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Spring Training Position Battles: Relief Pitching

In the last installment of the Spring Training Position Battles series I will feature the relief corp. In this series, we took an in depth look at some of the positions that are up for grabs. We will continue…Read More

Evan Meek Makes Sense For The Padres

The Padres recent surge in the standings has gotten fans excited. The Padres are 16-5 in their last 21 games, and have a small shot at a Wild-Card berth. However, I am looking ahead to 2013. Let’s…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 clutch two-run single in the 11th inning gave the Padres the win, 6-3. Chris Denorfia led…Read More

Kelly Brilliant For Padres In Win Over Atlanta

The Padres unveiled top pitching prospect Casey Kelly and the results were outstanding. Kelly pitched six shutout innings, and the Padres shut out the Braves 3-0. All three of the Padres runs came via…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 streak intact, slugging a walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the tenth, and the Padres beat the…Read More

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Closer By Committee and Extra Opportunities in the Bullpen for Padres

Every time this 2012 Padres team appears to turn a corner or have some sort of positive “mojo”…Read More

Injury Hooks Bass, Padres Swept By Texas

Anthony Bass had one of his best starts of the year, but shoulder inflammation ended his day prematurely.…Read More

Padres Ride Bullpen to Victory Against Brewers

The Padres started the process of transitioning Andrew Cashner into the rotation, although it was the…Read More

Padres Get Hammered In Brewtown

The Padres opened up a nine game road trip with an abysmal 9-5 loss, at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers.…Read More

Padres Blanked by Mets’ Johan Santana

The first game of the series seems like such a long time ago. The excitement of 11 runs. The beauty…Read More