San Diego Padres
The Marlins Forbade Andrew Cashner's Beard, So He Gave it a Proper Burial
"It's probably one of the saddest days I've ever had. It stinks, but what are you going to do?"
"Livid" Marlins Sending Starter Colin Rea Back to Padres After Elbow Injury in First Outing After Trade
The Marlins and the Padres undo a trade after Colin Rea elbow injury.
The Pomeranz Bounty, Seasick Mariners, and More: This Particular Week in Baseball
Dissecting the first big pre-deadline trade, figuring out what's wrong with the flailing Mariners, pondering the lot of the injured trade target, and other delights.
Watching Wil Myers, Who Is Finally Becoming The Player He Was Supposed To Be
Two teams ago, Wil Myers was one of baseball's true can't-miss prospects. The former Rookie of the Year has missed a lot since then, but now he's easing into stardom.
Pedro Martinez Remembers the Night He Almost Threw An Extra Innings Perfect Game
Pedro Martinez threw 9 perfect innings against the San Diego Padres on June 3, 1995. But he didn't end up with a perfect game, no hitter, or even a shutout.
Bartolo Commemorative "Bobble Belly" is An Engineering Marvel
Bobbleheads are played. Bobble guts are in.
Padres Rule, Big Papi Crushes, and Snorting Coke-Cain: Dave Brown's Unscientific MLB Power Rankings
We took the math out of power rankings because math is hard. Instead, we have camo suits, Thor's home runs, and Bartolo's slow ass home run trot.
Bartolo Colon's First Career Homer at Age 42 Now Immortalized as a Baseball Card
A measly card? Psh! There's plenty of space next to Lincoln's head on Rushmore.
Throwback Thursday: LaMarr Hoyt Falls in the War on Drugs
In 1983, LaMarr Hoyt was a 24-game winner and the American League Cy Young. By 1986, he was out of baseball due to his drug problem and War on Drugs overreach.
Yonder Alonso Walks Around Padres Dugout in Catcher's Gear Day After Justin Upton Drilled him in Head With Helmet
Yonder Alonso took a helmet to the dome from Justin Upton last night and showed up in the dugout today wearing catcher's gear. Just in case.
The Cubs, White Sox, Red Sox, Padres, And The Perils Of Going For It
The teams that made the most noise in the offseason are not doing so well thus far. Some of their futures look better than others. But also: that's baseball.
Pittsburgh Grounds Crew Worker Swallowed by Tarp, Players Help Get Him Out
A nasty storm is blowing through Pittsburgh and it gave the Pirates grounds crew fits. Eventually the players had to come out and help.