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“He Hung the **** Out of It”: Canada Topples Colombia To Start WBC on Right Note On the backs of Owen Caissie, Abraham Toro, and Josh Naylor, the Canadians won their first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

On the backs of Owen Caissie, Abraham Toro, and Josh Naylor, the Canadians won their first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Baseball Movie Review: Little Big League (1994) Could a kid running the Minnesota Twins really be any worse than the Pohlad family?

Could a kid running the Minnesota Twins really be any worse than the Pohlad family? #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Padres History: Jackson Merrill and Every Player Who Has Received Rookie of the Year Votes In San Diego Being beaten out for the 2024 Rookie of the Year award may have spared Jackson Merrill the expectations which burdened Benito Santiago the last time a Padres player won that award.

Being beaten out for the 2024 Rookie of the Year award may have spared Jackson Merrill the expectations which burdened Benito Santiago the last time a Padres player won that award. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

All Rise In Houston: Judge’s Early Blast & Webb’s Dominance Power Team USA Past Brazil Team USA wins Game 1 of their WBC pool play behind great pitching from Logan Webb and an offensive explosion.

Team USA wins Game 1 of their WBC pool play behind great pitching from Logan Webb and an offensive explosion. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Junior Caminero's Two-Run Blast Pushes The Dominican Republic Past Nicaragua An unexpected offensive shootout went in favor of Team Dominica.

An unexpected offensive shootout went in favor of Team Dominica. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Who To Watch In The WBC: Bregman At The Hot Corner, Bogaerts Leads The Netherlands Another full slate of WBC action is lined up on Saturday. Here are some of the players to watch.

Another full slate of WBC action is lined up on Saturday. Here are some of the players to watch. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Javier Sanoja's Go-Ahead Homer Leads Venezuela To Victory Over The Netherlands It was all about Venezuela's offense in the first pool play game against the Netherlands.

It was all about Venezuela's offense in the first pool play game against the Netherlands. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Padres' Sung Mun Song Aggravates Oblique Injury In Exhibition Manager Craig Stammen said the team is awaiting test results, and the infielder's removal from the game was "precautionary."

Manager Craig Stammen said the team is awaiting test results, and the infielder's removal from the game was "precautionary." #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Spring Temperature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Padres Camp? (March 2-5) Joe Musgrove made a long-awaited return to the mound for San Diego following Tommy John surgery, and Kyle Hart continued to push for an Opening Day roster spot with another strong outing.

Joe Musgrove made a long-awaited return to the mound for San Diego following Tommy John surgery, and Kyle Hart continued to push for an Opening Day roster spot with another strong outing. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

San Diego Padres 2026 Top Prospects: Ryan Wideman (No. 9) The center fielder, who was drafted in the third round in 2025, has speed to burn and had a big batting average in college, but he needs to refine his offensive skills as he begins his first full season in the minors.

The center fielder, who was drafted in the third round in 2025, has speed to burn and had a big batting average in college, but he needs to refine his offensive skills as he begins his first full season in the minors. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Who To Watch In The WBC: Bobby Witt Jr. Gets U.S. Started, Jackson Chourio Launches Venezuela The Americans begin their title quest against Brazil as action in the other three groups begins. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ready to do damage for the Dominican Republic, another tournament favorite.

The Americans begin their title quest against Brazil as action in the other three groups begins. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is ready to do damage for the Dominican Republic, another tournament favorite. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Top Prospects Kruz Schoolcraft, Ethan Salas Lead Padres' Spring Breakout Player Pool Most of San Diego's key prospects will be playing in the third annual event, with the Friars facing the Cubs on March 21.

Most of San Diego's key prospects will be playing in the third annual event, with the Friars facing the Cubs on March 21. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

San Diego Padres 2026 Top Prospects Rankings: Kale Fountain (No. 10) Padres Mission's top San Diego Padres prospect list for 2026 reaches the top ten, featuring No. 10 prospect Kale Fountain.

Padres Mission's top San Diego Padres prospect list for 2026 reaches the top ten, featuring No. 10 prospect Kale Fountain. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Prospect Jagger Haynes Among Three Padres Reassigned to Minor-League Camp The left-handed starter, likely to start the season at Triple-A, could be in the mix to make his MLB debut this season.

The left-handed starter, likely to start the season at Triple-A, could be in the mix to make his MLB debut this season. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Kash Mayfield Full Scouting Report Sporting one of the better baseball names in the game, Kash Mayfield also possesses a skillset that implies he could be a future starter in San Diego. The Padres' No. 4 prospect in 2025, per MLB.com, has a wicked changeup, plenty of arm-side carry on a fastball that touches 97 mph, and a sense of po...

ICYMI: Sporting one of the better baseball names in the game, Kash Mayfield also possesses a skillset that implies he could be a future starter in San Diego. The Padres' No. 4 prospect in 2025, per MLB.com, has a wicked changeup, plenty of arm-side carry on a… #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Out of Options: These Padres Risk Being DFA'd if They Aren't on Opening Day Roster Six players are vying for one of 26 spots on San Diego's Opening Day roster, lest they face the risk being taken off the 40-man roster. Which Padres players without any minor league options remaining are the best bets to make the team?

Six players are vying for one of 26 spots on San Diego's Opening Day roster, lest they face the risk being taken off the 40-man roster. Which Padres players without any minor league options remaining are the best bets to make the team? #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Who To Watch In The WBC: Travis Bazzana Leads Australia Into Opener, Hyeseong Kim Anchors South Korea The tournament begins with three games in the Tokyo pool, with some familiar names and many more that aren't.

The tournament begins with three games in the Tokyo pool, with some familiar names and many more that aren't. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Figuring Out How Padres Can Accomodate Jose Miranda On Opening Day Roster After His Torrid Start In Spring Training Jose Miranda is off to a torrid start with the Padres this spring. Has he done enough to justify a spot on San Diego's Opening Day roster?

Jose Miranda is off to a torrid start with the Padres this spring. Has he done enough to justify a spot on San Diego's Opening Day roster? #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

The Fastball Arms Race Might Be Slowing Down After years of velocity gains across the league, the next pitching breakthrough may not come from throwing harder.

After years of velocity gains across the league, the next pitching breakthrough may not come from throwing harder. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Video: Kash Mayfield Full Scouting Report Mayfield has a great name, but does he have the stuff to make it as a major league pitcher?

Mayfield has a great name, but does he have the stuff to make it as a major league pitcher? #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

San Diego Padres 2026 Top Prospects Rankings: #11-15 Padres Mission's top San Diego Padres prospect list continues for the 2026 season with Nos. 11-15.

Padres Mission's top San Diego Padres prospect list continues for the 2026 season with Nos. 11-15. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Spring Temperature Check: Who's Hot and Who's Cold in Padres Camp? (Feb. 27-March 1) Randy Vasquez has another strong start for San Diego, while JP Sears bounced back from a rocky 2026 debut and Ty France goes back to an old position. All that and more in the latest Padres' spring training roundup.

Randy Vasquez has another strong start for San Diego, while JP Sears bounced back from a rocky 2026 debut and Ty France goes back to an old position. All that and more in the latest Padres' spring training roundup. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly Cites California Taxes In Spurning Padres For Diamondbacks The right-hander said San Diego's three-year contract was better, but Arizona boosted its offer to overcome one less year when factoring in the tax difference.

The right-hander said San Diego's three-year contract was better, but Arizona boosted its offer to overcome one less year when factoring in the tax difference. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Manny Machado's Eyes Are On The 2026 World Baseball Classic Dominican Republic captain Manny Machado is looking ahead to the 2026 WBC, not thinking of past results.

Dominican Republic captain Manny Machado is looking ahead to the 2026 WBC, not thinking of past results. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Outfielder Alex Verdugo To Sign Minor-League Contract With Padres The left-handed hitter comes to San Diego after being released by Atlanta during the 2025 season and back-to-back poor offensive years.

The left-handed hitter comes to San Diego after being released by Atlanta during the 2025 season and back-to-back poor offensive years. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Manny Machado's Eyes Are On The 2026 World Baseball Classic Dominican Republic captain Manny Machado is looking ahead to the 2026 WBC, not thinking of past results.

Dominican Republic captain Manny Machado is looking ahead to the 2026 WBC, not thinking of past results. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

San Diego Padres 2026 Top Prospects Rankings: #16-20 Following numerous graduations and trades over the past year, the San Diego Padres's farm system is starting to look a little thin. Padres Mission ranks their top 20 prospects for the 2026 season, starting with Nos. 16-20.

Following numerous graduations and trades over the past year, the San Diego Padres's farm system is starting to look a little thin. Padres Mission ranks their top 20 prospects for the 2026 season, starting with Nos. 16-20. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Examining Early Returns on MLB's New ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) Challenge System ABS Challenge System means fresh statistics for the major leagues.

ABS Challenge System means fresh statistics for the major leagues. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Padres' Rich Coaching History Supports A Ruben Niebla-Fueled Breakout In 2026 If Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla can work with some of San Diego's low-cost free agent signees to overcome inconsistency, the team's pitching depth will be far better than fans imagine.

If Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla can work with some of San Diego's low-cost free agent signees to overcome inconsistency, the team's pitching depth will be far better than fans imagine. #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful

Drew Brees Joins Joe Kudla's Local Bid To Purchase Padres Drew Brees helped the San Diego Chargers score plenty of points during his time with the NFL team. Now, he is hoping to push a local bid to purchase MLB's San Diego Padres across the goal line. The quarterback, who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, has joined Vuori f...

ICYMI: Drew Brees helped the San Diego Chargers score plenty of points during his time with the NFL team. Now, he is hoping to push a local bid to purchase MLB's San Diego Padres across the goal line.

The quarterback, who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall… #padres #sandiego #forthefaithful