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Tatis is still five years away from free agency
San Diego Padres improve ST record to 4-1
An extension for star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was reportedly one of the Padres’ offseason goals, though it doesn’t appear as if much progress has been made on that front. In a radio interview on the Ben & Woods morning show (Twitter link), Tatis said he and his representatives at the MVP Sports Group would “talk about it if the Padres come with something, but there’s nothing happening out there yet.” While Padres general manager A.J. Preller was “definitely not looking to...
Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Hey everyone!
My name is Michael Peterson and I am one of your new community editors here at Gaslamp Ball. My job going forward will be to help cultivate the community here at the site.
But you probably want to know a little about me, too. I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa until I graduated in 2016. I have been a die-hard Chargers fan for most of my life —
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Edward Olivares has the makings of an everyday outfielder for the San Diego Padres, and manager Jayce Tingler has been impressed with him in spring. At 23-years-old, Edward Olivares is such an intriguing prospect, given how much raw power he has. The former international free agent was signed in July 2014 by the Toronto Blue […] San Diego Padres News: Tingler on Olivares “very impressive early” - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
FTJ and Manny Machado take the field. | https://padres.mlblogs.com/
Don’t look now, but we’ve got a winning streak...
Welcome back to another day of Padres baseball. Chris Paddack got the start yesterday, and he was all business. Check out his entrance into the Peoria clubhouse yesterday as evidence:
Sheriff reporting for duty #PadresST pic.twitter.com/Fm8o7h0lQP
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 26, 2020Paddack showed out, and our Friars made it 2 in a row, taking down...
Major League Baseball’s roster expansion this year will provide some flexibility for the San Diego Padres. Here are three sleepers that could make the team. Beginning this year, the traditional 25-man roster will expand, adding another player that a team can carry throughout the year. How organizations utilize the extra roster space is entirely up […] San Diego Padres: Three sleeper candidates to make the roster - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News,...
Our preseason series exploring potential bounce-back candidates for 2020 began with a look at several AL West hitters hoping to rebound. Let’s stay in the division and focus on a group of talented pitchers who want to put disappointing seasons behind them… Corey Kluber, RHP, Rangers: Kluber was the Rangers’ highest-profile offseason pickup and someone who’s now near the front of a revamped rotation, but the Indians decided the 33-year-old was expendable in the wake of a truncated...
The depth of the San Diego Padres pitching staff was on display Wednesday in a 8-0 win over the Cleveland Indians in spring training. Its’ always a good day when the San Diego Padres have Chris Paddack on the mound, and he certainly delivered in his first Spring outing. He allowed just 1 hit over […] Padres spring training: Wil Myers and pitching staff have big day - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
HIGHLIGHTS: Chris Paddack and the Padres shutout the Indians 8-0
The Red Sox have been linked to various permutations of trades involving Padres outfielder Wil Myers this offseason — including as recently as last week. However, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe now reports that the two sides are “unlikely” to line up on an agreement. The Red Sox's interest in working out a trade was largely a means of attempting to purchase some minor league and/or controllable MLB talent by absorbing part of the remaining three years and $61M on Myers’ contract....
San Diego Padres General Manager, AJ Preller, appeared on the Ben and Woods show but declined to publicly comment on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s extension. The Ben & Woods Show has been out at San Diego Padres Spring Training this week, interviewing various players and manager Jayce Tingler. Today, it was General Manager AJ Preller’s turn, […] San Diego Padres: AJ Preller on Tatis extension “no public comment” - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs,...
With the news that New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino will be out for the entire 2020 season, could the San Diego Padres become a trade partner? Injuries are an unfortunate part of sports. It was devastating to have Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s rookie season for the San Diego Padres cut short by an injury […] Could Yankees look to Padres for pitching help after Luis Severino injury - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Sheriff is coming for you... | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Our Padres look to make it 2 in a row.
Hello again, Padres fans. Our Friars took down the Oakland A’s yesterday, coming back to win 9-6. Here’s the boxscore stats from the prospects and young players in camp:
Spring Training MLB Camp — Padres vs. A’s:
Gabriel Arias: 1-3, 1 RBI Ivan Castillo: DNP Jake Cronenworth: 0-3, 1 R Nate Easley: DNP Ty France: 1-3 (2B), 1 R, 1 K Michael Gettys: 0-0, 1 R (pinch...Last week, the Boston Red Sox were reportedly interested in acquiring Wil Myers from the San Diego Padres. Might there be other trades that make sense? Spring Training offers a unique time of the year. For us baseball fans, it’s a fresh start for our respective team’s quest at winning a World Series. And for […] San Diego Padres: Three trade packages with the Boston Red Sox - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Brian Dozier can earn up to $4M with San Diego Padres
Joey Lucchesi made his opening statement to stick in the San Diego Padres starting rotation with a solid outing on Tuesday in a 9-6 win over the Oakland Athletics. The top four of the San Diego Padres starting rotation is pretty much set, and it’s a pretty safe bet to assume that Joey Lucchesi will start […] Padres spring training: Joey Lucchesi off to good start, Gabriel Arias shows off arm - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
LHP Joey Lucchesi | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Padres look to bounce back against Oakland
(This is how I think I look when I say this)GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING PADRES FANS!!!!!!
[ahem] Sorry about that.
Alright, so it was bound to happen at some point. Your Padres dropped their 2nd game of the Cactus League season, falling to the Royals, 8-5. Here’s the boxscore stats for the young-ish members of the MLB camp (as usual, click this here link to see the rest of the team):
Spring...
Manny Machado is entering year two with the San Diego Padres, and he indicated that he spent the offseason trying to barrel up more balls. Originally scheduled to make his Spring Training debut, the rain put a temporary hold on Manny Machado‘s new approach at the plate, and it immediately paid off on Monday afternoon. […] San Diego Padres: Barrels, Beets, Battlestar Galactica - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Franchy Cordero has the opportunity to make a significant impact with the San Diego Padres this year, and one of his teammates is taking notice. As the San Diego Padres try to fit the pieces of the puzzle together this season, a healthy Fernando Tatis Jr. will go a long way in helping the team […] San Diego Padres: Franchy Cordero receives high praise from Fernando Tatis Jr. - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More