Kevin Acee, The Union-Tribune

Kevin Acee

The Union-Tribune

San Diego, CA, United States

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  • The Union-Tribune
  • Los Angeles Times
  • Sun Sentinel

Past articles by Kevin:

Mike Shildt finds peace, satisfaction in role(s) with Padres; looks forward to another chance to manage

Former Cardinals manager appreciates opportunity to work with Padres major leaguers and minor leaguers → Read More

Spring training update: Brent Honeywell, Julio Teheran roughed up in Padres' loss to Giants

Two candidates for spot on Padres' pitching staff not sharp in their outings; Tim Lopes hits some more → Read More

Padres notes: Jose Azocar making powerful case to make roster; Drew Pomeranz's progress

Outfielder chose to stick with Padres so he could better stick with Padres; reliever could pitch in game by weekend; Fernando Tatis Jr. has full day of work → Read More

Padres notes: Yu Darvish appears lined up for another opening day start; Fernando Tatis Jr. held out

Fernando Tatis Jr. does not play Sunday after taking pickoff throw to the knee Saturday; Adrian Morejon exits in loss to A's in Mesa → Read More

Spring training update: Rougned Odor goes deep twice; rough day for Padres relievers in loss to A's

Adrian Morejon leaves game with pain near elbow; Rougned Odor shows power in quest to earn bench spot → Read More

Craig Stammen knows the end has come after latest shoulder injury

Padres reliever suffers setback in comeback from shoulder, seems ready to walk away from 13-year major league career → Read More

Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. gets going; Ethan Salas, 16, makes spring debut; Tim Lopes pushing for spot

Tatis hits ball hard every time up; Salas catches final four innings of Cactus League game; Lopes leads majors in batting average → Read More

Spring training update: Tatis gets first hits of spring; Snell mostly sharp as Padres beat White Sox

Padres prospect Ethan Salas, 16, makes his debut in a spring training game; Tim Lopes continue to tear up Cactus League → Read More

Joe Musgrove throws off mound for first time, goal is to pitch in season's first week

Padres' starter pitches in bullpen 12 days after fracturing left big toe, reports feeling good and on track to return sooner than expected → Read More

Matt Carpenter worked hard to retool his swing, and it extended his career; how, he looks to help Padres

After resurgance with Yankees last season, veteran figures to be the Padres' primary designated hitter → Read More

Jay Groome making the Padres consider him

Left-hander, acquired in trade for Eric Hosmer and a lot of money, continues strong spring with four shutout innings → Read More

Padres notes: Drew Pomeranz could land opening day roster spot; Craig Stammen injured; Juan Soto to WBC

Left-handed reliever, who missed entire 2022 season, pitches to hitters for second time; outfielder Adam Engel will make Cactus League debut Saturday → Read More

Craig Stammen making push to finish what he started with Padres

Reliever, who is the longest-tenured Padres major leaguer but is in camp on a minor-league deal, has started spring strong → Read More

Spring training update: Michael Wacha debuts; Jose Azocar homers, Fernando Tatis Jr. still hitless

Fernando Tatis Jr. walks but falls to 0-for-16 this spring; Michael Wacha works three scoreless innings; Austin Nola continues to hit → Read More

Padres notes: Fernando Tatis Jr. not making the usual noise; Nabil Crismatt an ace; Joe Musgrove's timetable

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s struggles could have been expected, except for what he normally does when he returns from a layoff → Read More

Padres notes: Wil Myers gets warm reception; Juan Soto aims for Friday departure; Musgrove's toe milestone

Myers travels to play former team, remains a Padres fan; Soto to play in 'B' game; Musgrove out of protective shoe → Read More

Spring training update:

Fernando Tatis Jr. hitless in three at-bats and is 0-for-13 this spring; relievers Craig Stammen, Tim Hill sharp → Read More

Time is now for players competing for Padres' final bench spots

With many Padres regulars playing in World Baseball Classic, club's Cactus League lineups are full of players trying to prove they can help team in some way → Read More

Spring training update: Adrian Morejon labors in Padres' loss to Angels

Luis Liberato heating up; Seth Lugo gives up lots of hits but no runs; not many regulars in Padres lineup → Read More

Padres notebook: Michel Báez solid in relief appearance; Juan Soto hopes to join WBC team soon

Armed with a new cutter, right-hander eager to contribute out of the bullpen after injuries scuttled past few seasons → Read More