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Padres might have the best promotional giveaway in MLB this season

3 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

Fernando Tatis Jr. is the gift that keeps on giving for the San Diego Padres and its fans. While he is one of the most exciting and talented players in the league, Tatis Jr. literally came in gift form on Monday night. The Padres had one of the more interesting giveaways to open the series against the Washington Nationals, handing out a bobblehead of Tatis Jr. But they got a little creative with it.
Nationals rub Juan Soto trade in Padres' faces with rude tweet, slow James Wood trot

3 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

The disrespect has hit multiple levels. The Washington Nationals were clearly looking forward to playing the San Diego Padres this week. In a three-game slate at Petco Park, the Nationals brought the power, downing the Friars in a 10-6 drubbing to open the series. Who could blame Washington for being eager to face the Padres, though? Two of their best players were once upon a time the best prospects in San Diego's organization, and now, they are dominating in the big leagues.
Padres Prospect Update: High-A pitcher earns award, 2025 mock draft insight

4 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

With the 25th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres select... As in every mock draft, the player that each team decides to draft will be different - which makes the anticipation that much more fun. But for a while, the Padres were seemingly locking in on high school left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft, who is not the person the Friars will select in MLB.com's latest mock draft.
This Padres top prospect deserves a promotion after dominant pitching stretch

4 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

Double-A is just too easy for this guy. With MLB.com deservingly pushing for Padres prospect Braden Nett to get a promotion, there is another Friars arm in the farm system who deserves a bump up in the organization. Henry Baez, a 22-year-old right-hander, has proven that Double-A might be a bit too easy for him.
San Diego Padres: A.J. Preller's 2 best signings so far in 2025

6 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

Nick work from A.J. here. Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is always on the hunt for the club's next big player. Sometimes it's a star like Manny Machado, but other times, Preller has dug deep and added some players to the roster who have exceeded expectations. These are the kind of deals that make Preller one of the most respected decision-makers in the sport, but it always comes with a risk.
Padres get it right by DFA'ing former Gold Glove veteran in outfield shake-up

6 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

Thanks for the memories, Jason. You were a heck of a ball player, but this needed to be done. They did it. The San Diego Padres finally did right by their own organization. On Saturday, the Friars designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment. It took almost halfway through the 2025 season, but Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and his staff pulled the plug on another aging player who was not producing.
2 unexpected Padres players who deserve All-Star consideration in 2025

6 days ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

It may a bit far-fetched, but these guys could sneak onto the All-Star roster. Throughout this rollercoaster of a 2025 season for the San Diego Padres, Friars fans have seen several players step into All-Star-level roles. Gavin Sheets, Nick Pivetta, and Jason Adam weren't on the All-Star radar for many people, but they have now become worthy candidates of making the team this year.
Padres letting Dodgers villain set franchise record is infuriating

1 week ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

This one hurts. As if the Dodgers owning the Padres these last two weeks hasn't been enough to swallow, one of their core players etched himself into the record books on Wednesday night against San Diego. Will Smith, a career Dodger, did not start the game, but he ended the contest with emphasis. With one out and nobody on base, Smith came in to pinch-hit against Padres closer Robert Suarez.
Manny Machado calls out umpires for giving Dodgers a break and he's 100% correct

1 week ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

At the very least, Machado showed some good leadership. In what has already been a dramatic series between two bitter NL West rivals in the Padres and the Dodgers, San Diego just cannot seem to get anything going their way. Yes, the Dodgers have won all three games this series with more to go, and have taken five of six against the Friars since last week. Yes, Will Smith crushed the entire city of San Diego's spirit last night with a pinch-hit walk-off home run.
Mike Shildt's NSFW explosion on Andy Pages will intensify Dodgers-Padres series

1 week ago | friarsonbase.com | PJ Potter

The Padres and Dodgers' two series against one another has been a two-week stretch that fans on both sides have circled on the calendar since the start of the season. Last week in San Diego, the Friars dropped two of three to their Los Angeles rival, drawing up some drama for the series this week in Hollywood. While the stars of the game were out to shine, and the Dodgers won the first game, 6-3, Padres manager once again added another flare to the contest against a nationally-celebrated team.