PHOENIX — Kyle Hart wanted at least one more inning. Or at least the opportunity to continue to push his pitch count in the bullpen. Mother Nature had other ideas. The skies above American Family Fields of Phoenix opened up … Read More
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres and Giants tied 1-1 on Tuesday at Peoria Stadium. The Padres also played a split-squad game against the Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., where they lost 16-1. Batter’s box: Jackson Merrill hit a triple in his … Read More
PEORIA, Ariz. — In addition to possessing a variety of pitches and a history of taking the ball pretty much every day he is asked to, Nick Pivetta has a reputation for having an edge. And there was a hint … Read More
The Padres will have four games on Apple TV+ in 2025, beginning May 2 at the Pittsburgh Pirates as Apple and Major League Baseball on Monday announced the first-half schedule for their “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheaders. That slate includes a … Read More
The drumming started early. Nearly 90 minutes before the start of Saturday night’s match between San Diego FC and St. Louis City SC, fans lumbered down the supporters’ section to their seats behind Snapdragon Stadium’s north goal, drums in hand, … Read More
PEORIA, Ariz. — Jackson Merrill ascended methodically through the batting order last season. Eight of his first nine starts were as the No.9 hitter. The next six were at eighth. He batted seventh most of his next 48 starts and … Read More