Deep thoughts on baseball and life
Remembering where we've been while getting where we're going. The life of baseball.A recent trip to the Lake Elsinore Storm's locker room got me thinking about our collective journey in baseball,...
View Article"Swing for your Seats" promotion is now in progress...
The Padres have a promotion going on right now at Petco Park. It's called "Swing for your Seats". Each fan gets two 70 mph pitches from a pitching machine and if they have never played D1 or...
View Article03/15 Padres Preview: ST Game 18 @ Dodgers
The original started for today's matchup on Glendale against the Dodgers was Andrew Cashner, but he will instead make a minor league start. Cashner will face the Dodgers soon enough when we welcome...
View ArticlePadres release list of 50 finalists for PA position, former broadcaster Mel...
Yesterday the Padres released their list of the 50 finalists for the Padres PA position. I can't believe they haven't made more cuts after all this time. Bud Black is cutting players left and right,...
View ArticleST Game Thread: 03/15 Padres @ Dodgers
#Padres-#Dodgers in 40 minutes. Anyone else excited at the idea of sending 13,000 Dodger fans home disappointed? pic.twitter.com/Cbb1riUkkC— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 15, 2014LINEUPS:#Padres in...
View ArticleJulio Urias strikes out 2 in Dodgers debut
Saturday afternoon marked one of just two Dodgers games this spring not to be televised.GLENDALE -- Dodgers 17-year-old pitching prospect Julio Urias made his first impression on big league camp in...
View ArticleDodgers 5, Padres 4: Late rally isn't enough for the Padres to overcome...
Joe Wieland is shaky in his first start of 2014.Our Padres battled back from an early deficit against the Dodgers on Saturday afternoon, but their rally came up a little short. Joe Weiland made his...
View Article03/16 Padres Preview: ST Game 19 vs. Royals
The Padres will send righty Ian Kennedy to the hill to face Royals southpaw Jason Vargas.Ian Kennedy struggled early his last time out, but today he'll try to get back on track, making his fourth...
View ArticleST Game Thread: 03/16 Padres vs. Royals
It's a beautiful day to listen to some baseball..@tmedica18, Ryan Jackson, @peterson_jace&@austinhedges11 have a message: Todays game is on @mighty1090. Listen in! pic.twitter.com/Uy6kklMg9L— San...
View ArticleWhat Do You Want to Ask Members of the Lake Elsinore Storm?
Let me know what you want the hear from the Storm.The San Diego Padres organization is brimming with talent, and it is my privilege to chat with many of our freshly drafted athletes to get a better...
View ArticleExamining the Yankees' backup options at second base
What are the backup options at second base once Brian Roberts gets hurt?The Yankees had to try their best to come up with some sort of replacement at second base once Robinson Cano dashed to the...
View ArticleBirthday Cards: Tim Lollar, Professional Hitter
Never mind all of Tim Lollar's work on the mound for a second; the man could swing a mean shillelagh. Lollar spent four years in San Diego, and went deep in each of them. In fact, Lollar had at least...
View Article03/17 Padres Preview: ST Game 20 vs. Rockies
Tyson Ross takes on the division rival Rockies this afternoon in Peoria.The Padres will welcome NL West rival Rockies to Peoria Sports Complex this afternoon. They'll give the ball to Tyson Ross for...
View ArticleJoe Wieland to have an MRI today to diagnose sore elbow
Jeff Passan tweeted last night that, Padres pitcher, Joe Wieland is suffering from a sore elbow. Tommy John surgery rehab kept Wieland out of the rotation for all of the 2013 season.Significant...
View ArticleST Game Thread: 03/17 Padres vs. Rockies
Check out Rene Rivera getting into the spirit this morning. I love it.Happy St. Patricks Day! #stpattys#StPatricksDay#ST2014#iknowimnotirishbutienjoyitpic.twitter.com/ZINGtDnBfe— Rene Rivera...
View ArticleJoe Wieland's arm soreness located in tricep, not ligament
Ah good news! Jeff Passan's worst case scenario of a torn UCL diagnoses for Joe Wieland doesn't seem likely anymore. Padres beat writer Corey Brock passed along information directly from manager Bud...
View ArticleRockies vs. Padres spring training preview: Troy Tulowitzki back in the lineup
It's been a while since the Rockies have won a Cactus League game, but perhaps the return of their star shortstop will help -- not that it really matters.The 8-10-3 Rockies travel to Peoria to face the...
View Article2014 Rockies Spring Training Game No. 22: Brett Anderson vs. Tyson Ross
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View ArticleRockies 9, Padres 7: Josh Rutledge, Jason Pridie key Colorado win
The Rockies had their sticks working on Monday, particularly in a five-run fourth inning dominated by doubles.Josh Rutledge had three hits including a double and a home run and Jason Pridie went...
View ArticleRockies 9, Padres 7: Peoria Plays Like Coors
Despite what the final score might imply, today's game was not actually played on the moon.Boy, did Tyson Ross get roughed up today. In his 4.1 innings of work, he gave up 6 runs on 12 hits. Five of...
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