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San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has quickly become the face of the MLB. He signed a huge 14-year extension and was named as the cover athlete for MLB The Show. Now, Tatis Jr. will get his own feature on MLB Network, becoming the first to do so since Mike Trout. MLB Network […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is reeling after yet another early playoff exit, this time to the hands of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Dame literally did everything he could, but the Blazers ultimately couldn’t overcome the talented Nuggets squad despite a masterful playoff performance from Lillard, who set another unbelievable […]

The San Diego Padres were given fantastic news after the team reinstated both Eric Hosmer and Fernando Tatis Jr. ahead of Wednesday’s game versus the Colorado Rockies, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Eric Hosmer are back. They were activated before today's game, with John Andreoli and Tucupita Marcano optioned. — […]

The San Diego Padres will once again be without star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. for an extended period. This time, the absence appears to be COVID-related. The Padres announced Tuesday afternoon they were placing Tatis–in addition to utility men Jurickson Profar and Jorge Mateo–on the injured list due to “health and safety protocols.” Due to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Trevor Bauer loves getting all the attention he can. On Saturday night, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. trolled Bauer after hitting two home runs off of him. Bauer responded by making a 15 minute YouTube video about his celebrations. The moment you've all been waiting for….Watch here now: https://t.co/4swuYnq48p […]

During an outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers this week, Trevor Bauer was taken deep by the San Diego Padres young star Fernando Tatis Jr. Later, on Twitter, it was discovered that Tatis Jr. might have looked at the sign the Dodgers’ catcher gave to Bauer. This led to a pretty funny back on forth […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. exacted his revenge on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer. In their showdown on Saturday night, Bebo opened festivities by knocking in a home run with one eye shut off of Bauer, who made the ballsy move of pitching with one eye against the Padres seven weeks ago. […]

San Diego Padres fans rejoice. Superstar shortstop Ferenando Tatis Jr. was activated off the Injured List and will be in tonight’s lineup for a very crucial series. NEWS: Fernando Tatis Jr. officially activated from the 10-day IL. @MLB @MLBNetwork — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 16, 2021 The 22-year-old Padres shortstop hurt himself in what looked […]

San Diego Padres fans held their breathe when shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. fell down to the ground in agony, clutching his shoulder, in their game against the San Francisco Giants on April 5. Many believed the 22-year old would be done for the season. However, Tatis Jr. may actually miraculously make his return to the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a shoulder injury on Monday versus the San Francisco Giants and fans of the San Diego Padres can breathe a sigh of relief. Despite him being forced to miss time, Tatis only sustained a slight labral tear, per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune. #Padres GM Preller on Tatis injury: […]

San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had to be taken out early in their game against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night after suffering a left shoulder subluxation, via ESPN. It was sustained after an awkward swing, which caused him to stay on the ground in pain. It just looks painful: Fernando […]

It may have taken longer than expected, but San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tartis Jr. more than made up for lost time Sunday. Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his first home run of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks against closer Chris Devenski. While the 22-year-old shortstop has endured a slow start to the year, going […]

The news for Xbox users who have been patiently waiting for MLB The Show to slide over to its console just keeps getting better and better. First, it was announced last year that the PlayStation-only franchise would be coming out on Xbox in 2021. And, now, it will be available on Xbox Game Pass when […]

One thing winning the World Series will do for you: Dodger Blue is now the top color of choice for baseball fans. At least, in terms of jersey sales. L.A.’s star duo of past MVP-winners, Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger — who helped propel the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first championship since 1988 last […]

After San Diego Padres supernova shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr left Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds with mild shoulder discomfort, there was some concern he wouldn’t be ready for Opening Day on April 1. Unease has been soothed, however, after Padres officials on Wednesday noted their stud infielder has long dealt with this shoulder […]

San Diego Padres fans might not want to continue reading. Star Friars shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was removed from Tuesday’s spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent injury. Tatis made a nice defensive play and long throw at short in the second inning. But he was taken to the dugout with hands […]

Spring Training has only just started, and San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. is already in midseason form. Tatis crushed a long grand slam off Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith during the Friars’ Cactus League matchup with the D-backs on Tuesday, equipped with bat flip and all. The #SlamDiego sequel from @tatis_jr 🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZIyar0yso0 […]

It has taken San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. less than two years to become one of the biggest stars in the sport. Tatis is the cover athlete for MLB The Show 21, and he featured prominently in the latest next-gen reveal trailer. Or, a puppet of Tatis featured prominently. Sony San Diego released […]

The San Diego Padres made a big commitment to shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr by inking the 22-year-old to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension this winter. In one fell swoop, the Friars declared Tatis the current and future face of the franchise. Tatis said Monday he hopes to be remembered as a franchise legend. “El […]

The San Diego Padres acquired Yu Darvish and Blake Snell via trades earlier this offseason, and they continue to make strides by inking star shortshop Fernando Tatis Jr. to a huge 14-year extension worth $340 million guaranteed, per Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The total guarantee is close to $340 million, according […]

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had some strong words for the doubters after being named the shortstop of MLB’s All-MLB First Team. Tatis got on camera holding his honorary plaque, citing a number of past criticisms regarding his ability to play the shortstop position before zooming in on the accolade itself. Talk your […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. was apologetic after hitting a grand slam that gave the San Diego Padres shortstop a career-high seven RBI against the Texas Rangers. The second-year infielder hammered an opposite-field home run after swinging on a 3-0 count with one out in the eighth inning, despite his Padres commanding a seven-run lead late in […]

CLUTCH SUMMARY: For the 2019 MLB Rookie of the Year award races, both the American and National Leagues boast true candidates, like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso. With Vlad Jr. fighting with slugger Yordan Alvarez and Orioles’ rookie John Means, Vlad Jr. has the fullest body of work for voters to analyze. In the […]

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been one of the most exciting players in baseball this season. From tagging up to score on infield popups to mammoth homers and leaping grabs at the edge of the outfield grass, Tatis has electrified the sport with his talent. Unfortunately, injuries have robbed Tatis of more […]

Major League Baseball is often dominated by big-market teams. Organizations like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are constantly in a spot of advantage because of their ability to expand their payroll and show indifference to the luxury tax. Which is why, oftentimes, squads like the San Diego Padres need to stockpile young […]

Young superstars are dominating both the American and National Leagues in the MLB, helping increase the popularity of the sport in a time that they need it the most. Being able to relate to the younger generation is a very useful tactic for the sport of baseball, and marketing this sport to its strengths can […]

The youth movement that has progressively taken over the sport of baseball is at it again in the 2019 season, as more top prospects, late bloomers, and interesting youngins are all vying to take home the honors of being the best rookie in their respective league. This article will focus on those prospects that are […]

The baseball community was certainly surprised that the free agency period dragged on so long for both Manny Machado. But perhaps more shocking was that the San Diego Padres–a team that has not made the playoffs in over a decade–were the team to sign Machado to a franchise-altering mega deal. Machado not only makes the […]

The passing of the torch happens on a seasonal basis in all professional sports, as athletes who helped transition his generation to the next one will pass the torch to the players leading the next charge of today’s players. From the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield in the NFL to Giannis Antetokounmpo and […]

Coming off yet another American League Central crown, the Cleveland Indians are now looking to sell off a few pricier veteran pieces in a way to stay financially focused while not losing their stranglehold on winning the division. And the biggest name involved in these rumors and rumblings is Corey Kluber. The team’s resident starting […]