San Diego Padres Articles - Page 49

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has been one of the most exciting players in baseball this season. From tagging up to score on infield popups to mammoth homers and leaping grabs at the edge of the outfield grass, Tatis has electrified the sport with his talent. Unfortunately, injuries have robbed Tatis of more […]

The San Diego Padres got the crown jewel of their rebuilding process when they signed Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal in free agency, but they are looking to add another high-profile name to help anchor their pitching staff. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Padres have become increasingly engaged with […]

The New York Mets continue to befuddle everyone. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets are interested in acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman from the Toronto Blue Jays. In order to land him, the Mets may trade fellow righty Noah Syndergaard and then use the pieces they receive in return to swing […]

Should the Cleveland Indians decide to trade starting pitcher Trevor Bauer by the July 31 deadline, the San Diego Padres will be a potential landing spot, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Of course, with the surging Indians now boasting a record of 56-40 and sitting just three games behind the Minnesota Twins in the […]

Major League Baseball is often dominated by big-market teams. Organizations like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are constantly in a spot of advantage because of their ability to expand their payroll and show indifference to the luxury tax. Which is why, oftentimes, squads like the San Diego Padres need to stockpile young […]

This past winter was one of more volatile offseason battles between team owners and the MLBPA. Executive director Tony Clark was vocal about his displeasure with the amount of players that remained unsigned as Spring Training arrived, as well as the sheer lack of long-term contracts being handed to players not named Manny Machado or […]

Coming into the 2019 season, MLB teams tried their best to address any open holes they had with patchwork before they got their true solution. With teams not having used Spring Training to develop their solutions, now begins the long process of turning to other teams that may have their solutions and striking up a […]

When the San Diego Padres signed superstar infielder Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal in free agency this offseason, it was very clear that general manager A.J. Preller was making a determination in the team’s effort to win as they rebuild. The Padres had already possessed the best farm system in major league […]

The youth movement that has progressively taken over the sport of baseball is at it again in the 2019 season, as more top prospects, late bloomers, and interesting youngins are all vying to take home the honors of being the best rookie in their respective league. This article will focus on those prospects that are […]

In a league that is dominated by superstars and up-and-coming prospects looking to make an impression on the game, the game of baseball is spoiled rotten with its talent. Through drafting, signing, scouting, and analytics, franchises are able to make the most out of what they have while staying within their means, financially. Not every […]

After a long and grueling winter, baseball finally returned with a bang with MLB’s Opening Week. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado made their debuts for their respective teams, Lorenzo Cain robbed a homer to beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day, and there were some tremendous pitching performances. There have also been plenty of […]

The baseball community was certainly surprised that the free agency period dragged on so long for both Manny Machado. But perhaps more shocking was that the San Diego Padres–a team that has not made the playoffs in over a decade–were the team to sign Machado to a franchise-altering mega deal. Machado not only makes the […]

Expectations are always hard to follow through on, especially in professional sports. Injuries, flashes in the pan, players not developing on expected timelines, all of these aspects ring true in some shape during a typical MLB season. In 2019, the league has seen offense overtake and dominant the gameplay, as players are using advanced stats […]

The San Diego Padres shocked the baseball world when they agreed in principle to a record 10-year, $300 million contract with superstar infielder Manny Machado. The 26-year-old also received an eight-year, $250 million offer from the Chicago White Sox, but instead went for the additional two years with guaranteed money. Machado has hit at least […]

The division that represented the National League in the 2018 World Series, the NL West has a ton of firepower in it, even before the announced signing of Manny Machado with the San Diego Padres. Bringing an influx of talent into this division and to a team that is not named the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Finally, one of the big-name players in the 2018-19 free agent class has found a team. ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that superstar infielder Manny Machado has reached an agreement to join the San Diego Padres. BREAKING: Free agent star Manny Machado has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, league sources tell […]

In an era where free agency does not necessarily mean more money, high-octane closer Craig Kimbrel highlights the crop of relievers looking for a new team for the 2019 season. While other mid-tier arms have secured new contracts, Kimbrel still remains on the market. Any team that Kimbrel would join should immediately pencil in 10-15 […]

Coming off yet another American League Central crown, the Cleveland Indians are now looking to sell off a few pricier veteran pieces in a way to stay financially focused while not losing their stranglehold on winning the division. And the biggest name involved in these rumors and rumblings is Corey Kluber. The team’s resident starting […]

In the constant on again, off again rumor mill involving Manny Machado, a few teams have been diagnosed as being “in” on him, most notably the Chicago White Sox. Coming off a miserable year that resulted in the franchise earning its fourth-ever 100+ loss season, change is needed. Having a payroll just a bit over […]

Coming into an offseason filled with the hope of monumental deals being signed and teams wheeling and dealing, the latter has happened more than the former, much to the surprise of most fans. Big free agent deals for superstars Bryce Harper and Manny Machado have both failed to materialize up to this point, making for […]

Unless you completely tuned out of baseball after the World Series or have been living under a rock for the past month, you’ve probably heard of Shohei Ohtani, the 23-year-old Japanese pitcher/hitter/superhero who is set to make his way to Major League Baseball in 2018. Ohtani, who was posted by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters […]