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San Diego Padres News and Rumors

Photos: First look at Petco Park’s new dimensions

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

The San Diego Padres recently announced plans to move the fences in at pitcher-friendly Petco Park by approximately ten feet from the indentation in the right-field corner all the way to right-center field — an area covering roughly 30 percent of the ou…

Corey Brock, MLB.com

The Padres added some bullpen depth on Wednesday, trading outfielder Blake Tekotte to the White Sox for right-hander Brandon Kloess.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal has been suspended 50 games because of a positive test for testosterone.

Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com

Yasmani Grandal will have to wait almost a third of the season before taking aim at Petco Park's friendlier dimensions in 2013. The San Diego Padres catcher will presumably have less power to clear them, too. Grandal was suspended for 50 games on Wednes…