MACKENZIE GORE NEWS

Stuck with first loss Gore (2-1) took the loss Monday as the Padres fell 6-0 to the Cubs, giving up three runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact It was far from a poor effort from the rookie southpaw, who fired 57 of 89 pitches for strikes, but San Diego hitters only managed three hits on the night. Gore continues to impress with his improved control, and through his first five big-league starts he boasts a 2.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB in 26 innings. Even with Blake Snell (groin) closing in on his season debut, it will be tough for the Padres to pull Gore from the rotation.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: More talk about not hitting; more Gore? Padres continue to scuffle but point to opposing pitchers; rookie MacKenzie Gore takes another positive step

MAY 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Allows one run in start Wednesday Gore tossed 5.2 innings in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while striking out two. He did not factor in...

Impact The rookie struggled with his control at times, as he threw only 59 of 100 pitches for strikes and issued a season-high three free passes. He didn't have his swing-and-miss stuff working, either -- Gore induced only four swinging strikes and picked up a mere two punchouts -- yet he navigated his way through nearly six frames allowing only one run. The southpaw's success was largely a result of preventing Cleveland from collecting any extra-base hits against him, and he hasn't served up a long ball since his first start of the campaign. The Padres have to feel good about Gore keeping things under control in a game during which he didn't have his best stuff, and he'll carry a 1.71ERA into his next start, which is slated to come at home against the Cubs next week.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make fourth start Wednesday Gore is scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gore's inclusion in the pitching schedule this week implies that he won't be optioned to Triple-A El Paso when the Padres have to pare down their active roster from 28 to 26 men by Monday's deadline. Additionally, it indicates that the return of Mike Clevinger (knee) from the 10-day injured list to start Tuesday's series opener won't cost Gore his rotation spot either. Nick Martinez is also expected to start Thursday against the Marlins, and his performance in that outing along with how Gore fares Wednesday may dictate which of the two sticks around for what could be a six-man rotation for the Friars. The return of Clevinger gives the Padres six starters, so the team will likely have to move Gore or Martinez to the bullpen when Blake Snell (groin) is potentially ready to come off the IL as soon as May 8. To this point, Gore has soundly outperformed Martinez, submitting a 1.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB across 15.1 innings.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Electric over five innings Gore (2-0) picked up the win after tossing five innings, surrendering one run on five hits and two walks while striking out 10 in the victory over the Reds.

Impact Gore was fully in command Wednesday, notching a season high 10 strikeouts while the only blemish against him came in the third inning on a Kyle Farmer RBI double. The rookie was able to take advantage of facing the Reds in back-to-back outings, pitching 10 combined innings and allowing just one run with 17 strikeouts. Through three career starts, Gore has a 1.76 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 20 punchouts over 15.1 innings.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Profar hits 3-run homer, Gore has 10 Ks as Padres beat Reds

Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer, MacKenzie Gore struck out 10 over five innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

First big-league win Gore (1-0) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Gore ran into some trouble in the outing, particularly in the fourth inning when he avoided an earned run only after Joey Votto was thrown out at home. However, Gore also showed long stints of dominance, highlighted by a stretch from the second to third frames when he retired six straight hitters -- four of which came from strikeouts. The end result was his first career win. The former top prospect has now delivered a 1.74 ERA with 10:4 K:BB across his first 10.1 innings in the majors. Despite the strong showing, Gore could lose out on a rotation spot if Blake Snell (groin) is able to return from the injured list after a minimum stay.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: MacKenzie Gore doing his job; Myers' progress Padres top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore earned the first win of his career in a 6-0 victory over the Reds

APRIL 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Gets another start The Padres list Gore as their probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Reds in San Diego, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact With both Blake Snell (groin) and Mike Clevinger (knee) set to remain on the injured list during the upcoming week, Gore will receive at least one more turn through San Diego's rotation. The 23-year-old lefty didn't make many bats miss (three strikeouts) in his MLB debut Friday, but he did well to limit a potent Atlanta offense to two runs on three hits and two walks over 5.1 innings while taking a no-decision.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore didn't have his best stuff in his Padres debut; his fastball-heavy approach also showed how far he's come Just 10 months ago, no one knew if Gore would be able to get himself back on track. On Friday, he gave the Padres a chance to win.

APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No-decision Friday Gore didn't factor into the decision Friday against Atlanta after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while fanning three across 5.1 innings.

Impact Gore ended just two outs away from posting a quality start in what was a strong MLB debut for one of the best prospects on the Padres' farm system. His tenure with the big-league club will probably be tied to Blake Snell's recovery from a groin injury, but it shouldn't be ruled out to see him stick with the team if he performs well. Friday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction for the 23-year-old southpaw.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gore strong in debut, Braves score late to beat Padres Left-hander leaves tie game after 5 1/3 innings, Pierce Johnson, Dinelson Lamet allow three runs in eighth

APRIL 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Long, winding road makes it a 'little sweeter' as MacKenzie Gore prepares for MLB debut SAN DIEGO — MacKenzie Gore's path from top prospect to the mound on Friday for his MLB debut has been anything but typical.

APRIL 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Recalled by San Diego Gore was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

Impact Gore will make his major-league debut Friday against Atlanta after Blake Snell (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Snell's injury isn't believed to be particularly serious, so it's possible that Gore will return to the minors following a brief stint with the Padres. However, the 23-year-old is one of San Diego's top prospects and will likely have a chance to remain with the big-league club if he performs well as a fill-in option.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed to start Friday Padres manager Bob Melvin confirmed Gore will be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against Atlanta at Petco Park, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact San Diego will likely wait until later Thursday or on Friday to make the transaction official, with Blake Snell (groin) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. The Padres don't believe Snell's injury is a major concern, so Gore could be in line for a short-term stint in the rotation regardless of how he performs in his MLB debut. The possibility exists that Gore could stick with San Diego as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen or occasional spot starter after Snell's return, which would allow the organization to keep the 23-year-old's workload in check while providing him an opportunity to get acclimated to the big-league level in anticipation of a full-time rotation role in 2023.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

What to expect from MacKenzie Gore Player development is rarely linear and there are a multitude of paths a prospect can take from the Draft to the Majors. MacKenzie Gore, the...

APRIL 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

On track for MLB debut Friday Gore is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start Friday's game against Atlanta in San Diego, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact The Padres won't formally add Gore to the 28-man active roster until Thursday or Friday, but he already left El Paso on Tuesday and joined the team's taxi squad in San Diego. With Blake Snell not progressing from his adductor strain as quickly as hoped, he'll head to the injured list and miss his next start Friday, paving the way for Gore to temporarily slot into the rotation. The 23-year-old lefty endured a turbulent 2021 campaign that included stops at four different minor-league affiliates, but he showed major improvement this spring, as he allowed just five baserunners while striking out 11 over nine Cactus League innings. Gore will likely be on a strict pitch count Friday, but a strong showing against the reigning World Series champions could allow him to stick with the Padres on a longer-term basis even if Snell is forced to miss only one start.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore pops up in San Francisco, could start Friday for the Padres Top pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore arrived in a major-league clubhouse Tuesday to limited fanfare.

APRIL 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins Padres via taxi squad Gore is with the Padres as a member of the taxi squad for Tuesday's game against the Giants, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blake Snell (groin) was scratched from his start Sunday and is attempting to avoid the injured list, though Gore is now with the team on the taxi squad and waiting in the wings to step into the starting rotation. Gore won't officially be added to the big-league roster until Snell's status is determined, but for now the young lefty lines up to potentially make his major-league debut Friday versus Atlanta.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for call-up Gore is an option to fill in as a starter for the Padres since Blake Snell (groin) is likely heading to the 10-day injured list, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Gore failed to land a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2022, but he had a strong spring and allowed two hits and no walks while striking out seven in five scoreless innings during his season debut at Triple-A El Paso on Saturday. While manager Bob Melvin hasn't indicated that Gore will fill in as a starter, the southpaw would be available on full rest to make his major-league debut at home against Atlanta on Friday, which was when Snell lined up to make his next start.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minors: MacKenzie Gore strong in return to El Paso; Kevin Kopps locks down first Missions save Rounding up the action at the Padres’ minor league affiliates

APRIL 10, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Beginning season at Triple-A Gore was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Gore had 16 strikeouts over 12 innings during spring training, but he was never a likely bet to make San Diego's Opening Day roster. He made six starts for El Paso last season and struggled with a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB across 20 innings. Gore remains one of the organization's top pitching prospects and could be promoted for his major-league debut at some point in 2022.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What fantasy players need to know about Matt Brash's upside, Mackenzie Gore's potential and more from Keith Law Al Melchior sits down for a fantasy-themed fireside chat with The Athletic's prospect guru, Keith Law

APRIL 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Minors: The Padres' top-10 prospects A look at the San Diego Union-Tribune's top-10 Padres prospects entering the 2022 season

APRIL 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM