Behind Yu Darvish, Padres seek to rebound vs. D-backs

Tom Krasovic: Champions adjust, which is why the Padres like their chances with Yu Darvish on the mound

Let’s dive into some inside baseball. The driver to this plunge: the Padres’ quest for their first National League West title since 2006 and the club’s first World Series title. Luck will matter. So will health. In skill, it will come down to this: Can Padres players adjust as champions must? Big-leaguers either solve problems fast or they fail. The Padres boast two ace problem-solvers in Yu Darvish, 38, and Manny Machado, 33. I’ll write only ab…

Behind Yu Darvish, Padres seek to rebound vs. D-backs

San Diego right-hander Yu Darvish was dominant in his last start, and the Padres hope it's a good sign as they look to sort their rotation for a playoff run.

MLB News: Behind Yu Darvish, Padres seek to rebound vs. D-backs

San Diego right-hander Yu Darvish was dominant in his last start, and the Padres hope it’s a good sign as they look to sort their rotation for a playoff run. Darvish (1-3, 6.46 ERA) will oppose Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson (6-3, 3.20) in the second game of a three-game series in Phoenix on Tuesday […]