Clayton Richard News

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Padres pitcher Clayton Richard made his second Minor League rehabilitation start on Tuesday for Triple-A Tucson in Omaha, allowing two runs in six innings.

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The big prospect news of the week is the promotions of Kevin Gausman and Jurickson Profar, but you already know about them.

Two nights rendered two entirely different ball games. One day after Matt Garza and Clayton Richard had dominating pitching performances for the Iowa Cubs and Tucson Padres , the offenses took center stage on Friday.

Padres manager Bud Black visits the mound in the second inning to pull Clayton Richard and replace him with Thad Webber.

Gonzalez, 27, finished third in the National League Cy Young Award voting and 20th in the Most Valuable Player voting last season after posting a 21-8 record with a 2.89 ERA in 32 starts.

If Thursday night was any indication, Matt Garza may be ready to rejoin the Chicago Cubs in short order.

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With Tampa Bay's pitching not living up to its typical standards during the club's early-season funk, the Rays' offense has recently come to the rescue and helped put the team on the verge of going above .500 for the first time since April 6. As of April 16, the Rays were 4-9 and ranked last in the American League in runs scored , batting average ... (more)

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While the San Diego Padres look to continue their hot streak, starter Edinson Volquez will look to do the same on Friday.

Cameron Maybin points out to Mark Kotsay who swatted a double to drive him in in the 7th during opening day for the San Diego Padres Tuesday at Petco Park.

MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Right-handed reliever-turned-starter Andrew Cashner is showing signs of being the pitcher the Padres believe he can be.

While the San Diego Padres look to continue their hot streak, starter Edinson Volquez will look to do the same.

On his way to winning 16 games for the Tigers in 1997, Blair -- now in his first season as bullpen coach for the Padres -- suffered a concussion and a broken jaw after he was hit by a line drive after making a pitch in a game against the Indians.

Padres are 5-15. Losers of five straight games. Boasting a 1-7 record at Petco. Eight and a half games out of first.

When the Padres need a fifth-starter later this month, they won't likely use a long reliever - Anthony Bass or Tyson Ross -- from the bullpen.

Marlins right-hander Alex Sanabia has been counting down the days until his start against the Padres at Petco Park.

The Padres third baseman is at his best when he's in the lineup every night, fulfilling his daily routine and getting as many reps as possible in the cages.