San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times. The Padres are one of four teams to never have a pitcher toss a no-hit game, and are one of just three teams to have never had a player hit for the cycle. The Padres opened 2009 April 6th versus the rival Los Angeles Dodgers at home, losing 4-1 and splitting the four game series. They then swept the Giants, also at home in three games. Then they took 2 of 3 from the Mets to ruin ... Read Full Story

The greatest voice to call Angels games is returning to Southern California to do major-league baseball. The San Diego Padres, anyway. Associated Press reported Dick Enberg will be the Padres’ new television and play-by-play announcer, doing 110-120 games a season. An official announcement is expected later Thursday. In 1965, Enberg was the most-heard voice in the Southland, doing Angels, [...] Read Full Story

Last weekend, Curtis and I went to Orange County to see Ralphie May at the Improv. Orange County is just as close as downtown San Diego. Los Angeles is just a little bit further, but still a do-able hour and a half drive. We'd seen Ralphie May on a couple of different TV shows and also saw him open for Jay Mohr a few years ago in Vegas. I love stand up comedy and he is hilarious. My cheeks hurt from laughing so much. We had a great time in Orange County before and after the show, even though I prefer the more laid ... Read Full Story

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LeBlanc, in his third stint this season with the Padres, improved to 3-0 in six September starts. LeBlanc had a rough two-start stretch in June, lasting just three innings in a no-decision against Oakland and 1 1-3 innings in a loss at Seattle. He was sent back to Triple-A the day after the start at Seattle. Read Full Story