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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

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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