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Sam Garcia

Sam Garcia

Joined: May 24, 2024

Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.

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Padres' Ha-Seong Kim Awaiting MRI Results on Shoulder

Padres' shortstop Ha-Seong Kim sustained a right shoulder injury on Aug. 18 when sliding back to first base. It has been reported that Kim got an MRI on Monday and is awaiting the results. The Padres have replaced Kim with Tyler Wade and Mason McCoy.

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Two Padres Stars Nearing Minor League Rehab Assignments

Two of the Padres star players are approaching minor league rehab assignments. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish and outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. are reportedly nearing rehab assignments in advance of rejoining San Diego's major league roster.

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Padres On Brink Of Doing Something They Haven’t Done in 39 Years

The Padres have only used 20 position players throughout the season, which is the lowest amount the Padres have used since 1985 when they utilized 18 position players.

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Matt Waldron Demoted: Who Are the Padres' No. 5 Starter Candidates?

The Padres optioned starting pitcher Matt Waldron. In the midst of a long stretch of games, the Padres need to add a fifth starter to the rotation. An option was Omar Cruz, but they ultimately went with Randy Vásquez.

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Can Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Hit 500 Career Home Runs?

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. was given "50/50" odds of eventually joining the 500 career home run club. He currently has 120. Before his injury this season, Tatis Jr. led the Padres in home runs. Tatis Jr. was joined on the list by Manny Machado.

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Padres Move Fernando Tatis Jr. to Long-Term Injured List

The Padres transferred Fernando Tatis Jr. from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. He has been out with a right femoral stress reaction since June 22. The Padres replaced him on the 40-man roster with shortstop Mason McCoy.

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Michael King's Wife Can't Stop Texting Him About Jackson Merrill

The Padres' rookie Jackson Merrill has grabbed the attention of baseball fans, including Michael King's wife, Sheila. Merrill's performance has established him as a top candidate for the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award.

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Apr 11, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; A general view of gloves and hats during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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Padres' Star Prospect Faces Season-Ending Injury

The Padres' No. 2 prospect sustained a right shoulder strain that will likely cut his standout rookie season short. This is the 17-year-old's second shoulder injury of the season, the other affecting his left shoulder.

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Padres Would 'Love' Reunion With Former Cy Young Winner: Report

The Padres are interested in reuniting with a former Cy Young winner.

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Will Padres’ Yu Darvish Be Back in 2024? New Report Puts Chances at No Worse Than '50-50'

Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish has been on the restricted list while dealing with a family matter. Although there is no confirmed date for his return, two people close to him gave their predictions on when the five-time All-Star will return.

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One Stat Explains Why the Padres Are a Lock to Clinch a Playoff Berth

The Padres are looking like a definite playoff team, currently holding a NL Wild Card spot. All but one of 34 MLB teams that have logged a 19-3 record or better at any point in the season since 2000 have made the playoffs.

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Padres' Bullpen Goes From Worst in MLB to First

The San Diego Tribune reported that the Padres' bullpen went from an MLB-worst to the best. The addition of Tanner Scott, Bryan Hoeing, and Jason Adam at the deadline to the Padres' bullpen has significantly contributed to the recent improvement.

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