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MLB Rumors: Free Agent Brett Tomko is on the comeback trail
It's been ten days since I've contributed anything here, and two full weeks since I've contributed anything of substance. I moved right before the calendar changed and didn't have intercable for about...
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman passes away at 89
Former big league player, manager and Hall of Fame broadcaster Jerry Coleman has passed away. The San Diego Padreshave announced the passing of longtime broadcaster Jerry Coleman.More from Gaslamp...
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A story of Dave Campbell standing up for his friend Jerry Coleman
I watched this Jerry Coleman appearance on MLB's Hot Stove on Veterans Day and got a kick out of the story that Matt Vasgersian tells at the 7:20 mark. I meant to blog about it at the time, but must...
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Hang A Star On That One!
Former Padre player and coach, Tim Flannery, wrote this tribute for Jerry Coleman in 2008. Now as we mourn the passing and celebrate the life of "the man who hung the stars," Flannery's song is a...
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MLB Free Agency History: Goose Gossage signed with Padres this day in 1984
On this day 30 years ago, Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage signed with the Padres, paving the road to that year's National League championship. While Gossage's four-year deal was the most lucrative...
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Looking back at What Did Jerry Coleman Do Today?
Every day seemed to be an adventure for Jerry Coleman. It was just a matter of scale.He got up. Took his walk. It was cold. He had to wear his gloves. It's about a mile to get the paper and rather than...
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Why Jerry Coleman Made Baseball Great
I had a grandpa once that I was very close with. The great thing about grandparents is that so much of what is new to you was also new to them once. You get ready for your first homecoming, and an old...
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January 8 News and Notes: Abreu Interest Overstated?
... if you're a believer in Hoynsie's reporting ...Maybe the Indians aren't all that interested in Bobby Abreu after all...Heard Tribe not all that interested in Bobby Abreu.— paul hoynes (@hoynsie)...
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Former Padre Greg Maddux Elected To Hall Of Fame
Former Padre Mike Piazza didn't make the cut.Surprising absolutely no one, four time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux was elected to the Hall of Fame today, receiving 555 of 571 possible votes. While...
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"Remembering Jerry Coleman" premiers tonight on Fox Sports San Diego
Fox Sports San Diego has just announced that they'll be airing a tribute to our beloved Jerry Coleman tonight after the conclusion of their coverage of the Clippers game. The show "Remembering Jerry...
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Fans will honor the Colonel at tonight's Aztecs-Broncos game
SDSU's student section, The Show, is asking fans attending tonight's matchup between the Aztecs and Boise St. Broncos to bring stars to Viejas Arena to pay tribute to Jerry Coleman.Help us honor San...
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Jerry Coleman dies at 89
San Diego mourns the loss of The Colonel. We are deeply saddened to announce that Jerry Coleman passed away today. We mourn the loss of an American hero and a great man.— San Diego Padres (@Padres)...
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Birthday Card: Dick Kelley
Inaugural Padre Dick Kelley was born on this day in 1940. He's pictured here on his penultimate baseball card, 1970 Topps #474. After years of being on cards as a member of the Braves, Kelley also...
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San Diego State University honors Jerry Coleman
Last night San Diego State University paid tribute to "The Voice of the Padres" Jerry Coleman, who died at age 89 earlier this week from complications resulting from a fall and subsequent head injury....
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Padres are NL sleeper says ESPN's Paul Swydan
Don't sleep on the Padres, they have the potential to be better than expected. Paul Swydan writes on ESPN's Insider that, like last year, he'll pick the Padres as the NL sleeper.San Diego Padres are...
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Padres Opening Game Moved To Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN
The Padres and Dodgers will play the first USA-located Major League Baseball game of the year on Sunday March 30. The Major League Baseball regular season will kick off in Australia with a two game...
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Padres announce public memorial service for Jerry Coleman
Padres and baseball fans will get a chance to pay respects to our beloved Colonel when the Padres host a public memorial service at Petco Park on Saturday, January 18th at 10:30am. Gates will be opened...
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Can Dean Anna help the Yankees' infield in 2014?
The 27-year-old Dean Anna tore up triple-A last year, but has never played as much as an inning in the big leagues. Can he help the Yankees' infield in 2014?Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has...
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Adys Portillo clears waivers; outrighted to Double-A Missions
At the end of last year, the Padres acquired righty reliever Joaquin Benoit to pad the bullpen. They gave the free agent a two-year, $15.5 million contract with an option for 2016.In order to make room...
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Padres will move traditional Opening Day festivities to 2nd game
Must Reads Best and Worst Padres Home Openersjbox Must Reads Best and Worst Padres Home OpenersYesterday it was announced that the Padres would host the first home opener of the 2014 MLB season on...
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