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When Should Bud Black Sit Cameron Maybin?

Now. Oh you were looking for more than that? Cameron Maybin has been awful to start the season. Again.  He has a total of two hits in 24 at bats, four strikeouts, two walks, with one of those being an…Read More

The Weekend That Was and The Week Ahead

That week 1 probably wasn’t how Bud Black drew it up prior to the season. After losing two of three in New York to start the year, the Padres got swept in Colorado over the weekend. After a couple…Read More

Why the Padres Need Their Pitching to Help Their Offense

Throughout the years that the Padres have been playing at Petco Park, which, by the way, is hard to believe it’s already the 10th season, they have always been known for pitching and defense. It’s…Read More

More Good News Concerning the Padres Starting Rotation

When the offseason began, the Padres’ Starting Rotation had more questions than answers surrounding it.  San Diego’s brass however mostly “stood pat” over the Winter as they largely…Read More

Bud Black Has Chance to Reap Tremendous Benefits Over the Next Three Seasons

Earlier in the week, the Padres’ brass elected to pick up the 2014 and 2015 options on Manager Bud Black’s contract.  I believe that the decision to extend Black a sensible move made by the organization. …Read More

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What A Padre Fan Is Thankful For

While we all gather around the dining table today to give thanks for our family, health, and jobs during…Read More

Padres Pick up Bud Black’s Club Options

Padres players can have some satisfaction knowing that they will be playing for manager Bud Black for…Read More

FIRE(D) SALE!

Right now the Padres sit on a record of 17-34. I’d like to type that again just so I can try to soak…Read More

Padres at Dodgers Game Recap: Triple Play in the Ninth Kills Padres Rally

The Dodgers walked off winners again against the Padres.  Dee Gordon slapped the game-winning single…Read More

Why Bud Black Isn’t Going Anywhere

If you pay attention to Vegas odds, or to sports sites that follow Vegas odds, you may have seen odds…Read More

Manager of the Year: Bud Black

The San Diego Padres manager Bud Black was announced today as the National League Manager of the Year.…Read More