Why Steve Clevenger should be on the Orioles
Steve Clevenger, buried in AAA, should make his return to the O's sooner rather than later.When the Orioles traded for Nick Hundley in the wake of Matt Wieters's injury, everyone expected the O's to...
View ArticlePadres OF has a "For Sale" sign
The Friars are ready to put up a white flag and rightfully so.According to Jayson Stark and Jon Heyman the Padres are looking to be sellers. The Padres OF seems to be the sport that is being pushed...
View ArticleThe effects of plantar fasciitis on Jedd Gyorko's game
One of the most common foot and ankle injuries seen in athletes, plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that has wreaked havoc on San Diego Padres infielder Jedd Gyorko. A common term used to describe...
View Article06/19 Padres Preview: Game 73 vs. Mariners
After an emotional win last night, the Padres are back at it this afternoon, looking to even up their season series with the Mariners after dropping the first two games up north. Jesse Hahn will take...
View ArticleAngels trade rumors: Ian Kennedy, other starters are possible trade targets
The Angels are exploring the market for starting pitchers as they try to catch the A's in the AL West. The Los Angeles Angels appear to be in the market for a starting pitching upgrade, as Ken...
View ArticlePadres roster move: Yonder Alonso to 15-day DL, Jake Goebbert called up
As expected, Yonder Alonso was placed on the 15-day DL; taking his place on the 25-man roster will be outfielder and first baseman Jake Goebbert. The next game Goebbert plays for the Padres will be his...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Padres scheduled starting pitchers
The Dodgers have not played the Padres since April 2, their fifth game of the season.I have no idea how the Dodgers are going to top the pitching performance of Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter on...
View ArticlePadres 4, Mariners 1: Vedder Cup Ends In A Draw
In his third career start, Jesse Hahn excelled once again. The young pitcher went a career best 7 innings, allowing only a single unearned run on 5 hits and 2 walks. He matched the strikeout total of...
View Article37-36: Padres triple their way to glory as Mariners Mariner as Mariners
The Mariners can't decide if they are good or not.Shadow of the Vampire: Erasmo Ramirez (.346 WPA)BloodRayne:Dominic Leone (-.516 WPA)Well, they've done it.I know. Believe me, I was surprised too....
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: June 19
The system went 4 for 5 tonight.Three teams started the second-half of the season on a positive note.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs rubbed the noses of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), 6-2.Tsuyoshi Wadagot his...
View ArticleMatt Kemp, Dodgers look to continue streaks in San Diego
SAN DIEGO -- A red-hot Matt Kemp and the Dodgers try for their first four-game winning streak of the season on Friday night as they open a three-game weekend series against the Padres at Petco Park.The...
View ArticleQuiz: The nine other NL batting champions during Tony Gwynn's career
As you know, Tony Gwynn led the National League in batting average a ridiculous eight times in his 20-year career. That's even more impressive when you consider how sparingly he played in his first two...
View ArticleJustin Turner returns to Dodgers lineup in Petco Park opener
Turner has multi-hit games in each of his last five starts.SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers go for a fourth straight win on Friday night against the Padres in San Diego, and will do so with one of their...
View ArticleJune 20: Dodgers at Padres
The Dodgers go for a fourth straight victory on Friday night, facing the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego.SAN DIEGO -- A red-hot Matt Kemp and the Dodgers try for their first four-game winning streak...
View Article06/20 Padres Preview: Game 74 vs. Dodgers
After an emotional and victorious end to the series against Seattle, our Padres will try to keep the momentum going as they host the Dodgers this weekend at Petco Park. Ian Kennedy will start things...
View ArticleCubs Minor League Wrap: June 20
Big crowds turned out to see big names in Des Moines and Geneva. Both teams delivered a victory.Iowa CubsThe Iowa Cubs kept the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) on a leash, 8-3.Starter Kyle Hendricks...
View ArticleKenley Jansen blows save, Dodgers streak ends at 3
The Dodgers led at one point 5-1, and were stunned by three ninth-inning runs.Seth Smith was quite a wrecking crew on his own for the Padres on Friday night, but Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen didn't...
View ArticlePadres 6, Dodgers 5: Seth Smith Goes 3-for-3 In Comeback
A few fans tuned out after the Dodgers scored a pair in the top of the first. A lot more tuned out after they put up 3 in the fifth. But not any of you, right? True believers that you are, you stuck...
View ArticleWeekend Digest: Goodbye, Tony Gwynn; Kershaw tosses no-no
MLB news from the past week.HOFer Tony Gwynn passes awayIt's very unfortunate to have lost arguably the best pure hitter of his era at such a young age. Many of us have special memories of watching...
View ArticleDodgers look for rebound against Padres
SAN DIEGO -- The Dodgers try to pick up the pieces after Friday night's stunning loss, and will do so with Josh Beckett on the hill against the Padres.Beckett has not allowed a run in each of his last...
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