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Catcher interference has been a major subject of discussion over the past week. There have been multiple plays at the plate where a runner has been called safe because the catcher apparently didn’t give them a lane to slide. However, the calls have caused confusion and frustration for the teams they went against. This happened […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. is having an excellent individual season for the San Diego Padres. After missing the entire 2022 MLB season due to an injury and suspension in relation to performance-enhancing drugs, Tatis is making the most out of his time back on the Padres roster and is sniffing another All-Star appearance. However, Fernando Tatis […]

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr is one of the best in the game in his own right, but that doesn’t stop one from dreaming about teaming up with other superstars. Vladdy was recently asked in an interview with insider Chris Henderson about his “dream” infield, but he couldn’t include any teammates. Needless to […]

The San Diego Padres have been a disappointment, but the last few weeks have been encouraging on all accounts. More specifically, Fernando Tatis Jr. has returned to form and once again become one of the best players in the game. With Tatis making the transition to the outfield, he has now made quite a few […]

The San Diego Padres are rolling, and they picked up another win Wednesday night by taking down the Cleveland Guardians at home, 5-0. Fernando Tatis Jr.’s fingerprints were all over that win, as he got things done at the plate, on the basepaths, and on the outfield to help San Diego get the victory — […]

The San Diego Padres entered Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with their sights set on win number five in six games. Fernando Tatis Jr. took the challenge personally, belting a solo home run in the top of the second that set MLB Twitter ablaze. Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t start his season till late […]

The San Diego Padres are starting to turn things around offensively, and Fernando Tatis Jr is pumped up about it. Speaking on the recent hot bats, Tatis Jr reveals a tangible sense of relief, reports The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee. “It’s just great that we’re getting the reward. That’s what I’ve been talking about […]

The San Diego Padres are considered one of the most disappointing teams to date in the 2023 MLB regular season. With a loaded roster, their offense, in particular, is not producing as consistently as it should be based on the collection of stars they have in the fold. But on Wednesday night, Fernando Tatis Jr. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr and the San Diego Padres haven’t played up to their preseason expectations. Their 2-1 loss against the Chicago Cubs on Friday gave the Padres a 26-31 record for the 2023 season. Tatis Jr is even questioning the baseball gods amid San Diego’s continued frustrations, per Marty Caswell, video via Talkin’ Friars. Tatis […]

The Marlins host the San Diego Padres for a best-of-3 series in Miami! Fernando Tatis Jr., Sandy Alcantara, and Luis Arraez are all featured in this same-game parlay brought to you by FanDuel. At (24-29) the Padres have a lot to work on as they are struggling to begin this campaign. The Marlins (28-26), are […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. received the full Yankee Stadium treatment on Friday. The shortstop-turned-outfielder, who was suspended for PEDs in the second-half of 2022 and to open the 2023 season, received “steroid” chants  from Yankees fans on Friday night, per Talkin’ Baseball. Yankees fans chant “steroids” at Fernando Tatis Jr. pic.twitter.com/oiFzKMpSNb — […]

On Tuesday, May 23rd, we have a full slate of baseball and Fanduel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 20-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our ur MLB prop odds series this Tuesday, May 23rd. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

The losses continue to pile up for Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres, who just came off a humiliating series loss to the Kansas City Royals — a team that has less than half of San Diego’s payroll this season. There is no denying that the Padres are among the most disappointing clubs […]

The San Diego Padres have been among the big disappointments so far in the 2023 MLB regular season, but that does not mean they can’t have fun in the dugout during games. Take for example Nick Martinez’s hilarious impersonation of Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. during Wednesday’s game versus the Kansas City Royals at home. […]

The San Diego Padres are in full force after getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back from injuries and a suspension. Add on the fact that they have Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto, and Jake Cronenworth, and this team is all sorts of fun. The drama of Tatis was in the limelight during the 2022 season […]

When Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the San Diego Padres from his 80-game suspension, he revived something that had been lost in his absence: claiming the NL West crown. Besides the 2021 season, where the San Francisco Giants surprised everyone and took the NL West from the Dodgers, the kings of the west have been […]

It has been a whirlwind year for San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., who is finally able to showcase the elite talent that allowed him to quickly ascend to one of the faces of the MLB following his recovery from a broken wrist and an 80-game suspension for testing positive for anabolic steroids. The […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. caught a ricochet shot from ESPN’s Eduardo Perez Sunday night during the San Diego Padres’ extra-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. It wasn’t meant to be that way. With the Dodgers down to their final out, star outfielder Mookie Betts hit a game-tying solo home run. Moments later, as the broadcast […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a pair of home runs off Clayton Kershaw in the San Diego Padres’ 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night. Not only did Tatis Jr. lead the Padres to a key NL West victory, but he set an impressive record while doing so. Fernando Tatis Jr. is now the […]

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just bring his A-game to the field yesterday against the Cincinatti Reds, but also showcased his exceptional style. Donning a pair of customized Dior 1 Jordan sneakers, he picked up a hit in his first at-bat at Petco Park since the 2021 season. These sneakers perfectly matched […]

The San Diego Padres have as star-studded a roster as any team in Major League Baseball. Getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back only adds to the appeal of the Padres lineup. The Padres outfielder/shortstop returned from a long suspension to add fuel to an already fiery Padres lineup. In 10 games since returning, Tatis has a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s ascent to the face of the MLB took a detour during the 2022 campaign. After breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident over the offseason, Tatis appeared set to make his return to the majors in August, only to get suspended for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs. Tatis has finally […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. took a big step in his return to form. The San Diego Padres superstar hit his first home run at the major-league level since September of 2021, a sign that he’s just starting to get back into the swing of things after being away from the team for so long. In the […]

The wait for his first home run since his suspension is finally over for Fernando Tatis Jr. The San Diego Padres star blasted his first homer of 2023 in the first inning of Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road. It was certainly a meaningful one for the 24-year-old outfielder, who definitely missed […]

The San Diego Padres have struggled offensively to begin the season. With the return of star Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres hope those struggles are coming to an end. In the short term, they’re here to say. The Padres dropped Friday’s game to the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-0. It’s the third time the Friars have been […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. knows that he is going to hear it from fans and opponents as he returns to the big leagues from his long 80-game suspension for using Performance Enhancing Drugs, and one of the first examples came after he was referred to as a cheater by minor league pitcher Kade McClure. Fernando Tatis […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return to the San Diego Padres was not a very eventful one. The superstar went 0-5 with two strikeouts in a 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. But the most important part of it all is just the fact that he’s back. After numerous injuries and a PED-caused suspension, Tatis played in […]

After spending months away from the diamond due to the PED suspension, Fernando Tatis Jr. is ready to make his return to the San Diego Padres. Before they share the field with him, some of his Padres teammates weighed in on what’ll be like having Tatis join the roster. Tatis was hit with an 80-day […]

San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. will make his long-awaited 2023 debut on Thursday night, and the 24-year-old shared a positive tweet before his first MLB at-bat in 563 days. “Que bonito día,” Tatis wrote on Thursday. In English: “What a beautiful day.” It certainly will be a beautiful evening in Arizona on Thursday, with […]

The wait is finally over. 564 days felt like forever but Fernando Tatis Jr. is finally making his return to the San Diego Padres lineup. Tatis couldn’t have returned at a better time. The 23-year-old is coming back to a lineup that is 28th in batting average and toward the backend of the league in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. is on the precipice of making his return to the San Diego Padres. With three games left on Tatis Jr.’s suspension, the Padres’ star is back in San Diego and getting ready to make his 2023 MLB season debut. Fernando Tatis Jr. won’t play in any more minor-league games before joining the […]

The El Paso Chihuahuas, the San Diego Padres’ Triple-A affiliate, have got quite the prospect in shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. All jokes aside, Tatis Jr, the Padres superstar shortstop, has been absolutely raking at the Triple-A level as he awaits his return from a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Tatis’ latest monster effort was a three-home […]

The San Diego Padres are gearing up for the return of superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. after he missed the entire 2022 season. Tatis was injured and suspended for 80 games for a PED violation, but he is set to return in mid-April for a loaded Padres lineup. On Wednesday night, Tatis suited up on a […]

The San Diego Padres feature a loaded roster, and they are still waiting for the return of two key players. SP Joe Musgrove suffered an injury in spring training and is currently on the injured list. OF Fernando Tatis Jr is serving the final games of his PED suspension. The Padres recently received important updates […]

The San Diego Padres don’t really have history. Sure, they had Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman and the only brown jerseys in professional sports, but their narrative arc largely bends towards mediocrity. Seven playoff appearances in 55 years, a .464 lifetime winning percentage, a lifetime of 75-87 seasons: hardly inspiring stuff. In this sense, the […]

Can you feel it baseball fans? MLB Opening Day is right around the corner as the boys of summer are only two days away from first pitch! With the start of a fresh campaign in the works, which standout names in the National League have the best odds to win the 2023 NL MVP? Without […]

After falling well short of expectations in 2021, the San Diego Padres played their way into the postseason and fell three wins short of a World Series appearance in 2022. Already boasting a roster full of all-star talents like Juan Soto and Manny Machado, the Padres went out this offseason and signed star shortstop Xander […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the most exciting teams in MLB, with plenty of star power. They are one out of the handful of teams who have a realistic chance to win the World Series in 2023. There are some questions that face the team with Opening Day approaching, and some of them […]

The San Diego Padres very nearly made it all the way to the World Series last season with only Manny Machado and Juan Soto leading the way. Now, they have added Xander Bogaerts in free agency, and will be getting Fernando Tatis Jr. back once he serves the final 20 games of his 80-game suspension. […]