Podcast: Manny Machado’s Signing, Bryce Harper’s Market And More
The Padres landed Manny Machado, so now what? Plus a look at the White Sox and Phillies, two teams that missed out, and how that affects Bryce Harper.
San Diego Padres (1968-2024)
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If Every Team Was Homegrown: NL West
Taking a look at what the Dodgers, D-backs, Giants, Padres and Rockies’ starting lineups would look like if they were entirely homegrown.
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In Signing Manny Machado, Padres Make Bold Statement
Signing Machado is a stark departure for the notoriously stingy Padres, who ranked in the bottom 10 of MLB in payroll in nine of the last 10 seasons.
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Padres Join Excellent Company As No. 1 Farm System
The Padres took the No. 1 spot in Baseball America’s 2019 Organizational Talent Rankings.
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All-Time No. 1 Farm Systems
We’ve been ranking farm systems since 1984. We looked at the top MLB organization each year and several notable prospects from that time.
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Logan Allen Knocking On Padres’ Door
After finishing 2018 in Triple-A, the 21-year-old Allen could be one of the first Padres pitching prospects called up this season.
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The DH Would Benefit These NL Teams Most
The point is moot for 2019, but we still had fun exploring which NL teams would benefit most from use of a hypothetical DH.
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Ranking The Top LHP Prospects, Breakout Stars For 2019
Jesus Luzardo’s emergence, plus an influx of high draft picks (A.J. Puk, MacKenzie Gore, Brendan McKay, DL Hall, Matthew Liberatore).
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Top 2019 International Prospects To Watch
Ben Badler identifies the top 2019 international prospects and predicts where they’ll sign as the focus shifts toward next year’s international class.
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A Dozen Young Bats To Target In Dynasty Drafts
With dynasty draft season nearly here, we dig into the performance record and scouting reports to highlight 12 up-and-coming prospects who deserve your consideration.
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Ranking The Top MLB Shortstop Prospects, Breakout Stars Entering 2019
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wander Franco headline our 2019 MLB prospects rankings at shortstop, plus the Indians and Cubs have shortstops who could quickly rise this season.
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2019 Position Rankings: Second Base
The 20 best second base prospects in baseball at a position becoming increasingly more bat-focused. The top of the chart, led by Keston Hiura and Luis Urias, is strong.
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Potential Breakout, Red Flag Second Base Prospects Entering 2019
Vidal Brujan? Nick Madrgial? The Baseball America staff picks three 2B prospects capable of breaking out this year, and three we’re wary of.
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Bo Naylor Gets Acclimated To Pro Ball With Help From His Older Brother
His older brother Josh Naylor spent last season with the Padres’ Double-A affiliate after being drafted No. 12 overall in 2015 by the Miami Marlins.
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2019 Top 100 Prospects By The Numbers
2019 was a record-setting year in some regards for the BA Top 100, but also a forgettable start for some traditional powerhouses.
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Rays, Padres Tie Record For Most Top 100 Prospects
Both the Rays and Padres had nine prospects make the 2019 Top 100 MLB prospects list.
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Six Pitching Prospects Whose Stuff Ticked Up In 2018
Identifying young pitching prospects whose projections have changed after their stuff improved last season.
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2019 San Diego Padres Top MLB Prospects Podcast
Just how good can Fernando Tatis Jr. be? Discussing the top prospects in the San Diego Padres system, starting with one of the best in baseball.
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Jeren Kendall, Buddy Reed And The Fourth Outfielder “Floor”
It is a popular, oft-repeated refrain by scouts and team officials: Outfielders with plus speed and defense have the floor of a fourth outfielder. But that’s not entirely true.
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Chris Paddack Is Driven To Succeed
The 23-year-old righthander spent time in the offseason in San Diego as he anticipates obstacles he will encounter in the major leagues.
