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…)
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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…)
In Memoriam: Dick Enberg
Dick Enberg, a broadcasting legend whose career spanned decades and covered multiple sports, passed away Thursday morning at the age of 82. (more…)
El Paso Chihuahuas to Host Padres in Exhibition Game
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host an exhibition game against the San Diego Padres at Southwest University Park in 2018. The game against their parent club, scheduled for March 26 at 6:35 p.m, will kick off the Chihuahuas Fifth Season Celebration festivities. (more…)
Padres, Dodgers to Play May 2018 Series in Monterrey
There will be regular season games in Monterrey, Mexico in May 2018, when the San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set. The series will take place at Estadio de Béisbol Monterrey from May 4-6, 2018. (more…)
At Least Three MLB Teams Extending Netting for 2018
After yesterday’s tragic incident where a young girl was severely injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, three MLB teams announced they would extend netting for 2018 — and we expect more announcements in coming weeks. (more…)