Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 15.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 12.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 3.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Dec. 26:

Randy Jones became a San Diego icon, not only for a pitching peak that rivaled the best in baseball, but for his everyman approach to the game and to fame. Jones, the 1976 National League Cy Young Award winner, died on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Padres

SAN DIEGO -- In any workplace -- be it an office, a factory, a retail shop -- two co-workers gunning for the same promotion can be thorny. Somebody’s going to be disappointed when the decision comes down. Holds true for a Major League clubhouse. The Padres’ hiring of Craig Stammen

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ hiring of Craig Stammen as their manager is unprecedented in franchise history in one sense. In another, it’s history repeating itself. The latter history suggests Stammen could enjoy a long, successful tenure. Stammen was introduced as the team’s 20th manager (not counting interim managers) on

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 13.

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 17:

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Aug. 14:

SAN DIEGO -- With four World Series rings to his credit, Bruce Bochy doesn't need to boast. But, really, some things are worth crowing about. Bochy is in rare company indeed as one of six managers to win four World Series championships. But he's one of one when it comes

SAN DIEGO -- As the last connection on the roster to the Pirates’ run of three straight postseasons, Andrew McCutchen’s place in franchise lore is secure. Standing alongside Roberto Clemente takes it to another level.

SAN DIEGO -- Bailey Falter just completed a month of pitching rarely seen in the Pirates’ 144 seasons of baseball. Somehow, he managed to finish on the upswing. Falter’s sixth and final start in May might have been his best. He held the Padres to two singles and a walk

SAN DIEGO -- Mitch Keller has been about as consistent as one can be of late. Unfortunately for the Pirates, the outcome has been nearly as consistent. Keller delivered his fifth straight quality start on Friday night but took another tough-luck loss in the Bucs’ 3-2 defeat against the Padres

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for May 9.

SAN DIEGO -- For those inclined to fret about the Guardians’ offensive slumber during a three-game sweep at the hands of the Padres, Nolan Jones has some perspective. “We’re six games in,” Jones reminded. Meaning, a Major League season is a long haul. And a good Major League team is

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Feb. 3:

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SAN DIEGO -- If there’s going to be a dogpile on the pristine Petco Park lawn this year, it’s going to have to wait until October. Which isn’t to say the Padres can’t clinch before their final road trip of the 2024 regular season. The Padres’ 6-2 victory over the

SAN DIEGO -- Four young Tigers formed a circle behind home plate Thursday night, arms intertwined. They were just about the only ones making noise in a sold-out Petco Park. Parker Meadows hushed the crowd with two outs in the top of the ninth inning by hitting his first career

SAN DIEGO -- The thing about being a latecomer to the postseason picture is you have to win a lot of games with playoff intensity just to stick around. The Tigers played such a game Wednesday night, but victory was just out of reach. After 3 hours and 23 minutes

SAN DIEGO -- The Tigers’ momentum slowed a bit on Monday afternoon with a 3-0 loss to the Padres at Petco Park. But the mere fact the loss caused believers to glance at the standings shows how fast the Tigers have been moving forward. The Tigers are playing meaningful games

SAN DIEGO -- Joe Musgrove showed no rust against the team from the Steel City. San Diego’s favorite son returned from the injured list and pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings Monday night in the Padres’ 2-1 victory over Pittsburgh at Petco Park. Musgrove allowed only two hits and one walk

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SAN DIEGO -- The Rockies, as a young team still in transition, are prone to extreme ups and downs. But they do have some constants. Third baseman Ryan McMahon is one. More specifically, his defensive abilities. The Rockies had one of their downs on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park, dropping