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…)
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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…)
TinCaps, Padres Extend PDC Through 2020
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) and San Diego Padres have extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. The two-year extension will stretch the affiliation between the organizations to 22 years, continuing what is already the longest-lasting Minor League Baseball affiliation in San Diego’s franchise history. (more…)
MLB, Seidler Equity Partners Buying Rawlings Sporting Goods
Major League Baseball and Seidler Equity Partners (SEP), a private equity fund with connections to San Diego Padres ownership, are purchasing Rawling Sporting Goods from Newell Brands for $395 million. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
2018 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 2018 campaign launches today. Up next: the San Diego Padres and Petco Park. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 2
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 continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part two, covering organizations 24-19. (more…)
Petco Park Extended Netting to Exceed MLB Guidelines
The San Diego Padres have announced plans for extended netting at Petco Park, which will exceed Major League Baseball guidelines. The netting will be in place for the 2018 season. (more…)
Chihuahuas, Padres Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the San Diego Padres renewed their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, extending their affiliation through 2020. (more…)
Solar Power System Coming to Petco Park
The San Diego Padres will install a new solar power system at Petco Park that is being billed as the largest in Major League Baseball. Installation of the 336,520-watt Sullivan Solar Power system is in progress, and is slated to finish prior to Opening Day on March 29. (more…)