Michael King's transformation; Leodalis De Vries' development

The San Diego Padres lost 4-3 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, increasing their deficit in the National League West to three games. They are in danger of being eliminated from the race for the division on Thursday evening.

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Michael King, a key piece on the Padres pitching staff, has made significant adjustments in transitioning his role from reliever to starter. The strategic changes King made to make this successful transition have made the Padres rotation a much stronger unit.

In an amazing turn of events, a Padres radio announcer predicted a game-winning triple play just before it took place against the Dodgers. Jesse Agler couldn't have made a better prediction at that moment.

An insider gives a candid assessment of the Padres' performance in the 2023 season, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. As someone who has witnessed the organization's last decade firsthand as a player, Cody Decker's assessment hits home.

Despite an injury-shortened season, Padres prospect Leodalis de Vries was honored with a prestigious award from Baseball America. De Vries' impact on the field and his potential contribution to the Padres' future are among the organization's best highlights in 2024.