Edinson Volquez (SP)

San Diego pitcher Edinson Volquez didn't get any run support from his teammates on Thursday versus Los Angeles. He gave up five runs -- three earned -- off seven hits over five innings of work. He struck out six and issued three walks, while throwing 91 pitches in the outing. He would lose his third game of the season as the Dodgers beat the Padres, 8-1.

San Diego starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (2-2) yielded one run and six hits in six innings during the Padres' 2-1 victory at Philadelphia on Saturday night. It was the sixth time in his eight starts this season he has permitted fewer than three runs as he lowered his ERA to 2.79. Volquez, who struck out five batters and walked two, has not permitted more than six hits in any of his appearances this...

San Diego Padres SP Edinson Volquez (cold) said he was battling a cold and hardly ...

The Padres announced on Wednesday that pitcher Edinson Volquez will have his next start moved up from Sunday to Saturday with Joe Wieland landing on the 15-day disabled list. He will still face off against the Phillies. Jeff Suppan will start Sunday's series finale.

San Diego Padres SP Edinson Volquez could become trade bait. He has a 2.98 ERA, ...

Padres starter Edinson Volquez was able to pick up his first win of the season during Monday night's contest against the Rockies. Volquez, who was making his seventh outing of the year, allowed two runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings in the 3-2 win, including a solo home run off the bat of opposing starter Drew Pomeranz. He was pulled after throwing 110 pitches and finished with five strikeouts and...

San Diego Padres SP Edinson Volquez has a 2.92 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 18 ...

Padres pitcher Edinson Volquez allowed one run over seven frames his last time out and was even better on Tuesday against the Brewers. He worked seven scoreless innings, giving up just three hits with two walks. The right-hander threw 63 of his 99 pitches for strikes but left with the game tied at 0-0 as his counterpart -- Shaun Marcum -- was equally as impressive. Volquez also struck out four while...

San Diego Padres SP Edinson Volquez threw 20 curveballs in his start Thursday, April 26, ...

San Diego Padres SP Edinson Volquez threw 20 curveballs in his start Thursday, April 26, ...

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