The San Diego Padres will drastically scale back the use of a recently released spring training hat, a move that comes after the cap received criticism from fans who thought its logo resembled a swastika. (more…)
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Ballparks That Live On: Lane Field
Decades after it was last used by the minor-league San Diego Padres, San Diego’s Lane Field is commemorated in unique fashion at its former site. (more…)
San Diego Padres to Pitch Tailgate Park Redevelopment
The San Diego Padres could redevelop land near Petco Park, as the team confirms to the San Diego Union-Tribune that it will propose development over the parking lot Tailgate Park. (more…)
Kind of a Big Deal: Anchorman Mascot Race Debuts at Petco Park
Stay classy, San Diego: Ron Burgundy was the winner as the San Diego Padres unveiled an Anchorman mascot race at Petco Park. (more…)
Revisiting the 1969 MLB Expansion Ballparks
With the 2019 season underway, it’s a good time to visit the Ballpark Digest archives and look at the 1969 MLB expansion ballparks, when the major leagues expanded by four teams. (more…)
2019 Preview: San Diego Padres, Petco Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the San Diego Padres and Petco Park. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Padres, Chihuahuas Extend PDC Through 2022
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2022, continuing a longstanding affiliation. The extension is a two-year add-on to an agreement that ran through 2020. (more…)
Revisiting 1969 Expansion: San Diego Stadium
The year 1969 was a big one in Major League Baseball, as four expansion teams were added to the mix. Over the next four weeks we’ll look back at the four expansion ballparks, starting with one still standing: the original San Diego Stadium. (more…)
Dust Devils, Padres Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Tri-City Dust Devils (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Padres, Amarillo Agree to Affiliation
The San Diego Padres will maintain an affiliation with the Class AA Texas League franchise relocating to Amarillo, TX, as the clubs have announced a player development contract (PDC) through 2020. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Shop Affiliation Options
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are shopping their affiliation options, including a potential renewal with the Cincinnati Reds or an agreement with a new parent club. (more…)
Hotel to Open on Lane Field Site in September
A new hotel is set to open in September on the site of Lane Field, the former home of the minor-league San Diego Padres. (more…)