Friars add three to 40-man roster
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 EDT)
The Padres selected three players to their 40-man roster Friday, including one player who might not pitch until after the All-Star break in 2010.

Padres unveil Spring Training schedule
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EDT)
The Padres announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, one that has them opening with a familiar foe.

Padres unlikely to go big in market
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT)
Free agency is set to begin at 9:01 p.m. Thursday, though if history is any indication, the Padres will likely be quiet on that front again this offseason.

Multi-team trade for Gonzalez a tough task
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:19:00 EDT)
Trying to trade a burgeoning superstar -- like Adrian Gonzalez -- is never an easy proposition for a team, and attempting to do so within the framework of a multi-team deal figures to be an even thornier plan.

Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.

Gonzalez adds to Padres' awards haul
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:58:00 EDT)
In 2009, Adrian Gonzalez became the latest Padre to win a significant postseason award, when he captured his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove.

Inbox: Will Correia return to Padres?
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:00 EDT)
In the latest Inbox, beat reporter Corey Brock looks at Kevin Correia's status, whether Joe Thatcher should be traded, what the new GM might do at catcher and more.

Gonzalez repeats as Gold Glove winner
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT)
Adrian Gonzalez has certainly made plenty of noise with his bat, but it's been his glove that has brought home the biggest hardware. Gonzalez was recognized for his worth at first base when he captured his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove.

Padres to meet with Gonzalez about future
(Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EDT)
New Padres general manager Jed Hoyer will meet with the agent for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez next week to presumably discuss the future of the 27-year-old with the franchise.

Coleman to lead Vets Day celebration
(Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT)
Padres broadcaster Jerry Coleman will be the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego on Wednesday.

Pair of Padres files for free agency
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:38:00 EDT)
The approach of open free agency serves as a reminder that outfielder Brian Giles' seven-year tenure with the Padres may have reached its end.

Making the Grade: Defense
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EDT)
"Making the Grade" is a four-part series analyzing the performances of various units of the 2009 San Diego Padres. Today: Defense. Previously, starting pitching (Oct. 28), bullpen (Oct. 30) and offense (Nov. 3). Defense grade: B

Making the Grade: Offense
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EDT)
Before their second-half revival, where an improved offense helped spark a 37-25 mark from July 28 on, the Padres struggled mightily with a .233 team average and the worst run production in the National League.

Garrison on the road back in AFL
(Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EDT)
A year removed from surgery, Steve Garrison is feeling strong in the AFL. He tossed three scoreless innings Tuesday as the Saguaros edged Mesa, 2-1.

Making the Grade: Bullpen
(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:00 EDT)
The Padres bullpen was clearly the highlight of the season. The team had the sixth-best bullpen ERA in the National League (3.75), all while logging more innings (571) than any other team in the league.

Making the Grade: Starting Pitchers
(Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EDT)
When rookie left-handed pitcher Cesar Ramos got his first Major League start in the final weeks of the regular season, he became the 15th different starting pitcher for the Padres in 2009.

Padres name Hoyer as new GM
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:08:00 EDT)
The Padres officially tabbed 35-year-old Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer as its new GM, replacing Kevin Towers, who held the post for 14 seasons.

Hoyer to focus on building from within
(Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:00 EDT)
Over the course of a few minutes of thank yous following his introduction as the eighth general manager in the history of the San Diego Padres, 35-year-old Jed Hoyer made sure to give personal shout-outs to his parents, sister and fiancee.