Highlighting the first 10,000 articles in the history of EVT
EVT Sports
We are proud to introduce the 10,000 article in the history of East Village Times.
In this piece, we will highlight the first 9 1/2 years of the site.
It is hard to believe.
We have created 10,000 articles on San Diego sports.
The site is credentialed throughout San Diego, holding credentials for each franchise at some point in our journey. Even for the San Diego Padres, in which the EVT team sent a few writers into the clubhouse in Peoria and at Petco Park a number of times. We have also held credentials for ten years in the Padres minor league system.
With Paul Garrison and Andre Haghverdian at the lead, our SDSU coverage is arguably the best in the area.
We are the only local media group that consistently travels to cover the Aztecs football team on the road. We were at the Final 4 and the Championship game for Aztecs men’s basketball a few years ago. Full steam ahead for our Aztecs coverage. It will only get better.
Francisco Velasco has been with the site since its infancy and covers soccer in the area. His relationship with the Xolos is unique as East Village Times is the only English-producing media outlet covering the Tijuana Xolos, and we have done it for close to ten years. We also cover the Wave and have done so since the franchise first developed.
The San Diego FC is coming and EVT will be front and center. It is an exciting time for soccer in the area. The sport is growing, and we will be at every local event.
In recent years, we have developed a photography department led by Don De Mars. This unit works constantly in the area and provides the site with original photos and videos. These local men and women work hard on their craft, and EVT is blessed to have them on our side. There is no end in sight for what EVT can produce.
Our personal success stories from the site are plentiful as several former writers and content producers work for ESPN, Fox Sports, minor league baseball, and other outlets. While other former writers are now entrenched in several different major league club front offices. EVT is out there. We are represented all over sports. This is just the beginning.
Individuals like Nick Lee, Dominic Stearn, Diego Garcia, and Chris Spiering are instrumental in the success of the current site. Without men like them, none of this would be possible. So many more have come and gone who put in so much to make things possible for the EVT family. Jason, Ryan, Patrick, Matt, Diane, Al, Evan, Austin, Conrad, Luke, Deegs, Sam… Thank you all. If I forgot to mention you. I apologize. There really are so many members of the EVT family.
We are excited for our future.
The personal story behind EVT
As I struggled with my son’s death, I knew I needed an outlet.
Things were not going well eternally, and something had to give. I am not a quitter. I refuse to give in. But life was becoming difficult. I just could not move forward.
I stumbled into writing, as I always had the ability to communicate. Even at an early age, I showed a great ability to create content. With no expectations, I started producing work about the San Diego Padres in December 2014 for Fansided, a subsidiary of Sports Illustrated. By February, I was named editor of the site. The site reached its highest level of views during my first month on the job. As March rolled around, I knew this was the calling I needed for my son. I knew I needed to create my own site.
So, I did.
On April 5, 2015, East Village Times was launched with absolutely no website development experience. The name was coined as the Chargers were poised to potentially move into the area and play right next to Petco Park. It seemed like an appropriate name as the other side of Petco Park was at its early stages in terms of revitalization.
Our first few years were spent covering the Padres, Aztecs, and Chargers.
We struggled. It was difficult. I had to learn on the job. With the help of dozens and dozens of writers (most of whom I have, unfortunately, lost touch with), East Village Times began its growth.
Today, our content creators are on the radio, podcasting, YouTubing, and growing sports in our area. That is our goal.
To continue to make San Diego Sports relevant.
Thank you for taking this journey with us.
The following is a small example of our work. We invite you to take a look.
Our favorite interviews
One Fein Year: How SDSU’s Jaden Fein overcame his mother’s battle with cancer
Ted Enberg talking about life after the death of his father
Homer Bush Sr. and Homer Bush Jr. speak about being drafted by the Padres on Father’s Day.
SDSU basketball’s Adam Seiko talks about his trip to Africa in 2021
SDSU’s Michael Shawcroft playing for his city, in his city
How a Bentley saved Travis Jankowski
Father’s Day memories from several Padres
New Aztec Dominic Oliver has inspirational goals
Eric Owens moved mountains in his time with Padres
Transcript of former SDSU basketball player Jalen McDaniels interview
The world needs more men like Jim Dietz
Fernando Tatis Jr. interview- putting the game of baseball into perspective
Padres pitchers debate over a T-Rex vs. one-million cats
Daniel Bellinger’s NFL career is about to takeoff
A sit-down with SDSU’s Nathan Mensah
Wil Myers interview- Wil just wants to play
Malachi Flynn is a basketball savant
Jaedon LeDee: “My time is coming”
Local artist, Joe Dreamz, provides “Slam Diego” love for Padres
The emotional baseball journey of Matthew Acosta
Daniel Bellinger living his dream one step at a time
Minor league baseball interviews
A brief interview with new Padre Josh Naylor
Doug Bochtler interview- Padres future is bright
Cal Quantrill interview- wants to win and Man on a mission
Eric Lauer brief conversation interview part one and part two
Fernando Tatis Jr. interview- Son of a big leaguer already impressive at 18
Franchy Cordero interview- Love for the glove
Nick Margevicius interview- Lead by example
MacKenzie Gore interview- Lessons learned in 2018
Luis Patino interview- Bringing a ton of energy each day
Joey Cantillo interview- Impressive with his approach to pitching
Robby Snelling quarterbacking the Storm’s success
Sammy Zavala hitting his stride with Storm
Padres prospect Graham Pauley talks about 2023, his approach, & 2024 expectations
Padres prospect Dillon Head is mature beyond his years
Nick Vogt is looking to simplify things in Lake Elsinore with Storm
Isaiah Lowe looks for health & continued electricity in 2024
A more comfortable & confident Jay Beshears is finding early success in 2024
Ethan Long brings power and so much more to Padres
Padres’ Homer Bush Jr. is building consistency every day
Padres Top Prospects lists
October 2016- Padres Top-50 Prospects
February 2017- Padres Top-50 prospects
San Diego Padres Top-100 Prospects– June 2017
Padres Top-100 Prospects– December -2017
Padres Top-100 prospects- July-2018
San Diego Padres Top-100 prospects– January-2019
Padres Top -100 Prospects– September 2019
December 2019- Padres Top-30 Prospects
December 2021- Padres Top-30 Prospects
February 2024- Padres Top-10 prospects
2018 & 2019 MLB Padres clubhouse interviews
A conversation with Andy Green about baseball
Eric Lauer interview in Peoria- New slider, same results
Buddy Baumann interview- Competing his whole life
Hunter Renfroe interview- Still hands will lead to big year
Austin Hedges interview- Just trying to win ball games
Travis Jankowski interview- I expect to play every day
Matt Strahm interview- 2019 should be huge year for Strahm
Franmil Reyes interview- I like to have Swag on the field
Eric Lauer interview- Pumped to face Dodgers on Friday
Joey Lucchesi interview- Talking churve
Ian Kinsler interview- Kinsler leads by example
Greg Garcia interview- Native Padre on a mission
Ty France interview- Absorbing it all this spring
Alex Dickerson interview- I just want to go out there and have fun
Craig Stammen interview- Experience is what the young bullpen craves
Kirby Yates interview- Growing up in Hawaii and wanting to play baseball
Josh Naylor interview- Offensive profile on the rise
Cal Quantrill interview- Seeking consistency to his craft
The history of the San Diego Padres
This Day in Padres History (Three Trades & Big Signing)
Padres Special: 1998 National League Champion San Diego Padres Remembered
Top 5 individual pitching seasons in Padres history
The best bench players in San Diego Padres history
Padres history: The Opening Day homer trifecta that was Wynne, Gwynn & Kruk
Padres History: Three Trades Happened on this Date
This Day in Padres History: The Big Trade with Toronto
Military Sunday & The Padres Legendary “Camo’s”
The Five Worst and Best Trades in Padres History
The Best and Worst Uniform Sets in Padres History
Padres Special: This Day in Padres History- Six Player Trade
The history of the San Diego Padres: Volume 1 (1969-1973)
Musgrove makes Padres’ history by throwing no-hitter
A History of Mexican & Mexican-American Players That Have Played for The San Diego Padres
The Sad History of the Padres’ International Signings
The Best & Worst Free Agent Signings in Padres’ History
Embrace Padres’ History & Bring Back the Famous Chicken
This Day in Padres’ History- Six Player Trade (Klesko and Boone)
On This Date in Padres’ History, Three Important Trades Happened
Padres Special: Yonder Alonso and Odrisamer Despaigne Have Family History
Padres Special: Craig Kimbrel Latest in History of Great Closers for San Diego Padres
MLB owes Manny Machado an apology
Padres Special: Remembering Ken Caminiti New Padres HOF Member
Padres Special: EVT Heads to the Midway Classic
Padres Special: Remembering a Legend Phil Collier
Remembering the 1984 N.L. Champion San Diego Padres
Padres Special: On Memorial Day, Remembering Jerry Coleman
Should Steve Garvey’s Number be Unretired by Padres?
The Padres Minor League Affiliates + 2018 Outlook
Padres’ owner Peter Seidler breaks the mold
The All-San Diego Area Baseball Team
San Diego Soccer
Loyal lose in heartbreaker to Phoenix Rising 4-3
San Diego Loyal disband soccer club after just four seasons
Loyal have championship aspirations in mind
San Diego Loyal remain committed to defense
SD Loyal walk off pitch in protest to homophobic slur
San Diego Loyal 2023 Season Preview
Manchester United vs Wrexham friendly officially announced at Snapdragon Stadium
USWNT superstar Alex Morgan joins San Diego Wave
San Diego Wave FC and the 2022 NWSL Draft
The San Diego Wave welcome No. 1 overall pick Naomi Girma
1904 FC’s Community-First Approach Benefits US Soccer as a Whole
The beautiful game of soccer and America’s Finest City
Landon Donovan Named to National Soccer Hall of Fame Final Ballot
Manchester United vs Wrexham friendly officially announced at Snapdragon Stadium
Over 30,000 fans fill Snapdragon Stadium for Mexico vs. Cameroon game
USWNT to play friendly match against Colombia at Snapdragon Stadium
MLS expansion franchise to benefit SDSU Men’s Soccer
Opinion: An Evaluation of San Diego Soccer Culture
San Diego Sockers Season Preview: All eyes on the Ron Newman Cup
The 2020 SD Loyal SC season preview
SD Loyal SC earn first inaugural win 2-1 against Tacoma
The 2021 SD Loyal SC regular season preview
MLS San Diego to be officially announced this week at Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego FC officially announced to begin in 2025
San Diego to host 2023 NWSL Championship at Snapdragon
Wrexham Manager Phil Parkinson on San Diego, Snapdragon Stadium, Ryan Reynolds
Duran Ferree signed as first official San Diego FC player
San Diego Wave appoint Landon Donovan as interim head coach
SD Loyal SC 2022 Preseason Preview
San Diego Loyal 2023 Season Preview
The San Diego Sockers: What to Look For This Season
Legendary Sockers Coach Ron Newman Passes Away
“Why I am Thankful for the San Diego Sockers”
Landon Donovan to sign with the San Diego Sockers
Can the Sockers secure their third-straight championship?
Tijuana Sports
My Experience Covering a Tijuana Xolos Match for EVT
Xolos’ Yasser Corona Released from Hospital
Tijuana Xolos History Lesson #1: Raul Enriquez
A Brief Profile of Tijuana Xolos’ Coach Miguel Herrera
Tijuana Xolos: Paul Arriola Talks to EVT Ahead of The Liga MX Playoffs
Tijuana Xolos: Where is the “Dynamic, Intense, Offensive Style” Eduardo Coudet Promised?
An Interview with Xolos’ Announcer Nate Abaurrea
Xolos Among the Most Valuable Soccer Teams in the American Continent
Tijuana Xolos: Club Tijuana Officially Announce New Manager Diego Cocca
Joe Corona set for comeback season with hometown San Diego Loyal
15-year-old Gilberto Mora leads Xolos past Leon in historic 2-1 victory
Five Things Tijuana Xolos Fans Should Be Thankful For
Tijuana Xolos Copa MX CL 2019 Semifinal Preview: Xolos Face Club America At Estadio Azteca
Tijuana Xolos’ fans should have major concerns heading into 2020
Xolos Femenil 2018 Apertura: Club Tijuana Ladies Host Second-Place Club America
Update on Liga MX Femenil and Xolos Women’s Team
Xolos Femenil Fall To Pachuca But Have Solid Effort Away From Home
Xolos Femenil 2019 Clausura: Xolos Start Season At Home Against Pumas With New Players & Manager
Tijuana Zonkeys: A Championship For Tijuana In Heartfelt Night
Who are the Tijuana Zonkeys? The Local Professional Basketball Team
Dominic Cheek & Jose Carlos Zesati Will Represent Tijuana Zonkeys In CIBACOPA All-Star Game
10 Former MLB Players, Now on 2017 Tijuana Toros Roster
Tijuana Toros Name Former Padres’ Player Oscar Robles As Hitting Coach
TJ Toros: Jorge Cantu Is On Fire After Slow Start To Season
Tijuana Toros: Former Padres’ Infielder Oscar Robles Takes Over as Manager
Tijuana Toros set for exciting 2020 season with Omar Vizquel
Viva Los Toros: Viva Los Toros: Tijuana Toros Weekly Recap #8 – East Village Times
Los Toros: Tijuana Toros Weekly Recap #10
Viva Los Toros: Tijuana Toros Weekly Recap
SDSU Aztecs News
SDSU and their inclusion in the Pac-12
Aztecs beat Boise State to two new recruits
One City. One Team.- The Dawn of SDSU Football
Why supporting SDSU is necessary for the future of SD sports
The Uncommon Coach Matt Johnson
Brady Hoke retires on his own terms
EVT Opinion: San Diego needs to send a clear message to the Big XII
Aztecs Football: Is the Hype for the 2016 Season Justified?
Pumphrey 2016: A Campaign Worth Your Consideration
The Las Vegas Bowl: San Diego State vs Houston
Donnel Pumphrey: The Road to 6,405
Four Aztecs Who Could Be Selected in the 2017 NFL Draft
Aztecs Legendary Coach Steve Fisher Retires
Ty France is Making a Great Impression
Breakout Aztecs To Look For This 2017 Season
San Diego State Aztec Football Report
Aztecs Add Second 4-Star Recruit (Nate Mensah) to 2018 Basketball Class
San Diego State Aztecs Men’s Basketball Season Preview
Aztecs’ Tariq Thompson Is No Longer Under The Radar
Three Aztecs Named Mountain West Top 10 Prospects by Baseball America
San Diego State University Aztecs Season Preview
The all-time San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team
2020-21 San Diego State men’s basketball preview
2021 San Diego State Aztecs Baseball Preview: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
An Aztecs EVT roundtable: Jordan Schakel and Matt Mitchell
Dutcher & Aztecs strike again: land 4-Star guard Miles Byrd
Aztecs breaking into professional baseball
Banner Year for San Diego High School Football
San Diego State Aztecs vs. UTSA Roadrunners – Frisco Bowl/Game Preview
What will new Aztec Stadium be like for Class of 2022?
Snapdragon is a stadium San Diego has never seen
Adam Seiko and Uganda take on the world
College football is more than just a business
Anthony McMillian Jr, the next great San Diego running back
Brian Dutcher takes his place among the best coaches in America
Lamont Butler heroically advances the Aztecs to a National Championship
Aztecs Final Four run came at perfect time for a family of super fans
Aztec Softball Venturing into Unchartered Waters
Brady Hoke to retire as Aztecs head coach following season
No. 24 San Diego State softball season preview
Ruben Peña brings Hall of Fame care to San Diego State football
Aztecs face UCONN for the second year in a row
San Diego State Aztecs 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Roster Preview
Aztec Link building NIL through fan and student-athlete experiences
Mike Schmidt – You Can’t Go Home Again
Jude Wolfe: Leader of the pack
The Uncommon Coach Matt Johnson
SDSU Aztec football recruiting recap: 19 visits
SDSU extends head baseball coach Mark Martinez
San Diego State Aztecs and USD Toreros finish in 1-1 draw
Around the Mesa, news and notes on the Aztecs
SDSU basketball interviews
Narbeh Ebrahimian: A Pillar of the Armenian Community- Interview
SDSU’s Dave Velasquez: Born to coach
Chad Baker, the perfect Aztec
Marcus Slaughter: With Great Talent, Comes Great Responsibility
Matt Mitchell won’t be home for the holidays
Jordan Schakel: Shooters Shoot
Micah Parrish: The Archetypical Aztec
Darrion Trammell, the next, great Aztecs’ point guard
The beautiful relationship of Miles and Calvin Byrd
Top 100 recruit, Pharaoh Compton commits to the Aztecs
Jay Pal’s pursuit of basketball dreams brings him to SDSU
Tyler Broughton plays to stay together
Jaedon LeDee, the wait is over
Jaedon LeDee: “My time is coming”
SDSU football interviews
Tariq Thompson interview
Aztecs’ Ryan Lindley interview
SDSU’s Donnel Pumphrey rushes into a new career
Christian Chapman: A Winning Legacy
SDSU’s QB Liu Aumavae wants to win
Max Garrison looking to carry on legacy of family and coach
Learn the name, Isaiah Buxton
Noah Tumblin eager to make big leap in 2022
Jordan Byrd’s NFL resume
SDSU’s Michael Shawcroft at peace with starting life after football
There will never be another Aztec like Jesse Matthews
Seeing Sean Lewis through Danny O’Neil’s eyes
Class of 2025 WR Marcus Mozer excited to be joining “something special” at SDSU
At San Diego State, Fa’a Samoa is Fa’a Aztec
EVT SDSU Podcast
The SDSU Football Podcast, Episode 1
The SDSU Basketball Podcast Episode 2: Triston Broughton
SDSU’s Patrick McMorris primed for stardom
The SDSU Basketball Podcast Episode 4: Jordan Schakel
The SDSU Football Podcast: Episode 21 Mother’s Day Special
The SDSU Basketball Podcast Episode 8: JD Pollock
The SDSU Basketball Podcast Episode 6: Adam Seiko
The SDSU Podcast Episode 78: Special Guest Mike Goff
The SDSU Podcast Episode 80: Special Guests The Show Grandmas
The SDSU Podcast Episode 76: Special Guest Stacey Nuveman Deniz
The SDSU Podcast Episode 77: Special Guest Mark Martinez
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 63: Special Guest Jesse Matthews
The SDSU Podcast Episode 108: LIVE Reaction to New Head Coach Sean Lewis
The SDSU Podcast Episode 98: Special Guest Jay Pal
The SDSU Podcast Episode 92: Special Guest Reese Waters
The SDSU Podcast Episode 122: Special Guests Noah Tumblin and Jalen Mayden
The SDSU Podcast Episode 132: Special Guest Sean Lewis
The SDSU Podcast Episode 134: Mother’s Day Special
The SDSU Podcast Episode 141: Special Guest JR Tolver
EVT Padres & DTP Padres Podcasting highlights
Don Orsillo’s first interview with any San Diego media (2016)
Recorded nine years ago with Mark Grant and seven years ago with Mark Grant
Dennis Lin nine years ago and eight years ago
AJ Cassavell eight years ago and again the same season
Jess Agler nine years ago, and seven years ago
Kurt Bevacqua nine years ago and
Jonathan Mayo seven years ago
Nine years ago with Ken Rosenthal
Finding out Tatis was suspended for PED’s live on this show
Jim Callis seven years ago
Clayton Richard two years ago
Keith Law five years ago
Randy Jones four years ago
Travis Jankowski five years ago
Devils Talking Padres- Padres trade for Musgrove
DTP Padres– Joe Musgrove No-hitter
Devils Talking Padres- Tatis extension
Devils Talking Padres- Padres beat Dodgers in NLDS
The Chargers, yes, the Chargers
Pickin’ Bolts: Mock Draft 3.0 of 2016 NFL Draft (Whole 1st Round)
Trading Philip Rivers?
Four Quarters & The Hail Mary That Wasn’t
Dear Dean Spanos: Just Leave Already (You, NOT the Team)
An Open Letter to Philip Rivers
I Still Cringe When I See a Lightning Bolt Logo
If You are Pissed at LT, You Aren’t the Only One
Philip Rivers: A True San Diegan
Tribute to Junior Seau on His 50th Birthday
San Diego football legend Don Coryell finally voted to HOF
Special: Lionel “Little Train” James
Chargers News: 2016 Breakout Players for the Chargers
Chargers News: Joey Bosa- Welcome to America’s Finest City
Best Chargers’ QB- Dan Fouts or Philip Rivers?
I Don’t Hate the Chargers, I’m Sadly Indifferent
The Chargers Broke My Heart, And I am NOT Alone
My Top 10 Moments in San Diego Chargers History
Life After The Chargers
There Is No Longer A “Next Year” for This Former Chargers Fan
Why This Hurts (Goodbye San Diego Chargers)
The “Chargers” Name Belongs to San Diego & Should Be Left Here
Tennis, Golf, Volleyball, etc
Tennis star and native San Diegan Brandon Nakashima interview
Women’s Tennis- San Diego Open WTA 500
Men’s- Tennis- ATP finals in San Diego
Golf- Xander Schauffele wins Open Championship
San Diego native Xander Schauffele wins PGA Championship
9th ranked USD Women’s Volleyball team wins first WCC Championship since 2013 vs. Pepperdine
USD Basketball Tabs Sam Scholl as New Head Coach
San Diego Seals and San Diego Gulls
San Diego Seals Hire Team’s First General Manager and Head Coach in Patrick Merrill
San Diego Seals to Pick First in National Lacrosse League Entry Draft, Second in Expansion Draft
Complete Recap of San Diego Seals 2018 NLL Draft
San Diego Seals Are Off to Good Start and It’s Easy to See Why
Welcome to the San Diego Seals
Seals win first playoff game in franchise history, 9-8
Jacob Larsson, The New Kid in Town
The San Diego Gulls are Unstoppable on the Road
San Diego Gulls: Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale highlight AHL roster
San Diego Gulls: Brayden Tracey more “confident second time around”
San Diego Gulls: Lack of sample size presents a problem against Colorado Eagles
The San Diego Fleet
Meet San Diego’s Newest Professional Team: The Fleet
Interview with San Diego Fleet Safety Tyler Thornton
San Diego Fleet Week 1 Practice Takeaways
Will Fleet Offense Be New Creation or “Blast From The Past” Under Martz?
Fleet Docked in San Diego; Preparing for Battle in San Antonio
San Diego Fleet vs San Antonio Commanders Game Preview
The AAF and San Diego Fleet Provide Opportunities
After Four Concussions, A.J. Tarpley Returns to Football with Fleet
Kameron Kelly Moves to DB and Makes an Impact in Fleet’s Week Three Win
Fleet Look to Right the Ship at Home Against Stallions
The San Diego Fleet Fall to 3-5 After a Rough Outing in Utah
The Fleet Bid Farewell to San Diego After AAF Suspends Operations
Here is a breakdown on articles produced per writer in the history of East Villag Times.
#1- James Clark (2,104 articles)
#2- Francisco Velasco (961 articles)
#3- Nick Lee (658 articles)
#4- Paul Garrison (463 articles)
#5- Jason Freund (432 articles)
#6- Patrick Brewer (394 articles)
#7- Dominic Stearn- (360 articles)
#8- Andre Haghverdian (352 articles)
#9- Chris Spiering (299 articles)
#10- Sam Evans (281 articles)
This is only a fraction of what we have created.
Thank you for supporting our work.
We sincerely appreciate you.
Without you, there is no EVT.
James was born and raised in America’s Finest City. He is a passionate baseball fan with even more passion towards his hometown Padres. Editor-In-Chief of EastVillageTimes.com. Always striving to bring you the highest quality in San Diego Sports News. Original content, with original ideas, that’s our motto. Enjoy.