Aug 20, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (62) watches from the dugout in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports With a chance to post a series win Sunday afternoon against one of the top teams in…
Aug 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; against San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) circles the bases on a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports On their own, Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano are two ordinary major league players. But…
Aug 22, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws to first base during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Some folks think one’s best ability is availability. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor must be one of those…
Aug 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Jesse Winker was once Public Enemy No. 1 for some New York Mets fans. After his walk-off homer in the bottom…
Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres own the best record in the major leagues since the All-Star break, 21-6, after earning a 5-3 win over…
Aug 18, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) celebrates with designated hitter Xander Bogaerts (2) after a solo homerun in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres lost their first series in over a month on…
Aug 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres have lost just four of their 23 games since the All-Star break, with two of those defeats…
Jul 30, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) walks to the dugout after he was pulled in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres were an average team at the All-Star break. Things have gone much…
Aug 3, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez (54) throws against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports With wins in 18 of their past 21 games, the San Diego Padres have jumped into contention for the National League West…
Aug 12, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill (3) tosses his bat after flying out against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Most experts consider Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes as the favorite to win the National League Rookie…
