Miami Marlins Trade Rumors: Kennedy, Milone among starting pitching options
Coming off of a 6-1 road trip, the Miami Marlins could be motivated to pursue a trade for a starting pitcher and second baseman. Citing their recent success, the Miami Herald noted Ian Kennedy and Wade...
View ArticleMonday's Three Astros Things
Talking about relievers, Lance Berkman and Jason Lane...Some things to talk about while wondering what embarrassments are on tap this week...1) Relievers are fungibleWho were the five best non-closer...
View ArticleConcessions Of A Cubs Fan: The Pulled Pork Dog
BCB's Danny Rockett eats a Pulled Pork Dog so you don't have to.The first question that came to mind when considering the Cubs celebration of the 1970s with a Pulled Pork Dog was "Why pulled pork?"...
View ArticlePadres prospect Rymer Liriano makes way to Triple-A
San Diego Padres outfield prospect Rymer Liriano missed all of 2013 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Back in action in '14, he had a decent spring for Double-A San Antonio and was recently promoted...
View ArticleDespite Jason Lane's effort, Padres lose to Braves 2-0
The club could not provide the run support to give Jason Lane a win in the 37 year old's first ever major start as a pitcher.LHP Jason Lane already pitched for the Padres earlier in the season, but...
View ArticleTyson Ross: Now without walks!
The San Diego righty has sustained his 2013 breakout, but as of late he's taken things to the next level, behind dramatically better command.In an altogether miserable season for the Padres, one bright...
View Article07/29 Padres Preview: Game 106 vs. Cardinals
After dropping three of four in Atlanta, our Padres hope to get back on track as they begin their homestand against the Cardinals. Tyson Ross will get the ball in the opener and try to continue his...
View ArticleBird in the hand, Padres take first game with Cardinals 3-1
Tyson Ross earns his 10th victory of the season as he and and Friars down St. Louis.For the first time since June 3, the Padres fielded an infield that started Yonder Alonso, Jedd Gyorko and Everth...
View ArticleCardinals at Padres Recap: Lynn pitches six strong innings but Cards lose 3-1
Seems unwise for the Cardinals to lose this game.Here's an abbreviated recap of this baseball game, which the Cardinals undoubtedly should have won.Lance Lynn pitched very well until the sixth inning,...
View ArticleYankees trade rumors: New York might not have the pieces to land Ian Kennedy
This doesn't sound like it's going to happenThe Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Ian Kennedy to not only improve their rotation for the rest of the season, but also next year's as well....
View ArticleYankees trade rumors: New York interested in Joaquin Benoit
Bullpen insanity.With the Yankees' quest to bolster their starting rotation proving to be difficult, Brian Cashman has now turned his attention to reinforcing the bullpen instead. They are again...
View ArticlePadres trade rumors: Yankees, Dodgers interested in Joaquin Benoit
A pair of big market clubs are looking into acquiring the San Diego closer. San Diego Padres' right-hander Joaquin Benoit is drawing interest from the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, among...
View ArticleDodgers reportedly interested in Joaquin Benoit
With a little more than 24 hours before the trade deadline, it is unknown whether the Dodgers will add a big-ticket starting pitcher like Jon Lester, David Price or Cole Hamels, for whom the cost is...
View ArticleYankees trade rumors: New York interested in relievers James Russell and...
We need more leftiesIn their attempt to bolster their pitching before the trading deadline, the Yankees have turned to improving the bullpen if they can't add another starting pitcher. They have...
View ArticlePadres hope to gift-wrap some run support for Hahn's birthday
Our Padres opened up the series last night with a solid win over the Cardinals in game 1. Tonight they'll try to secure the series win behind standout rookie Jesse Hahn.Hahn has been fantastic since...
View ArticlePadres traded Phil Nevin for Chan Ho Park this date nine years ago
On this day in 2005, Kevin Towers finally traded Phil Nevin. Well, he had already traded him three times, but this time it stuck. Nevin vetoed two of those trades -- most famously one after the 2002...
View ArticlePadres 12, Cardinals 1: Jesse Hahn Has A Very Happy Birthday
Jesse Hahn pitched an incredible game tonight, giving up just one run on four hits and two walks in seven innings of work, but the rookie could have taken it easy on his 25th birthday. The Padres...
View ArticlePadres trade rumors: Braves, Royals in lead for Chris Denorfia
The outfielder is expected to be moved within the next few hours. The San Diego Padres are expected to move outfielder Chris Denorfia today, and the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals appear to be...
View ArticleTrading Deadline Day
A summary of all of the Padres' trade candidates and an open thread for commenting on the day's dealingsToday at 1 PM pacific time the non-waiver trading deadline will come to an end. That puts it at...
View ArticleYankees trade rumors: New York still working toward acquiring Josh...
Who will they get?With only a few hours to go, the Yankees are working to upgrade over Ichiro Suzuki in right field. While the Red Sox have been busy trading for Yoenis Cespedes, the Yankees are...
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