Joe Wieland

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April will make or break 2013 for the Padres

The MLB season is, of course, a marathon. Six months of a grueling schedule with few days off in between games, coupled with dozens of travel days and nights on the road. There are a lot of games to be…Read More

Padres Weekend Roundup: Porcello, Garcia, Tommy John Curse

This past weekend, the Padres lost to the Mariners 1-3 on Friday and were out-slugged by the Rockies 4-10 on Saturday, but did manage to cap the weekend off with a 6-4 win over the Brewers on Sunday.…Read More

More Good News Concerning the Padres Starting Rotation

When the offseason began, the Padres’ Starting Rotation had more questions than answers surrounding it.  San Diego’s brass however mostly “stood pat” over the Winter as they largely…Read More

More Positive News Concerning Padres Starting Rotation

Two weeks ago, I wrote a post on the subject of Padres Starting Pitcher Cory Luebke and his return from Tommy John surgery.  Luebke is gearing himself up for a Summer return to the Friars, and it would…Read More

Positive News Concerning the Padres Starting Rotation

It has been no secret that San Diego’s brass have tried hard to bolster their Starting Staff this offseason.  Much to our dismay as Friars fans though, the Padres have been unable to bring in any big…Read More

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Padres Designate Spence, Tekotte For Assignment

The Padres made several roster moves today, designated LHP Josh Spence and OF Blake Tekotte for assignment.…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…Read More

Wells Cannot Win in Comeback, Padres Lose In Houston

Kip Wells pitched in the big leagues for the first time since 2009 on Tuesday night, but his fifth inning…Read More

Padres Add Jason Marquis

The Padres dipped into the free agent pool today, signing former Twins pitcher Jason Marquis to a minor…Read More

Who’s Next? San Diego Padres Farm Report

Injuries to big leaguers often offer an unexpected path to the show for minor leaguers.  However, when…Read More

Who Not to Trade: A Padres Handbook on Rebuilding

We often talk about players who may make nice trade bait come July.  We’ve done it twice in the…Read More

Joe Wieland Joins the Disabled List Club

It’s like a disease for the Padres pitching staff right now.  Some viral outbreak has spread through…Read More

Padres vs Marlins Game Recap: Four-Run Eighth Sinks San Diego

Andrew Cashnercan throw heat.  There’s no denying that.  However, that heat doesn’t matter…Read More

Padres vs Brewers Game Recaps: Ryan Braun Sets Petco Park Record With Three Homers

So much for the Marine Layer.  So much for the distant fences.  Ryan Bruan doesn’t care about…Read More

Padres vs Nationals Game Recaps: Bullpen Allows Game to Get Away

Joe Wieland had a decent start.  He pitched strong enough to keep the Padres in the game.  In fact,…Read More

Padres vs. Phillies Game Recap: Wieland Tosses Six Strong in Loss

Lost in what may have been the worst offensive game this season for the Padres was Joe Wieland‘s…Read More

Pitching and Defense Failing the Padres in the Early Going

San Diego is a team built on pitching.  They’re a team built on speed and defense.  They are…Read More

Padres at Dodgers Game Recap: Joe Wieland Gets Hammered in Debut

It didn’t take long for the Dodgers to welcome young Joe Wieland to the big leagues.  After the…Read More

What to Expect From Joe Weiland

The Padres will give fans an opportunity to get a look at the organization’s top pitching prospect,…Read More

Padres at Diamondbacks Game Recap 3/14/12

Joe Wieland was on such a roll yesterday, his scheduled three innings of work turned into four.  As…Read More