SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run home run with two outs in the eighth, two innings after the Padres scored seven runs, and San Diego stunned the Chicago Cubs 9-8 Monday night. Tatis watched the ball soar into the left field seats, flipped his bat and pumped his fists after hitting his fourth of the year. Tatis was wearing custom cleats honoring the late Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn. Rookie Jackson Merrill was aboard on a leadoff walk off Adbert Alzolay (1-1). Wandy Peralta (1-0) got the win and Robert Suarez the save, his fourth. Cubs right-hander Javier Assad, who grew ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- After weather forced the cancellation of the Padres' opening weekend celebration in East Village, a new date has been announced for the community event. The rain may have put a damper on the festivities, but the games still went on. The timing of the Easter weekend storm gave the Padres a chance to still play that Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, but heavy rain, high wind and the risk of flooding caused the event organizers to cancel the East Village Block Party Saturday morning. ‘Let’s play ball’: Padres game still on despite rainy weather However that canc ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX5/KUSI) -- The Padres Pedal the Cause event is returning this weekend, honoring those who have been impacted by cancer. Since 2013, thousands of survivors, fighters, family and friends, as well as supporters have joined together for the event. Proceeds from the fundraising go towards future cancer research. There are multiple ways to participate in Sunday's event, which takes place at Petco Park. There's a bike ride, spin class, a 5K run and even a kids' challenge ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Larry Lucchino, the former president of the San Diego Padres who spearheaded the development of Petco Park, died on Tuesday. He was 78 years old. "We are heartbroken to share that our beloved brother and uncle, Lawrence Lucchino, passed away on April 2 surrounded by his family. The Lucchino family wishes to thank his friends and caregivers who, over the past few months, have surrounded him with love, laughter, and happy memories," the executive's family said in a statement shared by the Boston Red Sox. Lucchino presided over the Padres as president between 1995 and 200 ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The first pairs of custom cleats Fernando Tatis Jr. will be donning throughout the San Diego Padres' season have dropped. "El Niño" debuted the first cleat sets during the series in Seoul, Korea against the Los Angeles Dodgers two weeks ago and the team's first at-home series over the weekend against the San Francisco Giants. By the end of the year, the star outfielder, who is a baseball style icon in his own right, will have rotated through 50 different custom cleats designed in a first-of-its-kind partnership with sports retail brands, Xample and SURGEON ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- It's the question of the day in San Diego: is the Padres game still on? An atmospheric river swept the region Saturday morning, dumping heavy rain across the county while posing the possibility of a rainout for the San Diego Padres. The home team is scheduled to play the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park in game three of a four-game series on opening weekend. With the first pitch slated for 4:15 p.m., many fans are left wondering if a cancellation is imminent as a strong Pacific storm rolls through the region. A Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- If you walk by Torrey Holistics in Sorrento Valley, you will surely get pumped for the 2024 Padres season. The cannabis store, located at 10671 Roselle St #100, has a mural dedicated to homegrown star Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove yelling "Let's Go!" Ground Floor Murals created the Musgrove mural to highlight the 31-year-old's infectious spirit, Torrey Hollistics said in a press release on Friday ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Rainouts are rare for Padres home games, and even rarer for opening weekend, but they can happen. The Padres define a rainout as when the game is called due to inclement weather before it becomes an official game, which is after four-and-a-half innings of play (if the home team is ahead) or five full innings of play (if the home team is behind or if the game is tied). In the team's history, there have been a total of 19 rainouts in San Diego. Of those, four rainouts have been at Petco Park since the ballpark opened in 2004. The most recent rainout was just last year ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- The inclement weather has put a damper on the Padres' opening weekend celebration in East Village. The San Diego Padres home opener weekend kicked off Thursday, with a game everyday through Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. However, the rain has already led to the cancellation of the annual Block Party celebration and is threatening the second half of the series. Video Above: San Diego businesses prepare for Easter weekend storm during Padres home opener weekend Meteorologist Megan Healy says the rain is forecast to move into the area Saturday morning into the ..read more

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. on Thursday honored the team's late owner and chairman Peter Seidler with specially designed cleats titled "R.I.P. Peter." Pictured on the cleats was Seidler's face throughout the shoe, as well as his signature quote about Tatis Jr., "I BELIEVE IN HIM," according to the brands Xample and Surgeon, two of Tatis Jr.'s partners. The engraved leather used in the design was inspired from the team's homebase, featuring a laser engraved mosaic that resembles elements of San Diego's coastline. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Fernando Tatis ..read more