Padres Spring Training News and Notes: February 28
The clicking of the cleats on the concrete is echoing all around the Peoria Sports…
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Alright, Padres, We Are Interested
Alright, Padres, we’re interested. I’ve always been interested because I’m a baseball fanatic and the…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #10 Hunter Renfroe
Background Drafted in the first round by the San Diego Padres in the 2013 MLB…
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…
Franmil Reyes Brings More Than Just Power on Gameday
On Monday, Franmil Reyes rocketed a pitch deep into the left center field stands for…
Your Yearly Reminder: Spring Training Records Mean Absolutely Nothing
It happens every year, for better or for worse. Your team starts out the spring…
Shohei Who? Padres Break Out the Big Sticks vs. Angels
While the mainstream sports media was obsessing over Shohei Ohtani’s dribbling single up the middle,…
The City of San Diego is Falling in Love With Eric Hosmer
The San Diego Padres have found their man. And with that, the city of San…
Seven Current Free Agents the Padres Could Target
The 2018 San Diego Padres’ season is under way and the Friars have their man….
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…
On-Base Percentage: The Padres New Offensive Mentality
This offseason, the San Diego Padres introduced a new hitting coach. Matt Stairs, former Major…
Hot Lava Blowback From Hosmer Deal
In the Padres’ press conference welcoming Eric Hosmer to San Diego, agent Scott Boras opined…
The “Trevor Time” Impact on Padres Pitching
The San Diego Padres enter the 2018 season with one of the weaker starting rotations…
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…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #11 Freddy Galvis
Background If there was an offseason trade I disliked more than the Chase Headley acquisition,…
Padres Putting Pieces Together on Eve of Cactus League Play
The San Diego Padres’ signing of Eric Hosmer this week has initiated a domino effect…
Padres Have Low Bar For HR King and It’s Time To Break It
I understand the home run has lost a bit of its luster with advanced analytics,…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #12 Chase Headley
Background Although I am usually happy about A.J. Preller’s moves, I am somewhat bothered by…
With the Addition of Hosmer, Wil Myers Can Just Relax and Play Ball
When the Padres inked Wil Myers to a then-club record six-year, $83 million deal before…
A History of Mexican & Mexican-American Players That Have Played for The San Diego Padres
The connection of the San Diego Padres to the Mexican and Mexican-American community starts from…
The Padres are Building From the Ground Up
Admit it: you started reading this believing it to be another article about the process…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #13 Kirby Yates
Background With a name like Kirby, how could you not like Kirby Yates? After originally…
An Early Glimpse at Who Will Be the Opening Day Starter?
Opening Day 2018 is still five weeks away. No exhibition games have been played. Full…
Padres EVT Podcast: Episode 86 (Hot Talent Lava) with James & Patrick
The San Diego Padres got their man as Eric Hosmer has signed an eight-year/$144 million…
Padres 40-Man Roster Rankings: #14 Carter Capps
Background When I was initially putting together my rankings, I questioned myself on where to…
Crowded Outfield Situation Should Be Resolved By Opening Day
The Eric Hosmer signing has already had a trickle down effect on the roster. Wil…
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 Spring Training Wrap-Up: Day 6 (Hosmer’s Swagger Needed)
Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers will solidify the middle of the Padres’ lineup. Or at…
Eric Hosmer Rakes at Petco Park and Bullies the Rest of the West
It finally happened. Eric Hosmer is a San Diego Padre. The 8-year, $144 million deal…
With Addition of Hosmer, Teams Are Hunting Renfroe
The San Diego Padres are a team on the rise. Eric Hosmer gives the Friars…
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…
Can Trey Wingenter Make the Padres in 2018?
The 2018 San Diego Padres may have a pretty good bullpen. Brad Hand has been…