Padres vs Rockies Game Recap: San Diego Dropped by a Rookie
Christian Friedrich last pitched for the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate in Colorado Spring. In five games for the SkySox, he was 2-1 with an even 3.00 ERA. While his numbers weren’t bad, they…Read More
Where is the Padres’ Bryce Harper?
One of the biggest stories of the 2012 season has been the success of the Washington Nationals, and the emergence of 19 year-old Bryce Harper. Harper is going to be a superstar, a franchise cornerstone…Read More
Padres vs. Marlins Game Recap: Despite Offensive Explosion, San Diego Loses in 12
Anthony Bass was not quite sharp. He allowed five runs in the first inning, one run in the third inning, and finished the game charged with six earned. However, Bass was given the opportunity to redeem…Read More
Padres at Rockies Game Recap: Doubles Lead the Way to a Padres Win
The Padres pounded out seven doubles in the game with Chase Headley accounting for three of them. Nick Hundley had three hits and three RBI. And Cory Luebke was impressive. Finally playing a team…Read More
How Early is Too Early To Make Judgements
The baseball season is the longest of all sports seasons. 162 games is grueling. It’s the marathon of all marathons. So to judge a team after nine or ten games seems irresponsible. But that begs…Read More
Padres vs Diamondbacks Game Recap: Lack of Offense, Defense Stings Padres Again
San Diego jumped out to an early lead in the game. It was just the second time this season they’d…Read More
Padres vs. Diamondbacks Game Recap: Chris Denorfia Homers to Give the Padres the Win
It was another game in which the offense was stifled. Fans may be able to take solace in the fact that…Read More
Padres vs Dodgers Game Recap: Chase Headley’s Slam Caps Off Offensive Explosion
Ladies and gentlemen, we have life. These winless Padres are winless no more. With a two run first inning,…Read More
Padres vs Dodgers Game Recap 4/7/12
Chad Billingsley shut down the Padres offense, and another couple of errors cost San Diego early. Billingsley…Read More
Padres vs Dodgers Game Recap 4/5/12
For the first time in 2012, this game recap is covering a regular season game. With the heart of San…Read More
What the Matt Cain and Joey Votto Deals Mean to the Padres
Matt Cain will now make at least $21.25 million on average over the next six years, possibly more if the one year option kicks in. $21.25 million is almost 40% of the Padres 2012 payroll. Joey…Read More
Padres vs. Giants Game Recap 3/30/12
If you haven’t figured it out, Peoria Sports Complex is no Petco Park. In yet another slugfest, the Padres came from behind late to beat the Giants 8-7. The Padres started the game hot and looked…Read More
Padres vs. Reds Game Recap 3/24/12
Andrew Cashner finally gave up a run this spring, Clayton Richard gave up five, and the Padres fell 6-0 to the Reds. The offense was stifled by the fireballing of the Reds young stud Aroldis Chapman.…Read More
Padres at Dodgers Game Recap 3/21/12
Make that five in a row. The Padres have run their spring record to 11-8 with a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres have now won eight games in their last ten. Tim Stauffer took the…Read More
Padres at Reds Game Recap 3/14/12
The Padres rolled past the Reds 9-4 yesterday on their way to a split squad sweep. With the other half of the team winning against the Diamondbacks, the win over the Reds raised San Diego’s record…Read More
A Game of Chance
One player is $25 million richer. One player is out of the game altogether. Baseball is unique in how its stories play out. Triumph, tragedy, victory, and defeat echo off the walls and through the dugouts…Read More
Padres at Rockies Game Recap 3/12/12
In a blow-out loss to the Rockies, the Padres had at least one good sign. Cameron Maybin may have broke out of his spring slump. In the first inning, Maybin blasted a lead-off home run into the left-centerfield…Read More
Padres at Royals Game Recap 3/6/12
Tim Stauffer gave up one run on two innings pitched. He performed well in limited action, but that’s where the Padres’ pitching stopped performing. From the third inning on, Padres pitchers…Read More
Adrian Gonzalez on cover of “MLB 2012 The Show”
On a team fully loaded with super stars, it is fair to say that Adrian Gonzalez, the All-Star first-baseman for the Boston Red Sox, is not the face of the franchise. But one thing A-Gone can lay claim…Read More
Why the Cameron Maybin Extension May Mean No Extension for Chase Headley
Over the weekend, news broke that the Padres and Cameron Maybin had come to an agreement on a 5-year, $25 million contract extension. The deal includes an option for a sixth year worth between $6-8 million.…Read More




















