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

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...

X Factors in the National League West for 2019

Robbie Stratakos

Mar 22, 2019

National League West, Opinions & Predictions

Every team in Major League Baseball has an X factor to their success before the regular season begins. Here is every National League West team's 2019 X factor. Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw Yes, arguab...

Arenado’s Contract is Better Than Machado’s, Change My Mind

Joe Orsatti

Mar 1, 2019

National League West, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Over the past week, we have seen two of the biggest third basemen in Major League Baseball sign brand new mega deals, as Manny Machado will head to San Diego and Nolan Arenado will remain in Colorado. There has...

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...

Name to Remember: Padres Infield Prospect Esteban Quiroz

Joe Orsatti

Nov 25, 2018

Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Padres went into last Tuesday with a major roster crunch. With one of the best farm systems in the game, one would expect them to lose some legitimate prospects in the up-coming Rule V Draft, but not only d...

The San Diego Padres Shouldn’t Be All In On Trading for Noah Syndergaard

Robbie Stratakos

Nov 20, 2018

National League, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The San Diego Padres appear rightfully in search of starting pitching. But gutting their farm system for New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard is not the answer to their pitching woes. Friday afternoon...

Peoria Javelinas Repeat as AFL Champions with Walk-off Home Run

Joe Jacquez

Nov 18, 2018

Arizona Fall League, Headlines

The Peoria Javelinas rallied in the ninth to tie the game and won in the 10th. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona -- What a way to end the Arizona Fall League season. After failing to come through with runners on base dur...

Reasons for Optimism for Each of MLB’s Last-Place Teams

Jason Kelly

Sep 7, 2018

Headlines, Major League Baseball

The month of August has come to a close and has made way for September, the last full month of the Major League Baseball regular season. September also ushers in expanded rosters for all 30 teams, allowing t...

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...

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