Testing the San Diego Padres’ resilience
On June 27, the San Diego Padres had their first day off after playing 18…
Diane Calkins
Baseball has been a part of Diane's life since her father played professionally (mostly at the minor league level). She has written for a number of publications and concentrated on companion animal welfare. She welcomes the opportunity to write about the sport she loves. Diane shares her home with her husband and a house full of rescued animals.
Jorge Alfaro: The latest in a long line of catchers
In late November last year, A.J. Preller added Jorge Alfaro to a very long list…
The return of Fernando Tatis Jr.
The return of Fernando Tatis Jr. will undoubtedly give the San Diego Padres a huge…
A new and improved Manny Machado
No doubt, Manny Machado arrived in San Diego with a reputation–not a real positive one….
The Padres keep finding ways to win
The San Diego Padres may not be operating on all cylinders, but the team keeps…
Bob Melvin brings experience to San Diego
Although San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin is recovering from prostate surgery and not in…
The Importance of Ha-Seong Kim
So far this season, the San Diego Padres have counted on Manny Machado and Eric…
Eric Hosmer proving his worth so far in 2022
If the pundits had predicted that Eric Hosmer would be near the top of the…
Early Major League rankings for the Padres
The San Diego Padres rank first of all Major League Baseball teams in one category–clean…
Padres players defend Eric Hosmer amid trade rumors
After the trade proposal with the New York Mets fell through, several Padres players stepped…
A Most Patient Man- Peter Seidler
Recently Peter Seidler, chairman and lead investor for the San Diego Padres, told reporters, “If…
Early 2022 projections favorable for Padres
Like every team in baseball, the San Diego Padres have as many questions as answers…
The Padres and the Tatis dilemma
Not long after Major League Baseball announced the end of the shutdown, the San Diego…
Rob Manfred Needs a New Job
Almost 100 days ago, Commissioner Rob Manfred shut down Major League Baseball for no rational…
A Long To-Do List for Bob Melvin and the San Diego Padres
In late October last year, the San Diego Padres hired Bob Melvin as manager. He…
The best of the many Padres managers
From Preston Gomez to Bob Melvin, the San Diego Padres have cycled through a multitude…
Major League Baseball lockout continues with little movement
Although the San Diego Padres have made tickets available for the 2022 season, there’s no…
A plan for the Padres and Wil Myers
Wil Myers’ name comes up in trade rumors almost as often as Eric Hosmer’s. There’s…
The Best Baseball Movies Ever
As Major League Baseball and the Players Association continue to bicker among themselves, the offseason…
Work stoppage comes at a bad time for the San Diego Padres
For the first time since the 1994-95 players’ strike, Major League Baseball has shut down….
The Padres need to trade Eric Hosmer
Stuck in the middle of the Major League Baseball offseason and a shutdown, there’s no…
Padres current catching situation is complicated
Thanks to the recent addition of Jorge Alfaro, the San Diego Padres now have four…
Adam Frazier’s strange time with the Padres
After a brief period as a San Diego Padre, Adam Frazier has moved north to…
Surprise, the San Diego Padres hire a new hitting coach
The San Diego Padres have a history of hiring and firing hitting coaches regularly. Since…
Will the Sun Shine on the San Diego Padres?
The San Diego Padres should get a boost in the rotation this coming season as…
In defense of Padres outfielder Wil Myers
A look at the career of Wil Myers and his time with the San Diego…
Does Major League Baseball have a death wish?
Major League Baseball’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will come to an end on December 1– unless…
Padres’ recipe for success: Beat L.A. (and the City by the Bay too)
If the San Diego Padres truly want to find franchise success, they must beat the…
Manny Machado developing into a leader with Padres
When Manny Machado got in Fernando Tatis Jr.’s face in full view of spectators and…
Padres need another Jake Peavy in starting staff
July 31, 2009, stands out as a day that will live in infamy in the…
Padres Ending Not With a Bang But a Whimper
On September 19, A. J. Preller, the president of baseball operations and general manager for…
The time has passed for the Padres to “Play Their Best Baseball”
At the beginning of the crucial 10-day stretch against the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco…
Pundit predictions for Padres during stretch run
Thanks to their first appearance in the playoffs since 2006 and the team’s offseason additions,…