Padres Spring Spotlight: Robert Stock and Carlos Asuaje
We are now over halfway through the spring training slate, with just two weeks left…
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Walking the Walk: Padres Putting New Philosophy Into Practice
When Matt Stairs arrived as the new hitting coach, it was clear what he wanted…
The Padres’ Infield Defense Could Be The Best In Years
They say defense wins championships. We are approximately three weeks from Opening Day, and the…
Padres Spring Training News and Notes- March 5th, 2018
Peoria, Arizona Recently, the Padres’ farm system was ranked as the best in all of…
Latest Hitting Coach Matt Stairs Aims to Improve Padres’ Approach at Plate
Since 2015, home runs have been flying out of ballparks all over the country, and…
Franmil Reyes is a Man on a Mission
Peoria, Arizona I enjoy telling the stories of young minor league players. Perhaps no player…
Austin Hedges Continues His Torrid Spring in 10-5 Win
Eric Hosmer was brought in to stabilize not only a lineup that needed a left…
Padres Spring Training News and Notes: February 28
The clicking of the cleats on the concrete is echoing all around the Peoria Sports…
Alright, Padres, We Are Interested
Alright, Padres, we’re interested. I’ve always been interested because I’m a baseball fanatic and the…
Hosmer Makes His Debut as Bats Stay Hot for Padres
Peoria, Arizona The Eric Hosmer era began today. As expected, the first baseman was in…
The Eric Hosmer Signing is Not 2015 All Over Again
Last Saturday night, the San Diego Padres and free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer finally…
The Padres Have Two ‘Iron Men’ on the 2018 Roster
It used to be a regular thing to play all 162 games in a season. Cal…
Ahead of the Curve: “Bullpenning” & the San Diego Padres
Let’s get a little weird. San Diego Padres’ pitching hasn’t been great lately. In 2017,…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #15 Clayton Richard
Background Drafted way back in the eighth round of the 2005 MLB Draft, Clayton Richard…
Padres Spring Training Wrap-Up: Day 5 (Hosmer Signs & the Dawn Has Begun)
In signing Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal at $144 million, the San Diego Padres…
Could Hunter Renfroe Be the Odd Man Out?
Word came down late on a Saturday night that the San Diego Padres came to…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: Rowan Wick
Background Due to recent events, mainly Jose Torres being placed on the restricted list, there…
Padres Sign Eric Hosmer To Eight-Year/$144 Million Deal
It’s finally happened. After months of waiting and endless negotiating, a deal is finally in…
Padres Spring Training Wrap-Up: Day 4 (Wil Myers Still Not in Camp)
As a silent leader, you must do the little things. You need to lead by…
Finding a Home for Chase Headley in 2018
In a perfect world, the Padres would platoon Cory Spangenberg and Christian Villanueva at third…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #16 Matt Strahm
Background Drafted in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Kansas City…
Padres Claim Canadian Pitcher Rowan Wick Off Waivers From Cardinals
MLB spring training is now in full session, and the Padres are still in…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #17 Franchy Cordero
Background It’s been a quiet offseason all around baseball, and with that sort of silence…
Padres Spring Training Wrap-Up: Day 2 (Talk of Hosmer Still Lingering)
The smell of the freshly cut grass is in the air. Spring training is finally…
Remembering Padres’ Mike Darr on the 16th Anniversary of His Death
Michael Curtis Darr was born in Corona, California. He was the son of a former…
Padres Spring Training Wrap-Up: Day 1 (Pitchers Report as A.J. Ellis is Signed)
The San Diego Padres 2018 season is here. After a long and slow offseason, the…
Valentine’s Day Special: The Padres’ Love Doctor Is In
With it being Valentine’s Day, it’s time to address some relationship issues with some of…
Tim Lincecum Showcase on Thursday, Padres Will Be in Attendance
Once upon a time, there was a major league pitcher by the name of “The…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #19 Kazuhisa Makita
Background So I am usually one to use Fangraphs in order to research an individual…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #20 Matt Szczur
Background This is nothing against him, but if there were one guy on the San…
Padres Forecast: How Long Does It Usually Take for Top Prospects To Arrive?
The Padres have a loaded farm system. This is not breaking news to Padre fans…
The Top Home & Road Series for the Padres’ 2018 Schedule
With the Super Bowl behind us, the sports world begins to focus on the coming…
It’s Time to Move on From Eric Hosmer
The Eric Hosmer rumors are still swirling in San Diego with less than ten days…