San Diego Padres News

OK, so maybe Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley is the wrong guy to ask questions of in regards to starting pitcher Andrew Cashner.

San Diego Padres' Eric Stults delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on Saturday.

The San Diego Padres traditionally have been known to draft well and maintain an excellent farm system.

Marquis saw that Baker's throws were carrying well, and told Baker to slow down and stop rushing to get the ball out of his hand.

Smith failed to record an out in the second inning and the San Diego Padres lost 5-3 to the St.

The Baltimore Orioles fell further in the American League East after enduring a four-game losing funk, the longest such streak for the team this year.

Tyler Lyons says he didn't set any sort of timetable for when he wanted to make his first Major League start.

When the Nationals scored two runs in the top of the first and had yet to put their ace, Stephen Strasburg , out on the mound, things were looking pretty good for the Nats to take the second game of their series in San Francisco.

Daniel Descalso hit his first career grand slam and had a career-high five RBIs, and Adam Wainwright won for the first time at Petco Park as the St.

Will Venable, Kyle Blanks and Yonder Alonso all hit homers and drove in two runs apiece as the San Diego Padres outslugged the Washington Nationals, 13-4, in the finale of a four-game set at Petco Park.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon talks to San Diego Padres manager Bud Black chat during warmups before the Tampa Bay Rays play the San Diego Padres at Tropicana Field in St.

The 34-year-old veteran righthander for the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting St.

Infielder/outfielder James Darnell, slowed by injuries in recent years, has suffered another injury to his left shoulder, one that will cause him to miss significant playing time.

On Sunday, Becky Hinch was enjoying the sunshine during a visit to San Diego, playing with her two granddaughters, Haley and Kaitlin.

With the St. Louis Cardinals leading the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the sixth inning, manager Mike Matheny had seen enough of Shelby Miller.

May 7, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Matt Diaz reacts after a called strike three by home plate umpire Jordan Baker during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

May 7, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Alex Sanabia talks with catcher Miguel Olivo during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

It was not to be. Huston Street had already Chekov'd another save by the time the 2 hour and 12 minute movie was over.

Jason Marquis leads the team in wins and innings, but when looking at some of his 2013 advanced statistics there is a conflict brewing as to whether he's been an asset to the Padres or a detriment.

The St. Louis Cardinals have been road warriors so far this season, and they'll look to continue that trend on Monday as they visit Petco Park to open a three-game set with the San Diego Padres.