San Diego Padres

ESPN’s Navy Moto X World Championships and Moto Icon, Brian Deegan, to Throw Out First Pitch

April 1, 2008 -- Moto X World Championships participant Kyle Loza and motocross riders Jesse Jolson and Jimmie McGuire will perform on a ramp-to-ramp jump at Petco Park before the San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros game. Brian Deegan will throw out the first pitch.

WHO:

Moto X World Championships athletes:

* Brian Deegan: 10-time X Games medalist and one of the most influential riders in freestyle, landing the first 360 in competition at X Games Nine

* Kyle Loza: Made his debut at X Games 13 last year and took home a gold in the Best Trick competition with his famous body arial the “Volt”    » read more »

Season opener includes stellar pitching matchup, giant U.S. flag presented by hundreds of firefighters, a helicopter fly-over and a salute to wildfire responders

SAN DIEGO, 03/29/2008 -- The San Diego Padres will begin their quest for their third National League West crown in four years Monday, March 31, when they host the Houston Astros at 7:05 p.m. PDT.

The game features two of the most dominating pitchers in Major League Baseball. Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy will start for the San Diego Padres, while the Houston Astros will counter with right-hander Roy Oswalt.

The sold out contest marks the fifth straight home opener sellout since the team moved to PETCO Park in 2004.    » read more »

03/28/2008, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres today finalized their 25-man roster Opening Day with outfielder Jim Edmonds being placed on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to March 21) with a strained right calf. San Diego Padres Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.

Jim Edmonds suffered the injury on March 6 in a Spring Training game in Peoria, Ariz., against the Colorado Rockies.

The San Diego Padres open the 2008 Championship Season Monday at 7:05 p.m. (PT) against the Houston Astros. 2007 Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy will face Houston Astros hurler Roy Oswalt.

Source: MLB

03/25/2008, PEORIA, Ariz. -- The San Diego Padres announced today that the club has exercised Manager Bud Black's option for the 2009 season. San Diego Padres Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.

"While we exercised Buddy's option for next year, we believe that he will continue to grow and develop as a Major League manager for many years to come," said Towers. "He has exceeded our expectations and we are excited for the future of the Padres under his guidance."    » read more »

32 Players now in Major League camp

PEORIA, Ariz., 03/26/2008 -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have optioned three players to Triple-A Portland and reassigned three others to minor league camp. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcements.

Infielders Brian Myrow, Oscar Robles and Craig Stansberry were optioned to Portland, while right-handed pitcher Adam Bass, left-hander Shawn Estes and outfielder Chip Ambres were reassigned to the Beavers.

With today's moves, the San Diego Padres now have 32 players in Major League camp, including 30 players from the 40-man roster and two non-roster invitees.

Source: MLB

In exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations

SAN DIEGO, 03/26/2008 -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have acquired infielder/outfielder Justin Huber from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.

Justin Huber, 25, played parts of the last three Major League seasons with the Royals, appearing in 19 games at first base and three in left field. In 38 career Big League games, he is 20-for-98 (.204) with four doubles, seven RBI and nine runs scored.    » read more »

Major League Spring Training roster down to 26 active players

Peoria, Ariz., 03/26/2008 -- The San Diego Padres announced a number of roster moves on Wednesday, which includes optioning two players to Triple-A Portland, purchasing the contract of two players from Portland and placing five players on the disabled list. Executive vice president/general manager Kevin Towers made the announcements.

The San Diego Padres purchased the contracts of left-handed pitcher Glendon Rusch and outfielder Jody Gerut from Portland. The Padres also optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin Cameron and infielder Luis Rodriguez to Triple-A.    » read more »

03/26/2008, KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals traded first baseman/outfielder Justin Huber to the San Diego Padres in exchange for a player to be named.

Justin Huber, 25, has made brief appearances in the Majors with the Kansas City Royals the past three seasons after being acquired from the New York Mets on July 30, 2004.

Source: MLB

San Diego Padres providing free tickets to Friday's exhibition game to those who lost homes; Players and coaches will wear caps from first-response organizations

SAN DIEGO, 03/25/2008 -- The San Diego Padres today announced plans to recognize survivors and first responders from last fall's wildfires prior to their exhibition game Friday, March 28 (7:05 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim).

The Padres are providing free tickets to individuals and families whose homes were lost or significantly damaged during the October 2007 devastation. Individuals from the approximately 1,500 households affected can still pick up Fire Recovery Night ticket vouchers from their local long-term assistance center.    » read more »

38 players remain in Major League camp

03/23/2008, PEORIA, Ariz. -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Jared Wells and outfielder Chase Headley to Triple-A Portland. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.

Jared Wells made five appearances this spring, going 1-0 with a 5.06 ERA (3 ER/5.1 IP). Chase Headley hit .333 (14-for-42) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBI and eight runs scored in 21 games.

With today's moves, the San Diego Padres now have 38 players in Major League camp, including 33 players from the 40-man roster and five non-roster invitees.

Source: MLB

03/04/2008, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres announced today their updated 2008 Spring Training television schedule.

Channel 4 San Diego will broadcast six of the Padres Spring Training games, including both contests of the MLB China Series when San Diego will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first-ever Major League Baseball games played in China.

Below is the complete 2008 Padres Spring Training television schedule.

San Diego Padres 2008 Spring Training Television Schedule

DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
Sunday March 9 CHICAGO (AL) PEORIA 1:05 p.m.    » read more »

03/03/2008, PEORIA, AZ -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have agreed to terms with 24 players on contracts for the 2008 season. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement from the club's Spring Training complex in Peoria, AZ.    » read more »

Pairs of tickets priced as low as RMB 50 for games on March 15 & 16 at Wukesong Stadium in Beijing

02/25/2008 -- Tickets for the 2008 Major League Baseball China Series, the first-ever Major League Baseball (MLB) games played in China, were made available to the public today. Fans can purchase tickets either by calling Emma Ticketmaster's ticketing hotline at (400) 707-9999, going online at emma.cn or in person at Emma Ticketmaster box office, North Gate of Worker's Stadium.    » read more »

02/12/2008, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with infielder Khalil Greene through the 2009 season. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.    » read more »

San Diego Padres 40-man roster now at 40

02/05/2008, SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Enrique Gonzalez off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.    » read more »