The Lessons Learned Following Lauer and Lucchesi’s First Half Debuts
When the Padres drafted Joey Lucchesi and Eric Lauer in the 2016 draft, they were…
Padres 2018
Finding Positives in Another Losing Season
Last year the Padres finished the season with a 71-91 record, 13 games behind the…
Down on the Farm: July 14 (Torrens & Cordoba Collect 3 RBI in Storm Victory)
The minor league affiliates for the San Diego Padres were 2-6. Here is a recap…
Five Positives from the Padres’ 2018 Season
In an effort to put this lightly, I’ll classify the San Diego Padres’ 2018 campaign…
Padres Return Home to Face the Los Angeles Dodgers
The Padres have not had a winning record against their big-money rival up the freeway…
Could the Cleveland Indians be Suitors for Brad Hand?
As the calendar turns to July, trade rumors begin to heat up, and the trade…
Down on the Farm: July 5 (Missions Walk Off Twice to Sweep Doubleheader)
The minor league affiliates for the San Diego Padres were 7-2 on Thursday. Here is…
The Key to Clayton Richard’s Success
Clayton Richard has faced more batters than any pitcher in the National League this year….
The Padres Sign 11 Players as International Period Opens
The San Diego Padres are still under penalty from their 2016-17 spending spree on the…
Taco Train Update: The Midway Report
Report from the Train. Premature rumors of the death of the Taco Train are false….
Series Preview: Road-Weary Padres Host Pirates in Three-Game Set
Petco Park, San Diego After playing 17 of their last 19 games on the road,…
Padres Should Stick With Process, No Matter What Happens in 2018
The San Diego Padres have made some noise in the first half of the 2018…
Padres Pummel Braves 11-4 to Take Game 1 of Series
Petco Park- San Diego, California There is nothing like an old fashioned rout to start…
Series Preview: Padres Host Braves in Battle of Future NL Heavyweights
San Diego, California The San Diego Padres wrap up their 10-game home stand with a…
Down on the Farm: May 29- (Missions Explode for Eleven Runs)
The minor league affiliates for the San Diego Padres were 1-3 today Here is a…
Assessing the Future of Wil Myers
When Wil Myers was acquired by the San Diego Padres in a three-team trade involving…
Framing the Friars: Erlin On Point, Lauer Was Not in Disappointing Loss
Petco Park- San Diego, California Nobody said the Taco Train’s ride to and through the…
Marlins Head to Petco to Battle Padres in Four-Game Series
Following a three-city road trip, the San Diego Padres are set to head home for…
Jose Pirela is Still a Leader For Padres
With a record of 22-31 nearing the end of month of May, the Padres are…
Series Preview: The Padres Face a Resurging Dodgers’ Team in Los Angeles
The Padres will fly across the country to play their third series against the Dodgers…
Is Cuban OF Victor Victor Mesa on Padres’ Radar?
Should Cuban outfielder Victor Victor Mesa be on the San Diego Padres’ radar? The Friars…
The Professor’s Friar Findings: Hypothetical Padres Transactions for the 2018 Season
These are my own opinions and do not reflect the views of the East Village…
5 Trades the San Diego Padres Should Make Right Now
Here are five trades that the San Diego Padres should consider making, as this 2018…
Framing the Friars: Padres Can’t Comeback from Deficit, Lose 6-4 in Reyes’ Debut
Petco Park- San Diego, California: In a game that could be summarized as two children…
Series Preview: Rockies Return for their Second Series at Petco in 2018
Petco Park, San Diego, CA 5/14-5/15 When the Colorado Rockies take the field against the…
Coming to the Defense of Andy Green
When did Andy Green become a polarizing figure? Andy Green, the unassuming, non-inflammatory manager of…
A Serious Question For Padre Haters
I have a serious question for Padre haters. Why? If you are a local and…
Padres Shuffle Bullpen, Move Mitchell to Pen, Demote Makita & Guerra, Reinstate Strahm
The San Diego Padres have decided that they are going to let Kazuhisa Makita figure…
The Padres Are Striking Out Too Much
The San Diego Padres have gotten off to a frustrating start to the 2018 Major…
Framing the Friars: Padres Crushed by Adrian Gonzalez and Mets 14-2
San Diego, California Less than 24 hours after blowing out the New York Mets in…
Padres’ Hitting Philosophy Should be “Give Me a Good At-Bat”
“Keep your launch angles. Keep your exit velocities. Give me a good at-bat,” advises Chicago…
Series Preview: First Place Mets Make Their Way to Petco
Petco Park, San Diego, CA 4/27-4/29 The New York Mets have always had the pitching….
Padres 2018 Season: This Is What Was Expected
Coming into each and every new baseball season there is a sense of enthusiasm; a…