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The San Diego Padres are not about to concede anything to the powerhouse team in the National League West Division known as the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and they have won the division title in 11 of the past 12 seasons, the Padres are a team of […]

The San Diego Padres came oh so close to making it back to the NLCS in 2024, only falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the end. They managed to achieve this despite deciding to trade Juan Soto away prior to the start of the season, and as things stand, they are looking like one […]

With the San Diego Padres losing in the NLDS to the eventual World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s easy to forget exactly how close they were to maybe winning the whole thing. The Padres had the Dodgers on the brink of elimination for two games in the Division Series and had they won, would have […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt and teammates Jake Cronenworth & Xander Bogaerts paid big compliments to third baseman Manny Machado ahead of their team’s big Game 5 NLDS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the FOX pregame show. “I couldn’t ask for a better teammate, better leader – he works harder than anybody […]

The San Diego Padres are well on track to pulling off another upset against the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Buoyed by another electric performance from star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres took a 6-5 win in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the series, putting them […]

Xander Bogaerts’ recovery seems to be going as planned. In preparation for his highly-anticipated return, the slugger will be getting some reps in with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Wednesday and Thursday. Additionally, Bogaerts is reportedly on track to rejoin the San Diego Padres in their final series before the All-Star break. (per Kevin Acee of […]

The San Diego Padres (27-26) still have their share of flaws, but one area they excel in is compiling infield depth. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller prides himself on being able to acquire a versatile position player who can pack some pop at the plate. The philosophy has not always translated to wins, but […]

The San Diego Padres reportedly placed second baseman Xander Bogaerts on the injured list Wednesday with a fracture in his left shoulder, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The injury occurred Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Acee also provided an update on Bogaerts’ injury timeline. “Xander Bogaerts has a fracture in his left […]

The San Diego Padres are in the middle of a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves, and they are looking to earn the series win with an early afternoon victory on Monday. Along the way, though, the Padres lost star second baseman Xander Bogaerts, as he was forced out of the game early after suffering […]

The first month of the 2024 season has been anything but boring for the San Diego Padres. Already they’ve had a trip overseas, some huge comebacks and equally disappointing collapses. So far, they’ve come out on the wrong side of .500 at 14-16. It’s still awfully early, so the Padres have ample time to turn […]

Growing up, one of the classic baseball adages we all learned was that second basemen were all just wishing they had the arm to play shortstop. In 2024, though, that doesn’t appear to be such a surefire bet as we look at the rankings for the top MLB second basemen. There are second basemen who […]

The San Diego Padres went all in for a championship in 2023, committing $255 million to their payroll. Unfortunately, things did not work out, and ownership has prioritized improving their financial situation in 2024. The Padres have several holes on their roster and their limited financial flexibility will make it difficult to improve the roster. […]

On Friday, it was revealed that Xander Bogaerts would be moving to second base in 2024, while Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop. Kim addressed the position switch on Saturday, via 97.3 The Fan. “I didn’t really expect it at all, that news coming from Mr. Shildt yesterday,” Kim said via translator. “I think it’s a […]

Xander Bogaerts knew this day was coming eventually, but it is only natural feel to feel somewhat disappointed about being moved from shortstop to second base. Although he didn’t pretend to be stoked about the San Diego Padres’ decision, the four-time All-Star is carrying himself like a consummate professional when talking to the media about […]

The MLB season is almost here as Spring Training games get underway on February 22nd with a matchup between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres and the Dodgers will get the regular season started as well as they play two games in Korea to kick off the year. Those are […]

After a colossally disappointing 2023 campaign, the San Diego Padres may no longer have the luxury of upgrading their roster in the offseason. In fact, they could be cutting costs and trading one of their top assets in Juan Soto. The organization is still expected to contend for a championship, however, and therefore might need […]

The 2023 season has been a frustrating one for Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres. At 72-78, the Padres currently sit in fourth place in the vaunted NL West and are all but guaranteed to be on the outside looking in when the MLB Playoffs begin in early October. However, Bogaerts and his teammates […]

The San Diego Padres have all the talent, but just not the wins. That has been the story so far in the 2023 MLB regular season for Xander Bogaerts and company, who just suffered a series sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers following a 10-6 loss Sunday. With that loss, the Padres sank […]

The San Diego Padres scored 23 runs in two games coming into the weekend, but then they scored just three runs in two days and lost two games to the Washington Nationals. After losing the series to the last-place team in the National League East, tensions have begun to boil over, including some interesting comments […]

The San Diego Padres have not enjoyed the level of success they hoped for so far this season. A myriad of injuries have played a part. Manny Machado, Nelson Cruz and Seth Lugo have missed time and Xander Bogaerts is currently dealing with something. Fortunately, he may only miss a few games. Bogaerts has been […]

The San Diego Padres received a concerning update on SS Xander Bogaerts. The star shortstop who’s been in a slump is reportedly dealing with a sore wrist, per MLB.com. The report from MLB.com stated that Bogaerts’ wrist has “bothered him” all season. It isn’t uncommon for MLB position players to deal with wrist issues given […]

Much has been said about the disappointing start to the San Diego Padres season. One of their bright spots in April was newly minted $280 million man Xander Bogaerts. Since the calendar flipped to May though, Bogaerts has struggled mightily as the rest of the Padres lineup continues to falter. In 83 plate appearances in […]

The Boston Red Sox are in San Diego for a 3-game series with the Padres this weekend, and that gives Bogaerts’ former teammates with the Red Sox a chance to renew acquaintances with their former shortstop. Bogaerts is close with many of the Red Sox, but nobody more so than Boston star 3rd baseman Rafael […]

The San Diego Padres are off to a troublesome start in 2023. When Xander Bogaerts signed in San Diego, he envisioned the Padres developing a winning formula with their star-studded roster. Instead, the team is just 20-24 in mid-May. Bogaerts recently addressed the Padres’ difficult 2023 season, per MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell. “It’s not like we’re […]

The San Diego Padres haven’t exactly played up to expectations this season but have had one bright spot in shortstop Xander Bogaerts. The Padres handed Bogaerts an 11-year deal worth $280 million in the offseason, adding to their already stellar roster. Bogaerts has delivered so far, posing as the catalyst for a Padres offense that […]

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 […]

In the third game of the 2023 season, Xander Bogaerts collected two huge firsts for the San Diego Padres. He hit his first home run and won his first game with his new team in an 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Bogaerts’ two-run blast in the bottom of the first kicked off a great […]

San Diego Padres’ stars Juan Soto and Xander Bogaerts are both dealing with injuries ahead of Opening Day. Fortunately for San Diego, both players are reportedly working towards returning before the start of the season, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Padres are hopeful that Soto, who’s dealing with an oblique ailment, […]

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. […]

The 2023 season will be different for Rafael Devers. The star third baseman will continue playing with the Boston Red Sox but will have a new infield neighbor after Xander Bogaerts left Boston for the San Diego Padres. Devers is expected to be a leader for the Red Sox and is looking to build on what […]

Xander Bogaerts’ departure from the Boston Red Sox was filled with plenty of drama. Even after he decided to opt out of his contract in November, Bogaerts remained in contact with the Red Sox for a possible multiyear deal. Boston’s final offer to the veteran shortstop reportedly centered on a six-year deal worth “roughly $160 […]

Multiple players from the Boston Red Sox’s 2018 World Series-winning run left the team last year, including Christian Vazquez and Xander Bogaerts. The Red Sox traded Vazquez to the Houston Astros ahead of last season’s MLB trade deadline, and they watched as Bogaerts signed off on an 11-year, $280 million deal with the San Diego […]

It can’t be denied that not a few Boston Red Sox fans did not like the way the team handled the Xander Bogaerts situation. The four-time All-Star infielder is now with the San Diego Padres after he decided to bring his talents to the West Coast, signing an 11-year $280 million contract last December with […]

The San Diego Padres were quite active in bolstering their roster over the opening two months of the free agency period. Among the moves that they pulled off in the early stages of free agency, they won the Xander Bogaerts sweepstakes. The Padres and Bogaerts came to terms on an 11-year, $280 million deal in […]

The San Diego Padres very nearly pulled off an unlikely run to the World Series in 2022, and while they came up short in the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, it’s clear that they are intent on maximizing their championship window. You can see as much thanks to the moves that they have made throughout […]

Xander Bogaerts posted his final good-bye to Boston Red Sox fans on Instagram after signing with the San Diego Padres in free agency. “Dear Red Sox Nation – Thank you for an incredible ride (and what a ride it was)! It was an honor to wear the Red Sox uniform and play in front of […]

The Boston Red Sox lost Xander Bogaerts this offseason, dooming their franchise and showing that their days as a contender are truly over. The All-Star joined the San Diego Padres and got paid handsomely, which Boston was unwilling to do. According to Joon Lee of ESPN, Bogaerts saw the contract extension offer from the Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox have holes on their roster that need addressing. Xander Bogaerts’ departure to San Diego to join the Padres set the Red Sox back. But Chaim Bloom is not willing to roll over and simply let the pieces fall where they may. A recent report suggests that the Red Sox could turn to […]

The Boston Red Sox just lost Xander Bogaerts to free agency after offering him far less than the San Diego Padres. Fans are likely not too happy with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and there is definitely the chance that star third baseman Rafael Devers leaves next winter when he becomes an FA. He is […]