Tag Archives: San Diego Padres

10 Hats Better Than The Padres New Batting Practice Hats

Posted on December 27, 2012 by bp

Fashionably speaking, unless they’re wearing their throwback uniforms, it seems the Padres can do no right with the San Diego fanbase. So when Paul Lukas of Uni Watch and ESPN wrote about the new 2013 batting practice hats for all … Continue reading →

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Tony Gwynn Made His MLB Debut 30 Years Ago Today

Posted on July 19, 2012 by bp

Crazy that it’s been this long, but today is the 30th anniversary of Tony Gwynn’s MLB debut, July 19, 1982, in a game against the Phillies at The Murph. Pretty cool handshake there with Charlie Hustle. Here’s how the UT … Continue reading →

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Logan Forsythe’s Ridiculous Play You Couldn’t Even Make in a Video Game

Posted on June 6, 2012 by bp

Unbelievable….and he had his first MLB home run to boot. Hey, when your team sucks as bad as the Padres do… you devote entire posts to one incredible play. In addition to the twitter reactions they posted from MLB writers, … Continue reading →

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Kyle Zimmer, Welcome To The Bigs

Posted on June 5, 2012 by showman

BIG.TIME.SHOUTOUT. to a member of the Lobster family.  Kyle Zimmer, a San Diego native out of La Jolla High School, was selected 5th overall by the Kansas City Royals in the 2012 MLB draft. Here’s Selig, sounding like he just … Continue reading →

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San Diego Padres Artwork by Jeremy Nash

Posted on March 6, 2012 by bp

It’s my pleasure to introduce lobster nation to Jeremy Nash. Jeremy is a rare breed: an avid San Diego Padres fan living in Northern California. He’s married and the father of two girls. He is an all-around good dude that … Continue reading →

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The Padres Did Something Smart!!

Posted on March 5, 2012 by bp

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Cameron Maybin and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a five-year $25 million contract. The 24-year-old Maybin was acquired in November 2010 from the Marlins for two relief pitchers. He was selected the team’s … Continue reading →

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Kyle Blanks’ New Tattoo is Rad

Posted on February 29, 2012 by bp

Making lemonade out of lemons, folks. The 88 Train! Love it. Kyle Blanks had to have Tommy John surgery. Tommy John surgery leaves a nasty scar on your elbow. Kyle Blanks turned that nasty scar into the seams of a … Continue reading →

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FAN RANT: The Marlins are Everything the Padres Should Be…

Posted on December 6, 2011 by bp

The Marlins are now reportedly bumping their Albert Pujols offer to 10 years. No details yet, but HOLY CRAP. I swear… I gave it a few minutes of thought after hearing the Marlins signed Jose Reyes, and I started to … Continue reading →

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Padres Sign Jaime Kotsay!! — Oh, and She’s Bringing Her Husband Mark

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bp

Wow, right? So, Mark Kotsay played with the Padres back from 2001-2003. I don’t remember much about him… I just know that I used to sit near Jaime Kotsay, his wife, at Padres games when I was in college. I spent … Continue reading →

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