Chicago takes James Shields off San Diego’s hands for a pair of prospects.
Julio Urias gets hit again, Zack Greinke is basically back, and the Padres out-do themselves.
In a sport that fetishizes comebacks, it can be difficult to tell a return from a redemption.
Bethancourt livens up a lousy day, the Cubs lose behind Arrieta, and Mookie gets… three homers.
There is no pitcher like Johnny Cueto, and he’s danged good to boot.
Joe Nathan finds a home for his comeback, Jimmy Parades’ utility train arrives at a new stop, and the Padres trade cash to keep Blash.
Derek Norris brings back the Santiago, with a surprising effect.
The last-place Yankees continue to suffer, the Blue Jays offense breaks out, and Colin Rea hacks the feed for two hours.
What did we learn about various players and teams this month? Less than we’ll learn in the next one.
The best pitching performance of the season so far, as told in the best dozen or so pitches thrown.
Trevor Story can’t stop hitting home runs, Vince Velasquez nearly pulls off a no-hitter, and Bartolo Colon resurrects the panache of Willie Mays.
A roundup of last-spring roster shuffling, starring all your favorites: Nate Freiman, Dan Straily, Erik Kratz, and more!
No, really: Preller Phase 2 starts this year, far from Petco.
What the past says about the futures of three once-bright stars.
The plan of lost season has given way to something San Diego fans are used to: Mixed messages and a lack of direction.
The Padres get at least something for their shortstop woes, while the Pirates reup Chris Stewart.