Padres manager Bob Melvin recently shared his thoughts on some key players, starting with Fernando Tatis Jr’s return season. “It’s a Gold Glove transition into a right fielder,” said Melvin. “Offensively, the numbers are good. They might not be up to his standards. But 25 homers, more than 25 steals…

By Bill Center Padres organizational Player of the Year Graham Pauley and Pitcher of the Year Robby Snelling are also the Padres On Deck Players of the Month for the combined August-September period. Snelling, the Padres’ №4 prospect (and №60 in the minor leagues), and Pauley, the Padres’ №11 prospect…

The Padres are 10–2 over their last 12 games and before Wednesday night’s series finale in San Francisco, manager Bob Melvin discussed the importance of finishing strong. “Every win is important,” said Melvin. “What I’ve said here recently is we want to have a good feeling going into next year…

By Bill Center Blake Snell’s Cy Young Award argument grows stronger with every outing. That was the case on several fronts Monday night when Snell shut out the San Francisco Giants on four hits and two walks over seven innings. Going back to May 25, Snell has a 1.20 earned…

Before Tuesday’s game in San Francisco, Padres manager Bob Melvin shared some thoughts on Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, who passed away earlier in the day. “There’s a heavy heart for everybody who understands and knows Brooks Robinson,” said Melvin. “If you follow the game … are a…

Before Monday night’s series opener in San Francisco, Bob Melvin was asked to make a case for Blake Snell winning the Cy Young Award. The Padres’ manager had an eloquent response. “You’re going to look at the total body of work,” Melvin said of Snell. “But the total body of…

By Bill Center September started with Padres prospects Robby Snelling (Texas League) and Victor Lizarraga (Midwest League) being named their respective league Pitchers of the Week and ended with third baseman going 6-for-13 in three Texas League playoff games. Six Padres’ Top-30 prospects earned Padres On Deck: Players of the…

By Bill Center — Right-handed starter Anderson Espinoza allowed one run over five innings, Taylor Kohlwey and Evan Mendoza homered and Daniel Johnson had three doubles Sunday afternoon as Triple-A El Paso closed the Pacific Coast League season with a 10–3 win at Sugar Land. The Chihuahuas finished the season with a 62–88 record. …

During the Padres’ eight-game winning streak, Padres manager Bob Melvin touched upon some of the highlights of the 2023 season, starting with the fans. “The support from the fans has been huge,” said Melvin. “It’s been constant the entire year. Whether it’s a day game in the middle of the…