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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

Padres Reach Deals With 5 Players; 3 Remain Unsigned

In what will probably be hailed as the team’s biggest off-season signings, the Padres were able to avoid arbitration and re-sign a slew of players that include outfielder Will Venable; shortstop…Read More

Parting With Veteran Relievers Might Help Padres Bolster Their Starting Staff

It seems that the Padres are at a bit of a crossroads at this point in the offseason.  The franchise is still in need of some help in the Starting Pitching department, and it seems that most of the most…Read More

Padres Offseason Preview

Even though the playoffs are still in full-swing, 90% of baseball is in full-blown offseason mode. The Padres showed a lot of promise in 2012, although they have a long way to go, before taking the field…Read More

Quentin, Thatcher To Have Surgery

Carlos Quentin will have surgery on his ailing knee, sometime in the near future. Quentin missed the beginning of the season with a knee injury he suffered in Spring Training. Quentin was unable to play…Read More

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Padres Walk All Over Reds, Win 11-5

The Padres were reminiscent of Windex Monday night, as they ruining the Reds streak, winning 11-5 in…Read More

Padres Hit 3 HR’s In Win Over Arizona

The Padres are playing their best ball of the season. The Padres used three homers, and a tremendous…Read More

Bullpen Blues: Padres Cough Up Lead To A’s, Lose 6-4

The Padres were getting no-hit through five innings, by a pitcher with an ERA over 6. Tyson Ross, who’s…Read More

Alonso Goes Yonder In Padres 1-0 Victory

It only took one swing, and some solid starting pitching for the Padres to get a series win. Yonder Alonso had…Read More

Padres Use Four Run 6th Inning To Survive In Seattle

The Padres won the first leg in the quest for the Vedder Cup, taking game one in Seattle, 5-4. The Padres…Read More

A Look at the Padres’ Lefties

When my son was born, I turned to my wife and said, “I hope he’s left handed.” It wasn’t…Read More

No Pre-Arbitration Extensions for the Padres

A single arbitrator will decide the fate of 11 Padres players.  As Dom discussed yesterday, the Padres…Read More

Notable Padres June Performances: Pitchers

Now, I’ll take a look at some of the more notable pitching performances from the Padres staff in…Read More

Hey, Thatcher Got Into A Game!

Lefty Joe Thatcher hadn’t pitched since May 5, so he had an entire week off. You don’t see that out…Read More

A Quick Padres Update

Thanks for bearing with me over the last 12 days, over which I’ve only had the time to get two…Read More

Padres Keep Winning; Thatcher Activated

The Padres keep rolling in first place, putting the Reds away early today and winning 10-4. Matt Stairs…Read More

Wade LeBlanc to Start Next Game for Padres

The Padres will recall left-hander Wade LeBlanc from Triple-A Portland to start tomorrow’s game. A…Read More

Thatcher on Rehab

In case you didn’t know, lefty reliever Joe Thatcher has thrown two games with Triple-A Portland…Read More

Cesar Ramos Surprisingly Makes Padres

It looked like the 25-man roster was finalized a few days ago, but the Padres made a surprise move yesterday,…Read More