Editorial Staff
Jeff Sanders
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National League West Prospect Reports For May
Prospect reports for a player from each of the five National League West clubs, headlined by the D-backs' top prospect who is showing he is completely healthy this season.
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Padres' Kevin Kopps Could Be On Fast Track To MLB Debut
The 25-year-old reliver's development of his sinker could determine his big league future.
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Padres Begin To Tap Into James Wood's Immense Talent
The Padres hope that 19-year-old James Wood will have a similar trajectory to 2020 first-rounder Robert Hassell.
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Padres Shortstop CJ Abrams Needs A Healthy 2022 Season
The 21-year-old shortstop has immense talent but fewer than 350 plate appearances since being drafted in 2019.
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Padres Hire Hitting Coach Michael Brdar Away From Division-Rival Giants
New Padres manager Bob Melvin hired the 27-year-old as the team's hitting coach.
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2022 San Diego Padres Top MLB Prospects
Ranking the best prospects in the San Diego Padres farm system, projecting their 2025 lineup, rotation and more.
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San Diego Padres 2022 Top 10 MLB Prospects Chat
Chatting the state of the San Diego Padres farm system at 3 p.m. ET.
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MacKenzie Gore Continues To Make Strides
The 22-year-old lefthander emerged from two months in Arizona with better feel for his delivery and a better grip on his fastball. But there is still much work to be done.
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Matt Waldron Latches On To Unique New Pitch
Pitchers today look for separators, and 25-year-old Matt Waldron might have found one after he toyed with a new pitch in spring training.
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Robert Hassell: Padres 2021 Minor League Player Of The Year
Hassell showed a blend of baseball IQ, athletic prowess and all-fields approach during an impressive first full season.
