Tag: #FriarFaithful
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The San Diego Padres Fans Deserve Better: A Franchise Betrayed

The Seidler family’s decision to evaluate a sale of the Padres has ignited frustration across San Diego, raising serious questions about loyalty to Peter Seidler’s legacy and the future stability of the franchise.
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Padres’ Catching Blueprint for 2026: Fermín, Campusano & Durán Form a Balanced Depth Chart

The Padres’ 2026 catching plan is taking shape with Freddy Fermín expected to start, Luis Campusano in a hybrid catcher/DH role, and Rodolfo Durán providing depth in Triple-A. With Ethan Salas developing fast, San Diego’s future behind the plate looks set for years to come.
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Manny Machado Collects 2,000th Hit at Petco Park — A Day After His Birthday
By VisualTejeda | July 7, 2025 · 7:52 PM PST San Diego witnessed baseball history tonight — and it couldn’t have been scripted any better. Just one day after his 33rd birthday, Manny Machado became the newest member of MLB’s exclusive 2,000-hit club, lacing a sharp grounder through the 5.5 hole (between third base and…
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All Eyes on Yu: Darvish Returns to the Padres Rotation with Season on the Line
By VisualTejeda | July 7, 2025 | 4:40 PM PST Yu Darvish is back. And not a moment too soon. After missing over a month with elbow inflammation, the veteran right-hander returned to the mound today in a pivotal midseason matchup for the Padres. With San Diego fighting to stay in the Wild Card hunt,…
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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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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,…
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A.J. Preller Reflects on the Padres’ 2024 Season and Previews 2025 Offseason Plans
By @VisualTejeda October 22, 2024 San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller recently addressed the media, reflecting on the 2024 season and outlining his strategic vision for the offseason. In an eventful press conference, Preller covered topics ranging from the team’s postseason efforts to roster adjustments and player health. His insights offer a glimpse into…
