San Diego Padres

Cameron Maybin Improves Production After Setting Career Highs For Padres

For the Padres, Cameron Maybin set a career high in nearly every offensive category, sometimes by fantastic margins.

2012/04/01

Former general partner of the Yankees Steve Swindal (left) and MLB commissioner Bud Selig laugh during a press conference in 2008. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Steve Swindal, Steinbrenner’s Once Heir Apparent, Finds New Success

Married to one of George Steinbrenner’s daughters, Steve Swindal was a general partner of the Yankees from 1998-06 and chairman of the Yankees’ parent company. These days, Swindal works with players who hope to join the Yankees — or any other team in the big leagues.

2012/03/07

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By The Numbers: Tony Gwynn And Smokeless Tobacco In Baseball

For Tony Gwynn, his repeated use of chewing tobacco during his twenty year career has caused his recent struggles with mouth cancer.

WFAN–2012/03/01

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Source: Selig To Be Offered Contract Extension

Baseball owners say Commissioner Bud Selig will be offered a contract extension at this week’s meetings in Phoenix.

2012/01/10

Mets Sign Johnson To Compete For Catching Role

The New York Mets signed former San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson to compete for a catching role in Spring Training.

WFAN–2011/12/22

Omar Minaya To Become Padres Vice President

Former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya will be hired as a vice president of the San Diego Padres.

2011/12/02

Somers’ Monologue: Mets Vs. Padres, The Winner Earning A Spot In Oblivion

Far, far away the Mets have been. You could have done anything on Wednesday other than watching the Mets go about their business — the business of winning baseball games, of winning you over in 2011.

WFAN–2011/08/18

Thanks To Wright, Pagan & Gee, Mets Escape San Diego With Rare Series Win

David Wright hit a three-run homer and Angel Pagan had three RBIs as the New York Mets won their first series in San Diego in more than nine years with a 7-3 win over the Padres on Wednesday night.

WFAN–2011/08/17

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Mike Pelfrey Sees Rare Relief Duty In Mets’ 6-1 Loss

When San Diego’s Nick Hundley came to the plate in the eighth inning, he did a double take. The Padres catcher thought his eyes were betraying him when he spotted Mets starter Mike Pelfrey coming in from the bullpen.

WFAN–2011/08/17

Mr. 300: Jason Isringhausen Notches Milestone In Mets’ Win

From Generation K to recording his 300th save with the Mets, Jason Isringhausen’s career has come full circle.

WFAN–2011/08/16

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Mets Drop Finale To Padres, Finish Disappointing Homestand 3-6

With the Mets short on available relievers, Jonathon Niese matched his career high with 122 pitches. He outlasted Cory Luebke in a matchup of young left-handers from Ohio, but couldn’t hold an early 2-0 lead.

WFAN–2011/08/11

Mets Lose Another Bat; Angel Pagan Out Vs. Padres With Back Spasms

Mets center fielder Angel Pagan left Wednesday night’s 9-5 loss to San Diego with lower back spasms, further depleting New York’s injury-riddled lineup.

WFAN–2011/08/11

Pagan Leaves Due To Injury; Sloppy Mets’ Rally Falls Short In Loss To Padres

Will Venable sparked San Diego’s surging offense with four hits from the leadoff spot and the Padres’ bullpen rebounded from consecutive flops, finally holding off the New York Mets in a 9-5 victory Wednesday night.

WFAN–2011/08/10

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Never-Say-Die Mets Motor On Without Reyes, Go For 3rd Straight Win

The Mets’ back-and-forth, up-and-down season rumbles on. Just when you thought New York was down for the count, late-game dramatics against one of the best bullpens in baseball have the Mets back above .500.

WFAN–2011/08/10

Mets Once Again Come From Out Of Nowhere To Shock Padres

Rookie reliever Josh Spence walked light-hitting Ruben Tejada to force home the tiebreaking run and the New York Mets rallied late for the second consecutive game against the San Diego Padres, winning 5-4 on Tuesday night.

WFAN–2011/08/09

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