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Padres Spring Training Blog: February 18
Sam Levitt interviews new Padres pitcher Seth Lugo. Joe Musgrove, Adrian Morejon, Michel Baez, and Tom Cosgrove were among the group that faced Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto, and Nelson Cruz in live batting practice.
Padres Spring Training Blog: February 17
Manny Machado met with the media inside the clubhouse and was asked about his contract situation with the Padres. Drew Pomeranz threw a side session in the bullpen. Sam Levitt reports from San Diego Padres spring training in Peoria, Arizona.
San Diego State holds on to beat Fresno State
San Diego State held on to beat Fresno State 45-43 on the road Wednesday night. On a night both teams struggled offensively, Fresno State held a 2-point lead at halftime, only to have the Aztecs outscore them in the second half by 4 points.
Chelsea Janes: "There's gonna be some people held to high standards around them (Bogaerts / Soto)"
Chelsea Janes joined Ben & Woods on Wednesday morning! Listen here as Chelsea talks about why the Padres were her first stop for Spring Training, the leadership Xander Bogaerts and Juan Soto will have in the clubhouse, and MUCH more!
REPORT: Padres sign SP Michael Wacha
According to multiple reports, the Padres have signed free agent starter Michael Wacha, pending a physical. Wacha had a renaissance year with the Red Sox in 2022, with an 11-2 record, a 3.32 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 127.1 innings pitched.
Bob Melvin: "You have to embrace (the expectations). It's the position we put ourselves in."
Bob Melvin held his first media availability of spring training on Monday, as pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic report to the Peoria Sports Complex.
Jim Trotter: "I thought it was one of the best halftime shows I've ever seen"
Jim Trotter joined Ben & Woods on Monday! Listen here as Jim walks us through his LEGENDARY exchange with Rihanna after the halftime show that led to his new name “Boo Trotter”, and his thoughts on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beating Philadelphia!
Matt Bradley named Mountain West Player of the Week
San Diego State senior guard Matt Bradley has been named the Mountain West Conference’s Player of the Week on the heels of strong performances in the Aztecs two wins last week. Bradley averaged 17.5 points and 5 rebounds in the two wins.
Yu Darvish Contract Extension: Press Conference and Interviews
The San Diego Padres held a press conference on Friday morning at Petco Park, announcing a six-year contract extension for Yu Darvish. The deal will run through the 2028 season and is reportedly worth $108 million.
AJ Cassavell: "This is as loaded a lineup as they've ever had"
Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell (MLB.com) joined Ben & Woods on Thursday! Listen here as AJ talks about his excitement to cover these 2023 Padres, this season’s roster compared to last year, players playing different positions, and MUCH more!
Padres announce non-roster invites for spring training
The Padres announced their list of non-roster spring training invites on Wednesday afternoon. The list consists of 30 players, and includes Craig Stammen, who signed a minor-league deal with the Padres after joining the team in 2017.
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