After Sasaki whiff, Padres have uphill climb to contention in 2025
The Padres missed out on Roki Sasaki. Now what? They have an uphill battle to…
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Padres sign catcher Martin Maldonado to minor-league deal
San Diego adds catching depth with with veteran backstop. The Padres gave their catching department…
Is Tirso Ornelas ready for a big role with Padres?
Tirso Ornelas has been part of the Padres’ organization for nearly a decade. Is he…
Austin Hays would fill big need with small price tag for Padres
The Padres are still in need of several bats to shore up their lineup. Austin…
Erick Fedde an ideal trade target for Padres
The Padres need a starting pitcher or two. They may need to go the trade…
Three feasible ways the Padres can free up cash
The Padres need to improve their roster, but they also need to do it with…
J.D. Martinez is a bat-for-hire worthy of Padres consideration
The San Diego Padres need more thump in the lineup. Could a six-time All-Star be…
Adding Mike Brosseau gives Padres much-needed depth
The San Diego Padres have reportedly signed utility man Mike Brosseau to a minor league…
Baseball world mourns loss of legendary Rickey Henderson
Former Padre and baseball legend Rickey Henderson passed away at the age of 65. News…
Three potential free agent bargains for the Padres in the rotation
The Padres desperately need more starting pitching. Who could come to San Diego on a…
Could the Padres and Mariners swap MLB All-Stars?
The Padres and Mariners seem like a match for a trade, given each team’s needs….
Would the Padres really consider trading Fernando Tatis Jr?
In the heat of the 2024 winter meetings, the San Diego Padres are reportedly ‘listening’…
Could the Padres and Phillies pull off multi-All-Star megadeal?
The Padres need pitching, especially in the rotation, and another outfield bat. Could a fellow…
The Padres have a catcher problem
The Padres have depth concerns at catcher. How can San Diego bolster the backstop spot?…
At right price, Luis Severino could stabilize the Padres rotation
The Padres need pitching, especially in the rotation. Luis Severino is a veteran worth adding…
Adolis Garcia would bring needed muscle to Padres lineup
The Padres need more pop in the lineup. Adolis Garcia has that in spades. Would…
Could there be a Shane Bieber/Ruben Niebla reunion with Padres?
The Padres need starting pitching. San Diego offers a possible area of comfort for former…
Padres could send message by signing Anthony Santander
The Padres need more thump in the lineup, as well as another outfielder. Signing Anthony…
Should the Padres enter the Garrett Crochet trade sweepstakes?
The Padres still need pitching, especially as Joe Musgrove is set to miss the entire…
Padres could bolster starting pitcher depth with old nemesis
The Padres need more starting pitching depth in 2025. Could they turn to an old…
Report: Padres to extend manager Mike Shildt
The San Diego Padres gave manager Mike Shildt a two-year extension into 2027. According to…
2024 San Diego Padres Report Card: Starting Pitchers
The San Diego Padres enjoyed a solid starting rotation in 2024. How did their starting…
2024 San Diego Padres Report Card: Hitters
The San Diego Padres 2024 season is over. It’s time to dish out some grades,…
Highlighting the first 10,000 articles in the history of EVT
We are proud to introduce the 10,000 article in the history of East Village Times….
Padres postmortem: did they run out of gas?
The Padres are now in offseason mode, as the Dodgers eliminated them last week. What…
Padres’ promising season ends after shutout loss in Game 5 of NLDS
Dodgers eliminate Padres in NLDS after San Diego fails to score a run in the…
Padres hold off Dodgers for emotional Game 3 victory and series lead
The Padres and Dodgers traded haymakers in Game 3, with the Padres taking a commanding…
Amid character assassination attempts, Manny Machado is the perfect man for Padres
Manny Machado has been everything the Padres paid for and more. Now, as the fire…
Padres talk smack with the bats, cruise to 10-2 win over Dodgers
San Diego shifts series to Petco Park as the Padres hit six home runs en…
A red-hot Fernando Tatis Jr. is crucial for Padres heading into NLDS
The San Diego Padres have a date in Los Angeles for the NLDS. For the…
Series Preview: Padres vs. Dodgers in NLDS
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are once again set to square off…
Padres sweep Braves, have a date with Dodgers in NLDS
Padres defeat Braves 5-4 in a scare, advance to NLDS to take on division rival…
Braves vs. Padres National League Wild Card Series Preview
Playoff baseball returns to Petco Park. The Padres get set to host the Atlanta Braves…