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Padres Finish Sweep of Braves, Win 5-3

  Break out those brooms, Friars fans! Earlier this afternoon, the Padres defeated the Braves 5-3 thanks to a solid outing by Edinson Volquez and a big first inning. While he has been inconsistent…Read More

Padres Show Zero Quit as They Win in Walkoff Fashion 3-2 Over Mariners

As a Padres fan, let me just say that the final two innings of tonight’s game were downright fantastic to watch. A solo dinger in the top of the ninth by Jason Bay gave Seattle a 2-1 lead, and it…Read More

Will Chris Denorfia Continue to Give Arizona’s Pitchers Fits This Weekend?

At 6:40 this evening, the Padres will open up a three-game series against the Diamondbacks. Although Arizona is tied for first in the NL West, I am sure that there is one Friar in particular who is happy…Read More

Playing Time Could Be Scarce For Cameron Maybin When He Returns to the Padres

On Friday, Padres.com Beat Writer Corey Brock reported that center fielder Cameron Maybin played a “light catch” for the first time since he suffered a right wrist impingement on April 15th. Although…Read More

Padres Go Down Swinging

Padres lose the first road game at Wrigely Field against the Chicago Cubs 5 – 3, and it is just my luck that I’m writing on a loss again.  But despite the downturn, overall for the last…Read More

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Padres Can’t Get Timely Hit Against Cubs

The Padres were finally getting things going, winners of four straight games and coming off a three-game…Read More

Padres Continue To BEAT LA

“We’ll see, bitch.” Those were Matt Kemp’s words to Carlos Quentin as both teams…Read More

Padres Beat LA

Padres all are smiles as they beat LA at Dodger Stadium for Jackie Robinson day. By all accounts and…Read More

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.…Read More

Will Blanks Fill Roster Spot?

Scrolling through the Padres Twittersphere today, most of the talk was about final cuts almost done with…Read More

SanDiegoJosh’s 2013 National League West Predictions

The top 3 teams in the NL West all have a chance at the postseason, but its the Los Angeles Dodgers that…Read More

Spring Training Position Battles: Right Field

This edition of the Spring Training Position Battles series will take an inside look at the right field…Read More

Kevin’s Favorite Padres Of All-Time: #7. Chris Denorfia

Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Chris Denorfia might be one of the greatest underdog stories…Read More

Padres Offseason Preview

Even though the playoffs are still in full-swing, 90% of baseball is in full-blown offseason mode. The…Read More

Throwdown Thursday – Week 23

Every Thursday, we at Chicken Friars will pick the two best Padres performers over the past week and…Read More

My Thoughts on Chris Denorfia, His Extension, and the Padres

First of all, let me just issue an enormous congratulations to the Padres on winning two of three during…Read More

Padres Agree To Terms On Contract Extension With Chris Denorfia

The O’Malley-Seidler-Fowler ownership group has made its first “official” splash as the new owners…Read More

Forsythe’s Knock Gives Padres The Win In Extra Innings

The Dodgers had an opportunity to win their third straight game in a walk-off fashion, but Logan Forsythe‘s…Read More

Padres Pound Braves To Win Series

Where would the Padres be without Eric Stults? Stults put together another solid start, allowing just…Read More

Headley’s Magic Continues With Walk-Off Bomb

Has their been a hotter hitter in all of baseball than Chase Headley? Headley kept his ridiculous hot…Read More