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Nate Lunak

Nate Lunak is a NFL and MLB writer from San Diego. A lifelong fan of the Padres and a minority owner of the Packers. Can't wait for Jordan Love to retain ownership over the Bears for the next 15+ years.

Why the Vikings absolutely must draft a QB in first round

As the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday approaches, the Minnesota Vikings find themselves in a deep hole. Kirk Cousins, their starting quarterback for the past six years, is now with the Atlanta Falcons, leaving Minnesota with few good options at the position.

Three players who need to step up for the Padres this season

The Padres are coming off the weekend barely avoiding a three-game sweep against the Blue Jays with a 6-3 win at home on Sunday. 

Three trade targets the Padres should explore

Three players the Padres could add as they look to make their way back into the playoffs.

Here are three players who have stepped up for the Padres so far

The season hasn't started out the way most Padres fans would have wanted, but these three players have stepped up so far.

Why the Lions should target CB Xavien Howard

The Detroit Lions are coming off one of the best seasons in franchise history, but still have work to do as they press toward the ultimate prize. Howard is one move the team should strongly consider.

Three questions the Padres still face heading into season opener

The Padres are set to start their regular season on March 20 against the Dodgers in Seoul, South Korea. Despite such little time between now and then, there's a few uncertainties that linger in the air.

Did the Bears make a mistake signing D'Andre Swift?

After the NFL legal tampering free-agency period began Monday afternoon, the Chicago Bears quickly reached an agreement with running back D'Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million contract. Did they make a mistake?

Why the Padres should reunite with OF Tommy Pham

The San Diego Padres still need outfield help. Old friend Tommy Pham could be the answer.

Padres ace struggling early in spring training

San Diego Padres ace Joe Musgrove is off to a rough start in spring training.

Three young Padres who've impressed in spring training so far

With four games down in spring training, the Padres have seen a few promising outings from players with big question marks going into the season. 

Three early Padres spring training storylines

With the Padres having an extremely disappointing 2023 season where they missed the playoffs, fans are looking to move on and forget.

Three starting pitchers the Padres can still sign

The San Diego Padres could use a rotation upgrade as the weather warms. Three starting pitchers they could consider signing.

Three Padres to watch in spring training

The San Diego Padres had all winter to figure out who they wanted to be. Spring training should be eye-opening, for better and worse.

Can Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. bounce back in 2024?

Will San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. ever be able to hit the developmental peak that his enormous talent has hinted at?

Three prospects who could help the Padres in 2024

The Padres have five players in the latest MLB Pipeline top-100 prospects rankings and here are three to keep an eye on.

Why the Padres could struggle to stay out of the NL West basement

The San Diego Padres are in a precarious position in perhaps the best division in baseball.

Can catcher Luis Campusano lock in role with Padres?

With the start of the 2023 season a little more than two months away, the San Diego Padres and their fans wonder what they have behind the plate.

How the Padres can fix their outfield

The San Diego Padres don't really have an outfield right now, but they still have a little time to figure it out before the start of spring training.

Why the Padres should trade Ha-Seong Kim

With one year left on his contract, the Padres face a difficult decision.