Chris Archer now is a wanted man from coast to coast. The San Diego Padres are making a “big push” to trade for the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher prior to the MLB trade deadline, an MLB executive told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Archer is drawing trade interest from a growing number of teams, including the Padres and New York Yankees, as the July 31 deadline approaches. Archer’s ability, team-friendly contract and stated desire to play for a contender make him a target for teams interested in bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the postseason. He’s 3-4 with a 4.30 ERA this season and also missed a month of action due t... NESN.com
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Scott Boras Refutes Eric Hosmer’s Reported Offers From Padres, Royals
One of the biggest free agents in Major League Baseball appeared destined for one of two teams, but now his agent is reeling in those rumors a touch. A report Wednesday noted free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer had offers from the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals, the latter of whom he’s played the entirety of his seven-year career for. But Hosmer’s agent, Scott Boras, told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal that such reports were “inaccurate,” but neglected to go into any more detail. That could mean any number of things, including something as minuscule as the figures being off. Or, knowing how Boras operates, it very well could ... NESN.com
Carlos Asuaje’s Mom Tweets At Padres To Check On Her Son During Game
All of our parents embarrass us at some point in our lives, but it usually doesn’t happen during a Major League Baseball game. Second baseman Carlos Asuaje, who was among the players the Boston Red Sox shipped to San Diego for closer Craig Kimbrel ahead of the 2016 season, started for the Padres on Wednesday in their split-squad spring training game against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old still is pretty new to the big leagues — he made his MLB debut and appeared in just seven games last season — so his mother apparently has been keeping a close eye on him. So when Asuaje was taken out of the game, which wasn’t televised,
White Sox Land James Shields In Trade With Padres, Bolster Strong Staff
One of the more coveted pitchers on Major League Baseball’s trade market is off the board. The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-hander James Shields from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league prospects Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr. and cash considerations, the teams announced Saturday. Shields pitched well for San Diego this season despite his 2-7 record but went out on a sour note, getting crushed for 10 runs over 2 2/3 innings Monday and ballooning his 3.06 ERA to 4.28. The 34-year-old veteran and one-time All-Star will be a welcome addition on Chicago’s already-strong pitching staff, which is led by Cy Young can...
Padres Chairman Blasts James Shields, Calls His Team ‘Miserable Failures’
by Zack Cox on Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 11:35AM 2,491 The 2016 San Diego Padres are not a very good baseball team. Just ask the man in charge. Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler eviscerated his team Wednesday in a local radio interview, calling the Padres a bunch of “miserable failures” after they lost 16-4 to the Seattle Mariners to wrap up a 1-7 road trip. “It’s been embarrassing. I don’t know how else to put it,” Fowler told Mighty 1090 AM, as transcribed by FOX Sports’ Ken...
Reports: Justin Upton Traded To Padres; Braves Acquiring Prospects
The San Diego Padres are stocking up on outfielders. The Padres have agreed to a trade with the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Justin Upton, according to multiple reports. San Diego already acquired outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers this week before landing Upton. The Braves will acquire left-hander Max Fried, second baseman Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. The Padres reportedly will acquire a lower-level prospect in addition to Upton. The Padres entered this offseason in need of some offensive firepower, particularly in the outfield. Now, they have a surplus of outfielders, creating the potential for even more moves this winter. Upton, who was