The Latest Breaking News from HaSeong Kim

ATLANTA — What happened Sunday night was precisely what the Padres needed to happen.

ATLANTA — Michael Wacha and three relievers were good enough Saturday night that the Padres didn’t need the run Rougned Odor didn’t score nor the one that he did score.

Before Ha-Seong Kim became a fan favorite in San Diego, before he jumped to the United States, before he won three straight Gold Gloves in Korea, he was a 21-year-old shortstop who hoped the World Baseball Classic would be the perfect springboard for a budding career.

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres will not run into a shortage of shortstops this season, which is the long and – cue the groans – short of it.

SAN DIEGO — Bob Melvin's second spring training as manager of the Padres is nearly underway.

SAN DIEGO — Fernando Tatis Jr.'s push to return from the long-awaited shoulder surgery and two wrist procedures began roughly a month ago, setting up the 24-year-old to be a full participant not only for the start of spring training but when he's able to return from his PED suspension…

SAN DIEGO — The Padres have a solution at first base. Just slide the kid over there.

There is no real clarity regarding where Fernando Tatis Jr. will play in 2023.

PHILADELPHIA — The San Diego Padres took advantage of what the Philadelphia Phillies handed them but managed nothing else in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.