Editorial Staff
Jeff Sanders
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Diego Padres 2022 Top 10 MLB Prospects Chat
Chatting the state of the San Diego Padres farm system at 3 p.m. ET.
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.
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.
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.