase Headley and Manager Bud Black congratulate Will Venable on his two run HR in the second inning.

Ricky Nolasco joined exclusive company Wednesday. He now is just the fourth pitcher in Marlins history to go at least seven innings, strike out nine or more and lose.

The "Jason Marquis & Will Venable Show" was on full display this afternoon as the Padres earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory to notch a series sweep over the Marlins.

Chase Headley and Manager Bud Black congratulate Will Venable on his two run HR in the second inning.

On Tuesday night, Alex Sanabia's 2013 campaign reached another bump in an already ugly road as he struggled in his homecoming game against the San Diego Padres .