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The Sports Xchange Cashner pitches Padres past Giants SAN DIEGO -- Andrew Cashner was on the money, and the San Diego Padres cashed in a rare victory. The Padres edged the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Friday night before 34,292 at Petco Park. And it was...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Thad Weber did exactly what he was asked to do Tuesday night, shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers for 4 1/3 innings after Padres starter Clayton Richard failed to get out of the...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Edinson Volquez wasn't likely to immediately lose his spot in the rotation, but after four horrendous starts the 29-year-old right-hander desperately needed to show some signs of life....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Everything was working for Edinson Volquez, and as a result of his handiwork, the Padres exited skid row. "About time," Volquez said after he helped the Padres end a five-game...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The Padres' starting pitching has reached the breaking point. Actually, it might have already passed a point of no return. Left-hander Clayton Richard allowed six runs on six hits...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The Padres used 15 starting pitchers last year. At one point, they had nine starting pitchers on the disabled list at the same time. Three times during the 2012 season, the Padres had...

This post has been corrected. See note below for details. Perfection wasn’t going to last forever for the Dodgers bullpen, which didn’t make it any less painful when it finally buckled. And then buckled some more. After the Dodgers had...

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Howie Kendrick, Chris Iannetta and prospects Travis Witherspoon and Taylor Lindsey hit home runs on Thursday to lead the Angels to a 12-3 exhibition victory over the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex. Kendrick lined a solo...

If Kevin Youkilis leaves via free agency, what are the chances the Sox try Dan Johnson at third? He is patient and does have some pop. -- Kent Kimpel, Plymouth, Ind. I think the chances are slim. I think they should bring him back, but I'm not sure how...

Now I've seen it all. Miguel Cabrera just completed my collection of baseball memories, and probably yours too, unless you were watching closely in 1967. I was following baseball that fall, and that meant admiring the greatness of Carl Yastrzemski. I...

All games on WGN-AM 720 Season series: Cubs lead 3-0. Monday: 9:05 p.m., CSN-Plus, CLTV. LH Travis Wood (4-7, 4.90) vs. LH Eric Stults (1-2, 3.19). Tuesday: 9:05 p.m., CSN-Plus, CLTV. TBD vs. RH Ross Ohlendorf (3-2, 6.27). Wednesday: 5:35 p.m., WGN-...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — At the end of his memorable day, second baseman Neil Walker was much more interested in talking about his double-play partner.   Shortstop Clint Barmes’ first career grand slam keyed a nine-run fourth inning and Walker went...