San Diego Padres Wiretap

Maddux Finally Earns Win No. 351

If this was Greg Maddux?s last start with the Padres before the trading deadline, he went out with his 351st career victory and some love from the San Diego fans.

Maddux beat Micah Owings and the Diamondbacks 8-5 on Monday night, snapping a career-worst, 14-start winless streak and passing Phil Niekro for 10th place on the all-time strikeout list, as reported by the Associated Press.

Via AP


Padres Trying To Unload Giles Onto The Mets?

Brian Giles' name has been connected to the Mets although a Mets' person said that must be the Padres' hope because he's not currently on their radar.

Via SI.com


Astros Acquire Wolf From Padres

The Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the Padres on Tuesday in exchange for minor leaguer Chad Reineke, according to an Associated Press report.

Via AP


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