first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Sean Marshall (2-0, 3.45 ERA) vs Jake Peavy (2-3, 4.58 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN I don’t want to jinx anything, but I’m sure enjoying this month so far. I’ll be out at the game tonight, so once again you are on your own. [...]

first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chan Ho Park (1-1, 5.34 ERA) vs Carlos Zambrano (0-2, 5.35 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN I will be dining at Molly’s in celebration of my birthday, so you’re on your own tonight as the Padres return home and look to extend their winning [...]

first pitch: 7:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-2, 5.48 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (3-1, 4.20 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Almost seven years ago, Brett Tomko was involved in one of my absolute favorite Padres moments. In the third inning of a game at Qualcomm Stadium, with Tomko on [...]

first pitch: 7:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (2-2, 3.41 ERA) vs Jae Seo (1-2, 5.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Padres are coming off a two-game sweep of the Giants at San Francisco. The Friars won Tuesday afternoon’s contest, 5-3, behind Woody Williams and three relievers. One of [...]

first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: none matchup: Woody Williams (1-1, 3.04 ERA) vs Matt Morris (2-1, 5.19 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Big thanks to Giants starter Jamey Wright for lighting a fire under the Padres’ collective posterior Monday night. In case you missed it, Jake Peavy nicked Barry Bonds on the [...]

first pitch: 7:15 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (1-3, 5.17 ERA) vs Jamey Wright (2-1, 3.34 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Padres play the first of two against the Giants at Phone Company Park. Time to feign enthusiasm for Barry Bonds’ pursuit of history. Does anyone outside of San [...]

first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chan Ho Park (1-1, 4.62 ERA) vs Derek Lowe (1-1, 3.77 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Apologies for the extreme lameness of this post, but I’m trying to keep my level of effort commensurate with that of the Padres. I was at the game [...]

first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-1, 6.28 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (2-1, 4.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Bar bet, guaranteed winner: The Padres have outhomered their opponents, 5-4, over the past 6 games. Yes, the home team has been outscored, 29-11, during that time and gone [...]

first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (2-1, 4.03 ERA) vs Jae Seo (0-2, 7.64 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Padres need to score some runs. There’s a theory going around that the club’s lack of offense is hitting coach Dave Magadan’s fault but I don’t buy it. [...]

first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (1-0, 3.15 ERA) vs Orlando Hernandez (1-3, 6.33 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Here’s a trend that needs to stop: Batting Stats at Petco Park through April 25, 2006 Team AB BA OBP SLG ISO XBH/H AB/HR Padres 367 .218 .284 .313 [...]