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Greg Maddux equaled a career-worst Friday night in St. Louis. And this time, he really had no one to blame but himself.

Maddux failed to get a win in a 13th straight start for only the second time in his career—and for the first time since 1990.

But while most of his past failures could be traced to the Padres' offense and bullpen, the responsibility for this failure was on Maddux.

A two-run homer by Jody Gerut in the top of the fourth gave the Padres a 6-3 lead. But Maddux was unable to hold the lead even through the bottom of the fourth thanks to Ryan Ludwick's three-run homer.

"First time I had a lead in a while and I made it last for what, five minutes," said Maddux.

Molina leads Cardinals to 11-7 victory over Padres (AP)

Yadier Molina lacks the gaudy offensive numbers of Albert Pujols, Troy Glaus and first-time All-Star Ryan Ludwick. In the clutch, however, there's nobody the St. Louis Cardinals would rather have at the plate. "I just think he's immune to pressure," manager Tony La Russa said after Molina's two-run single with the bases loaded broke an eighth-inning tie in an 11-7 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Padres recall Hensley from minors (AP)

The San Diego Padres recalled right-hander Clay Hensley from Triple-A Portland on Friday, filling a roster spot a day after trading Tony Clark to the Diamondbacks. It's the second stint in the majors this season for Hensley, who did not pitch in his first one earlier this month. Manager Bud Black said Hensley would be used in middle to long relief.

Padres recall RHP Hensley (PA SportsTicker)

The San Diego Padres on Friday recalled righthander Clay Hensley from Class AAA Portland of the Pacific Coast League.

Peavy allows 4 solo homers in loss to St. Louis (AP)

Jake Peavy hopes he gave up four homers in a game for the last time. His manager is sure of it. Troy Glaus homered twice and Rick Ankiel and Joe Mather added solo shots of their own to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Padres 4-3 Thursday night. "I'm going to go on the record and say that'll never happen again in Jake's career," Padres manager Bud Black said.

D-backs acquire Tony Clark from Padres (AP)

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark from the San Diego Padres on Thursday for minor league pitcher Evan Scribner. Diamondbacks general manager Josh Byrnes said the team was "thrilled" to have Clark back in Arizona, where he spent three seasons and hit .266 with 53 homers and 154 RBIs.

Diamondbacks acquire 1B Clark (PA SportsTicker)

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman Tony Clark on Thursday from the San Diego Padres for righthander Evan Scribner.

Pertinent post-All-Star break issues (Yahoo! Sports)

Questions for each team come to mind two at a time as the season enters its second half.

Campillo, McCann key Braves' 12-3 rout of Padres (AP)

All-Star catcher Brian McCann says he likes being "locked in." His Atlanta Braves teammates like him that way, too. McCann homered and drove in three runs to help the Braves rout the San Diego Padres 12-3 on Sunday in the rubber game of the three-game series. McCann, who made the All-Star team for the third time, extended his on-base streak to eight straight plate appearances.

Braves extend Maddux's winless skid to 12 games (AP)

Jeff Francoeur has felt comfortable ever since his brief trip to the minors. Francoeur came through with a tiebreaking broken bat single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning to help the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-1 Saturday night and extend Greg Maddux's winless skid to 12 starts.

Pads win on Hairston's hits, Peavy's pitching (AP)

Pitching at home sure has its benefits for Jake Peavy. The San Diego Padres' ace made quick work of the Atlanta Braves on Friday night, then hustled out as quickly as possible to catch a Toby Keith concert. "I should have been a cowboy," quipped Peavy, a good ol' boy from Alabama. "If I get there in time, I get to see Toby sing a little bit." Backed by a triple and double by hot-hitting Scott...

Padres in a selling mode? (Yahoo! Sports)

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Do the biggest deals bring big postseason success? (Yahoo! Sports)

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Olsen throws 8 strong innings, Marlins beat Padres (AP)

Scott Olsen came within three outs of stopping a record streak the Florida Marlins would rather forget. Olsen pitched eight strong innings and appeared to be on his way to Florida's first complete game in 267 tries, the longest drought in major league history. But the left-hander was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the ninth as the Marlins added a couple of insurance runs Wednesday for a 5-2 victory...

Lowly Padres play like eager Beavers (AP)

The Portland Padres? The San Diego Beavers? Looking decidedly like the Triple-A Portland Beavers, the San Diego Padres came up with a nifty big league result Tuesday night, beating the Florida Marlins 10-1 to snap a nine-game home losing streak. Rookie Chase Headley, playing in his 20th big league game this season, had his best performance yet with three hits and four RBIs, including a three-run...

Padres bring up three more from Triple-A Portland (AP)

The San Diego Padres had a decidedly Triple-A look on Tuesday night. The Padres brought up three more players from Portland, giving them five in the starting lineup who played for the Beavers at some point this season. The Padres purchased the contract of outfielder Chip Ambres and recalled infielder Brian Myrow and left-handed pitcher Joe Thatcher from the Beavers.

Padres place RHP Tomko on DL (PA SportsTicker)

The San Diego Padres on Tuesday placed righthander Brett Tomko on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain, retroactive to July 1.

Mad Dog Maddux's winless streak reaches 11 starts (AP)

With the exception of one pitch, Greg Maddux was his usual efficient self. It still wasn't enough for Mad Dog, who's gone 11 starts and nearly two months since winning a game. Jorge Cantu hit a two-run homer off the 42-year-old Maddux, which was enough to carry Ricky Nolasco and the Florida Marlins to a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Barrett hopes to have facial surgery soon (AP)

Sitting at his locker in street clothes and squinting through two black eyes, San Diego Padres catcher Michael Barrett drew quite the crowd. Greg Maddux, Monday night's starter against Florida, took a picture of Barrett with his iPhone. Ace Jake Peavy came over and offered consoling words to the injured Barrett.

Misunderstood or maniac? Rangers' Bradley keeps hitting (SportingNews.com)

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There's nothing "minor" about a shoulder injury for a pitcher. That's what makes Carlos Zambrano's recent injury particularly troubling for the Cubs.

MLB home wins at a 50-year high (SportingNews.com)

It always has been good to be home but not quite like this year. Credit better rest, a familiar routine,...

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Baseball power poll: Angels' Rodriguez may make history (SportingNews.com)

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