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Valentina Martinez

Valentina Martinez

Joined: Aug 4, 2024

May 15, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) wraps his arm with a towel in the dugout during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Former Padres Pitcher Signs Massive Deal With AL Contender

The Padres departed with the right-hander in 2023.

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Feb 12, 2024; Peoria, AZ, USA; A general view of a hat belonging to a member of the San Diego Padres during a workout day at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Image
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Padres Top Prospect Who Signed Massive Deal Lied About Age: Report

A top teenage prospect from the Dominican Republic who signed with the San Diego Padres falsified his paperwork and is actually five years older than he stated, according to a Major League Baseball investigation.

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Oct 30, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts with outfielder Aaron Judge (99) after Judge dropped a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Former Padres Star Juan Soto's Free Agency is Already Insane

Before Juan Soto was even set to hit the free agency market, rumors swirled that eight teams checked in as interested parties in the former San Diego Padres star.

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Oct 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) looks on during warm ups before game two against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Ha-Seong Kim Declines Mutual Option With Padres, Becomes Free Agent

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim has declined his mutual option with the San Diego Padres and is now a free agent.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) is removed from the game during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Gerrit Cole Opts Out, Could Padres Make a Run at Star Pitcher?

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole opted out of his deal with the historic franchise, which signifies the ace is looking for a new team.

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Jul 22, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (30) reacts as he scores after hitting a two run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Eric Hosmer Calls Out Padres Fans as 'Little Brothers' for Continuing to Talk Smack to Dodgers

Eric Hosmer called out Padres fans for continuing to taunt the Dodgers and their fans despite San Diego being eliminated from the playoffs in the National League Division Series.

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Sep 14, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) speaks with the media in the dugout before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Padres News: Mike Shildt Already Looking Ahead to 2025 Season After NLDS Defeat

As the Padres watch the rest of the playoffs from home, the team has no choice but to look ahead.

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Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks on in the dugout in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Opens Up About Padres Scoreless Drought to End NLDS

Fernando Tatis Jr. couldn't say much about the Padres going scoreless for 24 consecutive innings to close out the season.

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Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) looks on before game five against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Jurickson Profar Says Padres 'Didn't Come Through', Doesn't Credit Dodgers Pitching

Jurickson Profar put the blame on themselves and was reluctant to give praise to the Dodgers pitching staff.

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Oct 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) reacts after a single in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Manny Machado Isn't Worried About Padres' Struggles Against Dodgers Relievers

Manny Machado minimized what the Dodgers' bullpen managed to do to the Padres lineup Wednesday night calling San Diego's Game 4 performance at the plate, or lack thereof, irrelevant.

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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) throws in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Mike Shildt Reveals Which Pitchers Will Be Available for Padres vs Dodgers Game 5

Along with Yu Darvish getting the start for Game 5, Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada will also be available Friday night.

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Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) takes out pitcher Dylan Cease (84) in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
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Padres' Mike Shildt Defends Decision to Start Dylan Cease on Short Rest in Game 4

In Game 4 of the National League Division Series, Dylan Cease made his first start on three day's rest Wednesday night. It didn't go as planned.

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