San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said the rotation is still competitive, despite the adversity injuries have created for the starters. However, Shildt said the team will need the starters to provide some more depth.

Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.

Why the San Diego Padres should avoid trading for Austin Hays before the 2025 deadline to protect their playoff hopes.

The LA Dodgers and the San Diego Padres play the middle contest of a 3-game series at Petco Park in San Diego Tuesday.

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Left field has been a black hole offensively for the Padres, much as it has been for the Dodgers. Jason Heyward has the most starts in left, but he’s on the IL. And he wasn’t hitting either. This is a prime example for when we discuss the fact that the Dodgers aren’t the only good team with holes in the lineup,

The Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres, another chapter in baseball hottest rivalry, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes it matters more to the Padres

The San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers play the second game of their 3-game series in Milwaukee on Saturday.

Padres third. Tyler Wade flies out to shallow center field to Michael Conforto. Martin Maldonado strikes out swinging. Fernando Tatis walks. Luis Arraez doubles to right field. Fernando Tatis

Padres star Jackson Merrill has high praise for Dodgers' Kike Hernandez, who pitched in Tuesday night's game After LA manager Dave Roberts brutally let Matt Sauer suffer through a 111-pitch, nine-run relief outing,