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Maddux ties Clemens at 354 wins

usatoday.com     Sep 2, 2008   25 related          

regrets not having spent more time talking shop with Roger Clemens at the five All-Star games when they were in opposing dugouts. Maddux tied Clemens for eighth place on the career list with his 354th victory on Monday...                    

It's a sweet 16 summer day at Petco Park for Padres prospect

signonsandiego.com     Aug 31, 2008          

A Padres prospect who is the same age as a high school junior threw swift fastballs yesterday as Padres major league staff looked on at Petco Park. Portillo is a 16-year-old from Venezuela, who a month ago agreed to terms...                    

Rodriguez lifts Pads over Rox in ninth

fox16.com     Sep 1, 2008   13 related          

Luis Rodriguez drove in both San Diego runs, including the game-winner in the bottom of the ninth as San Diego pulled out a 2-1 win over Colorado in the rubber match of a three-game series. Brian Giles and Will Venable...                    

Padres' Geer delivers in major league debut

signonsandiego.com     Aug 31, 2008   12 related          

Six-run fourth inning beats Jimenez, Rockies By Tom Krasovic The Padres' Will Venable follows through on an RBI single in the fourth inning at Petco Park. Â Chris Park / Associated Press The contrast between Padres rookie...                    

Gerut again out of Padres' lineup

mlb.com     Aug 31, 2008          

Outfielder has sprained finger, could return to action Monday SAN DIEGO -- Center fielder Jody Gerut was out of the Padres' starting lineup for the second day in a row with a sprained middle finger on his left hand. San...                    

Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies' 9-4 win

iht.com     Aug 30, 2008   14 related          

Garrett Atkins made sure the Colorado Rockies continued their latest late-season surge. Atkins hit two home runs and drove in a season-high five RBI to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on...                    

Venable flashes potential in debut

signonsandiego.com     Aug 30, 2008          

But Atkins' HRs boost Rockies Will Venable watches his first swing in the major leagues produce a triple against the Rockies in the second inning Friday at Petco Park. Will Venable hit the ball nearly 400 feet, raced to...                    

Hairston's season comes to end because of torn thumb ligament

signonsandiego.com     Aug 29, 2008   4 related          

Scott Hairston was putting together the best season of his career till it came to a halt Thursday with the news he needs surgery on his thumb. K.C. Alfred/Union-Tribune Scott Hairston's best season in the major leagues is...                    

Pads sweep D-backs, deny Big Unit of 295th win

espn.go.com     Aug 28, 2008   30 related          

The Padres won 5-4. Ra Johnson singled to left, C Young scored, C Burke to second. Last place San Diego made the improbable happen by sweeping NL West-leading Arizona. The Padres did it when Jody Gerut 's go-ahead single...                    

Padres' lineup filled with ex-Beavers

mlb.com     Aug 27, 2008          

Five who began season at Triple-A Portland get a start SAN DIEGO -- The Padres' starting lineup Wednesday had a distinctly Pacific Northwest feel to it, as five players who started this season with the Triple-A Portland...