Pipeline to San Diego

San Diego's Alexi Amarista, fielding a deflected grounder Thursday, played in just 11 games at Tucson before being called up to the big-league club.

Pipeline to San Diego

San Diego's Yasmani Grandal receives congratulations from Everth Cabrera and Logan Forsythe after hitting a homer Wednesday. All three players were teammates in Tucson earlier this season.

Pipeline to San Diego

Jesus Guzman was called up to San Diego after hitting .332 with Tucson last year. He has become a reliable bench bat for San Diego this season.

Tucson Padres: Pipeline to San Diego

SAN DIEGO - Yasmani Grandal played 56 games for the Tucson Padres this season. Each time the 23-year-old catcher took the field, he was preparing for his inevitable promotion to the major leagues.

Tucson 5, Sacramento 0: Postgame news and notes

Josh Geer picked up the first win of the season for a Tucson Padres starting pitcher, throwing six scoreless innings as Tucson snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-0 win over the River Cats.

Tucson Padres 4/9 lineup, news and notes

After going 1-3 in their opening series against Fresno, the Tucson Padres are set to open a four-game series tonight versus the Sacramento River Cats.