Padres trade for Derek Norris is now official
A.J. Preller has had yet another incredibly busy day. Moments after finalizing the Matt Kemp trade, the Padres' general manager sent starter Jesse Hahn and reliever R.J. Alvarez to Oakland for catcher...
View ArticlePadres to trade C Ryan Hanigan for 3B Will Middlebrooks
Padres GM A.J. Preller has set such a furious trading pace that it's almost impossible to keep up with him. I should really recap what he's done in the last 2 days but it's just too much. Basically...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 12/19/14: What do you mean it didn't record?
HOURS LOST. Oh yeah, and people have opinions on A-Rod and New Jersey and Max Scherzer and stuff. Pitchers and catchers report in 62 days.Injuries can really ruin a season. I know I know, hot takes. It...
View ArticleSleepless in San Diego: A breakdown of the Padres' offseason moves
The Padres won't stop revamping the team, with five trades and four signings done to this point.Move aside, Dodgers. The Padres are the newly-minted most active team on the west coast. In case you've...
View ArticleThe Padres insanity and what it means for the Mariners
The Padres are selling the farm for a run in 2016, while the Mariners sit on their biggest assets. What's the right philosophy? Justin Upton is now a member of the San Diego Padres. So is Matt Kemp....
View ArticleWil Myers to the Padres, officially
Yesterday various baseball sources reported a three-way trade between the Padres, Rays, and Nationals that would bring outfielder and 2013 AL Rookie of the Year Wil Myers to San Diego. The trade...
View ArticlePadres Rumors: David Ross Was Probably Going To Sign With the Padres, Then...
Rumor: Free agent David Ross was probably signing with San Diego, but got scared off.Another catcher brought in after 1 was sent out.david ross is signing with padres — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS)...
View ArticleYankees reportedly trade Martin Prado to Marlins for Nathan Eovaldi
The Marlins get another useful infielder, and the Yankees get a young arm with some questions.The Marlins and Yankees had a few extra but intriguing parts lying around, and they've swapped them in the...
View ArticleJuan Oramas claimed on waivers by Blue Jays
Former Padres minor leaguer Juan Pablo Oramas was claimed on waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a club release Friday afternoon. The Mexican lefty is 24 and has already spent eight seasons...
View ArticleMike Dee says Kemp trade was ordinary, over dramatized by the media
My notes from Mike Dee's interview on the Mighty 1090Padres President Mike Dee interview with Dan Sileo (MP3)Mike Dee says the team knew that Kemp's physical review would take time for their doctors....
View ArticleMatt Kemp press conference to be held at 2:00 pm today
The Padres will livestream the Matt Kemp press conference on XTRA 1360 and Fox Sports SD.Yesterday, after much anticipation, the Padres announced the finalization of the Padres' trade for Matt Kemp....
View ArticleJustin Upton trade is FRESH!
The reaction to the trade that brings Justin Upton to San Diego has been overwhelmingly positive. The news made such a big splash that it's almost impossible to round up all of the media and blogger...
View ArticleMatt Kemp Charms The Pants Off San Diego
After finally making their acquisition of Matt Kempofficial, the Padres introduced their new star to fans and the media in a press conference at Petco Park this afternoon. Crazed general manager A.J....
View ArticleMiami Marlins putting together 'serious contender' after adding Martin Prado
Miami acquired Martin Prado and David Phelps and traded Casey McGehee on Friday. Here are some reactions from around the league.Many writers feel the Marlins have improved significantly after their...
View ArticlePadres trade Ryan Hanigan to Red Sox for Will Middlebrooks
San Diego must be trying to set a record for most trades in one offseason.The Red Sox and Padres, two of the more active teams in baseball this winter, have made a trade that sends catcher Ryan Hanigan...
View ArticleMatt Kemp and Justin Upton vs. the 2014 Padres
In case for some reason you needed more convincing about AJ Preller bringing Matt Kemp and Justin Upton on board for the 2015 season, I thought it'd be fun to look at how these former division rival...
View ArticleNationals' PTBNL drama: The Trea Turner situation gets interesting, agent...
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal should have hashtagged it "#FreeTreaTurner!" According to an article last night, the agent of the PTBNL in this week's three-team trade with the Nats, Padres and Rays, is...
View ArticleHometown Padres a frontrunner for Cole Hamels even though he grew up a Dodger...
With the Phillies obviously rebuilding, Jim Duquette on MLB.com lists the Padres as one of the five teams that might trade for Cole Hamels this off-season. These five teams are only listed as a hunch...
View ArticleAll Star Game expected to come to San Diego in 2016, according to Scott Miller
In case all these trades and signings weren't enough cause for joy amongst San Diego fans, we may also be finally getting that All Star Game we've been dreaming of.The expected year for the All Star...
View ArticleA look at the prospects involved in the Justin Upton trade
Our prospect team took a look at the Top Fantasy prospects on the San Diego Padres back on October 29th. Let's take a look at what they said about Max Fried, Jace Peterson and Dustin Peterson.The...
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