According to multiple reports, including one on the team's own website, the Boston Red Sox have worked out a deal with the San Diego Padres to acquire All-Star lefty starter Drew Pomeranz, in exchange for a top pitching prospect.
(Associated Press) - The Dodgers hired Dave Roberts on Monday, making
him the first minority manager in franchise history.
They plan to introduce him at a news conference on Dec. 1.
The 43-year-old former major leaguer served as bench coach for San
Diego the last two seasons...
(Associated Press) - New Boston Red Sox boss Dave Dombrowski on Friday night
made his first big move to rebuild the franchise after its third
last-place finish in four years, acquiring four-time All-Star
closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres for four prospects...
Tim Lincecum pitched his second no-hitter against the San Diego Padres in less than a year, allowing only one runner Wednesday and leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-0 win.
Lincecum totally shut down the weakest-hitting team in the majors, striking out six and walking one...
Baseball Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn is dead at the age of 54. The long-time San Diego Padres outfielder had been on medical leave since late March from his job as baseball coach at San Diego State. Gwynn had battled cancer since 2010.