April 6, 2023 Minor league pitcher rips Fernando Tatis Jr after rehab assignment: 'Cheater hits a homerun' Triple-A Sacramento pitcher Kade McClure ripped San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. after he hit a solo home run off of McClure in a minor league rehab assignment.
August 23, 2022 Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr addresses reporters after failed PED test: 'I regret every single step I have taken' Fernando Tatis Jr. talked to reporters for the first time following his 80-game suspension for a failed PED test. The Padres player will miss the rest of the season.
August 17, 2022 World Series champion unimpressed with Fernando Tatis Sr.’s response to son’s suspension World Series champion Jonathan Papelbon chimed in after Fernando Tatis Sr.'s interview explaining his son's recent positive test for a banned substance.
August 17, 2022 MLB legend Pedro Martinez slams Padres over Fernando Tatis Jr suspension Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended for 80 games for a failed performance-enhancing drug test and Pedro Martinez placed the blame on the San Diego Padres.
August 16, 2022 Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr's failed PED test stemmed from haircut mishap, dad says The father of San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. attempted to explain away the reason for the major leaguer's failed PED test leading to an 80-game suspension.
August 16, 2022 MLB should have handled Fernando Tatis Jr's suspension better, Hall of Famer says Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension rubbed Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz the wrong way. Tatis was suspended 80 games for a failed PED test.
August 15, 2022 Alex Rodriguez says he was 'heartbroken' after learning of Fernando Tatis Jr's PEDs violation Alex Rodriguez, who received a 162-game suspension in 2014 for PEDs use, said he was "heartbroken" after learning about Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr's 80-game suspension.
August 15, 2022 World Series champ says he'd hit Fernando Tatis Jr 'every single time' following PED suspension Fernando Tatis Jr's suspension for failing a PED test led to a fiery response from former MLB closer Jonathan Papelbon. The former Red Sox star says he'd hit him every time he faced him.
August 13, 2022 San Diego Padres react to Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension: ‘You hope he grows up’ The San Diego Padres reacted to the news Friday that All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games for a performance-enhancing substance.
August 12, 2022 Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drugs San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He will miss the remainder of the season.