Minors: El Paso pitchers hit hard in playoff tune-up - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Padres notes: It's Carpenter over Cruz vs. lefty for multiple reasons; Grisham hitting harder - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Rangers' Smith goes to hospital after hit in face with pitch

Ryan Weathers Helps Padres Dodge Some Gloom

Talking with Padres outfielder Nomar Mazara - The San Diego Union- Tribune

Having faith in MacKenzie Gore - by John Gennaro

First pitch: Jordan Lyles picked to start in Saturday's doubleheader - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Padres notes: Suarez may have moved closer; Martinez looks ready - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Padres notes: Rougned Odor comes through, Brandon Dixon's opportunity, Seth Lugo's latest - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Royals Acquire Cahill, Maurer, Buchter From Padres For Strahm, Wood, Ruiz - MLB Trade Rumors

Padres start fast, finish strong in overpowering O's - The San Diego Union- Tribune

Minors: Campusano, Martin power El Paso; Pierce Johnson throws - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Minors: Martinez hit hard in El Paso debut; Waldron hurt; Wood hits first homer - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Having faith in MacKenzie Gore - by John Gennaro

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