Randy Vásquez allows six runs (four earned) on seven hits in two innings, while Stephen Kolek throws three perfect frames ...

Toward that end, Kolek has taken it upon himself to try to match up his arsenal — which includes a sweeper with 16.2 inches ...

Stephen Kolek, a right-hander with a five-pitch mix, is making the transition from the bullpen to the rotation this spring.

Kolek tossed two scoreless innings in a Cactus League game against San Diego on Tuesday, allowing two hits and striking out two batters.

Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Shildt said that right-hander Stephen Kolek will be stretched out as a starter but fellow righty Bryan Hoeing will stay in a relief role this year. Kolek ...

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Right-hander Stephen Kolek might be the answer to the Padres’ rotation situation. The Padres will stretch out Stephen Kolek as a potential starter. Bryan Hoeing is staying in the bullpen.

Stephen Kolek is making a bid for the San Diego Padres number five starter position. The Padres would love it Kolek stepped ...

One of the biggest competition in this spring's San Diego Padres camp will be for the No. 5 starting pitcher slot in the ...