Padres history (April 5): A 'GM rock star' makes one last move
On this date in 2016, Padres General Manager A.J. Preller trades for Craig Kimbrel, completing a furious makeover in his first offseason on the job
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The Daily Chop: MLB reportedly exploring return in empty Spring Training parks
However, the proposed plan has plenty of hurdles that would have to be cleared.
Remembering the Padres' OD eve blockbuster
Imagine spending your first weekend of April mentally preparing for all the hope, splendor and bunting of Opening Day, and then getting a push notification on your phone: your team just traded for baseball’s best closer. Padres fans don’t have to...
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (Simulated Game 8): Cubs 7, Diamondbacks 5 – Big Homers Seal Late Comeback
For their sake, the Chicago Cubs (4-4) better not make a habit of trying to come back late against good relievers. But it worked out on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (4-5). The Cubs erased Arizona’s lead with two in the 7th and four in...
Snake Pit Sim Season: 4/4
More misery both on and off the field for the Diamondbacks in the Windy City.
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Cubs Q&A: What would the Cubs look like with Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease? And is there any urgency for a Marquee-Comcast agreement?
The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions about whether the Cubs should trade Kris Bryant, the prospects of a Marquee-Comcast agreement and his favorite non-star Cub and favorite restaurants.
Here is the best ROY at each position, all-time
To browse the list of Rookie of the Year winners is to experience a roll call of greatness: Frank Robinson and Tony Oliva, Willie Mays and Johnny Bench, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda. It’s also to be reminded of the greatness of this generation...
Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (Simulated Game 7): Cubs 4, Diamondbacks 2 – Rizzo Homers, Kimbrel Gets the Save
It looked early on as though the Chicago Cubs (3-4) were headed for another disappointing loss in a simulated season that has already had a few. But they got a big swing from Anthony Rizzo and were able to scratch out some runs late in a 4-2 win...
San Diego Padres: 2020 player profile, Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres saw top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. make his big league debut last year. Let's look at the advanced statistics and his 2020 projection...
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Cubs and MLB news — Sim results. new rules, a 100-game season, and other stories
Building A Fantasy Baseball All-Star Team Of The 2010s
We continue our search for the best individual fantasy seasons ever, this time focusing on the 2010s, which features names like Miguel Cabrera, Mike Trout, Justin Verlander and more.
Most hyped first-base prospects of the century
Last week, our MLB.com beat reporters began ranking the five best players in each franchise’s history at each position, starting with a look at catchers. Here at MLB Pipeline, we complemented their coverage by identifying each organization’s top...
Padres’ closers with a history of being clutch, just not in non-save situations
A look at the history of closers that have played for the San Diego Padres and oddly why they have not performed in non-save situations. The San Diego Padres have a proud history at the closer