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• Spring Training Game 2: Athletics at San Diego Padres

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Your game thread for February 22, 2025 Athletics at San Diego Padres, February 21, 2025, 12:10 p.m. PST Location: Peoria Stadium, Peoria, AZ Watch: Padres TV (link) Listen: 97.3 The Fan Wally’s World pic.twitter.com/fYI82QTysK— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 22, 2025 Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comm...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Bryan Hoeing sidelined

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 22, 2025. Articles to read Spring training update: Manny Machado homers in Padres’ victory over Mariners (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres notes: Gavin Sheets doubles up; Bryan Hoeing sidelined; it starts at short for Tyler Wade (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune...2025
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• Spring Training Game 1: Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Your game thread for February 21, 2025 Seattle Mariners at San Diego Padres, February 21, 2025, 12:10 p.m. PST Location: Peoria Stadium, Peoria, AZ Watch: MLB.com (link) Listen: 97.3 The Fan GOOD MORNING ☀️ pic.twitter.com/6yVl6kSlqf— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 21, 2025 Padres probable pitchers for tomorrow’s game against the Mariners:R...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: It’s game day!

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 21, 2025. Articles to read Bryce Miller: Padres newcomer Connor Joe faces critical health milestone (San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres eager to see ball-strike challenge system up close during spring training games (Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune) Judg...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Luis Arraez feels like he got a new thumb

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 20, 2025. Articles to read Healthy Luis Arraez looks to be back to normal (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres notes: Yu Darvish gets first look at ABS system; Yuli Gurriel talks; Ryan Bergert to start spring opener (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres no...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Erik Greupner says Padres goals remain the same

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 19, 2025. Articles to read Padres CEO Erik Greupner provides first offseason comments from management (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Yu Darvish told Padres he was fine with team signing Yuli Gurriel (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) New ‘dog’ Nick Pivetta eag...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Joe Musgrove’s leadership continuing through rehab

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 17, 2025. Articles to read Joe Musgrove still a part of Padres as he recovers from Tommy John surgery (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Breaking down the Padres’ roster competitions this spring (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com) Luis Patiño on the comeback trail with San Diego (Matt ...2025
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• Ruben Niebla and the Padres’ not-so-secret weapon

Ruben Niebla | Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images The Pitching Whisperer and his bio-mechanics advantage Pitching coach Ruben Niebla joined the San Diego Padres staff in 2021, even before the team hired manager Bob Melvin. It is an unusual move to hire the coach before the manager, but with Niebla’s reputation, it was warranted. Our own Ben Fadden addressed the hiring of Niebla in a post here on...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Pitchers and catchers report today!

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 12, 2025. Articles to read Padres spring training storylines: Xander Bogaerts; a left field platoon; bolstering the rotation (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Here’s how Padres’ 2025 roster could shake out (AJ Cassavell, MLB.com) Latest Padres injuries ...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 4/10, 5:40 CT

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Wednesday notes... RUN SCORING: The Cubs have scored 71 runs in their first 11 games. That ties for the fourth most they have tallied through 11 games at the start of a season in the Modern Era. Their record is 80, in 1954, but they went 5-6 in those games. The Cubs scored 77 in 1929 (7-4), 74 in 2019 (3-8) and 71 in 19...2024
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Peoria preview, Monday 3/4, 2:05 CT

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports It’s the second spring meeting of these two teams. Here are a few words from Kyle Hendricks about this year’s spring camp: “It’s so much fun. The environment, being back out there with the fans, you feel the energy even out here in Arizona,” Hendricks said. “It just feels more like a real game being back out there and a normal spring.” It’s hardly just a cele...2024
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• Washington Nationals Trade Deadline: Preview and Predictions
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"com's Buster Olney (h/t Gaslamp Ball), the San Diego Padres have a number of big names on the trading block, and closer Craig Kimbrel is one of them—just four months after coming over from the Atlanta Braves in a trade."

• Ruben Niebla and the Padres’ not-so-secret weapon
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres add two more big league arms

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 13, 2025. Articles to read Padres address rotation depth, sign right-hander Nick Pivetta (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) As pitchers and catchers report, Padres looking internally — for now — to pad rotation (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union Tribune) Padres, Nick Pivetta ...2025
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• Gaslamp Ball is hiring!

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Let us know if you think you have what it takes to help our site! We are looking to add to the community at Gaslamp Ball by adding a writer to the staff who is passionate about the Padres. If this is something that interests you, we’d love to hear from you. What position will be filled? We are looking for a writer that will be able to contribute multipl...2025
• Spring Training Game #9 and #10: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels and Milwaukee Brewers

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Padres first split squad day! San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels, March 1, 2024, 12:10 p.m. PT Location: Peoria Stadium, Peoria, AZ TV: Bally Sports West and MLB.com Radio: MLB.com San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers, March 1, 2024, 12:10 p.m. PT Location: American Family Fields of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ TV: None Radio: MLB.com ⚾️ Padres lineups for...2024
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Would A.J. Preller sell at the deadline if he got a redo?

Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports Preller’s acquisitions of Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi, Garrett Cooper and Scott Barlow haven’t helped much Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Check out DraftKings Sports...2023
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• Survey: Some Padres fans think Rich Hill shouldn’t remain in the rotation

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The Gaslamp Ball community made their voice be heard in our latest survey Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Gaslamp Ball community was asked earlier this wee...2023
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans think Scott Barlow will be the best addition

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Barlow has had some success in the big leagues but the Padres are waiting for it to happen in San Diego consistently Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Ga...2023
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• Game #108: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images It’s deadline day! San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, August 1, 2023, 5:40 p.m. PT Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO TV: MLB TV, AT&T U-Verse Channel 781, Cox Channel 4, Spectrum Channel 305, Spectrum Hawaii Channel 230 Radio: 97.3 The Fan HSK back on the field tonight pic.twitter.com/26VzAij2b1— Talking Friars (@TalkingFriars) Augus...2023
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• Game #107: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports The final game before the trade deadline San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, July 31, 2023, 5:40 p.m. PT Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO TV: MLB TV, AT&T U-Verse Channel 781, Cox Channel 4, Spectrum Channel 305, Spectrum Hawaii Channel 230 Radio: 97.3 The Fan Ha-Seong Kim already back in the lineup after exiting yesterday's series finale pic.twitter....2023
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans divided on trading Blake Snell and Josh Hader
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Some fans must think the Padres have a run in them Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Gaslamp Ball community was asked earlier this week if the Padres sh...2023
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans agree with team sending Graham Pauley down

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Seems like the majority of the fanbase realizes it’s important for Pauley to get consistent playing time Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Gaslamp Ba...2024
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Peoria preview, Monday 3/4, 2:05 CT
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Sunday 2/25, 2:05 CT

Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs return home to face San Diego. MESA, Arizona — The big Cubs news today, of course, is the re-signing of Cody Bellinger, which you can read about here and here. The signing has not yet been made official by the Cubs, and whenever it is, someone will have to be removed from the 40-man roster to make room. Feel free to speculate on who that might be. Bey...2024
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Would A.J. Preller sell at the deadline if he got a redo?
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• Game #122: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Another crucial series starts tonight against a team ahead of the Padres in the NL Wild Card standings San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, August 17, 2023, 6:40 p.m. PT Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA TV: MLB TV, AT&T U-Verse Channel 781, Cox Channel 4, Spectrum Channel 305, Spectrum Hawaii Channel 230 Radio: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Gam...2023
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• Survey: Some Padres fans think Rich Hill shouldn’t remain in the rotation
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans think Scott Barlow will be the best addition
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• Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans divided on trading Blake Snell and Josh Hader
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• Padres survey results: fans aren’t totally sold on San Diego making the postseason
David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports We asked, you answered! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Diego Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yesterday I asked the Gaslamp Ball audience if they thought the San Diego Padres would still make the pos...2023
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Tuesday 4/25, 6:40 CT
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs host yet another team from the West. Today's roster move: Here Tuesday notes... THE NICO FILES: Nico Hoerner has reached base in 20 of the Cubs’ 21 games this season. He is the 19th Cub to go 20 for 21. The previous one was Sammy Sosa, in 2003. Seven reached in all 21: Jimmy Sheckard (1911), Frank Demaree (1936), Phil Cavarretta (1946), Lee Walls (19...2023
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• BreakingT Releases New Ha-Seong Kim Shirt
Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Support the king with this new shirt! Ha-Seong Kim created the best Padres moment so far this season when he walked it off on Monday night. You can now wear it on your chest thanks to BreakingT! They just released it and you can click the link below to purchase. Go Padres! The newest Padres shirt from @BreakingT! https://t.co/zCKVREuHVE...2023
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• MLB Announces Batting Awards to Be Named After Tony Gwynn, Rod Carew
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Sunday 6/4, 4:30 CT
Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images Marcus Stroman looks to repeat his outing last week vs. the Rays. Sunday notes... THE (WEST) COAST IS CLEAR: The Cubs played their first regular-season game on the West Coast on April 22, 1958, when they lost to the Dodgers, 4-2, in front of 39,459 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ernie Banks homered off Johnny Podres for the Cubs’ only runs. Today’s gam...2023
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 4/10, 5:40 CT
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Friday 6/2, 8:40 CT
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images The Cubs open a series at Petco Park. Friday notes... ONE-RUN WOES: The Cubs are 4-11 so far in games decided by one run. If they continue at that pace, they will end the season at 12-33. They have never finished a full season with fewer than 15 wins by one run. They won 10 in the 60-game 2020 season and 13 in the 113-game 1994 season. They have lost ...2023
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Peoria preview, Monday 3/4, 2:05 CT
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• Cubs vs. Padres at Mesa preview, Sunday 2/25, 2:05 CT
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Monday 4/8, 8:40 CT

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs open a long West Coast trip at Petco Park. Monday notes... ABOUT THE MANAGER: If the Cubs win tonight, Craig Counsell will tie for the second-best record of any first-time Cubs manager whose tenure began on Opening Day. David Ross was 8-2 in 2020. Johnny Evers was 7-3 in 1913. Only 8 other new Cubs managers had a winning record through 10 gam...2024
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• Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres preview, Wednesday 4/26, 6:40 CT
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Cubs go for two in a row over the visitors from San Diego. Wednesday notes... BLANKING THE PADRES: The Cubs’ shutout victory last night was quite a contrast to what happened when the teams met at Wrigley Field last year. The Padres averaged more than 10 runs per game, outscoring the Cubs, 41-15, while sweeping games. The Cubs have blanked the Pad...2023
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• Washington Nationals Trade Deadline: Preview and Predictions
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• Good Morning San Diego: Bryan Hoeing sidelined
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• Good Morning San Diego: It’s game day!
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• Good Morning San Diego: Manny Machado is 100%

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 18, 2025. Articles to read New ‘dog’ Nick Pivetta eager to do his part in Padres’ fight (Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres notes: Manny Machado healthy, which is ‘huge’; Jason Heyward vocal; Yuli Gurriel agrees to minors deal (Kevin Acee, San Di...2025
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• Ruben Niebla and the Padres’ not-so-secret weapon
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• Good Morning San Diego: A.J. Preller continues to supplement Padres

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 14, 2025. Articles to read More ‘art of the possible’ from A.J. Preller’s Padres, who restock 2025 roster at bargain prices (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres sign Kyle Hart, their second starting pitcher addition in 24 hours (Kevin Acee, San Dieg...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Pitchers and catchers report today!
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• Good Morning San Diego: Robert Suarez likeliest to be dealt?

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 9, 2025. San Diego Padres Articles Padres spring training about to begin, for better or worse (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres agree to free-agent deal with veteran outfielder Jason Heyward (Dennis Lin, The Athletic) Padres sign SD native Joe; also adding He...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres add former All-Star outfielder

Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/MLB Photos via Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 8, 2025. San Diego Padres Articles Padres create a left field platoon by adding Connor Joe, Jason Heyward (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Leodalis De Vries highlights Padres’ non-roster invitees (Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres s...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: John Seidler owners vote was “non-controversial”

San Diego Padres Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 7, 2025. San Diego Padres Articles MLB owners approve John Seidler as Padres’ new control person (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres spring training primer: Starting pitchers (Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune) MLB owners approve John Seidler as new head of San Diego Padres (D...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Are the Padres one of MLB’s smartest clubs?

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of February 4, 2025. San Diego Padres Articles Tom Krasovic: Padres have been smarter, savvier under A.J. Preller (San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres spring training primer: Catchers (Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres roster review: Manny Machado (Jeff Sander...2025
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