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San Diego Padres: Time for another up-and-down year in 2020

March 14, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

That drought, the third-longest active in the MLB, didn't come to an end in 2019. The Padres made, however, a 4-win year-to-year improvement – and a push by rookie shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and first-year starting pitcher Chris Paddock, who both impressed.

Impact of a potential Padres trade for Mookie Betts

January 29, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 4

This year's MLB offseason provided a very strong free-agent class. However, even with just less than a month to go before Spring Training and no elite free agents still on the market, possibilities for a huge move that could shape up a team's chances for the upcoming season still remain wide open.

Three moves the San Diego Padres must make before Opening Day

January 16, 2020 Teodor Tsenov 1

San Diego Padres have made a tremendous effort to establish a competitive team, and the 2020 season could show how real their aspirations are. Led by general manager A. J. Preller, the club got Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer, who became the core of a still struggling batting order.

Five impacts of Bumgarner signing with Arizona Diamondbacks

December 17, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Nobody expected it, nobody could have even predicted anything quite like this. Yet, Madison Bumgarner, one of the best pitchers in 2010s’ MLB baseball, has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who even are division rivals with his former team, the Giants.

Tommy Pham will have a sudden impact on the Padres

December 9, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

A.J. Preller and the Padres, only a few days before the city of San Diego is set to host the Winter Meetings, have made another statement in win-now fashion.

Brewers gamble big on Urias, Padres get a rotation upgrade in blockbuster trade

November 27, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The San Diego Padres wasted no time getting an addition to an underwhelming pitching staff. But neither did the Brewers reinforcing their infield personnel. On Tuesday the 2019 NL Wild Card Game participant traded starting pitcher Zach Davies and outfielder Trent Grisham to San Diego for Padres prospect Luis Urias and righty Eric Lauer.

Three most likely destinations for free agent Madison Bumgarner

November 15, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

Perhaps in the shadow of Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg, Madison Bumgarner is still a very hot property on the MLB free agent market. The San Francisco Giants legend has already been linked to a number of teams that desperately need starting pitching to solidify their rotation.

Three teams most likely to sign Nationals free agent Stephen Strasburg

November 13, 2019 Craig Singleton 0

Stephen Strasburg put himself in a position to opt out of the four years $100 million remaining on his seven-year $175 million contract by having a fully healthy and productive season. After averaging only 145 innings per year between 2015 and 2018, he pitched 209 innings and won World Series MVP, setting him up for another huge payday.

Dangerous San Diego Padres could end any contender’s season

August 15, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 1

And taking postseason baseball away from good teams like the Brewers and the Phillies would solidify that statement.

Trevor Hoffman: Hells Bells, injured on the beach, unhittable

August 12, 2019 Sam Cox 0

A look back on Trevor Hoffman's Hall of Fame career.

Three team trade shows the difference between unambitious Reds and aspirational Padres

July 31, 2019 Joe Cox 2

The Cincinnati Reds acquired Trevor Bauer as part of a three team trade. The most valuable player that the Reds gave up was Taylor Trammell, who was sent to the San Diego Padres.

Cleveland Indians 2019 chances have drastically improved after Trevor Bauer trade

July 31, 2019 Sam Cox 3

The Cleveland Indians traded Trevor Bauer to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night, with the San Diego Padres sending players in a three-team deal.

Five teams who should trade for Texas Rangers ace Mike Minor

July 23, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

The trade deadline in MLB, for the first time a sole one, is just nine days away and needless to say a lot of star pitchers from underachieving teams are on the market. With Madison Bumgarner off market for now, attention turns to Texas Rangers ace Mike Minor – second in Earned Run Average in the American League with 2.86.

Trading Syndergaard right now doesn’t make sense for the New York Mets

July 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers and Houston Astros are all interested in trading for New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard this month, as reported by MLB.com's Jon Morosi.

San Diego Padres will be good, maybe very good, in 2019

March 15, 2019 Sam Cox 0

San Diego Padres have not made the playoffs since 2006. Having signed Manny Machado this winter, optimism is growing in south California.