Gonzalez homers, drives in 3 in Padres' 4-2 victory over GiantsSeptember 10th, 2009 Gonzalez leads Padres past Giants 4-2SAN FRANCISCO — Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, helping the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 Wednesday. Wade LeBlanc (2-1) pitched a career-high seven innings to win his second straight start.
Gonzalez extends consecutive games streak to Padres-record 306, entering game on defenseJuly 26th, 2009 Gonzalez extends consecutive games streakWASHINGTON — Adrian Gonzalez came off the bench to extend the longest active consecutive games streak in the majors, establishing a new San Diego Padres record by playing in his 306th straight game. Gonzalez entered the game as a defensive replacement for first baseman Oscar Salazar in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Braves' Mike Gonzalez leaves after struck by line drive on pitching armJuly 23rd, 2009 Gonzalez struck by liner, leaves gameATLANTA — Braves left-hander Mike Gonzalez sustained a bruised forearm when he was hit by a line drive off the bat of the San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz on Thursday. Schierholtz's liner bounced off Gonzalez toward first base for a single to start a four-run inning for the Giants, who were trying to snap a three-game losing streak.
Edgar Gonzalez visits Padres 2 days after being hit in head with pitchJuly 21st, 2009 Edgar Gonzalez visits PadresSAN DIEGO — Edgar Gonzalez visited the San Diego Padres' clubhouse Monday, two days after he was hit in the head with a pitch and hospitalized with a concussion. The 31-year-old infielder, who was released from the hospital Sunday afternoon, saw the replay of his beaning for the first time on Monday in the team's video room.
Rockies 6, Padres 1July 20th, 2009 Rockies 6, Padres 1E_Lobaton (1), Headley (4). DP_Colorado 1.
Padres trade RHP Cla Meredith to Orioles for INF SalazarJuly 20th, 2009 Padres deal RHP Meredith for O's INF SalazarSAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have acquired infielder Oscar Salazar from the Baltimore Orioles for right-handed pitcher Cla Meredith. The trade became more urgent for San Diego after utilityman Edgar Gonzalez was hit in the head with a pitch on Saturday night and remained hospitalized Sunday.
Padres 2B Edgar Gonzalez remains in hospital with dizziness following beaningJuly 19th, 2009 Padres' Edgar Gonzalez in hospital after beaningSAN DIEGO — Padres second baseman Edgar Gonzalez remained hospitalized Sunday with dizziness after he was he was hit in the head by a 93 mph pitch Saturday night. Gonzalez did not have a skull fracture or a concussion but complained of dizziness and ringing in his ears, San Diego manager Bud Black said.
Headley hits pinch-hit home run to lift Padres to 3-1 win over Rockies; Edgar Gonzalez beanedJuly 19th, 2009 Headley homers to give Padres a 3-1 win overSAN DIEGO — Chase Headley had a pinch-hit homer in the seventh, lifting the concerned San Diego Padres to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies an inning after Edgar Gonzalez was hit in the head with a pitch and carted off the field Saturday night. Gonzalez left the game after he was beaned by a fastball from Jason Hammel in the sixth inning.
Gonzalez in lineup for Padres a night after straining right knee sliding into third baseJuly 2nd, 2009 Adrian Gonzalez in lineup for PadresSAN DIEGO — Adrian Gonzalez was in the starting lineup for the San Diego Padres a night after straining his right knee while sliding into third base. The first baseman said he convinced manager Bud Black that he was OK to play against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Padres' Adrian Gonzalez leaves game with knee injuryJuly 1st, 2009 Padres' Gonzalez leaves game with knee injurySAN DIEGO — Adrian Gonzalez injured his right knee in the fourth inning of the San Diego Padres' game against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Gonzalez hit an RBI triple off Mike Hampton with one out in the fourth and slid hard into third base.
Kevin Correia carries shutout into 7th inning as Padres beat Oakland 4-1June 22nd, 2009 Correia's strong outing lifts Padres over A's, 4-1SAN DIEGO — Kevin Correia carried a shutout into the seventh inning and Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Correia (4-5) combined with three relievers on a two-hitter.
103-year-old Emilio Navarro throws out first pitch as part of Padres' salute to Negro LeaguesJune 21st, 2009 103-year-old Navarro throws out first pitchSAN DIEGO — Emilio Navarro still has some accuracy, if not the range. Navarro, who at 103 is believed to be the oldest living professional baseball player, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland Athletics-San Diego Padres game on Saturday night.
Athletics rookie pitcher Josh Outman leaves game in second inningJune 20th, 2009 A's LHP Outman leaves game in second inningSAN DIEGO — Oakland A's rookie pitcher Josh Outman left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the second inning with an undisclosed injury. Outman allowed a leadoff homer to Chase Headley in the second inning and was then visited on the mound by manager Bob Geren and head trainer Steve Sayles.
Athletics rookie pitcher Josh Outman leaves game in 2nd inning with tightness in left armJune 20th, 2009 A's Outman leaves game with tightness in left armSAN DIEGO — Oakland A's rookie pitcher Josh Outman left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres in the second inning with tightness in his left arm. Outman allowed a leadoff homer to Chase Headley in the second inning and was then visited on the mound by manager Bob Geren and head trainer Steve Sayles.
Gonzalez hits 20th home run, Gaudin fans 9 as Padres top Rockies, 5-2June 1st, 2009 Gonzalez homers again to lead Padres to winDENVER — Adrian Gonzalez hit his major-league leading 20th home run, Chad Gaudin struck out a season-high nine and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Sunday. Brad Hawpe and Yorvit Torrealba had two hits each for Colorado, which lost for the first time under interim manager Jim Tracy, who replaced the fired Clint Hurdle on Friday.