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With spring training games now underway, we have now seen the rule changes for 2023 in action. So far, the one that’s been noticed and commented on the most is the 15-second pitch clock. Most skeptics of the new rule have cited the time limit on the pitcher as the chief concern. Ironically, however, the […] READ MORE
Superstar third baseman Manny Machado is signing an 11-year, $350 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres, per Jeff Passan. Manny Machado Signs Extension The news comes as something of a surprise, as the slugger had recently announced that he would be opting out after 2023. Manny Machado, 30, is seeking to build on […] READ MORE
“Build it, and they will come.” The now infamous line uttered by James Earl Jones in the equally famous 1989 Field Of Dreams. Padres Owner Peter Seidler has taken those words to heart. If you need any evidence, just look at Last Saturday’s Padres Fan Fest at Petco Park. Which tallied more than 100K attendees. […] READ MORE
To put it plainly, left field is a spot of concern for the New York Yankees. With Aaron Judge in right and Harrison Bader in center, two-thirds of the outfield looks great. However, the battle for left field is between internal and external options. The two main internal options include Aaron Hicks and Oswaldo Cabrera. […] READ MORE
The first six players on our best position player list were full of diversity. Infielders, outfielders, sluggers, contact hitters, it had them all. The battle to be named baseball’s best position player began with a who’s who of familiarity and success. Now, we get to the cream of the crop, the essence of what the […] READ MORE
Who the 2022 AL MVP and NL MVP Should Be: The Numbers MLB Network announced the awards finalists — the top three vote-getters in each league’s award category — Monday night, November 7. As happens every year, the finalists generated lots of discussion. A big point of contention, as usual, came over the definition of […] READ MORE
Manny Machado finished 2022 as the leader in every offensive category for the San Diego Padres. Despite missing time in June with an ankle injury, Machado continued to play through the injury when he returned. The Padres could feel his presence on both ends of the diamond until the end of the NLCS. With his […] READ MORE
The New York Mets begin their postseason quest for a championship a few days earlier than expected. The Mets spent nearly every day of the 2022 season atop the NL Eastern division in first place. Unfortunately, one of those days in first place was not the last day of the regular season. Therefore, they will […] READ MORE
Fernando Tatis, Jr. will have shoulder surgery, likely correcting more than one problem that came with this ailment. The San Diego Padres‘ home dugout at Petco Park was crowded with reporters, tv cameras, microphones, and voice recorders on Aug. 23. Seated next to Padres GM AJ Preller, Tatis said he “failed” when describing his suspension. […] READ MORE
Padres general manager A.J. Preller first learned that his superstar shortstop, Fernando Tatis Jr., violated the league’s banned substance policy and received a long-term suspension at 3:45 p.m. EDT, with his team set to play only a few hours later. The San Diego Padres began a six-game road trip in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 12. […] READ MORE
