San Diego Padres

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Max Scherzer trade reaction: Padres, Nationals, Dodgers fans run the gauntlet of emotional spectrum

Padres pitching rotation is filthy and unfair after trading for Max Scherzer

MLB trade rumors: 10 teams who could discuss an Eric Hosmer deal

Are Padres the team to beat after trading for All-Star Adam Frazier?

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Joey Gallo, Texas Ragners (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)

Padres, Yankees emerging as favorites for Joey Gallo

Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres (Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)

Fernando Tatis Jr. pulling away in NL MVP race with another home run (Video)

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 14: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres gets back to first base ahead of the tag of Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game at Petco Park on July 14, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Fernando Tatis, Jr. is stealing Freddie Freeman’s son from him

WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 17: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 celebrates with Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres after sliding into home plate and scoring in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado’s actions should be lauded

Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

MLB fans react to Padres’ Jake Cronenworth hitting for the cycle

Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs. (USA Today)

Best Kris Bryant trades for Mets, Padres and Braves

MLB All-Star Game start time, how to watch and starting pitchers

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 5: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on July 5, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Fernando Tatis Jr isn’t just good at baseball, he’s good with people

Jul 8, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) places the Padres Swagg Chain on relief pitcher Daniel Camarena (right) after Camarena hit a grand slam home run against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Slam Diego: Daniel Camarena hits most improbable home run in MLB history

Jul 2, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Tommy Pham (28) watches a fly ball in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Tommy Pham gets cotton candy, ice cream helmet from concessions during rain delay (Video)

Padres catcher Victor Caratini. (Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports)

Padres: Victor Caratini walk-offs Reds after unbelievable ninth inning barrage (Video)

Padres DH Fernando Tatis Jr. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

Slam Diego Padres make triumphant return thanks to Fernando Tatis, Jr. (Video)

Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

Injury ruins Jacob deGrom’s elite performance against Padres

San Diego Padres. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

Padres mom with baby in arms makes impressive one-handed catch (Video)

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Third base coach Willie Harris #33 congratulates Joc Pederson #24 of the Chicago Cubs after his solo homerum during the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on June 09, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Joc Pederson copied Fernando Tatís Jr.’s home run celebration and Padres fans hated it (Video)

Jun 7, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) throws pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs: Adbert Alzolay’s balk proves no one knows what a balk is

Jun 1, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) doubles against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Willson Contreras unleashes incredible bat flip on monster home run (Video)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 31: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres reacts in the dugout during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Javier Baez vs Fernando Tatis Jr.: Who’s the better shortstop?

Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs. (Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)

Javier Baez builds excitement for battle with Fernando Tatis Jr.

Javier Baez, Chicago Cubs. (Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)

Javier Baez and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s battle of the shortstops is must-see television (Video)

Fernando Tatis Jr. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

Fernando Tatis Jr. does the splits to avoid being hit by a pitch (Video)

Dave Roberts, Los Angeles Dodgers. (Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Dave Roberts just supplied perfect bulletin board material for the Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres. (Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

Fernando Tatis Jr. saved best bat flip for his 50th career homer (Video)

Padres players at Petco Park. (Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)

Padres fans evade security as long as humanly possible in Petco Park field rush (Video)