Category: Padres
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Protecting Peter Seidler’s Legacy: Sheel Seidler Takes Legal Action to Preserve Padres’ Future
By Visual Tejeda – January 6, 2025, 10:24 AM In a heartfelt message to Padres fans, Sheel Seidler, the widow of the late Peter Seidler, has taken a significant legal step to honor her husband’s legacy and protect the franchise they built together. Her announcement, filled with gratitude and resolve, sheds light on her intentions…
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Rickey Henderson: A San Diego Legacy Remembered
By Visual Tejeda Date: December 21, 2024, 10:15 AM The world of baseball has lost an icon, and San Diego has lost a member of its family. Rickey Henderson, known as the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history, was more than a Hall of Famer. For Padres fans, he was a spark of…
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AJ Preller’s Legacy on the Line: Can the Padres Build a World Series Winner This Offseason?
Written by @VisualTejeda November 24, 2024 | 6:40 PM The San Diego Padres have reached a pivotal moment in franchise history. After a season filled with promise and a deep postseason run, the 2024-2025 offseason is shaping up as a make-or-break opportunity for general manager AJ Preller. Known for his aggressive approach to building a…
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San Diego’s Silver Sluggers: Building a Championship Core for 2025
November 12, 2024 / 5:15 PM by VisualTejeda The San Diego Padres are gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, and they have every reason to be confident. Just announced as 2024 Silver Slugger winners, Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Jurickson Profar showcased their incredible offensive skill and established themselves as key players in San…
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Lobos Edge Aztecs in Defensive Battle at Snapdragon Stadium
by Visual Tejeda November 8, 2024 11:15 PM San Diego, CA – The University of New Mexico Lobos narrowly defeated the San Diego State Aztecs, 21-16, in a hard-fought game at Snapdragon Stadium. The win lifts New Mexico’s record to 4-6, while the Aztecs fall to 3-6, adding another chapter to their challenging season. Game…
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Ruben Niebla Extension: The Padres’ Pitching Secret Weapon
By Visual Tejeda – November 2, 2024, 11:17 AM The San Diego Padres have made a game-changing move by extending the contract of pitching coach Ruben Niebla. While managers and high-profile players often take the spotlight, a talented pitching coach like Niebla can be a quiet force that shapes a team’s future, and for the…
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Why Extending Mike Shildt Makes Perfect Sense for the Padres
By Visual Tejeda – November 2, 2024, 11:05 AM As the Padres step into an offseason filled with opportunity, one of their first big moves has been extending manager Mike Shildt’s contract. Known for his leadership, emphasis on development, and consistent approach, Shildt has proven to be an ideal fit for the Padres as they…
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Padres Prospect Caught in Age Falsification Scandal

by VisualTejeda November 3, 2024, 10:30 AM In an unfortunate turn of events, the San Diego Padres recently found themselves caught up in a scandal involving an international prospect who allegedly falsified his age. The young Dominican player, initially believed to be 14 years old and known by the name César Altagracia, was discovered to…
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The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Race: Merrill, Skenes, and Imanaga Lead the Pack
By VisualTejeda | October 24, 2024 The 2024 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year (ROY) race has been a thrilling one, with a trio of impressive rookies making their mark in Major League Baseball. As the regular season concludes, three standout players—Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…
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Why Ben & Woods Are Good for San Diego: The Voice of the Friar Faithful
By VisualTejeda October 22, 2024 San Diego Padres fans are no strangers to early mornings filled with sports banter, passionate discussions, and the latest Padres news. If you’re a diehard Friar Faithful, you’ve likely tuned in to the dynamic duo of Ben & Woods on 97.3 The Fan. The radio show, which airs weekday mornings,…
