Padres prepared to find shortstop
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:02:00 EDT)
The Padres, who don't have a true shortstop on their 40-man roster, plan on solidifying their middle infield picture sometime next week, general manager Kevin Towers said on Tuesday.

Quiet Padres are not done reloading
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
With six weeks before the start of Spring Training, the Padres are still mostly a work in progress.

Moorad sets sights squarely on Padres
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:33:00 EDT)
Jeff Moorad resigned as chief executive officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday to pursue his purchase of the San Diego Padres.

Vaughn gets first crack at Hall ballot
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:46:00 EDT)
Greg Vaughn, who is on the ballot for the Hall of Fame for the first time, made hitting home runs look easy during a 15-year career that saw him hit 355 dingers in 15 seasons with Milwaukee, San Diego, Cincinnati, Tampa Bay and Colorado from 1989-2003.

Padres fall far short of '08 expectations
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The 2008 season was quite a free-fall for a Padres team many considered to be the favorite in a parity-filled National League West.

Padres stock staff by signing three pitchers
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:13:00 EDT)
The Padres signed three pitchers -- Kevin Correia, Chris Britton and Oneli Perez -- who could complete for roster spots in Spring Training.

Headley to see wife's family for holidays
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Chase Headley recently married his longtime girlfriend, Casey Scott. The couple will be traveling to Indiana to visit Casey's family for Christmas this year.

Gerut, Padres avoid salary arbitration
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:17:00 EDT)
Center fielder Jody Gerut, one of the bright spots for the Padres last season, agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.1775 million on Friday, thus avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.

Rickey a safe bet for Cooperstown
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:00 EDT)
As baseball's career leader in stolen bases and runs scored, the only thing keeping Rickey Henderson out of the Hall of Fame has been his unwillingness to retire. Now he's on the ballot for the first time and a safe bet to reach Cooperstown.

Giles addresses ex's allegations
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:50:00 EDT)
Making his first public comment since a $10 million lawsuit was filed against him this month by former girlfriend Cheri Olvera, Padres outfielder Brian Giles denied allegations of abuse and said he never made financial assurances.

A Classic opportunity for Padres fans
(Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:50:00 EDT)
Padres fans will be served an early dose of championship-caliber baseball on their doorstep when PETCO Park hosts the top two teams from Pool A and Pool B for the second round of the World Baseball Classic.

Former Padres pitching coach dies
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:12:00 EDT)
Former Padres pitching coach Dave Smith died Wednesday of a heart attack, according to a former teammate. Smith was an Astros reliever from 1980-90 and a member of three Houston playoff teams.

Padres to wait and see with roster
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:40:00 EDT)
GM Kevin Towers has interest in several free agents, particularly veteran middle infielders Omar Vizquel and David Eckstein among others, but likely won't make any moves until late January or early February.

Padres' Giles sued by ex-girlfriend
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:47:00 EDT)
Padres outfielder Brian Giles is being sued by his former girlfriend for more than $10 million, alleging he battered her while she was pregnant and caused her to have a miscarriage.

Peavy talks off, Padres CEO says
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:20:00 EDT)
It's beginning to look like Jake Peavy will start the 2009 season with the San Diego Padres, since his final suitor, the Cubs, have backed out of a potential deal.

Padres finalize coaching staffs
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:35:00 EDT)
The Padres have announced the staffs for their Minor League affiliates as well as the club's roving instructors for the 2009 season.

Mailbag: Peavy a fit in Anaheim?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:23:00 EDT)
Why aren't the Angels more of a player for Jake Peavy? They have the young talent at spots the Padres need -- shortstop with Brandon Wood and pitching in Jered Weaver, Nick Adenhart and Nick Green.

Moores seeking buyers for Padres
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EDT)
San Diego Padres owner John Moores told MLB.com this weekend that he has hired Goldman Sachs to identify potential buyers for the ballclub.

Padres non-tender Hensley, Haeger
(Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:17:00 EDT)
The Padres tendered contracts to 33 players on Friday, but didn't tender contracts for 2009 to two pitchers who appeared on the Major League roster last season, right-handers Clay Hensley and Charlie Haeger.