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Week 3 Update: Despite Sweep of Dodgers, Padres Still Looking Bad

Week three of my San Diego Padres update and I finally have one extremely positive thing to say about the team: the Padres swept the Los Angeles Dodgers.Nothing, I repeat, nothing makes me happier than when the Padres beat the ... (Continue reading)

Mike Trout vs. Bryce Harper: Who Will Have the Better Sophomore Season?

Early into the 2013 season, both Mike Trout and Bryce Harper are already proving that the idea of the "sophomore slump" is a myth when it comes to these two talented players.  Harper, who went 3-for-3 Saturday in a win ... (Continue reading)

Mike Trout vs. Albert Pujols: Who Will Have the Better Season?

After a dominant 10-0 victory on Saturday, for the first time this season, the Los Angeles Angels bats and pitching came together for their most complete win of the season, bringing them to 6-10. Not that their bats haven't been hitting well ... (Continue reading)

Braves vs. Athletics: Who Is the Early Favorite for Best Team in MLB?

According to ESPN.com's weekly Major League Baseball power rankings, the Atlanta Braves and the Oakland Athletics are the two top teams at this early point in the 2013 season.  So who is the better team, and who will continue to excel as the ... (Continue reading)

San Diego Padres: Ranking the Best/Worst Blockbuster Trades of the Past 5 Years

If you're a San Diego Padres fan like I am, you're well aware that the team's front office is no stranger to trading the club's bigger names at the peak of their popularity for prospects. Chase Headley may be next on the block ... (Continue reading)

Week 2 Update: The San Diego Padres Still Have Rain Clouds over Petco Park

In my weekly update of the San Diego Padres, there unfortunately isn't a lot of positive changes I can comment on from my previous entry in week one.  The hapless Padres are currently 2-9 on the season, 5.5 games out ... (Continue reading)

Carlos Quentin: Was 8-Game Suspension and Fine the Appropriate Punishment?

Joe Garagiola Jr., senior vice president of standards and on-field operations for Major League Baseball, announced the punishments for both Carlos Quentin and Jerry Hairston Jr. Friday for their participation in Thursday night's bench-clearing brawl in San Diego that left ... (Continue reading)

Chase Headley: Will His Return Save the Padres’ Season?

If there's one player San Diego Padres fans sorely miss in the starting lineup, it's third baseman Chase Headley.  And not only is he missed, but his bat is desperately needed as the Padres struggle to hit and put runs ... (Continue reading)

Week 1 Update: The Padres Are in Huge Trouble in 2013

Let me be the first to say that I am terrified to see what the San Diego Padres' record will look like at the end of the season and I'm not excited to watch this team other than to track ... (Continue reading)

Clayton Kershaw: Will the Dodgers Ace Become the 1st $30-Million Pitcher in MLB?

Clayton Kershaw is without a doubt the most prolific left-handed pitcher in the game today.  With an Opening Day, four-hit complete game shutout and another dazzling performance Saturday night where he went seven innings with nine strikeouts while surrendering his ... (Continue reading)