DARK SECRETS: 40 | Vintage Vibes

Silver Slugger Award Winners Include 10 First-Time Recipients

The Padres had the most Silver Sluggers with three—though all three came to the team in midseason trades.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 11, 2022

Padres begin a different kind of offseason looking for starting pitching

Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller and his staff are here to find out what is possible.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Matthew Roberson: What we learned from the 2022 MLB postseason

NEW YORK — With the 2022 MLB season now firmly in the rearview mirror, and teams shifting their plans toward next year, a few lessons from this year’s postseason should serve as a guiding light for front offices on the cusp of fielding a contender.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Phillies will have to ride big bats if they are to win the World Series

All along, the Phillies liked their chances in any postseason series, against any team, provided they were able to start Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola in the first two games. It’s what makes them dangerous. It’s probably the biggest reason they won the pennant.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 31, 2022

World Series 2022 predictions: Can the Phillies spoil the Astros’ perfect run?

It’s Philadelphia v Houston in the 118th Fall Classic. Our writers forecast the MVP, trends to watch and the eventual champion

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022

David Murphy: The Phillies can win the World Series if they win these three matchups

You are going to spend a lot of the next 24 hours reading all kinds of reasons why the Phillies will enter Friday’s World Series opener as a heavy underdog against the Astros. Those reasons are more than valid. But this year’s postseason is a perfect example of how little…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 27, 2022

The Trials and Tribulations of Changing How MLB Players Communicate

PitchCom has revolutionized how MLB players relay pitch signals. But instituting it this season was a mighty undertaking that met some resistance around the sport.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022

Seidler, Padres feel obligation to maintain commitment to winning

The Padres will spend to win. This has to be taken as a given by now.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Padres' only concrete plan for Tatis is to play him 'on the field' in 2023

There is no real clarity regarding where Fernando Tatis Jr. will play in 2023.

Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022

Inside the Dodgers' collapse: Why baseball's winningest team isn't in the World Series

Dave Roberts walked out to the mound once, then again, in the seventh inning, two lonely treks with his team's season on the brink.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022