Trade Talk: Kicking the Tires on Maikel Franco
A glance at the Padres’ list of top prospects reveals a couple of observations….
Down on the Farm: Weekly Review June 19-25
Carter Capps– RHP, Triple-A, El Paso Chihuahuas 3 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB,…
Padres Editorial: Embrace the Stank (Cubs Edition)
Thanks to Andy Green, I’ve already let it go, but sometimes I just like to…
Tijuana Xolos: Eduardo Coudet has Found His New Right-Back in Argentina
Looking at the Xolos’ roster, it was obvious that Eduardo Coudet needed a new right-back…
Rashaad Penny is Worth the Price of Admission
San Diego State’s Senior running back, Rashaad Penny, may not be a household name…
Where in the World is Carter Capps?
Carter Capps was acquired in the Andrew Cashner deal along with Josh Naylor and Jarred…
Great Expectations: Let Wil be Wil
In the midst of the Padres’ prospect paradise stands a 26-year-old “veteran,” under the stadium…
Appreciating Yangervis Solarte
Ever since the Padres traded for Yangervis Solarte in 2014, he has provided stability to…
Is Clayton Richard the Ace of the Staff?
The San Diego Padres were not expected to field a dominant starting rotation in 2017….
Padres EVT Podcast: Episode 46 with John Conniff
The show welcomes back John Conniff of MadFriars. He has a wealth of information…
Are the Padres Approaching a Potential Logjam?
The San Diego Padres have seen a revolving door of players go on the disabled…
Tijuana Xolos: Coudet Brings in Midfielder from Chile and is Close to Signing Defender from Brazil
Eduardo Coudet has begun his international signings this off-season by bringing in his first official…
Advanced Stat Friday: Hunter Renfroe’s Woes and Ryan Schimpf’s BABIP
With baseball executives taking new steps to understand the game, and baseball writers and analysts…
Down on the Farm: June 22- Lots of Big Leaguers on the Farm
Ryan Schimpf/Manuel Margot– 2B/CF, Triple-A, El Paso Chihuahuas (0-8 3 K combined) One was demoted…
Storm Well-Represented at Cal League All-Star Game
The annual Cal League All-Star game was hosted by the Visalia Rawhide this season….
Tijuana Xolos: Eduardo Coudet Should Look for a New Full-Back
A new era has begun in Tijuana with Eduardo Coudet in charge of the Xolos….
Follow Up with Former Padre’ Prospect Ryan Miller
I recently had the opportunity to talk to Ryan Miller, a former prospect for the…
Which Padres’ Prospects Should be Promoted Soon
Nothing but October baseball can match the grandeur of the MLB All-Star Game. The same…
A Glance at the 2017 SDSU Aztec Football Season
Times have not been better for SDSU football since the Marshall Faulk days. The…
Houston Astros 3b Prospect Colin Moran Would Look Nice in a Padres’ Uniform
It is no secret that the San Diego Padres are going to make some moves…
Padres Editorial: The Padres Need to Show a Backbone
2017 has been a tough year for San Diego sports fans. First of all, we…
Padres EVT Podcast: Episode 45 with Jesse Agler
For the 45th show we welcome Jesse Agler, from the road, in Chicago. The…
Down on the Farm: June 19- Manny Margot is Back
Manuel Margot- OF, Triple-A, El Paso Chihuahuas 0-4, 1 BB In the first game of…
Luis Perdomo is The Most Exciting Padre
For the San Diego Padres, the 2017 season has come with a lot of uncertainty….
Tijuana Xolos: Dayro Moreno Ends Season as Top Scorer & Champion in Colombia
At the beginning of the Liga MX Clausura 2017 tournament, the Tijuana Xolos suffered…
Catching up with Eric Yardley, Missions’ All-Star Reliever
Over the weekend I got to catch up with Double-A bullpen arm, Eric Yardley. For those…
Framing the Friars: Rizzo Collides with Hedges as Cubs Edge Padres 3-2
Coming into the series, the Padres really had no expectations, and frankly we did…
Padres EVT Podcast: Episode 44 with Casey Boguslaw
In episode 44 of the EVT podcast, we began with some banter about the San…
Friars Claim Dillon Overton/Designate Zach Lee
The San Diego Padres claimed left-handed pitcher Dillon Overton off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on…
Framing the Friars: Quiet Bats Outspeak Perdomo’s Solid Outing
Luis Perdomo came into this game looking to secure his second win of the season…
Attempting to Solve Wil Myers’ Slump
Baseball is a game of inches. One inch here or one inch there can…