MacKenzie Gore Learns From Trying Season
The No. 3 overall pick in 2017 endured a full-season debut interrupted by blister and fingernail problems on his pitching hand.
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Padres Will Commit Resources To Improve
Whether by trading prospects or making use of payroll flexibility—or both—the Padres intend to improve their club in 2019.
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Padres Put Shortstop Depth On Display
The Padres had four shortstops manning the infield at their annual fall prospect game. Drafted this year, Owen Miller is poised to move quickly.
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Logan Allen Thrives In Pitching-Rich Padres System
The 21-year-old southpaw stands above a crowded pitching field that also includes standouts Chris Paddack and Luis Patino.
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Padres Like Everything About Ryan Weathers
The prep lefty nearly willed his team to a Tennessee state title, and that composure and competitiveness didn’t escape the Padres’ attention.
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Refocuses His Approach
Moving back to the leadoff spot at Double-A helped Tatis rediscover the approach that served him during his 2017 breakthrough.
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Chris Paddack Looks Better Than Ever Post-Surgery
The righthander developed both his body and pitch arsenal while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery—and the work paid off.
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Austin Allen Opens Eyes At Double-A
Enhanced flexibility and greater attention to detail has boosted the hard-hitting catcher’s profile in the Texas League.
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Athletic Buddy Reed Needs To Play Catch-Up
Despite his natural athleticism, Reed knows it’s his bat that will determine his future potential.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Play Belies His Youth
Despite his youth, Fernando Tatis Jr. showed in big league camp that he’s not far from being big league ready.
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Luis Urias Boosts Value
Adding shortstop to his résumé last season could pay off for Luis Urias in 2018.
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Trey Wingenter Dominates In Double-A Bullpen
Reliever Trey Wingenter could jump to the majors after a big year.
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Bryan Mitchell Could Blossom With New Opportunity
The Padres think 26-year-old righthander Bryan Mitchell could blossom after a change of scenery.
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Brad Wieck’s Height Gives His Fastball A Boost
Padres lefthander Brad Wieck generates serious extension because of his 6-foot-9 stature.
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Padres Send Teenager Andres Munoz To AFL
Padres righthander Andres Munoz is the youngest player in the Arizona Fall League.
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Teenager Fernando Tatis Jr. Climbs To Double-A
Jeff Sanders chooses postseason award winners for Padres prospects.
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Padres Make Wise Investment In Michel Baez
The Padres reap early rewards from signing Michel Baez last December.
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Padres’ College Trio Expand Their Repertoires
Eric Lauer and the Padres’ college trio from 2016 advanced to Double-A.
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Luis Urias Shows No Sign Of Slowing
The Padres expect Luis Urias to struggle at some point, but it hasn’t happened.
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Padres Take Uniquely Talented MacKenzie Gore
MacKenzie Gore excites the Padres with his stuff, smarts and competitiveness.
