Reacting to the post, teammate Jose Iglesias dropped a two-word comment, summing up Darvish's dominance on the mound. Just like Darvish, Iglesias has been a key member of the Padres' strong season so far, providing quality backup for regular shortstop Xander Bogaerts, while also being a decent lower-order bat.

Yu Darvish discusses his improved command, the intensity of Padres vs. Dodgers games, and praises the fans for their support after his start

Darvish, known primarily for his pitching skills, stepped outside his usual role to provide insights that benefited Machado at the plate. This scenario illustrates how cross-functional support can lead to improved outcomes,

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's better half, Seiko, celebrated her 45th birthday on Friday. Celebrating the occasion, Darvish's oldest son, Shoei, wished his mother on her big day with an Instagram story, sharing a throwback snap from when he was much younger.

Padres grind out close win; reins are still on Yu Darvish; Ryan O’Hearn and Gavin Sheets continue to perform against left-handed pitching

If there were any lingering doubts about the Padres’ status as contenders -- and as Trade Deadline buyers -- there shouldn’t be after the last three days at Petco Park.