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The race for relief spots

The San Diego Padres have been known for one thing over the last few years. Whether the offense is “Slam Diego” or in a historical rut, whether the starting rotation is elite or strung together with Scotch tape, the bullpen is elite. The Friars have been lauded by many to have the best relief corps […]

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Padres hitters making loud contact, getting on base

It wasn’t noticeable at the start of spring games but as the first couple weeks went on, the at-bats were adding up to a change in the hitting approach for the Friars. There has been a lot less chasing outside the zone for many of the regulars. Even the minor league depth players have had […]

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Baseball’s best bullpen resides in San Diego

Spring Training brings out the eternal optimist in baseball fans. The contests are hard to follow because the players are coming and going after the completion of the first couple of innings. Everyone is working diligently in preparation for Opening Day. However, some in-game appearances offer a sneak peek into what the future might hold.  […]

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ST Game 19: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Angels, March 10, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Tempe Diablo Stadium – Tempe, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

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Song’s status for Opening Day in question

The San Diego Padres were not incredibly involved in the bigger free agents on the board this offseason. Their one marquee signing came in KBO superstar Sung-Mun Song. The Friars signed him to a four-year, $15 million contract a few weeks after the Winter Meetings in December 2025. Throughout the offseason, Song has figured to […]

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San Diego loses out on former Cincinnati swingman

Sunday morning brought news that one of the final key players left in free agency had signed. The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed starter Zack Littell to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027.  At the beginning of the offseason, Littell was projected to earn a two-year contract worth roughly $24 million. So […]

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ST Game 18: Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres

Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres, March 9, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

2 days ago | 2 reads

Jackson Wolf quietly impresses in spring camp

A surprise pitcher of the spring so far hasn’t been any of the known starters, or even a member of the Padres dominant bullpen. Left-handed starter Jackson Wolf, who pitched for El Paso and San Antonio in 2025 with a combined ERA of 5.04, has appeared in five games and seven innings pitched with a […]

3 days ago | 1 read

ST Game 17: Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres

Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres, March 8, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

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3 days ago | 0 reads

The Padres’ cold corner race heats up

At the outset of the offseason the San Diego Padres offense was (for better or worse) set. It already included perennial superstars Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill alongside solid contributors like Freddy Fermin and Ramón Laureano.  But, with the departure of everyday first baseman Luis Arráez in free agency to the division-rival […]

3 days ago | 2 reads

Some clarity halfway through spring camp

The midway point through Spring Training brings a little more clarity to the roster competitions going on in camp for the San Diego Padres with almost three weeks to go. The scores of the games don’t matter; the games often include minor league players that will never see a major league roster. Even the performances […]

4 days ago | 3 reads

ST Game 16: San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians

San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians, March 7, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Goodyear Ballpark – Goodyear, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

4 days ago | 3 reads

2026 Spring Breakout showcases top prospects

The 3rd annual MLB Spring Breakout showcases the top prospects in baseball, including the San Diego Padres top players in their minor league system. Ninety-one of the top 100 prospects have been named to be included in the rosters for the 16 games that will be played between March 19-22. This will be the last […]

5 days ago | 3 reads

ST Game 15: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, March 6, 2026, 5:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV/MLB Network Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

5 days ago | 1 read

Dominican Republic poised to challenge USA, Japan for 2026 WBC title

Major League Baseball Spring Training clubhouses in Florida and Arizona have thinned out this week, as the 2026 World Baseball Classic has officially begun. Tournament games will take place across the United States, Japan and Puerto Rico. Team USA and defending champion Japan are the prohibitive favorites. However, do not count out the Dominican Republic […]

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ST Game 14: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners, March 5, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

6 days ago | 5 reads

From number one prospect to 162-game suspension

In 2013, the consensus number one prospect in all of MLB was Jurickson Profar. The switch-hitting shortstop for the Texas Rangers was turning heads with his elite combination of power, speed and defense. It’s hard to forget the miraculous year that Profar had in 2024 with the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, that season is stained […]

7 days ago | 2 reads