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Almost a No-No
Almost a No-No
Almost a No-No
The New York Mets have the third best record in the National League (Cubs, Nationals), but that doesn't mean they can't deliver a clunker from time to time. The Padres nearly no-hit the Mets last night at PetCo Park as Colin Rea allowed nothing in the middle column of the scoreboard for 6...
Historic Ineptitude
Historic Ineptitude
Historic Ineptitude
If Clayton Kershaw shuts you out on Opening Day, you understand. The left-handed perennial Cy Young candidate is arguably the top pitcher in the game. But when Scott Kazmir and rookie Kenta Maeda help shut you out in the next two games, you have cause for concern...
Matt Kemp Taken Down By Umpire
Matt Kemp Taken Down By Umpire
Matt Kemp Taken Down By Umpire
OK, I don't know if it's a full take down, but regardless, I've never seen an umpire in the middle of an altercation like this. Yesterday afternoon, Matt Kemp was hit by a pitch in the first inning as the Padres took on the Braves in Atlanta...
MLB Pitcher and Spa Catholic Grad Joins The Team
MLB Pitcher and Spa Catholic Grad Joins The Team
MLB Pitcher and Spa Catholic Grad Joins The Team
After nine years in San Diego, Spa Catholic graduate Tim Stauffer has joined the Minnesota Twins. On Friday, Stauffer joined "Armen and Levack" to talk about his new home, the Capital Region professional baseball scene, the Tommy John outbreak and more...
James Shields Signs With Padres
James Shields Signs With Padres
James Shields Signs With Padres
Reports indicate that the Padres have signed free agent right-hander James Shields to a four-year deal. The acquisition continues an excellent offseason for San Diego. The Padres have acquired Shields, Wil Myers, Justin Upton, Brandon Morrow, Brandon Maurer, Derek Norris, and Matt Kemp...
Goebbert Called Up to Majors
Jacob Goebbert of the San Diego Padres will become the 31st former Tri-City ValleyCat to play in the big leagues when he sees his first action with the club. The outfielder was called up to replace Yonder Alonso, who was put on the disabled list Thursday...
Mourning Tony Gwynn: 1960-2014
Mourning Tony Gwynn: 1960-2014
Mourning Tony Gwynn: 1960-2014
The baseball world lost one of its titans on Monday as Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn died at the age of 54 from cancer. Gwynn was a rare and special player, and because he spent his whole career on the West Coast, most people don't even realize just how good he was...
Padres Beat Dodgers, 3-1
Padres Beat Dodgers, 3-1
Padres Beat Dodgers, 3-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Seth Smith hit a tying homer leading off the eighth and Chris Denorfia singled home two runs to give the San Diego Padres a 3-1 victory against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in baseball's North American opener Sunday night...