John Baker Acquired From The Marlins
The Padres announced a move today with suspect timing. The day I publish my analysis on the Padres catching situation, they go and trade for a back-up catcher nowhere near my list. Granted my list…Read More
Let Luebke start or bring back Bass!
Anthony Bass pitched well in his major league debut and was rewarded by being sent back down to Double-A in order to call up Wade LeBlanc. LeBlanc comes in for his second start of the season and could…Read More
Padres will bring up Wade LeBlanc to face the Rockies today
The Padres will bring up lefty pitcher Wade LeBlanc to make the start against the Colorado Rockies this evening. He has pitched well on the farm and did well in his recent visit to the big league team.…Read More
A couple of roster moves
The Padres made a couple of roster moves before Sunday’s game: Eric Patterson and Wade LeBlanc were brought up to the big league roster and Samuel Deduno and Cedric Hunter were both sent down. Cedric…Read More
Signs pointing to Wade LeBlanc as the 5th starter
Wade LeBlanc will be pitching in a minor league start today to avoid facing the Cincinnati Reds. The first time that the Padres will need to use a 5th starter would be against the Reds on April 12th.…Read More
Has Wade LeBlanc fallen out of competition for 5th spot in rotation?
Jed Hoyer mentioned on the radio last week that the 5th spot in the rotation is Wade LeBlanc‘s…Read More
Checking in on the competition for the 5th spot in the rotation
Who will win this 5th spot in the starting rotation for the San Diego Padres? There is strong competition…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (8/24/10)–Padres Arms vs. D’backs Bats
The Padres meet Arizona for seemingly the umpteenth time starting tonight…and they get yet another…Read More
Padres Drop 2 of 3 to Milwaukee, Remain 5 1/2 Up
It was going to be a tough series for the Padres to win, going into Milwaukee and facing an offense that…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (8/20/10)–Padres Arms vs. Brewers Bats
The Padres, now safely six games up in the NL West, will travel to Milwaukee to face a dangerous Brewers…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (8/13/10)–Padres Arms vs. Giants Bats
As we get to the middle of the second-to-last month of baseball’s regular season, the excitement…Read More
Padres Sweep Pirates, Enter Key Series Up 2 1/2
After getting off to a less-than-stellar start to their six-game easy stretch that fell between key series…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (8/11/10)–Padres Arms vs. Pirates Bats
The Padres open a three-game set with the woeful Pirates tonight at Petco Park. It’s their final…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (7/30/10)–Padres Arms vs. Marlins Bats
In between series with the Dodgers, the Padres will host the Florida Marlins for three games from July…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (7/23/10)–Padres Arms vs. Pirates Bats
The Padres go from playing the NL’s best team to the worst team in baseball, as they leave Atlanta…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (7/20/10)–Padres Arms vs. Braves Bats
The Padres have a three-game set in Atlanta from Tuesday 7/20 to Thursday 7/22. They’ll run lefty…Read More
Upcoming Series Matchups (7/9/10): Padres Arms vs. Rockies Bats
The final series for the Padres before the All-Star Break is a pivotal three-game set against the rival…Read More
I Officially Declare Mat Latos “Ace” of the Padres
…for whatever that’s worth. Entering the year, I was a huge proponent of Mat Latos getting…Read More
Gallagher Turns In Strong Outing, Possibly Saves Roster Spot
When Sean Gallagher entered Sunday’s game in the second inning, his roster spot was on the line. Hampered…Read More
Dodgers, Giants Sweep; Padres…Get Swept
Well, that was a bad three-game stretch. The Padres were shut out yesterday by Chad Billingsley 1-0,…Read More


