Cuban OF Luis Robert Showcase is Today, Padres Will Be Present
More than two months ago, I brought you a story on Cuban outfielder, Luis Robert….
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Luis Perdomo Should Make the Starting Rotation
We are now four days away from Opening Day 2017 and it’s getting exciting. This…
I Haven’t Given Up Yet (Padre Edition)
We live in a cynical, know-it all, data based, scientific, materialist world. Everyone is an…
The San Diego Padres are Sadly Neglecting the Alumni Division
The alumni division has arguably been the most neglected area in the history of the…
Padres EVT Podcast: Episode 28 with A.J. Cassavell
For the return of the EVT Podcast, we welcome back A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com, to…
What’s Up with Jered Weaver?
Jered Weaver has spent the last 11 years with the Los Angeles Angels of…
The Return of the Affable Aki Otsuka
Spring training gives the fan a great chance to learn about their favored program….
Padres Rule-5 Draftees Progressing Through Spring Training
When A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres front office decided to “splurge” in…
Craig Stammen is Forcing Himself into Padres Bullpen
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece detailing the San Diego Padres’ potential opening…
Oakland Athletics & San Diego Padres Are an Excellent Match for a Trade
The San Diego Padres have acquired Tyson Ross, Derek Norris, and Drew Pomeranz from the…
An Early Look at Padres’ 2018-2019 Free Agency Options
Padres’ 2018-2019 Free Agency Shopping. With the Padres’ current payroll at an estimated $55,477,500…
San Diego Padres Prospect Watch: Jose Castillo
With each passing year, spring training marks a time for players to make a statement….
Will the Padres Trade for Nick Ahmed?
In recent days, A.L. West foes, the Arizona Diamondbacks, have reportedly made shortstop, Nick Ahmed, available…
Padres Vets Will Bring Youth (At the 2017 Trade Deadline) – A Way Too Early Look at the Padres Trade Deadline Candidates
Las Vegas oddsmakers have spoken, and the San Diego Padres find themselves at the bottom…
Wil Myers is Clearly the Face of the San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres have put a whole lot of weight behind their plan to…
Should the Padres Look to Add Eric Gagne?
This spring, the World Baseball Classic is being played across the planet, and every participating…
Prospect Watch: Phil Maton Gaining Recognition
The Padres were borderline unwatchable in 2016. With the team in the middle of a…
Padres Make Several Moves; Trim Roster to 54
As spring training keeps moving forward, the San Diego Padres are getting closer and…
Clipping the Hedges (Ode to Spring)
Hedges, clipped alive in spring studying the heart of everything Riding in from El Paso…
Luis Urias & Josh Naylor Can Only Benefit From Playing in the WBC
In this World Baseball Classic, the San Diego Padres have two intriguing prospects playing for…
Nate Colbert’s Record-Setting Performance in 1972 Still Mostly Ignored by Club
In my last piece, I wrote about Eric Show, and how he is rarely mentioned,…
Update on the Padres Shortstop Situation
The Padres’ difficulty in finding even an average MLB shortstop has been well-documented in…
Friar Freestyle: A Trip Down Padres’ Memory Lane
All this talk about uniforms and bringing back the brown. Me? I’d rather bring some…
The Case for Jabari Blash to Open the Season with Padres
Last spring, Padres’ fans were having this conversation: Is Jabari Blash a serviceable player at…
How Will the Padres Bullpen Look Come Opening Day
While there is quite a bit of uncertainty surrounding the San Diego Padres’ starting rotation,…
Adrian Morejon’s Path to the Padres
Ever since the July 2nd MLB International Signing Day, arguably no team has been…
Bring Back the Swinging Friar Logo
The San Diego Padres have recently become marketing-obsessed. In the last few seasons, the…
Austin Hedges Will Have Huge Effect on Padres’ Pitching Staff
Some would say the San Diego Padres pitching staff will be one of the worst…
Mason Thompson Interview- Wise Beyond His Years
A.J. Preller has taken a bunch of criticism from the national media recently. Though some…
Bring Back the Padres’ Pinstripes
One of the things debated most by Padre fans is how the uniform should…
Remembering the Padres First Beat Writer Phil Collier
On February 24th, 2001 the San Diego sports community lost a legend. Phil Collier was…
Luis Urias May be a Long Shot at Shortstop for Padres
With spring training in full swing, the excitement builds, as the Padres begin to piece…
A Look at the Padres Non-Roster Spring Training Invites
February might seriously be the most boring time of the year for a baseball…