MLB in brief: Things are bad for the Padres | Ozzie Albies back

Tea #padresbarely clinging to the final wild-card berth, are still awaiting dividends on their blockbuster trade:
Juan Soto is hitting .063 (3-48) without an extra-base hit in his last 15 games; .202 with 7 RBI in 35 games since his arrival.
Josh Bell is hitting .204/.319/.307.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 16, 2022

Arizona Fall League will use the already-approved 2023 MLB rule changes (pitch clock, shift restriction, bigger bases) that some prospects have already used this year, plus a “challenge” system for the automatic ball-strike zone (robo umps). Each team allowed three per game.

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) September 16, 2022

There have been no Theo talks as Sandy replacement to date. Indications seem to be they are looking more for a business leader than a baseball leader, though they are keeping an open mind depending on the qualities of the candidates. #put

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 16, 2022

John Stearns has passed away. 4-time All-Star, beloved Met. RIP. 71.

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 16, 2022