Submit a Story!
San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres RSS

Add as Favorite
What's Hot:
Select time frame: Now | Week | Month
Around the Mission: 11/28 Padres Links
Around the Mission: 11/28 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Darren Hauck - AP Browse more photos » The Hot Stone League |... Could Towers-Zduriencik connection lead ex-Padres GM to Seattle? | Seattle Times Newspaper Towers would be an asset to ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/28 Padres Links
Kyle Blanks Got His Agents' Logo Tattooed On Him
Kyle Blanks Got His Agents' Logo Tattooed On Him
gaslampball.com — Kyle Blanks Got His Agents' Logo Tattooed On Him How did I miss this when it happened?... (more) Kyle Blanks Got His Agents' Logo Tattooed On Him

San Diego Padres Latest Blog Posts

Merriman leaves game
Charles ready to face Chargers
Chambers ready for Chargers rematch
Weekend links
19 hours ago at Friar Forecast
Halladay would approve trade to Yankees
Halladay would approve trade to Yankees
pinstripealley.com — According to Bob Elliott of Canada's Slam Sports - "I don't know who Toronto will wind up... with," a major league executive said Friday. "I don't know when he is going and I don't know where he's going. "But I do know that Halladay has told the Jays he'll approve a trade to the Yankees ."  ... (more) Halladay would approve trade to Yankees
Players A to Z, Josh Banks
Players A to Z, Josh Banks
baseballmusings.com — Josh Banks pitches for the San Diego Padres as a starter and a reliever. Over the last... three seasons he’s pitched in the minors and got called up to the majors with the same results . He posts excellent strikeout and walk numbers in the minors, then his walks go way up and his strikeouts ... (more) Players A to Z, Josh Banks
Braves’ offseason looks bright
Braves’ offseason looks bright
braves.gearupforsports.com — Although Atlanta’s 2009 didn’t live up to expectations, they enter the 2010 offseason with a great deal... of confidence. This time last year Atlanta was engaged in talks with the San Diego Padres about starting pitcher Jake Peavy . Braves general manager Frank Wren was unable to ... (more) Braves’ offseason looks bright
Around the Mission: 11/27 Padres Links
Around the Mission: 11/27 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — via mlb.mlb.com View full size photo » Ex-Padres GM Towers could join Yankees as adviser Kevin Towers,... fired last month as the Padres ' general manager, told ESPN that he will meet with the Yankees ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/27 Padres Links
Padres' farm system shows new depth
Padres' farm system shows new depth
sandiego.padres.mlb.com — By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com 11/27/09 11:00 AM EST The youth movement continued in San Diego in... 2009, and there were a few reasons for Padres fans to truly believe things are moving in the right direction. First and foremost, of course, was the ... (more) Padres' farm system shows new depth
Padres stand strong behind charities
Padres stand strong behind charities
sandiego.padres.mlb.com — By Corey Brock / MLB.com 11/25/09 4:00 PM EST SAN DIEGO -- As a first-year Padre, David... Eckstein didn't wait long to get involved in the many charitable endeavors the team is involved in. He didn't have to be asked twice. The Padres second baseman ... (more) Padres stand strong behind charities
Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
sandiego.padres.mlb.com — By Corey Brock / MLB.com 11/25/09 4:34 PM EST SAN DIEGO -- Oh, those bees. Perhaps one... of the oddest moments from the 2009 season was the 52-minute delay in the Padres game on July 2 against the Houston Astros at PETCO Park because of a swarm of bees ... (more) Padres have buzz in Oddity contest
Kevin Towers to Meet with Yankees to Discuss Advisory Role
yanksblog.com — Ken Davidoff reports that former Padres general manager Kevin Towers will meet with the Yankees, as well... as the Mets, Red Sox and Mariners, during the winter meetings in Indianapolis. A friend of Brian Cashman, Towers is looking to join a club in ... (more) Kevin Towers to Meet with Yankees to Discuss Advisory Role
Black Friday suggestions for Padres fans!
Black Friday suggestions for Padres fans!
gaslampball.com — If you're not out shopping right now, you're either avoiding the Black Friday crowds, or you're home... now from the maniacs at the mall and you're trying to relax by reading up on one of the more frustrating baseball teams in existence, in which case, I wonder about your sanity. Maybe you were ... (more) Black Friday suggestions for Padres fans!
Kevin Towers Headed to the Bronx?
Kevin Towers Headed to the Bronx?
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — From Ken Davidoff : Kevin Towers, fired last month as the Padres' general manager, told ESPN that... he will meet with the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox and Mariners at the winter meetings in Indianapolis and decide which team to join - in an advisory role - shortly after. The odds favor the Yankees to ... (more) Kevin Towers Headed to the Bronx?
Ex-Padres GM Towers could join Yankees as adviser
Ex-Padres GM Towers could join Yankees as adviser
newsday.com — November 26, 2009 By KEN DAVIDOFF ken.davidoff@newsday.com Kevin Towers , fired last month as the Padres' general... manager, told ESPN that he will meet with the Yankees, Mets , Red Sox and Mariners at the winter meetings in Indianapolis and decide ... (more) Ex-Padres GM Towers could join Yankees as adviser
Tate continues trend: On mend
Tate continues trend: On mend
www3.signonsandiego.com — Bill Center Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at midnight PEORIA, Ariz. – Officially, Donavan Tate has spent the... last month at the Padres training base on a rehab assignment. But the third overall pick in the June amateur draft has a different view of the ... (more) Tate continues trend: On mend
Top 100 Countdown: Number 55 Kyle Blair (San Diego)
Top 100 Countdown: Number 55 Kyle Blair (San Diego)
thecollegebaseballblog.com — The CBB continues our countdown for the 2010 College Baseball season by checking in on the Top... 100... Visit The College Baseball Blog for the Full Story (more) Top 100 Countdown: Number 55 Kyle Blair (San Diego)
"They have another first baseman in Kyle Blanks. I think if they believe they can improve...
"They have another first baseman in Kyle Blanks. I think if they believe they can improve...
gaslampball.com — "They have another first baseman in Kyle Blanks. I think if they believe they can improve themselves... at three or four spots by trading me, I'm going to be traded." 1B Adrian Gonzalez, on his future in San Diego. San Diego Padres - Team Report - MLB - Yahoo! Sports (more) "They have another first baseman in Kyle Blanks. I think ...
Thanksgiving Eve Poem
Thanksgiving Eve Poem
gaslampball.com — On Thanksgiving Eve we have reason to be thankful Our Padres team improved with its embarrassingly low... payroll Even in the off-season they keep us entertained By teasing a trade of Adrian for a player to be named In Spring they played nearby rather than going to China Isn't it weird that ... (more) Thanksgiving Eve Poem
Around the Mission: 11/25 Padres Links
Around the Mission: 11/25 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP Browse more photos » Friar John's Blog: Padres claim... a pitcher from Orioles The Padres added a pitcher Wednesday by claiming right-hander Radhames Liz on waivers ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/25 Padres Links
Rhadames Liz is San Diego Bound
Rhadames Liz is San Diego Bound
rightoffrussell.com — The Orioles today announced that RHP RADHAMES LIZ has been claimed off of waivers by the San... Diego Padres. Liz, 26, appeared in two games for the Orioles in 2009, allowing 10 earned runs in 1.1 innings of work. In eight starts for Double-A Bowie, Liz was 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA (48.0IP, 14ER) and ... (more) Rhadames Liz is San Diego Bound
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
nleastchatter.com — -Jose Guillen would be willing to waive his no-trade to come to the Mets (reportedly for Angel... Pagan) which would be a terrible trade but luckily it doesn’t appear it is going to happen (NYDN) -Terry Collins (former manager of the Astros) is the Mets new minor league field coordinator  ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 3.0
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
nleastchatter.com — -Jose Guillen would be willing to waive his no-trade to come to the Mets (reportedly for Angel... Pagan) which would be a terrible trade but luckily it doesn’t appear it is going to happen (NYDN) -Terry Collins (former manager of the Astros) is the Mets new minor league field coordinator  ... (more) Ticket to Rumorville 3.0dam
What They Need: San Diego Padres
What They Need: San Diego Padres
umpbump.com — Theo-in-disguise? new Padres GM Jed Hoyer The San Diego Padres have been a franchise in limbo for... the past couple of seasons. The messy divorce of the previous owner John Moores finally yielded an answer as to who would control the team operationally in … [ visit site to read more ] ... (more) What They Need: San Diego Padres
Tim Lincecum's new MLB 2K commercial
Tim Lincecum's new MLB 2K commercial
gaslampball.com — Tim Lincecum's new MLB 2K commercial (more) Tim Lincecum's new MLB 2K commercial
2009 O’s Retrospective: Cla Meredith
2009 O’s Retrospective: Cla Meredith
camdencrazies.com — In part twenty-seven of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009... Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at reliever Cla Meredith… THE FIGHTIN’ SUBMARINER! The 26 year-old righty spent the last few years coming out of the Padres ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Cla Meredith
Baseball Enjoyment Index Revisited
Baseball Enjoyment Index Revisited
gaslampball.com —   I've been thinking about my Enjoyment Index again. For those who don't know, I want to... make a predictive model to try to determine how many people will show up to a Padres game at Petco. The way I figure it, the more people that show up to the games (as a percentage of capacity), the ... (more) Baseball Enjoyment Index Revisited
Around the Mission: 11/24 Padres Links
Around the Mission: 11/24 Padres Links
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP 6 months ago: San Diego Padres right fielder Brian... Giles dives as he tries to make a catch on a single hit by Colorado Rockies' Aaron Cook during the sixth ... (more) Around the Mission: 11/24 Padres Links
The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
thesacrificebunt.com — With Jed Hoyer busy eating burritos and going for jogs on the waterfront, I thought I’d give... him some help with the state of the team and what he could to do make it better. At the end of the 2009 season, Tony Gwynn, Jr. seemed to have cemented ... (more) The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
11/22/2009 - NY Baseball Digest with Mike Silva
Play
11/22/2009 - NY Baseball Digest with Mike Silva
sportsradiony.hipcast.com — Mike Silva hosts. Guest on the show included comedian Matt Iseman, former San Diego Padres executive Andy... Strasberg will talk about his Fantography project as he attempts to compile photos from fans across the world, and NYBD contributor Frank Russo talks with Mike about Roy Halladay and the ... (more) 11/22/2009 - NY Baseball Digest with Mike Silva
The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
thesacrificebunt.com — With Jed Hoyer busy eating burritos and going for jogs on the waterfront, I thought I’d give... him some help with the state of the team and what he could to do make it better. At the end of the 2009 season, Tony Gwynn, Jr. seemed to have cemented his place as the Padres center fielder. ... (more) The Sacrifice Cheat Sheet: Centerfield
Rays Family Tree: Dead Trade Strings of 2003 Pt 1
Rays Family Tree: Dead Trade Strings of 2003 Pt 1
draysbay.com — More photos » by Jason DeCrow - AP Chan Ho Park, the last man standing from the... Flaherty String Browse more photos »    ... (more) Rays Family Tree: Dead Trade Strings of 2003 Pt 1
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
bugsandcranks.com — Bill Madden of the Daily News claims sources tell him that the Pirates made a profit of... approximately $14 million last year. So how are we supposed to feel about that $14 million profit? Should losing teams not be allowed to make a profit? And could that $14 million have made a difference? (more) The Pirates, Stealing & Revenue Sharing Math
Matt Antonelli’s blog I wish I had known about earlier
Matt Antonelli’s blog I wish I had known about earlier
thesacrificebunt.com — Antonelli’s Blog Why didn’t someone alert me earlier? I demand answers! It’s neat that Matt does the... writing thing at Blogspot rather than MLB.com, similar to the format of Paul DePodesta’s work. Those MLB blogs are a cool way to interact with fans, but they feel ... (more) Matt Antonelli’s blog I wish I had known about earlier
Where I’d Like To See Milton Bradley In 2010
Where I’d Like To See Milton Bradley In 2010
bugsandcranks.com — A blogger's look at where he would like to see Milton Bradley suit up in 2010.... (more) Where I’d Like To See Milton Bradley In 2010
"We're trying to get Adrian Gonzalez right now, too."
"We're trying to get Adrian Gonzalez right now, too."
gaslampball.com — "We're trying to get Adrian Gonzalez right now, too." Jake Peavy... (more) "We're trying to get Adrian Gonzalez right now, too."
Heath Bell hopes that new GM Hoyer isn't a puppet like Kevin Towers
Heath Bell hopes that new GM Hoyer isn't a puppet like Kevin Towers
gaslampball.com — More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP Browse more photos » Boston Herald I hope (Hoyer)... has got full rein. I hope he does. I know (former GM) Kevin Towers didn’t always have it. He’d want ... (more) Heath Bell hopes that new GM Hoyer isn't a puppet like ...
Report: Lowell on Trade Block
Report: Lowell on Trade Block
soxanddawgs.com — It looks like it’s going to be another unsettling offseason for Boston Red Sox third baseman Mike... Lowell. According to a report on FOXSports.com , the Red Sox have put Mike Lowell on the trade block and are willing to pay half of the remaining $12 million left on his contract for ... (more) Report: Lowell on Trade Block
Heath Bell Dings His Old Boss
sonsofstevegarvey.com — Turns out Padres closer Heath Bell has some opinions on Padres management. From the Boston Herald (via... MLBTR ): Personable Padres closer Heath Bell was in Boston recently for a Reebok event and he laid out his hopes for new general manager Jed Hoyer, formerly an assistant with the Red Sox.  ... (more) Heath Bell Dings His Old Boss
Odds & Ends: Indians, Takahashi, Hernandez
mlbtraderumors.com — Some Sunday night links: In his latest mailbag, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes that... the Indians are in the hunt for a first baseman that hits right-handed, in the event that Matt LaPorta isn't healthy by Opening Day. Patrick ... (more) Odds & Ends: Indians, Takahashi, Hernandez
Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
nybaseballdigest.com — Shelley Duncan has always been one of my favorite players. He’s also the subject of one of... my favorite stories, as the recipient of one of those “instant’’ spring-training callups – that of being pulled out of a minor-league game at the Himes Avenue complex in Tampa, Fla., and quickly being ... (more) Duncan a Favorite at 30, Not Worthy of 40
Boston Hits Trade Market
Boston Hits Trade Market
mysportsrumors.com — Everyone who covers baseball has said that the Boston Red Sox would make a strong push this... off season to acquire San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez . The question has been what do you do with Kevin Youkilis and Mike Lowell then if you get Gonzalez. Well according to Ken Rosenthal ... (more) Boston Hits Trade Market
NYBD on WGBB Tonight at 10pm
NYBD on WGBB Tonight at 10pm
nybaseballdigest.com — Hear another edition of NYBD on WGBB as we continue our spot in the Sports Radio NY... rotation. Comedian Matt Iseman headlines the show . Back in October of 2008 I participated in a roundtable with Matt to kick off his show Sports Soup on Versus. Recently Iseman had a part in the movie ... (more) NYBD on WGBB Tonight at 10pm
Big names
sportsmediawatch.blogspot.com — Dick Enberg: The CBS announcer is apparently interested in working play-by-play for the San Diego Padres. The... San Diego Union-Tribune reports that "interest is mutual and the dialogue ongoing" between Enberg and the Padres, but "movement has been ... (more) Big names
2009 O’s Retrospective: Oscar Salazar
2009 O’s Retrospective: Oscar Salazar
camdencrazies.com — In part twenty-six of my almost 50 part series “Better Know An Oriole” (otherwise known as 2009... Orioles Retrospective), I take a look at Oscar Salazar… THE FIGHTIN’ PROFESSIONAL HITTER! Salazar is a minor league veteran at the age of 31, and the O’s gave him a ... (more) 2009 O’s Retrospective: Oscar Salazar
New BayBears logo reflects upon past
web.minorleaguebaseball.com — The Mobile BayBears are honoring the past while looking toward the future. The Double-A Diamondbacks affiliate hosted... a press conference at Hank Aaron Stadium on Thursday to announce their new logo, which was designed by San Diego-based Plan B ... (more) New BayBears logo reflects upon past
Roto-Rx
Roto-Rx
athbaseball.com — If your question was not answered this time, you can go directly to the source @ https://www.roto-rx.com/... where Dr. Roto will answer all your Fantasy Baseball and Football questions. The Doctor is in... Question #1: Better bang for the buck, Adrian Gonzalez or Kevin Youkilis? - George F., ... (more) Roto-Rx
Hoyer Meet Boggs...Boggs Meet Hoyer
Hoyer Meet Boggs...Boggs Meet Hoyer
gaslampball.com — Hoyer Meet Boggs...Boggs Meet Hoyer While agent John Boggs characterized the two-hour lunch meeting with Hoyer as ''cordial,''... he said it was more a get-acquainted session than a formal negotiation. (more) Hoyer Meet Boggs...Boggs Meet Hoyer
San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer has 'cordial' meeting with Adrian Gonzalez's agent
San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer has 'cordial' meeting with Adrian Gonzalez's agent
sports.espn.go.com — Adrian Gonzalez's agent met with San Diego general manager Jed Hoyer on Friday, amid ongoing speculation that... the Padres might consider trade proposals for the two-time All-Star or offer him a multiyear contract extension this offseason. (more) San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer has 'cordial' meeting with ...
Padres Add Three To 40-Man Roster
Padres Add Three To 40-Man Roster
gaslampball.com — Padres Add Three To 40-Man Roster The Padres placed on the 40-man roster right-handed pitcher Craig Italiano, outfielder... Chad Huffman and left-handed pitcher Steve Garrison. (more) Padres Add Three To 40-Man Roster
Page 1 of 4