The New York Times – Sports:
Thriving for the Padres after a year lost to a steroids suspension and injuries, the outfielder heads to Yankee Stadium this weekend. He’s ready to hear the boos.
Category: Tatis, Fernando Jr
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Padres Dominate Giants in MLB’s Mexico City Series
The New York Times – Sports:
The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
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Sustainable? Manny Machado and Padres Agree on $350 Million Contract
The New York Times – Sports:
Amid doubt that San Diego could maintain its enormous payroll, the team gave Manny Machado a $350 million extension. “There is a risk in doing nothing, too.”
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Carlos Correa and the History of Baseball’s 10-Year Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts were each signed to deals of 11 or more years this off-season. History suggests they could be on the move relatively soon.
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Why Do 50 Percent of Steroid Suspensions Come From Dominican Republic?
The New York Times – Sports:
Around 50 percent of baseball’s positive drug tests come from Dominican players. From Jenrry Mejia and Fernando Tatis Jr. to minor leaguers and teenagers, the problems permeate all levels.
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How Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Career Got Off Track
The New York Times – Sports:
As the playoffs begin, the San Diego Padres are missing one of the most exciting players in baseball. A look back at 20 months in which a limitless future turned into a question mark.
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Mariners to Sign Julio Rodriguez to Extension Worth at Least $210 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
Julio Rodríguez talks, and plays, like one of the best players in the game. Still a rookie, his new deal with the Mariners could pay him as much as $470 million.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Reasons for Positive Drug Test a Stretch
The New York Times – Sports:
The Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. said he tested positive for a banned steroid after innocently using a cream to treat a skin problem. There are several reasons to question his story.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Says He Will Work to Repair His Image
The New York Times – Sports:
Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres apologized for testing positive for a steroid but avoided a question about his previous excuse. “I have let so many people down.”