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Live TV Taping and you’re invited!

Be a part of history! A live television taping! Monday May 13th! I’m hosting a brand new talk-show pilot called “Off Base”, and you can be in the audience! It’s a Sportscenter…Read More

A Public Apology to Jason Whitlock

Last Monday morning, I awoke to a tweet reply from Fox Sports columnist Jason Whitlock claiming my one sentence referring to him in my last post was 100% wrong: My reply was the following: He did not…Read More

Why Opening Day Should Be A Holiday

America has several holidays that make absolutely no sense. No one really cares about them, and most of us have no idea what they represent without a few minutes of research on our smart phones. Boxing…Read More

Vegas, Baby?

Every March a group of friends and I go on a trip to Las Vegas. Before I continue there are a few things you need to know about this annual trip: On this trip we don’t go clubbing or try to hit on girls.…Read More

Why People Do Not Care About The World Baseball Classic

Mixed emotions tend to surface when the World Baseball Classic comes around. It means an earlier start to spring training and an early glance at some competitive baseball. But the excitement that surrounds…Read More

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You Should Care About The World Baseball Classic

Hey everybody, guess what? The World Baseball Classic is finally here! Aren’t you excited? Personally…Read More

San Diego Padres show their Humane Side

The San Diego Padres have been showing their benevolent side this off season via the charity route in…Read More

I Can’t Imagine Anyone Will Read This

I mean it’s the Super Bowl. America stops for the Super Bowl. More stores close today than on Thanksgiving…Read More

Happy New Year From Chicken Friars

Today the calendar turns the page and 2013 will be upon us shortly. 2012 had its up-and-downs for me…Read More

A Diamond in the Rough

This being the time of year when literally nothing is happening in the world of the Padres except for…Read More

A Look at the Padres New Batting Practice Hats and My Thoughts on the Logo & Colors in General

If you have not read the most recent article by Paul Lukas of ESPN.com and “Uni Watch” regarding…Read More

Never Stop Fighting

Chicken Friars is a blog about the San Diego Padres, as well as a blog about baseball stories, but I…Read More

Dear Santa

Christmas is almost upon us; thus before the big guy gets swarmed with Barbies and Halo 4 for the kids,…Read More

Becoming A Season Ticket Holder

Today, I took the plunge and became a Padres season ticket holder for the first time. It is something…Read More

Marvin Miller 1917-2012

I’d like to apologize for writing about a subject that happened a little while ago, because in the…Read More

McGriff to Braves Trade Remains a Lopsided Blunder

When people ask me what it was like growing up as a Padres fan, I am always willing to discuss the positives. …Read More

Blacked Out

This is a Chargers town. This is a Chargers town. This is a Chargers town. Maybe if we keep telling ourselves…Read More

An Interview With Shawn Chatfield

I recently sat down with a member of local Internet legends Mega 64, and avid Padres fan, Shawn Chatfield.…Read More

The Last Homestand Of The Year

It seems like just yesterday that the Padres season began. I remember going to Fanfest, excited with…Read More

Celebrations Of Padres History

As I was cleaning out my garage, getting ready for a garage sale, I found a duffel bag.  I knew what…Read More