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Reuters
6 hours ago
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- Reuters
Report: Padres get Royals C Freddy Fermin for two pitchers
July 31 - The San Diego Padres landed catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in exchange for right-handed pitchers Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert, ESPN reported. Fermin, 30, has spent his entire major league career with the Royals and broke into the major leagues in 2022. In 67 games this season, he has batted .255 with three home runs, 12 RBIs and 17 runs. Across 251 career games, Fermin is a .268 hitter who has recorded 18 homers, 31 doubles, 80 RBIs and 84 runs. Kolek, 28, is in his second season in the majors and moved from the bullpen to the Padres' rotation this year. In 14 starts in 2025, he is 4-5 with a 4.18 ERA and tossed a five-hit shutout against the Colorado Rockies on May 10. In 56 career games (14 starts), Kolek has amassed a 7-5 record and a 4.56 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 126 1/3 innings. Bergert, 25, is a rookie who made his debut for the Padres in April and has had a mix of starting and relief assignments. Bergert is 1-0 with a 2.78 ERA through 11 appearances (seven starts), with 34 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings. --Field Level Media


USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Nolan Arenado Player Props: July 27, Cardinals vs. Padres
Nolan Arenado went hitless in his previous game (0 for 3), but will have another crack at it when the St. Louis Cardinals take on Stephen Kolek and the San Diego Padres on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. ET on FDSMW and SDPA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Nolan Arenado player prop bets. Arenado has 15 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs and 28 walks while batting .237. Watch tonight's Cardinals game on Fubo! Nolan Arenado Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres Nolan Arenado vs. Stephen Kolek Nolan Arenado prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Nolan Arenado stats against the Padres Padres starter: Stephen Kolek


USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
Willson Contreras Player Props: July 27, Cardinals vs. Padres
Willson Contreras will look to get back on track following a hitless showing in his most recent game (0 for 2). His St. Louis Cardinals face Stephen Kolek and the San Diego Padres on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. ET on FDSMW and SDPA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Willson Contreras player prop bets. Contreras has put up a team-best 14 home runs and 61 runs batted in. In MLB, Contreras ranks 74th in homers and 26th in RBI. Watch tonight's Cardinals game on Fubo! Willson Contreras Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres Willson Contreras vs. Stephen Kolek Willson Contreras prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Willson Contreras stats against the Padres Padres starter: Stephen Kolek

Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres play in game 4 of series
San Diego Padres (56-49, second in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (54-52, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Stephen Kolek (3-5, 4.28 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -132, Padres +110; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the San Diego Padres. St. Louis has a 31-21 record at home and a 54-52 record overall. The Cardinals have gone 41-9 in games when they scored at least five runs. San Diego is 56-49 overall and 25-31 in road games. The Padres have a 37-19 record in games when they record eight or more hits. The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with 14 home runs while slugging .455. Masyn Winn is 14 for 38 with two doubles and four RBIs over the past 10 games. Fernando Tatis Jr. has 16 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 RBIs while hitting .266 for the Padres. Luis Arraez is 13 for 40 with three doubles over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 4-6, .251 batting average, 4.66 ERA, outscored by 17 runs Padres: 4-6, .258 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Nolan Gorman: 10-Day IL (back), Lars Nootbaar: 10-Day IL (ribs), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Padres: Michael King: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Fox Sports
5 days ago
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- Fox Sports
St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres play in game 4 of series
Associated Press San Diego Padres (56-49, second in the NL West) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (54-52, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Stephen Kolek (3-5, 4.28 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 54 strikeouts); Cardinals: Michael McGreevy (2-1, 3.49 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -132, Padres +110; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the San Diego Padres. St. Louis has a 31-21 record at home and a 54-52 record overall. The Cardinals have gone 41-9 in games when they scored at least five runs. San Diego is 56-49 overall and 25-31 in road games. The Padres have a 37-19 record in games when they record eight or more hits. The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Willson Contreras leads the Cardinals with 14 home runs while slugging .455. Masyn Winn is 14 for 38 with two doubles and four RBIs over the past 10 games. Fernando Tatis Jr. has 16 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 RBIs while hitting .266 for the Padres. Luis Arraez is 13 for 40 with three doubles over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 4-6, .251 batting average, 4.66 ERA, outscored by 17 runs Padres: 4-6, .258 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs INJURIES: Cardinals: Nolan Gorman: 10-Day IL (back), Lars Nootbaar: 10-Day IL (ribs), Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat) Padres: Michael King: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended Item 1 of 2