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
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





















