The Last Homestand Of The Year
It seems like just yesterday that the Padres season began. I remember going to Fanfest, excited with optimism that the new season was upon us. Now, the season is winding down, and it is a little bittersweet. The…Read More
Acquiring Randy Wells Makes Sense For The Padres
I may not have been a Padre fan as long as some of you, but this is the strangest season I have encountered as a fan. It has been an exercise in worst case scenarios. Between Carlos Quentin missing most…Read More
Breaking News: Padres recall Yasmani Grandal
The San Diego Padres today announced that they have recalled prized catching prospect Yasmani Grandal from Triple-A Tucson. In a corresponding move, the Padres designated right-handed pitcher…Read More
Padres Out-Slugged by Cubs
Despite four home runs from San Diego, the Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs 11-7. The Cubs had previously lost 12 games in a row, but the win snapped that streak and has now put the Padres skid to four…Read More
St Louis Cardinals Complete the Sweep of the San Diego Padres
The Padres were able to strike for three quick runs in the first inning, but they couldn’t hold the lead. And they couldn’t score again. Lance Lynn settled down, and Carlos Beltran provided…Read More
Jered Weaver and the Los Angeles Angels Hold Padres to Just Three Hits
Jered Weaver had one moment of weakness in the game. In the seventh inning, he seemed to labor and…Read More
Throwdown Thursday – Week Six
Every Thursday, we at Chicken Friars will pick the two best Padres performers over the past week and…Read More
Throwdown Thursday – Week 5
Every Thursday, we at Chicken Friars will pick the two best Padres performers over the past week and…Read More
Padres vs Rockies Game Recap: Jeff Suppan Gets Second Straight Win
The veteran stop gap Jeff Suppan is doing more than filling in. He’s winning ball games for a…Read More
Padres vs Brewers Game Recap: San Diego Gets Its First Series Win
Jeff Suppan, filling in for Cory Luebke who now finds himself on the disabled list, shined in his first…Read More
Old Man Suppan Still Has It!
As much as I love the Padres, I am a huge pessimist. Sure, I keep the faith, and love this team no matter…Read More
Sore Elbow to Keep Padres’ Cory Luebke Out At Least One Start
San Diego’s pitching injuries could fill a medical journal this year. Throughout the minors and…Read More
Padres vs. Rangers Game Recap 3/7/12
In the home game of the split squads yesterday, the Padres took on the Rangers, but judging by the media…Read More
Jeff Suppan, the Padres Back-Up Plan
The Padres and Jeff Suppan agreed to a one-year, minor league deal yesterday. Before we look at the why,…Read More















