CBSSports.com Fantasy Rays closer Fernando Rodney worked around a two-out walk to Jesus Guzman in the ninth inning to secure his sixth save in a 4-2 win Sunday against the Padres. Rodney struck out two. With Sunday's outing, Rodney managed a save on consecutive days for the first time this season. He has also lowered his ERA from 5.06 to 3.95 in his last three outings.
May 12, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Padres outfielder Jesus Guzman slugged a pinch-hit grand slam during the seventh inning to give San Diego a short-lived lead in an 8-7 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday night. Guzman substituted for John Baker and tallied his first homer of the season in his 28th game to chase Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson. Playing time has been minimal for Guzman recently as his last start came May 3 against Arizona. He is hitting just .236 as four of his six RBI this season came on the grand slam.
May 12, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Rays pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (1-2) surrendered a season-high six runs and six hits over 6 2/3 innings but escaped with a no-decision during Tampa Bay's 8-7 interleague win over San Diego on Saturday night. Hellickson allowed just two runs through the first six innings -- both on a homer by Chase Headley in the first -- before being tagged for five in the seventh, with the heavy damage coming on a grand slam by pinch-hitter Jesus Guzman. The poor frame prevented him from completing seven innings for the first time in his past four starts as his ERA swelled to 5.25. The right-hander struck out...
May 11, 2013
Gaslamp Ball Everybody who writes about the Padres really wanted today to be all about Burch Smith. A young guy who throws with power skipping AAA to make his major league debut is great stuff. And it was, for the first inning. Two strikeouts and an easy ground ball had Smith looking good. And then he gave up 6 runs in the second inning. Things turned around in the seventh on a pinch hit grand slam by Jesus Guzman, but the Padres couldn't hold on. Huston Street gave up a 2 out 2 run homer, and that was that. If you're looking for a silver lining to ease the heartache, this is the team's first serie...
San Diego Padres May 11, 2013San Diego Union-Tribune Jesus Guzman gets start against Arizona's Wade Miley in opener of three-game series
San Diego Padres May 4, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin was scratched out of Friday's starting lineup against the Diamondbacks knee issue. He was replaced by Jesus Guzman."His knee is a little balky," manager Bud Black said. Quentin, who is hitting .208 with two home runs and nine RBI in 59 at-bats, is expected to be available to pinch-hit Friday.
May 4, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Padres first baseman Jesus Guzman will start at first base Thursday. Guzman is replacing Yonder Alonso, who is receiving a routine day off. Guzman will hit fifth Thursday. He hasn't started a game since April 21. Guzman is hitting .238/.319/.286 in 42 at-bats this season.
May 2, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Padres outfielder Kyle Blanks received four stitches on his left eyelid a result of his sunglasses cutting hiim when he crashed into the outfield wall. Blanks smacked head-first into the outfield wall after making a catch in the sixth inning and was forced out of Sunday's game against the Giants. Jesus Guzman shifted to left field and Yonder Alonso entered the game to take Blanks' place.Blanks went 0 for 2 before leaving the game and is hitting .250/.333/.450 with a home run and three RBI in 22 at-bats. His status for Monday's game is up in the air.
April 21, 2013
Gaslamp Ball These Padres games are so long and I'm so tired. I'm going to start writing this recap before the game actually ends. Hopefully it will be over when I finish. Let's go! 3rd Inning In the Dodgers half of the 3rd, Adrian Gonzalez hit a sac fly to score Carl Crawford. Jesus Guzman made an amazing catch reaching over the wall along the 3B line. Vin Scully was really impressed that a player unfamiliar with the field would make such a catch. Adrian gave Guzman a mopey look. 1-0 Dodgers 4th Inning The Padres answered back right away. Everth Cabrera homered to left field off Dodger start...
San Diego Padres April 17, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Jesus Guzman will replace the injured Yonder Alonso in the Padres' lineup Friday against Colorado. Alonso was injured in a collision with Mets outfielder Colin Cowgill on Thursday. The injury isn't expected to be serious, although it's unclear how long Alonso will be out. Guzman will likely take the reins at first base until he returns.
April 6, 2013
Gaslamp Ball The Padres got on the board early, thanks to Everth Cabrera showing off his speed. He reached on an infield single, stole second, and then came home on Jesus Guzman's RBI single. No one else scored until the bottom of the third, when a two out error by Everth Cabrera kept the Rockies alive and three unearned runs crossed the plate. Former rocky Jason Marquis was moving along nicely until the error, but struggled to keep the game close, allowing solo shots to Wilin Rosario and Dexter Fowler in the fourth and fifth. He would toss one more scoreless frame before being replaced by Anthony ...
San Diego Padres April 5, 2013
Gaslamp Ball 1st Inning In the bottom of the 1st Everth Cabrera did what lead-off men do. He got on base with a single to right field. Jesus Guzman did what he do, homered to left center field. 2-0 Padres 2nd Inning Jason Marquis who is color penciled in the #3 spot of the rotation made the start with the Padres. He had the flu, which may explain why he gave up a double in the 2nd that came around to score on a passed ball by Nick Hundley and a single by Derek Holland. 2-1 Padres 4th Inning Jedd Gyorko singled. The rest of the Padres hazed the rookie by leaving him on base. 5th Inning Marquis ...
San Diego Padres March 25, 2013CBSSports.com Fantasy Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson turned in a solid performance as he picked up his first Cactus League win in Thursday's contest against the Padres. Wilson pitched three innings of work and allowed with a run six hits. He struck out two and did not issue a walk in a 12-3 victory. His only run allowed came in the second inning when he gave up a solo shot to Jesus Guzman. "Even that's something you need to practice," Wilson said. "You have to recover after a home run. You have to fight through a long inning. It's great when you're coasting, but the regular-season won't always go great. You ha...
March 7, 2013Chicken Friars When one thinks of Padres and their Utility players, the names Jesus Guzman and Alexi Amarista immediately come to mind. Both players however might have some company and increased competition for playing time at various spots around the field in 2013. According to Corey Brock of Padres.com, the Friars are now attempting to use Infielder [...]Outfield Reps & Added Versatility Should Benefit Both Logan Forsythe and the Padres - Chicken Friars - Chicken Friars - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
San Diego Padres February 4, 2013
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