Pitching, Pitching, Pitching: What the Padres Can Learn from the 2019 Playoffs
The 2019 MLB playoffs prove once again that the San Diego Padres will need an…
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.
The Padres put players in positions to fail in 2019
Several times throughout the 2019 season, the San Diego Padres had men playing out of…
The 2019 San Diego Padres season by the numbers
A look at the numbers behind the San Diego Padres 2019 season. This season began…
Did Eric Hosmer leave his Gold Gloves in K.C.?
Eric Hosmer has failed to provide Gold Glove-caliber defense in his time with the San…
Garret Richards’ Long Wait is Over
The long wait is over for San Diego Padres’ right-handed pitcher Garrett Richards. Following a…
Austin Hedges and the Padres Need an Amicable Separation
Has Austin Hedges be given a fair shot to play every day at the major…
Travis Jankowski’s Lousy Year Just Got Worse
The signing of veteran left-handed hitter Nick Martini has left Travis Jankowski on the outside…
The Disappointing Saga of Wil Myers
What is the future for Wil Myers and the San Diego Padres? As the regular…
The Padres Take to the Road to Face the Philadelphia Phillies
The San Diego Padres are in Philadelphia and ready to take on the Phillies in…
Fernando Tatis Jr. Making a Strong Case for Winning National League Rookie of the Year Award
There is no doubt that the San Diego Padres’ rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is…
Series Preview: The Padres Face the Dangerous Dodgers in Los Angeles
The San Diego Padres head up the freeway to battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in…
Padres Fall to deGrom, Mets, 4-0, Finally Head Home
Queens, NY In the third game of the series in New York, the Padres had…
Homer Happy: Obsession of Padres and MLB with home runs
The obsession of the San Diego Padres and all of major league baseball in regards…
The San Diego Padres Flirt with Relevance
After years of being an afterthought, the San Diego Padres are flirting with relevancy. For…
The Padres Face the Dangerous Dodgers on Their Home Turf
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers series preview. A change of scenery may have…
El Nino: All That Talent and the Intangibles Too
The more you see San Diego Padres’ rookie sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. play the game…
Despite Additions, Padres Lag in Crucial Metrics
The San Diego Padres are playing better baseball in 2019, but there are still some…
San Diego Padres Series Preview: Padres Take on the Giants in San Francisco
The San Diego Padres travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants in a…
San Diego Padres Return Home to Face the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Padres return home from their first losing road trip of the season to face…
The San Diego Padres Good, Bad, and Ugly
The 2019 San Diego Padres’ season has been a pleasure to watch. The team has…
Padres Play the Red-Hot Los Angeles Dodgers Next
Recently the Padres have started the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers or played the…
Padres Bats Break Out as San Diego Splits Series with Atlanta Braves
Atlanta, Georgia- On Thursday the Padres had an opportunity to even the four-game series against…
Padres Making Noise in National League West
The youthful San Diego Padres are making noise in the National League West. Here is…
Inconsistencies Define the Padres’ Performance So Far
There is a common theme when speaking about the 2019 San Diego Padres and that…
The Padres are in First Place: Smoke and Mirrors or the Real Deal?
The San Diego Padres are off to a torrid start in 2019. Are they the…
Helping Wil Myers Finally Reach His Potential
A consistent position to play may help bring out the best in San Diego Padres’…
Finally, Let the Games Begin
Although baseball had a soft open in the Tokyo Dome on March 20th, games begin…
The Padres Must Improve in the National League West
For the San Diego Padres to truly take that next step, they must improve their…
The Importance of Austin Hedges to the Padres
Austin Hedges is an important member of the San Diego Padres. Despite how well Francisco…
The San Diego Padres are Now Playing with Fire
The San Diego Padres appear to have an edge now about them. Will this new…