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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the San Diego Padres

Apr 3, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

To say that the last decade has been a disappointment for the San Diego Padres would be a huge understatement. Their only winning season in the last 10 years came in 2010, but since then, San Diego has struggle...

The San Diego Padres Need Their Young Arms to Come Into Their Own to Turn the Corner

Robbie Stratakos

Feb 13, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

It seems that the San Diego Padres religiously end the regular season on a high note, leaving their fan base and the sport buzzing with optimism about their future. This offseason is no different, but if this p...

MLB: The Padres and White Sox are Mirror Images of Each Other

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 30, 2019

Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox are touted as two Major League Baseball clubs on the rise, albeit they project to miss the playoffs this season. But these two MLB teams have a lot more in common than...

The San Diego Padres Infield Isn’t Getting Enough Attention

Robbie Stratakos

Aug 15, 2019

Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres have a downright filthy infield, and little to no one outside of the San Diego area is bringing that development to light. From left to right, the Padres infield is Manny Machado, Fernan...

The San Diego Padres Have Their Center Fielder of the Future in Taylor Trammell

Quinn Allen

Aug 3, 2019

Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres added another exciting piece to their farm system on Tuesday, acquiring Cincinnati Reds top prospect Taylor Trammell in a three-team trade that sent Franmil Reyes, Logan Allen, and prospect...

The San Diego Padres are Going to be the Next Big Thing in MLB

Robbie Stratakos

May 15, 2019

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are on the rise, and the rest of Major League Baseball should take notice. Going into spring training there was one individual attracting the bulk of attention at Padres camp: Manny Mach...

David Bednar, the Padres’ Gem Hidden in the 35th Round

Jeff J. Snider

Apr 30, 2019

Features, Interviews, Minor League Baseball, San Diego Padres

There have been seven pitchers to make the big leagues as 35th-round draft picks. The most successful is Chasen Bradford, who has amassed 1.1 WAR since 2017 with the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. There...

Is it Time for the Padres to Part With Wil Myers? Is It Possible?

Tom Gibbons

Jan 16, 2019

Features, National League, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres once thought Wil Myers could be their franchise cornerstone. Last year they thought he was the answer to their problems at the hot corner. And there is speculation that now may be the...

Brad Hand Trade a True Win-Win for Indians, Padres

Tom Dorsa

Jul 19, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball, San Diego Padres

On Thursday, the Cleveland Indians confirmed reports from Major League Baseball insiders and announced a trade: Cleveland acquired relievers Brad Hand and Adam Cimber for prospect Francisco Mejia. The left-h...

My First Experience at Petco Park

Robby McKittrick

Apr 19, 2018

Interviews, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

In San Diego, there is no football team anymore. There is no basketball team. There is no NHL hockey team. The only sports franchise still around in San Diego, California is the Padres. Founded in 1969, I wa...