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San Diego Padres' Manny Machado laughs in the dugout prior to the team's spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Machado impresses Padres’ teammates with baseball IQ

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado signs autographs prior to the team's spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Machado brings Manny Mania to rebuilding Padres

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 14, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Kansas City, Mo. At right, in a Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Phoenix. The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Royals' Adalberto Mondesi have never met, but it's probably long overdue. They'd have a lot to talk about. Both are hot young shortstop prospects, with big league fathers and roots in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Padres’ Tatis, Royals’ Mondesi on parallel paths to stardom

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Hosmer feels a different vibe in 2nd season with Padres

By WESTON DeWITT - Associated Press

More than Machado: Padres in good hands up the middle

By JACK THOMPSON - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto flies out in the fourth inning during a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Mariners’ Hernandez gets off to shaky spring start

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, then-Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado celebrates his two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series, in Los Angeles. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with the rebuilding San Diego Padres, the biggest contract ever for a free agent. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) **FILE**

Padres announce Machado’s $300 million, 10-year deal

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, then-Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Machado (8) hits a single during the fourth inning of Game 7 of the National League Championship Series baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Milwaukee. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with the rebuilding San Diego Padres, the biggest contract ever for a free agent. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical and had not been announced.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Padres buzzing over impending arrival of Manny Machado

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

This combination of file photos shows Manny Machado, left, and Bryce Harper. A former Baltimore Orioles infielder, Machado reportedly agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a 10-year, $300 million contract on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Bryce Harper, formerly of the Washington Nationals, still had yet to sign with a new team when Machado's details were reported. (AP Photos/John Minchillo and Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Manny Machado agrees to record deal, Bryce Harper remains on market

By Adam Zielonka and Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis runs up the first baseline after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Peoria, Ariz. Tatis' eagerly awaited major league debut most likely will come this year, if not on opening day then after he gets some time in Triple-A. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Tatis Jr. knows his MLB debut with Padres is getting closer

By WESTON DEWITT - Associated Press

Padres expect competition for rotation spots this spring

Associated Press

Long-suffering Padres fans can’t wait to see Tatis Jr.

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Phillies won 2-0. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

Bryce Harper meets with San Diego Padres: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Former Padres pitcher Jose Torres gets probation after plea

Associated Press

Padres to switch to brown, gold color scheme in 2020

Associated Press

Alex Dickerson agrees to minor league deal with Padres

Associated Press

Padres fire hitting coach Matt Stairs after lackluster year

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Manuel Margot, right, slides into home safely after Arizona Diamondbacks catcher John Ryan Murphy threw to first to get Francisco Mejia after striking out swinging during the 10th inning of a baseball game in San Diego, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. The Padres won 4-3 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Diamondbacks end deflating September with 4-3 loss to Padres

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Javy Guerra scores the winning run off a double by Freddy Galvis during the fifteenth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Galvis’ double lifts Padres over Diamondbacks 3-2 in 15

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Rookie Vargas hits 1st homer in Arizona’s 5-4 win vs Padres

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press