Garrett Richards Agrees With Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed on a two-year deal worth around $15 million with free-agent starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow) on Thursday, according to sources. Richards had Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss all of the 2019 season, so this deal is for 2020 and beyond. The oft-injured right-hander has high-end starting pitcher […]

Josh Donaldson's Value in Atlanta

The Bringer of Rain™ is taking his talents to the Dirty South™. The question on everyone's mind for the next few months should be how to value the 32-year old slugger who has struggled staying on the field these past two years. There's no way to know whether his lingering calf issue is behind him. […]

Franmil Reyes To Have Surgery Thursday

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes (knee) will have surgery on Thursday to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee. His expected recovery time will be between four and eight weeks, so he should be ready in time for spring training. Reyes had an 11-game hitting streak going in the […]

Franmil Reyes To Have Knee Examined

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes (knee) returned to San Diego to have his right knee examined after an injury that has sidelined him for more than a week during the Dominican winter league. The 23-year-old was hitting an impressive .444/.510/.689 with three home runs, six RBI and 11 strikeouts to six walks in 13 […]

Padres Unwilling To Part With Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres have told the Mets that infield prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is untouchable in trade talks for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, according to major league sources. The teams have also discussed catcher Austin Hedges. Tatis is the team's top prospect and No. 2 prospect in all of baseball. The 19-year-old suffered a […]

Christian Villanueva Heading Overseas

The San Diego Padres have sold third baseman Christian Villanueva's rights to the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese League. Villanueva was a bright spot for the Friars in 2018, hitting 20 home runs and driving in 46. However, he hit only .236/.299/.450 in 351 at-bats. San Diego doesn't have an obvious choice to start at […]

Christian Villanueva Sold To Hanshin Tigers

Per Ken Rosenthal, the San Diego Padres are selling third baseman Christian Villanueva to the Hanshin Tigers in Japan. The Padres announced Villanueva was designated for assignment earlier on Tuesday. The 27-year-old burst on the scene as a rookie in 2018, crushing eight homers and winning Rookie of the Month honors in April. He fell […]

Cory Spangenberg Designated For Assignment

The San Diego Padres designated infielder Cory Spangenberg for assignment on Tuesday. Spangenberg was one of seven players removed from the Friars 40-man roster along with third baseman Christian Villanueva. The move closes the books on Spangenberg’s five-year run with the Padres where he struggled with health and consistency. The 27-year-old former 10th overall pick […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers In Winter Ball

San Diego Padres infield prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (thumb), who suffered an avulsion fracture in his left thumb in the minor leagues in July, hit a home run in his first at-bat in winter ball for Estrella in the Dominican Republic. The 19-year-old shortstop is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in all of baseball […]

Prospects Who Shined - 2018 Season Recap

Prospects are one of my favorite aspects of fantasy sports. You get to cheer for young men who are striving to be the best they can in all facets of their chosen occupation. It is fun to track their progress and to prophesize over which prospect will be the next great player. Often times minor […]

Batting Average Fallers - 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]

Batting Average Risers - 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! One of the main stats for measuring batters’ success is batting average. Surprisingly, Jose Altuve is the only player that was a holdover in the top 10 of batting average from […]

R+RBI Fallers: 2018 MLB Season Recap

The 2018 season has now come and gone (so sad!), so it is now time to dive into trends and projections for next season! Run production, that is R+RBI, is a key trend to monitor, as there are tight correlations to both slugging percentage and on base percentage with the respective numbers. Let's start with […]

Padres Claim Greg Garcia Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed infielder Greg Garcia off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Garcia hit just .221/.309/.304 with three home runs and 15 RBI in 181 at-bats as a bench player for the Red Birds in 2018, so he obviously carries very minimal value in NL-only leagues. The good news is […]

Padres Trade Rafael Lopez

The San Diego Padres have traded catcher Rafael Lopez to the Atlanta Braves for cash or a player to be named later. The move opens a spot in the Friars 40-man roster. Lopez hit .176 with three homers and 13 RBI in 102 at-bats with the Padres in 2018. San Diego is expected to open […]

2018 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The RT Sports Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 312 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Padres Fire Hitting Coach Matt Stairs

The San Diego Padres fired hitting coach Matt Stairs on Tuesday. The Padres will be searching for their 10th hitting coach in 15 years after another terrible season at the dish. The Padres were last in on-base percentage (.297), tied for second-to-last in average (.235) and struck out 9.4 times per game. Whether the Friars […]

Hot Prospects to Watch - Season Recap

It's the final week of the regular season. It feels like it's gone by in a blur, doesn't it? At this point in the season, you're either already done or any prospects that will make an impact this week are already owned. So in this week's list we're going to do a quick-hit, season-in-review to […]

Joey Lucchesi Caps Off Impressive Rookie Year

San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi finished his rookie campaign with six innings of two-run ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He allowed four hits, no walks and fanned eight, ending the year with a 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 over 26 starts (130 innings pitched). While Lucchesi struggled in the homestretch, he was […]

Manuel Margot Plays Hero In Season Finale

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot went 3-for-5 with a homer and triple while scoring the game-winning run Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also swiped his 11th base of the year. The strong showing caps a broadly disappointing season for the 24-year-old, who finishes with a .245/.292/.384 slash, just eight homers and 101 R+RBI. […]

Eric Lauer Finishes 2018 Strong

San Diego Padres rookie starter Eric Lauer wrapped up his season Friday with 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball (none earned). Lauer caps off the year with an impressive 1.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.2 K/9 across 20 1/3 frames in September and is firmly in the driver’s seat for a starting job next season. […]

Eric Hosmer Goes Yard In Loss

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer went deep for his 18th homer Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Friars free-agent splash of 2018 has endured a disappointing year, slashing .252/.320/.398 with seven steals and 140 R+RBI. Hosmer’s strikeouts were way up this year and his OPS has dipped over 160 points compared to last […]

Brett Kennedy Undergoes Knee Surgery

San Diego Padres starter Brett Kennedy (knee) underwent debridement surgery in his left knee on Wednesday. His rehab should take a couple months and he expects to resume throwing in November. Kennedy earned his first crack at the big leagues this season with an impressive 10-0 record at Triple-A El Paso but struggled in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/29/18): MLB DFS Lineups

Tonight's featured slate starts at 7:05 pm eastern and covers nine games. We've also a turbo slate at 8:05 pm and a late slate at 9:07 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 9/29/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite […]

Start/Sit Matchups - Starting Pitchers (9/24 - 9/30)

Welcome back, RotoBallers. For those of you still playing - we're here to try and help with your  lineup decisions, and of course bring him those championship trophies! I'm filling in for the regular @Roto_Dubs this week, as he has "real life" stuff to attend to. For those who aren't familiar, this is our fifth year now […]

Freddy Galvis Displaying Talent For Potential Suitors

San Diego Padres shortstop Freddy Galvis is finishing 2018 on a high note, currently riding a four-game hitting streak and collecting 20 knocks in his last 43 at-bats (.465 average). After a poor offensive showing early on, Galvis walloped six homers in August and is batting .298 with 10 extra-base hits in September. His .247/.300/.382 […]

Fantasy Baseball: #2EarlyMock, Rounds 11 - 20

As I mentioned last week, I'm one of more than 100 fantasy analysts participating in this year's #2EarlyMock. It’s been a fun way to run out the clock on a 2018 season that has been forgettable for me in terms of both my personal fantasy performance and the IRL collapse of my preferred team. As […]

Kirby Yates Should Secure Padres 2019 Closer Role

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates worked around two walks to collect his 12th save Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants. Handshakes have been rare for the 31-year-old journeyman since he took over for Brad Hand, but Yates has amassed six saves in September. He holds exceptional season numbers with a 2.07 ERA, 0.92 […]

Rookie Report: Recent MLB Prospect Call-Ups (Week 26)

It's our final Rookie Report of the 2018 season, and in it we'll take a look at a former first round pick who finally made his major league debut. After being the 31st overall pick in the 2014 draft, Justus Sheffield made his debut with a shutout ninth inning in the Yankees' 10-1 win over […]

Franmil Reyes' Late-Game Heroics Fall Short

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes went 3-for-5 in Tuesday’s loss to the San Francisco Giants. Reyes punched in the game-tying run in the ninth but the Friars ultimately fell in extra innings. More impressive is the sustained performance of Reyes who continues to command fantasy attention with a .355/.410/.500 slash in September. While he’s […]