first pitch: 4:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (7-8, 4.33 ERA) vs Pedro Martinez (8-4, 3.48 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets I’m happy for Mike Piazza that he received such a warm welcome in his first game at Shea Stadium since leaving the Mets, but I think he [...]
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Ducksnorts Book?
Tough loss Tuesday afternoon. What are you gonna do? That Mets bullpen is mighty tough. I know at least one of the Ducksnorts contingent (Ryguy) was out at Shea cheering on the Padres. Anyone going to other games during the series? Y’all should hook up and take some photos. Not that I’m telling you what [...]
IGD: Padres @ Mets (8 Aug 06)
first pitch: 4:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (4-3, 3.84 ERA) vs Steve Trachsel (10-5, 5.12 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Confession time: I usually set up these IGDs before I go to work, and this morning I’m way behind schedule thanks to our look at the catching [...]
The Future Behind the Dish
I was working on something a bit more ambitious this morning, but it doesn’t appear to be ready — and between you and me, I’m not sure it ever will be. So instead, with the Padres in New York for three, and one of the big stories (at least from a certain city’s point of [...]
Where Do Padres Come From?
Nice win Sunday afternoon against the Nationals to take the series and remain in first place by two games over the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. I still don’t understand why a guy with Jake Peavy’s stuff has to get so cute when he’s ahead in the count, but oh well. The Padres are off Monday before [...]
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (6 Aug 06)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (5-11, 4.81) vs Livan Hernandez (9-8, 5.48) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets I went to a country and western bar last night to meet some friends who had gone dancing. Wall-to-wall cowboy hats and brass belt buckles. A dance floor filled [...]
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (5 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Mike Thompson (3-3, 4.34) vs Pedro Astacio (2-1, 5.23) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets After Friday night’s 6-2 loss at the hands of the Nationals, the Padres are now 26-31 at home this year. Only three teams (Braves, 22-28; Cubs, 23-31; Royals, 23-31) have a [...]
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (4 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (9-4, 3.57) vs Ramon Ortiz (7-9, 4.84) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Based on one set of splits, I was going to ask whether anyone has ever thought of moving tonight’s starter for the Nationals, Ramon Ortiz, to the bullpen. But [...]
Friday Links (4 Aug 06)
Is it me, or has this been a long week? I dunno, maybe it’s the heat. Or maybe I’m getting old. Anyway, TGIF. Onto the links: This time, Greene’s injury not serious (North County Times). Khalil Greene hurt his left middle finger while swinging a bat in the fourth inning of Thursday afternoon’s game against [...]
IGD: Padres vs Astros (3 Aug 06)
first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (6-8, 4.46 ERA) vs Matt Albers (0-0, 0.00 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets I guess now we know why last year Bruce Bochy wouldn’t stick a guy at third who hadn’t played the position in a while. Todd Walker went [...]
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