One Team, One Town, One of a Kind–Tony Gwynn
The heartbreaking news spread quickly that Monday morning. On June 16, 2014, Anthony Keith Gwynn,…
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.
Padres’ Jake Cronenworth showing his worth
The San Diego Padres are getting phenomenal results from Jake Cronenworth early in his career. …
Padres sweep out of town on a high note
On Sunday, Fernando Tatis Jr. helped power the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 victory…
Padres combine versatility, depth and a touch of small ball to find success
General manager A.J. Preller and manager Jayce Tingler couldn’t have envisioned the land mines awaiting…
COVID-19 complications testing the depth of Padres
Before the Padres took the field in a three-game series in Colorado against the Rockies,…
The Padres not alone in mastering inconsistency
For the first time in the history of Major League Baseball, no team has a…
San Diego Padres face the San Francisco Giants at Petco
The San Diego Padres will return to Petco Park following a wild 12-3 win against…
Padres’ Myers and Hosmer proving their worth
Despite years of “flack” from the fan base, the San Diego Padres are getting results…
Joe Musgrove makes Padres history- Yes, Yes–A No-No
On April 9, 2021, the San Diego Padres broke the wretched curse of the missing…
Team rankings and projections for the 2021 Padres
A comparison of the 2020 San Diego Padres to the 2019 team. Also, a look…
The 2021 MLB baseball has a different feel to it
Baseballs have been flying out of ballparks at record paces in recent years. Combine that…
The latest pandemic plans for Major League Baseball and the Padres
Here is a rundown on the latest pandemic plans for Major League Baseball and the…
Padres’ Victor Caratini: Positives, Negatives, and Outlook
Victor Caratini was acquired to bolster the San Diego Padres’ catcher depth over the offseason….
Padres’ owner Peter Seidler breaks the mold
San Diego Padres’ owner Peter Seidler breaks the mold. Obviously, paupers don’t acquire sports franchises….
Early predictions for MLB and the Padres in 2021
A look at the San Diego Padres and the rest of Major League Baseball as…
Padres’ Austin Nola- Positives, Negatives, and Outlook
At the August 31 trade deadline last year, San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller…
Latest news on MLB’s plans for the 2021 season
As the start date for spring training approaches, Major League Baseball plans to proceed with…
Padres’ Wil Myers- Positives, Negatives, Outlook
Wil Myers recorded a bounce-back campaign for the Padres in the shortened 2020 schedule. Can…
Dodgers checking their rearview mirror for Padres
With the San Diego Padres’ improvement in recent years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting…
Padres’ manager Jayce Tingler’s and his “No Pressure” wild ride
San Diego Padres’ manager Jayce Tingler must be excited for the 2021 season as the…
Major League Baseball finally recognizes the Negro Leagues
On December 16th, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the Negro Leagues would…
A few bright spots in a murky Padres’ off-season
Although most news these days amps up anxiety levels, we can find a few bright…
Ron Fowler steps down from position with Padres
Ron Fowler relinquishes some power within the San Diego Padres. On Wednesday, Ron Fowler announced…
Padres’ Glenn Hoffman exits coaching position
San Diego Padres’ coach Glenn Hoffman will leave his job on the field for a…
The Padres are building on a strong foundation
The future of the San Diego Padres is very bright as the team has a…
The Padres and the dilemma with Tommy Pham
Questions are surrounding the future of Tommy Pham with the San Diego Padres. In December,…
Playoff lessons learned for Padres in 2020
Lessons learned for the San Diego Padres from their appearance in the 2020 MLB playoffs. …
The Padres understand the value of pitching
The San Diego Padres certainly understand the value of pitching as the team lost its…
Padres vs. Dodgers NLDS: Facing a formidable foe
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to battle in the 2020…
The San Diego Padres- Then (2019) and Now (2020)
Now that this whacky roller-coaster ride of a “regular” season has ended, it’s time to…
Padres’ outfielder Wil Myers found his mojo in 2020
The San Diego Padres are enjoying a productive 2020 season from Wil Myers. The outfielder…
A surreal season in a surreal year for the Padres
The 2020 season has been very surreal for the San Diego Padres so far. After…
Prellerpalooza part two a success for Padres
A.J. Preller improved his San Diego Padres team with his recent flurry of trades. San…