Nick Lee

Washington

Podcast Host at Locked On Seahawks - Daily Podcast On The Seattle Seahawks

Assistant Editor and Writer at East Village Times

SD native, BYU die hard. Father. Bilingual. WIAA 🏈 official. I got more side gigs than a circus clown. Golf addict. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Articles

With Keelan Marion Gone, Where Does BYU Go From Here?

5 days ago | vanquishthefoe.com | Nick Lee

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The transfer portal era is one of constant uneasiness and angst. Seemingly, at any moment, your favorite player from your favorite school can just up and leave. That also means your favorite school can add some serious talent at a moment’s notice (provided it’s within the transfer portal window). The spring transfer portal window is open until next Friday, April 25. BYU’s biggest name to transfer this offseason is now Keelan Marion.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is the most electric player in baseball

1 week ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

Fernando Tatis Jr. is back to looking like perhaps the most electrifying player in baseball. It’s been a long road back for Fernando Tatis Jr. After the 2021 season, it seemed he was merely approaching the peak of his powers. He had capped off a stellar season with an NL-leading 42 home runs, 6.6 WAR, and finished third in the NL MVP race. Only names like Juan Soto and Bryce Harper finished ahead.
Pivetta dominates as Padres bats explode late to beat Rockies 8-0

1 week ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

San Diego, CA – Petco ParkThe Padres released the unfortunate news of Jake Cronenworth hitting the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib. However, they received some positive news as well, as Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to the lineup after leaving the game Tuesday in Sacramento and not playing in the series finale Wednesday. Nick Pivetta looked to bounce back after a bad start in Chicago. Colorado countered with All-Star German Marquez.
Series Preview: Rockies vs. Padres (April 11-13)

1 week ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

The San Diego Padres return home after a six-game road trip. They welcome the last place Colorado Rockies to Petco Park for an NL West bout. For the first time in 2025, the Padres play an NL West opponent. The Colorado Rockies come to Petco Park sitting in last place in the division at 2-9. Game 1, Friday: Nick Pivetta (1-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. German Marquez (0-1, 2.45 ERA)Game 2, Saturday: Kyle Hart (1-0, 3.60 ERA) vs. TBDGame 3, Sunday: Michael King (1-0, 3.52 ERA) vs.
Who Are BYU QB Jake Retzlaff’s Weapons Heading into 2025?

2 weeks ago | vanquishthefoe.com | Nick Lee

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Every season, there is monumental shakeup in roster construction for every college football team. In this era of the transfer portal, it’s hard to maintain any kind of continuity. For BYU, they will welcome back their previous year’s starting quarterback for the first time since Jaren Hall started back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022. Jake Retzlaff is the undisputed starter heading into 2025.
Who's hot and who's not for Padres after 8-2 start

2 weeks ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

The Padres are a solid 8-2 after 10 games. Which players are fueling the hot start, and which need to catch fire soon? Jackson MerrillFirst off, this was a good week to be Jackson Merrill, on and off the field. Not only is he batting .378 with a team-high three homers to start the season, but he’s a rich man. Earlier this week, the Padres announced that the team and the 21-year-old All-Star agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension.
Breaking down Kyle Hart's first start for the Padres

3 weeks ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

Kyle Hart started his first game as a Padre on Monday night. What did we learn about the lefty starter? Kyle Hart made his Padres debut against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The Padres won 7-2 thanks to a flurry of timely hits. Hart kept them in the game, even with a few mistakes. How did he do overall? Let’s break it down. Keep in mind that this was Hart’s first start in Major League Baseball since September 1, 2020. Over four and a half years ago.
Three things we learned about the Padres during opening weekend

3 weeks ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

The Padres are off to a blistering start to their 2025 season. What have we learned after four games? It was a good time to be a Padres fan this weekend. Petco Park was on full display. It was sellout after sellout. The Padres look good, as always, in their brown and gold (as well as City Connects and camo). Oh, and the team is undefeated after four games. What did we learn during their four-game sweep of the vaunted Atlanta Braves?
Where Does This Season Rank in BYU Basketball History?

3 weeks ago | vanquishthefoe.com | Nick Lee

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images When talking about some of the best seasons in BYU men’s basketball history, you usually go to two different seasons. 1981, of course, is king. Danny Ainge became a consensus All-American and Wooden Award winner. In what is the most iconic moment in BYU basketball history, Ainge sent BYU to the Elite 8 by going coast-to-coast as the clock wound down against Notre Dame to seal the win. The next place you go is likely 30 years later, to one Jimmer Fredette.
Padres starting rotation preview (in Yu Darvish's absence)

4 weeks ago | eastvillagetimes.com | Nick Lee

The San Diego Padres set their rotation ahead of the 2025 season this week. That is, while they wait for Yu Darvish to heal up. How does it look? A starting rotation can make or break a baseball team over the course of 162 games. Already, the Padres are experiencing some attrition, with Yu Darvish starting the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation. With that in mind, let’s break down the initial five-man rotation the Padres will deploy to start the 2025 season.