http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/teams/san_diego_padres/23 Recent articles about San Diego Padres en-us Rumors involving potential Chase Headley trades began to swirl earlier this year when the third baseman told the San Diego Padres that he wouldn’t discuss a contract extension until the offseason. However, people with ties to the team told Jon Heyman of CBS Sports that it’s “unlikely” there will be a trade involving the Padres’ slugger. Prior to Headley cutting off talks when the regular season started, the Padres didn’t get extremely far in extension discussions with the third baseman. Heyman notes that San Diego was hoping for a deal south of $100 million, likely in the five-year, $75 million range. While Headley’s demands haven’t been defined, there is belief that he’s targeting Ryan Zimmerman’s six-year, $100 million extension with Washington Nationals. The Padres’ first choice is to re-sign Headley, according to general manager Josh Byrnes. He hasn’t ruled out listening to offers for Headley – who will become a free ag... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/padres_rumors_no_plans_of_trading_chase_headley/13645303 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/padres_rumors_no_plans_of_trading_chase_headley/13645303 Padres rumors: No plans of trading Chase Headley http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/padres_rumors_no_plans_of_trading_chase_headley/13645303 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Diego Padres have recalled right-handed pitcher Tim Stauffer from their Triple-A Tucson minor league affiliate and does not have a defined role yet. To make room for him on the active roster, the Padres have designated right-handed reliever Thad Weber for assignment. Weber will have to clear the waiver wire process and accept an assignment by the Padres to remain with the organization. In an unrelated move, San Diego has also placed outfielder Carlos Quentin on the paternity leave list. He will be back within three days.  Congratulations to the Quentin family and hopefully the newborn won’t have daddy’s attitude. The post Padres Perform Trio Of Moves Including Recalling Tim Stauffer appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Fri, 17 May 2013 21:10:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_perform_trio_of_moves_including_recalling_tim_stauffer/13642492 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_perform_trio_of_moves_including_recalling_tim_stauffer/13642492 Padres Perform Trio Of Moves Including Recalling Tim Stauffer http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/padres_perform_trio_of_moves_including_recalling_tim_stauffer/13642492 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/3/b3e774bf8cf0b2806c920a35643f895b38269071/mini/san-diego-padres-relief.jpg Table of Contents Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of the Daily Notes. 1. Featured Game: Washington at San Diego, 22:10 ET 2. Other Notable Games (Including MLB.TV Free Game) 3. Today’s Complete Schedule Featured Game: Washington at San Diego, 22:10 ET First of All, Concerning a Regret of the Author’s The author would be remiss not to mention how he’s ashamed of having used the phrase “doubling down” in the title of this post, which expression (i.e. “doubling down”) appears to be some manner of card-playing terminology, but which the author has only ever encountered colloquially, and from which expression he’s derived little pleasure previously. Moving On, With Regards to This Game Starting this game for San Diego is Burch Smith, to which right-hander’s major-league debut the author dedicated the largest part of his Notes column this past Saturday and about which right-hander’s debut one might reasonably use a word like “Ick” or “Yeesh.” Burch Smith’s Debut, Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/daily_notes_doubling_down_on_san_diegos_burch_smith/13637852 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/daily_notes_doubling_down_on_san_diegos_burch_smith/13637852 Daily Notes: Doubling Down on San Diego’s Burch Smith http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/daily_notes_doubling_down_on_san_diegos_burch_smith/13637852 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Johnny Manziel made another stop on his countrywide tour last night, this time in San Diego to take in the Padres vs. Nationals game. Manziel was also asked to throw out the first pitch, something he’d already done this year at a Texas Rangers game in April. For this go-around, Manziel decided to try a different approach. He recreated his famous touchdown play vs. Alabama, when he initially fumbled the ball, scrambled to his left and found a wide-open Ryan Swope in the endzone. Mark Kotsay even caught the ball behind his back, making the whole exchange pretty cool. Here’s a GIF of the action, via Business Insider. Here’s a video of the touchdown vs. Alabama, for reference. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:04:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_johnny_manziel_recreates_amazing_touchdown_vs_alabama_with_first_pitch_at_padres_game/13637276 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_johnny_manziel_recreates_amazing_touchdown_vs_alabama_with_first_pitch_at_padres_game/13637276 Video: Johnny Manziel Recreates Amazing Touchdown vs. Alabama With First Pitch At Padre’s Game http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_johnny_manziel_recreates_amazing_touchdown_vs_alabama_with_first_pitch_at_padres_game/13637276 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The latest installment of "Johnny Manziel's life is just better than yours sees the Heisman-winning Texas A&M quarterback at San Diego's Petco Park, where he threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres' home game against the Washington Nationals the game. While this may be a once-in-a-lifetime moment for some, this is the second time this season Manziel has performed this duty. He threw out the first pitch at a Texas Rangers game in April. Before the game Manziel was able to get a little batting practice in. During which, he did the most Johnny Football thing possible and hit a home run. And yes, that's a wooden bat he's using, and not an aluminum baseball dinger bat. Manziel also hung out with the Nats' manager Davey Johnson, himself a former Aggie baseball player. If that wasn't bad enough for the haters, Manziel's used the first pitch to reenact the now-legendary "bobbled" touchdown ... Fri, 17 May 2013 03:57:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_manziels_epic_night_at_san_diegos_petco_park/13636454 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_manziels_epic_night_at_san_diegos_petco_park/13636454 Johnny Manziel's epic night at San Diego's Petco Park. http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/johnny_manziels_epic_night_at_san_diegos_petco_park/13636454 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/7/37d25ac947aa3ef51258411a0c6b710e1df2bf4c/mini/6659276.jpg Some type of Tyson Ross breaking ball that didn’t work out was launched 431 feet into the night in San Diego, just a stroke after midnight. Writers have spent the week comparing Harper to Pete Reiser; who was just a young Dodgers outfielder who ran into a lot of walls and never hit more than 14 home runs in a season. I guarantee Pete Reiser never hit a ball this far. Nats win 6-1. Harper homers. Stephen Strasburg actually went more than seven innings. All is right with the fantasy baseball world. Tyson Ross: Bryce Harper just made you famous. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:41:03 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/a_hurting_bryce_harper_sends_home_run_11_into_the_san_diego_bushes/13635890 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/a_hurting_bryce_harper_sends_home_run_11_into_the_san_diego_bushes/13635890 A Hurting Bryce Harper sends Home Run #11 into the San Diego bushes http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/a_hurting_bryce_harper_sends_home_run_11_into_the_san_diego_bushes/13635890 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/c/ece9369e4ee30682e17c82bf647d978079b4c49f/mini/6269436.jpg Johnny Manziel put on his Johnny Baseball cap and jacked a home run during batting practice at the San Diego Padres game. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:45 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_football_hits_home_run_prior_to_san_diego_padres_game/13634792 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/johnny_football_hits_home_run_prior_to_san_diego_padres_game/13634792 Johnny Football hits home run prior to San Diego Padres game http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/johnny_football_hits_home_run_prior_to_san_diego_padres_game/13634792 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Johnny Manziel will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the San Diego Padres, who hooked him up with this Heisman-worthy jersey, on Thursday night. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:07:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/johnny_manziel_to_throw_padres_first_pitch_gets_unreal_jersey/13632740 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/johnny_manziel_to_throw_padres_first_pitch_gets_unreal_jersey/13632740 Johnny Manziel to throw Padres’ first pitch, gets unreal jersey http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/johnny_manziel_to_throw_padres_first_pitch_gets_unreal_jersey/13632740 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Diego Padres have decided to release right-handed pitcher Fautino De Los Santos after having cleared waivers following being designated for assignment this past weekend. He looks to latch on to another organization and considering that he is only 27-years-old he has a very good chance at landing a new team. The post San Diego Padres Release Pitcher Fautino De Los Santos appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:27:58 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_release_pitcher_fautino_de_los_santos/13627013 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_release_pitcher_fautino_de_los_santos/13627013 San Diego Padres Release Pitcher Fautino De Los Santos http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/san_diego_padres_release_pitcher_fautino_de_los_santos/13627013 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Yes, this is really happening. The Tuscon Padres, San Diego's Triple-A affiliate, will be wearing these uniforms during their Disco Night promotion on June 8. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:36:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_triple_a_affiliate_to_wear_starburst_uniforms_for_disco_night/13613810 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_triple_a_affiliate_to_wear_starburst_uniforms_for_disco_night/13613810 San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate to wear ‘Starburst’ uniforms for Disco Night http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/san_diego_padres_triple_a_affiliate_to_wear_starburst_uniforms_for_disco_night/13613810 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Diego Padres have decided to option right-handed pitcher Brad Boxberger to their Triple-A Tucson minor league affiliate. Burch Smith takes his place on the active roster. The post San Diego Padres Option Pitcher Brad Boxberger To Tucson appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:19:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_option_pitcher_brad_boxberger_to_tucson/13607138 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_option_pitcher_brad_boxberger_to_tucson/13607138 San Diego Padres Option Pitcher Brad Boxberger To Tucson http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/san_diego_padres_option_pitcher_brad_boxberger_to_tucson/13607138 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Your browser does not support iframes.Well, San Diego Padres center fielder Alexi Amarista made one entertaining catch Saturday.The play came in the bottom of the sixth when Amarisata took a less-than-stellar route to flag down a flyball. The dazed and confused youngster got all the way to the warning track before realizing he had severly misjudged the baseball. At that point, he quickly repositions himself and makes a deseperate dive to make an outrageous catch.It can't really be labeled as a great catch, because it's not, but it can't be labeled as a bad one, either. So, we will tab it as an exciting and entertaining for good measure.It should be noted that Amarista had to contend with the not-so-friendly dome of Tropicana Field, which has wreaked havoc on many outfielders before him. Sat, 11 May 2013 23:15:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_alexi_amarista_makes_incredibly_entertaining_catch/13598933 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/video_alexi_amarista_makes_incredibly_entertaining_catch/13598933 Video: Alexi Amarista makes incredibly entertaining catch http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/video_alexi_amarista_makes_incredibly_entertaining_catch/13598933 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Nick Hundley has served as the San Diego Padres starting catcher this season, but his role could be in jeopardy once teammate Yasmani Grandal returns from his 50-game suspension later this month.Grandal, who was acquired by the Padres prior to last season from the Reds, posted solid numbers in 2012 (.297 BA, 8 HR, 36 RBI, 60 G) and many believed he was in line to be the team's starter in 2013 before being reprimanded by MLB in the offseason for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Meanwhile, Hundley was in line to serve as the backup this year. He has long been considered a promising player, but has yet to live up to expectations in what is now his sixth season in the major leagues. So, one can only imagine the animosity Hundley may feel toward Grandal.On Wednesday, Hundley may have slipped and let those feelings become a little more transparent.“You want to talk about a guy who is unproven and had a good couple months on steroids, go ahead,” Hundley told U-T San Di... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:36:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nick_hundley_makes_snide_remark_about_padres_teammate/13586468 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/nick_hundley_makes_snide_remark_about_padres_teammate/13586468 Nick Hundley makes snide remark about Padres teammate http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/nick_hundley_makes_snide_remark_about_padres_teammate/13586468 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/f/4f8bf8beb1fc551c88bf1ca96e385d67dc64bb9a/mini/padres-hundley-bats.jpg This is one of the most bizarre home runs I've ever seen. In the second inning of the Marlins-Padres game on Tuesday night, Padres outfielder Will Venable hits a fly ball to right field off of Marlins starter Alex Sanabia. Miami right fielder Marcell Ozuna settles down to make the catch in normal depth in right field as San Diego's announcers prepare to call the fly out...only the ball doesn't land in Ozuna's glove. It instead lands over the right field fence for a home run. Even Venable himself didn't realize the ball was going to be out, slowing his trot once he reached the first base bag and coming to a complete stop before starting his run around the bases. I have no idea what happened on this play, but it's pretty bizarre. [follow] Tue, 07 May 2013 23:34:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/will_venable_home_run_confuses_everyone/13571684 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/will_venable_home_run_confuses_everyone/13571684 OF fakes out everyone on home run http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/will_venable_home_run_confuses_everyone/13571684 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/520eb14085978a6e8caeb4e8d04b8a6a4fc53ee4/mini/oz.jpg Each month, MadFriars will take a look at the best performances across the Padres minor league system. April featured strong performances from a number of the Padres highly-regarded pitching prospects. On the offensive side however, the top production came from unheralded and forgotten players. But that, as the saying goes, is why they play the games. Tucson Padres Weve already seen several of the top early producers from Tucson join the big leagues with Kyle Blanks -- who posted a .943 OPS in his short Triple-A stint -- and Thad Weber getting call-ups. However, while Weber was the only Tucson starter with an ERA below 4.50, there were several strong offensive performances. Unheralded outfielder Dan Robertson has done nothing but get on base since the club drafted him in the 33rd round in 2008. But even by the standards hes set, a .362.456.521 line in 25 games is fantastic. The undersized righty has more walks than strikeouts and almost as many extra-base hits. Robertson also provides value on the base pat Tue, 07 May 2013 15:01:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/madfriars_april_players_of_the_month/13568867 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/madfriars_april_players_of_the_month/13568867 MadFriars' April Players of the Month http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/madfriars_april_players_of_the_month/13568867 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Diego Padres activated third baseman and outfielder James Darnell and right handed pitcher Tyson Ross from the 15-day disabled list. Darnell will join the Triple-A Tacoma minor league affiliate where as Ross joins the Padres and will be used in relief until he can swing a bat. Once he is completely healthy, he will rejoin the rotation. On another note, the Padres have placed left handed pitcher Clayton Richard onto the 15-day disabled list with an intestinal virus. The post San Diego Padres Activate James Darnell And Tyson Ross appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Mon, 06 May 2013 11:27:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_activate_james_darnell_and_tyson_ross/13559366 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_diego_padres_activate_james_darnell_and_tyson_ross/13559366 San Diego Padres Activate James Darnell And Tyson Ross http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/san_diego_padres_activate_james_darnell_and_tyson_ross/13559366 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Diego Padres placed winless left-hander Clayton Richard on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with an intestinal virus and activated right-hander Tyson Ross. Manager Bud Black said Richard has lost 12 pounds since getting sick during a series at San Francisco two weekends ago, although he's started to gain it back. The move came a day after Richard fell to 0-4 with an 8.54 ERA after an 8-1 loss to Arizona on Saturday night, when he was knocked out in the fourth inning. ''We knew this was been going on. But it finally got to the point where, hey, let's not beat our heads against the wall here,'' said Black, who met with Richard before Sunday's game and told him of the move. ''He's sick,'' Black said. ''He's getting a little better, then he sort of digresses, then he gets a little better. It's more than just how you get a virus, you throw up, you have diarrhea, two or three days later, you're a little weak, then you start gaining on it Sun, 05 May 2013 16:40:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/padres_place_richard_on_dl_activate_ross/13555349 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/padres_place_richard_on_dl_activate_ross/13555349 Padres place Richard on DL, activate Ross http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/padres_place_richard_on_dl_activate_ross/13555349 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6bbc1cbc953b12a254fe8d9c645601a2a9d137ea/mini/PadresBraves_12c4.jpg Your browser does not support iframes. A San Diego Padres fan made an impressive barehanded catch of a foul ball with one hand while holding his beverage in the other during Saturday's game at Petco Park. It happened in the top of the second inning as Arizona Diamondbacks batter Martin Brado hit a line shot foul into the third base stands, where the fan snagged it out of the air like it was no big deal. The catch was actually one of the few highlights of the day for Padres fans, as the D-backs beat the Padres 8-1. Video via MLB. Related posts: Padres fan barehands foul ball while holding baby (Video) Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports. Sun, 05 May 2013 15:16:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_fan_catches_foul_ball_barehanded_while_holding_beverage_video/13555043 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_fan_catches_foul_ball_barehanded_while_holding_beverage_video/13555043 Padres fan catches foul ball barehanded while holding beverage (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/padres_fan_catches_foul_ball_barehanded_while_holding_beverage_video/13555043 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Chase Headley says talks regarding a potential contract extension to stay in San Diego were becoming a distraction, so he's decided to wait until the offseason to focus on the negotiations. He hasn't seemed too distracted at the plate, though. The Padres seeks a sixth consecutive home victory Saturday night when they take on the Diamondbacks, who have lost four straight. Headley had one of the best seasons in Padres history in 2012, hitting 31 homers with an NL-best 115 RBIs while also winning a Gold Glove at third base. The sides couldn't work out a long-term deal in the offseason, though, and Headley signed a one-year, 8.575 million contract. Discussions have continued, but Headley has seemed to grow tired of those talks taking his focus off the field, not because he's frustrated with the negotiations. "The reasoning for my wanting to do this in the offseason is because I know me better than anybody else," Headley said. "For me to go out and play the best that I can, I nee Sat, 04 May 2013 13:18:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/slumping_d_backs_look_to_solve_richard_padres/13550144 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/slumping_d_backs_look_to_solve_richard_padres/13550144 Slumping D-backs look to solve Richard, Padres http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/slumping_d_backs_look_to_solve_richard_padres/13550144 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/b/6bbc1cbc953b12a254fe8d9c645601a2a9d137ea/mini/PadresBraves_12c4.jpg The ongoing negotiations between Chase Headley and the San Diego Padres may soon be coming to an end - and they may end in a deal that benefits both sides.  After seeming hesitant to sign Headley long-term, the Padres are ready to offer him a big contract.  Like all-time big. Corey Brock of MLB.com says Padres' executive chairman Ron Fowler has given the team's GM Josh Byrnes authorization to negotiate a multi-year contract extension.  And it sounds like the money Fowler has given Byrnes would allow the team to make Headley the highest-paid Padre of all-time. "I made the comment that he would be the highest-paid player in club history," Fowler said. "I stand by that comment. But where the [$15 million per year] number came from … some reporter had it in the paper. I said something to the effect in that range, but we're not going to get into those numbers [publicly]." Headley is still working his way back to normal after missing most of the... Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_rumors_chase_headley_could_be_highest_paid_padre_ever/13534271 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/padres_rumors_chase_headley_could_be_highest_paid_padre_ever/13534271 Padres rumors: Chase Headley could be highest paid Padre ever http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/padres_rumors_chase_headley_could_be_highest_paid_padre_ever/13534271 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/052567d382be039e8cb2463f3ed81c80670ca941/mini/6563638.jpg