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Team Name: San Diego Padres

Seasons: 53 (1969 to 2021)

Record: 3863-4495, .462 W-L%

Playoff Appearances: 6

Pennants: 2

World Championships: 0

Winningest Manager: Bruce Bochy, 951-975, .494 W-L%

 

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Notable Events and Chronology

Herb Gorman suffers a heart attack during a Pacific Coast League game

Herb Gorman suffers a heart attack during a Pacific Coast League game

Future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles

Future Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is born in Los Angeles

San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969

San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969

Phil Plantier is born in Manchester, NH.

Phil Plantier is born in Manchester, NH.

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Cubs rout Padres 19-0 as Ernie Banks drives in 7 and reaches 1500 RBI’s

Banks slams the Cub’s to a win as Kessingers streak of 41 games on base ends

The Reds' Jim Merritt allows two hits in shutting out the visiting Padres, 5 - 0.

The Reds’ Jim Merritt allows two hits in shutting out the visiting Padres, 5 – 0.

San Diego suffers its second 19 – 0 shutout of the season, as the Dodgers, behind Don Drysdale, match the National League-record shutout margin

Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits his 600th career home run

Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits his 600th career home run

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1969 Expansion Draft is held

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Tom Seaver ties NL record by striking out 19

San Francisco Giants fire manager Clyde King after a heartbreaking 17-16

San Francisco Giants fire manager Clyde King after a heartbreaking 17-16

Vic Davalillo gets two hits during the seventh inning of the Cardinals' 10-7 comeback victory over San Diego at Busch Stadium

Vic Davalillo gets two hits during the seventh inning of the Cardinals’ 10-7 comeback victory over San Diego at Busch Stadium

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Clay Kirby removed for a pinch hitter with a no hitter

Carl Taylor's walk-off grand slam caps a five-run rally, giving the Cardinals a dramatic comeback victory over San Diego

Carl Taylor’s walk-off grand slam caps a five-run rally, giving the Cardinals a dramatic comeback victory over San Diego

Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His historic homer, a 350-foot drive over the left field wall, comes off Gaylord Perry in the third inning of a 6-5 ten-inning loss to the Giants at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium.

Braves outfielder Hank Aaron joins Babe Ruth and Willie Mays as the only major league player to hit 600 career home runs. His historic homer, a 350-foot drive over the left field wall, comes off Gaylord Perry in the third inning of a 6-5 ten-inning loss to the Giants at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium.

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Al Santorini starts both games of double header

1974 - Dave Roberts one-hits the Phillies, 1-0, in the quickest game in club history . Bob Boone's leadoff single in the sixth is all that separates Roberts from perfection in a game that takes only one hour and 26 minutes to complete. Roberts needs just 86 pitches. Roger Metzger singles off Steve Carlton, plating Larry Milbourne in the eighth for the only tally.

Dave Roberts for the Padres and Tom Seaver for the Mets lock up in a classic pitchers duel

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San Diego’s Clay Kirby allows just one hit – a wind-blown homer in the 8th by Willie McCovey – in beating the Giants, 2 – 1

Wasting a heroic pitching effort by starter Clay Kirby, the Padres lose to the Astros, 2 – 1, in 21 innings. Kirby hurls 15 innings and strikes out 15 men.

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Astro rock five home runs

San Diego's Steve Arlin takes a no-hitter against Philadelphia into the 9th inning before settling for a second straight two-hitter.

San Diego’s Steve Arlin takes a no-hitter against Philadelphia into the 9th inning before settling for a second straight two-hitter.

Nate Colbert hits 5 homeruns in double header

Nate Colbert sets a major league record by driving in 12 runs during a doubleheader

Battle on the base paths

Battle on the base paths

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Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs pitches a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres and comes within one strike of hurling a perfect game

Chicago Cubs coach Ernie Banks becomes the first African American to manage during a major league game

Dave Winfield's hits his first major league homer off Ken Forsch in a 12-2 loss

Dave Winfield’s hits his first major league homer off Ken Forsch in a 12-2 loss

The Braves edge the Padres, 5 – 4, despite a pinch home run by Dave Winfield. Big Dave’s next pinch homer will come on September 29, 1990.

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San Francisco Giants trade three-time home run champion Willie McCovey

Glenn Beckert autographed Baseball Card (Chicago Cubs) 1972 Topps #85 Batting Leaders

The Cubs trade Glenn Beckert and minor league prospect Bobby Fenwick to the Padres for Jerry Morales

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Ray Kroc, fast-food entrepreneur (McDonald’s), buys the San Diego Padres for $12 million

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Ray Kroc will suffer with fans

Matty Alou

San Diego Padres release Matty Alou, ending the career of the lifetime .307 hitter

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Ted Simmons losses a homerun because of illegal bat

After being released by the Padres, Bobby Tolan (.255, 5, 48), signs as a free agent with the Phillies.

After being released by the Padres, Bobby Tolan (.255, 5, 48), signs as a free agent with the Phillies.

Randy Jones

Randy Jones sets NL win mark at All Star Break with 16

San Diego left-hander Randy Jones (22-14, 2.74) captures the National League's Cy Young Award

San Diego left-hander Randy Jones (22-14, 2.74) captures the National League’s Cy Young Award

San Diego Padres sign veteran free agents Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace

San Diego Padres sign veteran free agents Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace

Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning

Merv Rettenmund hits a three-run homer in the 21st inning

Kingman traded to the Padres

Kingman traded to the Padres

Lou Brock becomes the king of the stolen base

Lou Brock becomes the king of the stolen base

The Angels acquire slugger Dave Kingman from San Diego for cash consideration. Nine days later, the Yankees will buy Kingman, making him the first player to wear four uniforms in four divisions in the same year. Kingman, who started the season with the Mets, will hit 26 home runs to set the mark for the most by a player with more than two teams.

The Angels acquire slugger Dave Kingman from San Diego for cash consideration. Nine days later, the Yankees will buy Kingman, making him the first player to wear four uniforms in four divisions in the same year. Kingman, who started the season with the Mets, will hit 26 home runs to set the mark for the most by a player with more than two teams.

San Diego Padres acquire well-traveled pitcher Gaylord Perry from the Texas Rangers

San Diego Padres acquire well-traveled pitcher Gaylord Perry from the Texas Rangers

Roger Craig

The San Diego Padres fire manager Alvin Dark, replacing him with pitching coach Roger Craig. Dark becomes the second manager ever fired during spring training. Phil Cavarretta, fired by the Chicago Cubs in 1954, was the other.

ozzie smith barehanded play

ozzie smith barehanded play

Philadelphia's Del Unser homers in his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit appearance a walk off 3 run shot vs Rollie Fingers to tie the MLB record.

Philadelphia’s Del Unser homers in his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit appearance a walk off 3 run shot vs Rollie Fingers to tie the MLB record.

9/27/1979: Padre Dave Winfield homered off Mike LaCoss in Cincinnati. The hit occurred in the first inning with two on and one out and was lost to rain.

1979 – San Diego Padres outfielder Dave Winfield and Texas Rangers third baseman Buddy Bell are first-time honorees as The Sporting News announces the 1979 Gold Glove teams.

San Diego Padres trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry

San Diego Padres trade future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry

Willie McCovey plays his last game

Willie McCovey plays his last game

Nolan Ryan Dave Winfield Fight

Dave Winfield squares off vs Nolan Ryan

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San Diego Padres set a major league record by issuing six intentional walks against the New York Mets

The Padres become the first team in baseball history to have three players to steal more than 50 bases in a season when both Jerry Mumphrey and Ozzie Smith swipe their 50th sack in a 5-3 extra-inning loss to Cincinnati. Fellow Friar Gene Richard, who will lead the club with 61 stolen bases, reached the milestone at the end of last month.

The Cardinals and Padres complete the first major trade at the annual winter meetings in Dallas, TX. Reliever Rollie Fingers, who won 11 games and saved 23 for San Diego in 1980, and 24-year-old catcher Terry Kennedy, who hit .254 for St. Louis, are the keys in the 11-player swap.

The Cardinals and Padres complete the first major trade at the annual winter meetings in Dallas, TX. Reliever Rollie Fingers, who won 11 games and saved 23 for San Diego in 1980, and 24-year-old catcher Terry Kennedy, who hit .254 for St. Louis, are the keys in the 11-player swap.

Joe Niekro and Dave Smith combine on a two-hitter to blank San Diego, 3-0

The Cardinals and Padres trade shortstops as Garry Templeton goes to San Diego along with outfielder Sixto Lezcano and Ozzie Smith and right-hander Steve Mura head for St. Louis. The trade, however, will not be finalized until Smith's salary with his new club is determined by an outside arbitrator two months later.

The Cardinals and Padres trade shortstops as Garry Templeton goes to San Diego along with outfielder Sixto Lezcano and Ozzie Smith and right-hander Steve Mura head for St. Louis. The trade, however, will not be finalized until Smith’s salary with his new club is determined by an outside arbitrator two months later.

Ozzie Smith Trade podcast

Ozzie Smith agrees to go to the Cardinals

Ferguson Jenkins 3000 Strikeout

Ferguson Jenkins 3000 Strikeout

Tony Gwynn first hit off Sid Mondge

Tony Gwynn makes his major league debut for the San Diego Padres

Houston's Nolan Ryan pitches his 8th career one-hitter, 3 - 0 at San Diego. 

Houston’s Nolan Ryan pitches his 8th career one-hitter, 3 – 0 at San Diego. 

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Gene Richards scores on a four base error by Terry Harper 

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey is selected National League MVP

Steve Garvey signs a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres

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Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Steve Carlton passes Walter Johnson to move into second place on the all-time strikeout list

Steve Garvey’s record playing streak of 1,207 consecutive games comes to an end

Steve Garvey’s record playing streak of 1,207 consecutive games comes to an end

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Padres land golden goose

The New York Yankees trade one of the key members of their last World Championship teams when they dispatch Graig Nettles to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Dennis Rasmussen and a player to be named. Nettles, who had angered Yankees owner George Steinbrenner by criticizing him in a book, will hit 20 home runs and help the Padres reach the 1984 World Series.

The New York Yankees trade one of the key members of their last World Championship teams when they dispatch Graig Nettles to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Dennis Rasmussen and a player to be named. Nettles, who had angered Yankees owner George Steinbrenner by criticizing him in a book, will hit 20 home runs and help the Padres reach the 1984 World Series.

Alan Wiggins of the San Diego Padres ties a National League record by stealing five bases in one game

Alan Wiggins of the San Diego Padres ties a National League record by stealing five bases in one game

In one of the ugliest brawl-filled games in major league history including multiple bench clearing brawls several fans‚ and 19 players are ejected

In one of the ugliest brawl-filled games in major league history including multiple bench clearing brawls several fans‚ and 19 players are ejected

San Diego Padres win their first division crown

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Steve Garvey’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning gives the Padres a 7-5 walk-off win over the Cubs in Game 4 of NLCS. After losing the first two contests of the best-of-five NLCS, the victory brings the series to a decisive fifth game that San Diego will win to capture the National League pennant.

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 - 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

The San Diego Padres win the National League pennant with a 6 – 3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

Chet Lemon

San Diego Padres pitchers tie a World Series record by issuing 11 bases on balls in a 5 – 2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 3. Detroit takes a 2-1 Series lead.

Alan Trammell and Jack Morris lead Tigers over the San Diego Padres, 4 - 2, in Game 4 of the World Series

Alan Trammell and Jack Morris lead Tigers over the San Diego Padres, 4 – 2, in Game 4 of the World Series

Kirk Gibson hits his second home run of the gamegives the Motor City its fourth World Championship in franchise history

Kirk Gibson hits his second home run of the gamegives the Motor City its fourth World Championship in franchise history

The White Sox trade 1983 AL Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt to the Padres 

The White Sox trade 1983 AL Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt to the Padres 

Major League Baseball Season 1984 Recap

Major League Baseball Season 1984 Recap

The San Diego Padres sign free agent reliever Tim Stoddard to a three-year, $1.5 million contract

Nolan Ryan gives up his only career walkoff

Nolan Ryan gives up his only career walkoff

Joe Niekro of the Houston Astros wins his 200th career game

Gary Carter hits two home runs giving him a record-tying five over the last two games

Gary Carter hits two home runs giving him a record-tying five over the last two games

Pete Rose passes Ty Cobb as all time hit leader

Pete Rose passes Ty Cobb as all time hit leader

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Willie McCovey is elected to the Hall of Fame

Dick Williams resigns as manager of the San Diego Padres and is replaced by Steve Boros

Dick Williams resigns as manager of the San Diego Padres and is replaced by Steve Boros

Pete Rose makes his final major league appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage

Pete Rose makes his final major league appearance, striking out as a pinch hitter against Goose Gossage

Tying the National League record for stolen bases in one game, San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn swipes five bases as the Houston Astros beat San Diego 10 - 6. During his 20-year career, the .338 lifetime hitter will only average 16 stolen bases per season.

Tying the National League record for stolen bases in one game, San Diego Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn swipes five bases as the Houston Astros beat San Diego 10 – 6. During his 20-year career, the .338 lifetime hitter will only average 16 stolen bases per season.

The Mets trade Kevin Mitchell, a rookie who played six positions for the eventual world champs, along with prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two additional minor leaguers to the Padres for outfielder Kevin McReynolds, southpaw Gene Walter, and a minor leaguer. After being traded to the Giants during the season, the San Diego native will become the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1989.

The Mets trade Kevin Mitchell, a rookie who played six positions for the eventual world champs, along with prospects Stan Jefferson and Shawn Abner, and two additional minor leaguers to the Padres for outfielder Kevin McReynolds, southpaw Gene Walter, and a minor leaguer. After being traded to the Giants during the season, the San Diego native will become the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1989.

Commissioner Peter Ueberroth bans pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from Major League Baseball for the 1987 season

Commissioner Peter Ueberroth bans pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from Major League Baseball for the 1987 season

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Steve Trout fires a shut out and Dawson drives in 4

The Andre Dawson gets hit in face by Eric Show and benchs clear

The Andre Dawson gets hit in face by Eric Show and benchs clear

Benito Santiago's consecutive game hitting streak ends at 34

Benito Santiago’s consecutive game hitting streak ends at 34

San Diego Padres trade reliever Rich Gossage 

In his final major league game, Bruce Sutter notches his 300th career save

Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell

The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell

Ryne Sandberg

Ryne Sanberg and Roberto Almomar combine to make 5 errors in the first saturday night game in Wrigley Fields History

Joe Carter is sent by the Indians to San Diego for Chris James, Sandy Alomar and Carlos Baerga.

Joe Carter is sent by the Indians to San Diego for Chris James, Sandy Alomar and Carlos Baerga.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 - 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade

San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade

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Kent Mercker, Mark Wohlers, and Alejandro Pena of the Atlanta Braves combine on a 1-0 no-hitter against the San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres acquire third baseman Gary Sheffield and a minor leaguer from the Milwaukee Brewers

San Diego Padres acquire third baseman Gary Sheffield and a minor leaguer from the Milwaukee Brewers

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At the age of 40, Dave Winfield drives in four runs with a homer and a two-run double, becoming the oldest player to drive in 100 runs. The future Hall of Famer’s offensive outburst helps the Blue Jays beat the Orioles, 8-2.

At Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am as relief pitcher Mitch Williams, in his first at-bat of the season, singles home the winning run

At Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am as relief pitcher Mitch Williams, in his first at-bat of the season, singles home the winning run

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Tony Gwynn has hit .402 in his last 162 games stretching

Pedro Martinez of the Montreal Expos pitches nine perfect innings against the San Diego Padres

Pedro Martinez of the Montreal Expos pitches nine perfect innings against the San Diego Padres

San Diego pummels Colorado, 15 – 4, as 3B Ken Caminiti drives home eight runs with four hits, including a pair of homers, again from each side of the plate. Caminiti has now hit a pair of homers, right and left-handed, in three of his last four games. He’s the only major leaguer to ever to do it three times in a month. Jody Reed has four hits and four runs for the Pads. Andres Galarraga connects for his 30th homer, giving the Rockies four players with 30+ homers. This matches the 1977 Dodgers.

The Padres play their one-thousandth home game without having a rainout

The Padres play their one-thousandth home game without having a rainout

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Dave Winfield announces his retirement at the age of 44

Due to a conflict with the Republican National Convention being staged in San Diego, the first major league game ever played outside of the United States or Canada takes place in Monterrey, Mexico, with the ‘home team’ Padres out-slugging the Mets at Estadio de Beisbol, 15-10. Fernando Valenzuela, a native of the Mexican city of Navojoa, opens the three-game series and goes six innings to get the victory for the first-place Friars.

The Seattle Mariners acquire righty Scott Sanders from the Padres for lefty Sterling Hitchcock.

Aloha – Cards and Padres play first game in Hawaii

Cubs erupt for 21 hits in clubbing the Padres, 16 - 7

Cubs erupt for 21 hits in clubbing the Padres, 16 – 7

The Marlins trade ace Kevin Brown to the Padres for 1B Derrek Lee and pitchers Rafael Medina and Steve Hoff dismantling their championship team

The Marlins trade ace Kevin Brown to the Padres for 1B Derrek Lee and pitchers Rafael Medina and Steve Hoff dismantling their championship team

Houston deals outfielder James Mouton to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Sean Bergman. Bergman contributes a 16-15 record on two division-winning Astros clubs. 

Mark McGwire

Mark McGwire hits a home run in his fourth consecutive game to start the season to tie the mark set by Willie Mays 

San Diego shuts the door on Houston’s best season ever with a 6-1 in Game Four of the N.L.D.S.

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Greg Vaughn is first player traded after hitting 50 homeruns in a season

Greg Vaughn is first player traded after hitting 50 homeruns in a season

San Diego Padres sign 37-year-old country music singer Garth Brooks 

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Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club

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Tony Gwynn collects his 3,000th hit

The San Diego Padres obtain OF Al Martin from the Pirates for OF John Vander Wal, and pitchers Jim Sak and Geraldo Padua.

The San Diego Padres obtain OF Al Martin from the Pirates for OF John Vander Wal, and pitchers Jim Sak and Geraldo Padua.

Rickey Henderson sets MLB walk record

Rickey Henderson sets MLB walk record

A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres

A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres

Tony Gwynn announces he'll retire at the end of the season

Tony Gwynn announces he’ll retire at the end of the season

the first and thus far the only time a pitcher with 300 strikeouts in a season relieved another pitcher with 300 strikeouts in a season.

the first and thus far the only time a pitcher with 300 strikeouts in a season relieved another pitcher with 300 strikeouts in a season.

Rickey Henderson breaks Ty Cobb's mark to become the leading run-scorer in baseball history

Rickey Henderson breaks Ty Cobb’s mark to become the leading run-scorer in baseball history

On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits

On the last day of the season, Rickey Henderson become the 25th major leaguer to collect 3000 hits

All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield is traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves in 3 player deal.

All-Star outfielder Gary Sheffield is traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Atlanta Braves in 3 player deal.

Trevor Hoffman 321 sets a new major league record for the most saves for one team

For the fifth straight season, Diamondback southpaw Randy Johnson records 300 strikeouts, breaking his own record of four consecutive years. The feat also ties the 'Big Unit' with Nolan Ryan, having a total of six 300 strikeout seasons.

For the fifth straight season, Diamondback southpaw Randy Johnson records 300 strikeouts, breaking his own record of four consecutive years. The feat also ties the ‘Big Unit’ with Nolan Ryan, having a total of six 300 strikeout seasons.

 Jesse Orosco, agrees to a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres after setting a major league record with 1,252 games pitched

 Jesse Orosco, agrees to a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres after setting a major league record with 1,252 games pitched

The Reds and Padres reach an agreement to trade Ken Griffey, Jr. for Phil Nevin

The Reds and Padres reach an agreement to trade Ken Griffey, Jr. for Phil Nevin

The Padres trade starting pitcher Oliver Perez, along with prospect Jason Bay, to the Pirates for outfielder Brian Giles. The Canadian-born Bay will be selected as the National League's Rookie of the Year next season.

The Padres trade starting pitcher Oliver Perez, along with prospect Jason Bay, to the Pirates for outfielder Brian Giles. The Canadian-born Bay will be selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Year next season.

Bud Smith becomes the second man to throw a no-hitter against the Padres this season

The Rockies, who collect 23 hits, equal a franchise record for runs scored when the team routs the Padres, 20-1

The Texas Rangers complete their six-player trade with the San Diego Padres to acquire starting pitcher Adam Eaton

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Dodgers hit 4 homers in 9th to tie and walk off in 10th with 5th homerun in 2 innings.

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Trevor Hoffman of the Padres sets an all-time record when he records his 479th save

Padre players lift Trevor Hoffman on their shoulders after his 500th save, June 6, 2007.

Trevor Hoffman pitches a scoreless 9th inning in a Padres win over the Dodgers for his 500th save. He is the first to reach this mark.

Barry Bonds hit his 755th homer to tie Hank Aaron as the all-time leader in that category

Barry Bonds hit his 755th homer to tie Hank Aaron as the all-time leader in that category

Rockies end Padres Season and make playoffs for first time in 12 seasons

four Arizona pitchers hurled nine no-hit innings of extra-inning relief

four Arizona pitchers hurled nine no-hit innings of extra-inning relief

Matt Stairs plays for his twelfth major league organization, equaling Deacon McGuire’s record (1884 to 1912) for the most teams ever played with by a position player

Matt Stairs sets the career record for pinch-hit home runs

Braves reach post season for first time since 2005

The Red Sox complete their deal for Adrian Gonzalez

The Red Sox complete their deal for Adrian Gonzalez

The Padres retire uniform number 51 worn by reliever Trevor Hoffman during his stellar career before their game with the Florida Marlins, then Will Venable caps off the day with a game-winning single off Edward Mujicaagainst a five-man infield for a 4 – 3 win. Hoffman’s successor as the Padres’ closer, Heath Bell, gives up a homer to Mike Cameron with two outs in the top of the 9th for a blown save, but earns the win instead.

Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw becoming the 34th pitcher to record 300 strikeouts in a season

The Dodgers hand the Padres the worst Opening Day shutout loss since at least 1913

The Padres, with their 7-0 loss at Petco Park, become the first team to be shut out in the first three games of the regular season, surpassing the dubious mark set by the Browns, who opened the 1943 campaign with 26 straight scoreless innings. San Diego also dropped their first two decisions of the three-game series against the Dodgers, 15-0 and 3-0.

Tyson Ross makes a bid to pitch the first no-hitter in the history of the Padres

Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun

Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun

2021 World Series: Dodgers favorites, Padres rise as challengers

2021 World Series: Dodgers favorites, Padres rise as challengers

8 Best MLB Ballparks in America

8 Best MLB Ballparks in America

All Time Team

Tony gwynn padres

Tony Gwynn Stats & Facts

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