Now that the Arizona Diamondbacks have won their first road game since April 25, can they also win their first series since May 2? That is the question to be answered Sunday as the Diamondbacks seek a second straight road win against the San Diego Padres. Arizona snapped a major…

MLB Roundup D Backs Snap 17 Game Losing Streak. Merrill Kelly tossed seven strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped their franchise-record, 17-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in Phoenix. Kelly (3-7) allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts for Arizona,…

Yu Darvish earned a piece of strikeout history and Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth each had a homer and three RBIs as the host San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Monday. Yu Darvish, who gave up one run in six innings, reached the 1,500-strikeout plateau for…

With two straight wins over the Cincinnati Reds to open a 10-game homestand, the San Diego Padres could be poised to climb back into the National League West race. That might explain why the Padres made some last-minute changes to their pitching plans Saturday, two days after optioning a potentially…

The San Diego Padres have struggled to score runs of late, but they are still seven games above .500 thanks to some solid pitching. Yu Darvish gave them a chance to win Tuesday night, but San Diego didn't take advantage. Now Blake Snell will try to salvage the finale when…

Frustrated Padres Turn to Yu Darvish Against Rockies. When Jon Gray walked off the mound on June 4, the Colorado Rockies feared the worst for their right-hander. Gray has pitched well this season and a tight forearm oftentimes is a precursor to Tommy John surgery. Gray's injury wasn't as severe…

Cubs Zach Davies Returns to San Diego to Face Former Team. Midway through the 2020 season, San Diego right-hander Zach Davies discussed the unusual circumstances of his first and as it turned out, the only season as a Padre. "I've met no one here," said Davies of being a newcomer…

Astros Look to Solve Padres Ace Yu Darvish has averaged about six innings a start for the San Diego Padres this season. And they have been great starts. A right-hander with multiple pitches from a variety of angles and speeds, Darvish is 5-1 on the season with a 1.75 ERA.…

Surging Padres Seek Franchise Tying Mark vs. Mariners. The San Diego Padres are on the cusp of tying franchise history. A win Sunday will not only give the host Padres a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but it will also complete a 9-0 homestand. Only once before in franchise…