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Kevin Acee

Kevin Acee has been at The San Diego Union-Tribune since 1999 and a sportswriter for more than three decades. Before assuming his role as Padres beat writer, Acee was the Union-Tribune’s lead Chargers beat writer for seven seasons and then a columnist for six years. A San Diego native and Chico State alumnus, he covered the Anaheim Angels for The Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Dodgers for the Daily News of Los Angeles.

The Padres are reportedly close to being sold to Jose E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for the Kwanza Jones & Jose E. Feliciano Initiative)

San Diego Padres are nearing a deal to sell for a record-breaking price

April 17, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

The San Diego Padres are about to be sold for a record price to a group headed by Jose E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, a source confirmed Friday...

Padres' Yu Darvish walks off the field after getting pulled from the game in the second inning against the Cubs during Game 3 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Padres’ Yu Darvish, 39, not sure if he will pitch in big leagues again

December 15, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

“I’m not necessarily thinking about really pitching as I go through this rehab process right now,” pitcher Yu Darvish said Monday through translator Shingo Horie.

Manager Mike Shildt #8 of the San Diego Padres stands for the national anthem before playing the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 1, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager

October 13, 2025 at 7:55 p.m.

.Manager cites the "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally and physically."

New Padres chairman John Seidler, third from left, talks to president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, CEO Erik Greupner and manager Mike Shildt on Wednesday morning at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz. (Matt Thomas, San Diego Padres)

John Seidler takes over San Diego Padres with vow to ‘continue trajectory towards the World Series championship’

March 14, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

The John Seidler era began Wednesday, as Peter Seidler’s only older brother officially became the control person of the San Diego Padres.

The Padres’ Yu Darvish throws in the bullpen on Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

How the San Diego Padres are working to have Yu Darvish be as good as he can for as long as he can

February 26, 2025 at 2:50 p.m.

Few starting pitchers have been as excellent as Darvish over the past four seasons

Connor Joe, right, celebrates with Pirates first base coach Tarrick Brock after hitting an RBI single in 2024. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres create outfield platoon with veteran Jason Heyward and Connor Joe

February 10, 2025 at 1:44 p.m.

The San Diego Padres put together the makings of a left field platoon on Friday. They found one half close to home. The other half comes in the form of...

Sheel Seidler, wife of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, takes in the sights before a wild card playoff game against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Tuesday, Oct., 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego Padres not going anywhere, Matt Seidler says in response to sister-in-law’s lawsuit

January 8, 2025 at 12:35 p.m.

Matt Seidler, brother of late San Diego Padres Chairman Peter Seidler and the trustee of his trust, offers an alternate version of events in a letter to fans and partners.

Widow of late San Diego Padres chairman sues 2 of her husband’s brothers over control of team

January 6, 2025 at 7:46 p.m.

Sheel Seidler wants to be in charge of franchise, alleges fraud by Matt and Robert Seidler

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