07/20 Padres at Cardinals Game Preview
Hey there, sports fans! Boy howdy, we got a heck of a barnburner lined up, I tell you what.Getting the start for San Diego will be Edinson Volquez. Ol' Eddie has stru-- no, he just hasn't been very...
View ArticleAround the League: NL and AL
Call-UpsJunior Lake is worth a pickup if you need a SS or MI. He's hit well at AAA this year and has above average speed. Despite playing mostly infield throughout his minor league career he'll play...
View ArticleSunday Pebble Report: Sam Moll throws a combined no-hitter for Tri-City
Short-season Tri-City - W 3-0 (17-19)Starter Sam Moll (#27 PuRP) and the rest of the Dust Devils pitching staff combined to no-hit the Giants Short-season affiliate on Saturday. Moll lasted five...
View ArticleJason Marquis injury: Padres SP lands on 15-day DL
The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Jason Marquis on the disabled list Sunday with an elbow strain, reports U-T San Diego's Bill Center.More Padres coverage: Gaslamp BallMarquis started...
View ArticleTigers trade rumors: Tigers interested in Rodriguez, Gregerson, Street?
JP Morosi at Fox sports has posted on twitter that the Tigers have inquired of the San Diego Padres about their relief pitching. Morosi speculates that the Tigers may be interested in closer Huston...
View ArticleMinor League Ball Gameday, July 21
Good morning prospect watchers. Let's get down to business.***In my work queue: Prospect Retrospectives for Erik Bedard, Marco Scutaro, Chris Davis, Brooks Kieschnick, and Jef Kent. Prospect of the Day...
View ArticleJason Lane Returns To The Padres Organization... As A Pitcher
LANE SIGNS WITH PADRES ORGANIZATION: LHP Jason Lane to Report to Triple A Tucson. Read here - http://t.co/D0E8ct9cgnpic.twitter.com/fX3BVVsks1— Sugar Land Skeeters (@SL_Skeeters) July 22, 2013I love...
View Article2013 Midseason Position Rankings: Third Base
Third base has been a very interesting position so far this year. I came into the season thinking that third base was going to give first base a run for its money in terms of depth and fantasy...
View ArticlePadres' July record puts them on pace for worst month ever
The 2013 Padres are currently on pace to have their worst month (at least 20 games) in franchise history. They're 3-14 (17.64%) since July 1 and if they lose 8 of their next 10 games, which they are on...
View ArticleRyan Braun suspended before series with the Padres
Ryan Braun has murdered the Padres in recent years but he won't be appearing in the series that starts tonight. It was just announced that he has been suspended for the remainder of the 2013 season due...
View ArticleTonight's Matchup: Brewers (Gorzelanny) v Padres (Cashner)
Tonight the Brewers get a chance to prove they've improved against other teams, not just the Marlins.At 7:10 tonight they'll send Tom Gorzelanny (1.88 ERA, 3.64 FIP) to the mound to face the Padres in...
View ArticleJason Marquis' UCL has significant damage
It was announced yesterday that Jason Marquis was placed on the 15 day disabled list and Miles Mikolas recalled. Bud Black said that the injury was not sustained by a specific incident but more likely...
View ArticleThe Padres' first 100 games
One hundred games down and 62 to go. The season's end can't come soon enough. It's still so far off, but in my heart I'm already there.These last few weeks have been so depressing. While our local...
View ArticleMountaineer Morning Links: Tuesday (7/23/13) Edition
Welcome, By-Godders, to the Shotgun/Throwdown, WVU's nationally recognized best place for sports links, information, sophomoric humor and daily distractions. We're being brought to you today by Roth...
View ArticleCubs possibly asking for Chase Whitley in Alfonso Soriano deal?
The pieces seem to be falling into shape for the Yankees and Cubs in their supposed talks to bring righty outfielder Alfonso Soriano back to New York. Joel Sherman reported that the Cubs were scouting...
View ArticleBlack says Jason Marquis will have Tommy John Surgery
Bud Black interview with Darren Smith (MP3)Black said he got a vague call from the Brewer's manager at 2:30 pm and was able to get the news that Ryan Braun had been suspended out of him. Black says the...
View ArticleTonight's Matchup: Brewers (Hand) v Padres (Ross)
If you'd like a break from all the Braun stuff, there is a baseball game tonight.At 7:10 tonight the Brewers will send Donovan Hand (3.27 ERA, 3.59 FIP) to the mound to take on the Padres and look to...
View ArticlePadres 6, Brewers 2: Offense struggles again
Win: Tyson Ross (1-0)Loss: Donovan Hand (0-2)HR: Will Venable (12), Nick Hundley (7), Khris Davis (1)MVP: Jeff Bianchi (.080 WPA)LVP: Tyler Thornburg (-.181 WPA)Fangraphs Win Expectancy...
View ArticleDbacks Minor League Round-Up 7/23: Another Closer on the Horizon in Sherfy
Jimmy Sherfy isn't built nor look like your typical closer. He's barely 6-0 (and more like 5-10) and is thin at 170 pounds. He has long, flowing blond hair. He has a funky herky, jerky delivery that...
View ArticleBiogenesis scandal: Alex Rodriguez facing possible lifetime ban
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez may face a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball due to the league's ongoing investigation into his involvement with Biogenesis, according to Jim Axelrod...
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