Cease was checked by trainers, manager Mike Shildt and pitching coach Ruben Niebla. After throwing some warmup pitches, he stayed in the game.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets on Monday night and remained in the game.

Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by the Mets' Francisco Lindor on Monday night and remained in the game.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt disagrees with the development of pitchers in the modern game.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt expressed his frustration with how MLB pitchers are developed in the modern game after a hit-by-pitch incident with Willson Contreras turned into a two-day ...

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets on Monday night and remained in the game. As the ball caromed ...

It has seemed that every start for Dylan Cease since early in the season has brought anticipation.