Thriving for the Padres after a year lost to a steroids suspension and injuries, the outfielder heads to Yankee Stadium this weekend. He’s ready to hear the boos.
The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
A win over San Diego on Wednesday gave the team back-to-back series victories in its first homestand of the season, rebounding from a sweep. Now, it’s back on the road again.
A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.