Mark Kotsay

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Will Blanks Fill Roster Spot?

Scrolling through the Padres Twittersphere today, most of the talk was about final cuts almost done with Sean O’Sullivan, Tim Stauffer, Gregorio Petit, Travis Buck and Rene Rivera being sent down…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

Padres Extend Mark Kotsay

The Padres signed Mark Kotsay prior to the 2012 season, to be a veteran leader that the club lacked. The Padres liked Kotsay so much that they plan to keep him around next season. The Padres announced…Read More

Padres Offensive Attack Leads To A Series Win

The Padres were held in check for most of Saturday’s loss to the Mets, but their offensive was in top-form Sunday afternoon, clubbing three home runs, in a 7-3 win over the Mets. The Padres got off…Read More

Padres Walked-Off In Miami; Lose Series

The Padres series in Miami started off with promise, as they cruised to an easy win on Friday night. The Padres have lost the last two games, including Sunday’s series finale. Marlins outfielder…Read More

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Padres Pounded In San Francisco

The Padres opened up their series by the Bay on a sour note, losing to the San Francisco Giants, 7-1. The…Read More

The Audacity of Hope

The first “half” of the season is over and the Padres sit at 34-53 and in 4th place in the NL West.…Read More

Padres Cannot Take Advantage of Giant Mistakes, Lose Series

The Giants made four errors in Thursday’s matinee, however the Padres could not capitalize on San…Read More

First Inning Runs Doom Padres In Loss To Giants

The Padres fell behind early, and it proved to be too much to overcome, as the Padres lost to the Giants…Read More

Padres Unable To Get Over The Cahill; Lose Series to Arizona

The Padres went up against Vista-born Trevor Cahill, and the Padres lack of offense made him feel right…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

Padres vs Brewers Game Recap: Pinch-Hit Homer Lifts San Diego

As is often the case in games played at Petco Park, last night’s contest was a pitcher’s…Read More

Padres vs Nationals Game Recap: Mark Kotsay Double Wins It

After Jason Werth’s solo home run barely cleared the left field wall, things didn’t look…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. Diamondbacks Game Recap 3/25/12

Matt Clark continued to tear through spring training pitchers like it was Little League.  He hit his…Read More

Padres vs. Reds Game Recap 3/24/12

Andrew Cashner finally gave up a run this spring, Clayton Richard gave up five, and the Padres fell 6-0…Read More

Padres vs. Reds Game Recap 3/23/12

Fox Sports San Diego is proving to be the Padres lucky charm.  In their two broadcasts, the Padres are…Read More

Padres at Angels Game Recap 3/9/12

Clayton Richard made his first start of the spring and he looked solid.  He went two innings, gave up…Read More

Everth Cabrera Shows Versatility

In an effort to make the opening day roster, Everth Cabrera is trying to prove to the Padres brass…Read More

Clubhouse Leadership Part Three: Mark Kotsay Edition

It’s a tie game.  Leadership has one point, and chaos has one point.  It’s up to Mark…Read More