Jeff Sanders
The Union-Tribune
San Diego, CA, United States
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Padres' Triple-A broadcaster pens book of 1,001 crazy minor league stories
Longtime El Paso Chihuahuas broadcaster Tim Hagerty's 'Tales from the Dugout' publishing March 28, is available for preorder now → Read More
World Baseball Classic updates: Ha-Seong Kim hits third homer but headed back to Padres camp
A look at how the Padres participating in the World Baseball Classic fared on Sunday → Read More
World Baseball Classic updates: Crismatt solid in start for Colombia
Padres reliever Nabil Crismatt opens World Baseball Classic with four solid innings for Colombia → Read More
WBC updates: Xander Bogaerts hitless in Netherlands' win
Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts hitless in Netherlands' victory over Cuba to start World Baseball Classic → Read More
Padres notebook: Michel Báez solid in relief appearance; Juan Soto hopes to join WBC team soon
Armed with a new cutter, right-hander eager to contribute out of the bullpen after injuries scuttled past few seasons → Read More
Padres roster review: Michael Wacha
Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2023 season: Michael Wacha lands in San Diego to provide important depth to the back of the rotation → Read More
Underdogs? Dodgers 'don't mind' that position at all
Clayon Kershaw says NL West competition has been 'cyclical' over the years; Dodgers 'always going to be there' → Read More
Ha-Seong Kim now a veteran presence for both Padres, Korea's World Baseball Classic team
Ha-Seong Kim was a 21-year-old when Korea was ousted early in the 2017 WBC; his breakthrough with the Padres shifts him into a leadership role in this year's event → Read More
Padres notes: Mustache twins report to camp; Ha-Seong Kim sets himself apart
Matt Carpenter and Trent Grisham are workout partners, share affinity for facial hair; Padres infielder is a Kim by a different name → Read More
Padres notes: Anderson Espinoza back where he belongs; Bob Melvin managing schedules; Jake Cronenworth sick
Former top prospect Anderson Espinoza is back with Padres on a minor league deal after back-to-back Tommy John surgeries, a trade to the Cubs and an emotional major league debut → Read More
Padres notes: Getting to know Jay Groome; Nelson Cruz arrives; Drew Pomeranz on the side
Lefty gives Padres a chance to recoup some value from the $39 million they're eating after trading Eric Hosmer to the Red Sox last August → Read More
Projecting the Padres' 2023 Opening Day roster
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s gives Padres added punch in the lineup and star in the outfield; but who will the club rely on until he returns? → Read More
Padres spring training primer: Bullpen
Robert Suarez returning as the bridge to closer Josh Hader sturdies the Padres’ bullpen as a potential strength in 2023 → Read More
Padres, Yu Darvish agree to six-year, $108 million extension
Padres pitcher Yu Darvish was set to become a free agent following the 2023 season before agreeing to six-year, $108 million extension that will have him pitching at Age 43 → Read More
Padres spring training primer: Starting rotation
Starting pitching depth was a strength in 2022, but the Padres will have to unearth quality behind Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Blake Snell if arms are to again lead the way → Read More
Padres spring training primer: Outfielders
With Xander Bogaerts signed as the shortstop, Fernando Tatis Jr. set to join Juan Soto and Trent Grisham in Padres' talented outfield → Read More
Padres spring training primer: Infielders
Pitchers and catchers participating in the World Baseball Classic will report to the Padres’ spring training complex in Peoria, Ariz., by Feb. 13, with the rest of the roster trickling in over the next week ahead of the first full-squad workout on Feb. 21. → Read More
Padres spring training primer: Catchers
Austin Nola caught every inning for the Padres in the playoffs, but front office has cleared the way for prospect Luis Campusano to grab a larger share of the playing time in 2023 → Read More
Padres notes: No worries for Yu Darvish, Nick Martinez's priority, jerseys patched
Padres not concerned as Yu Darvish prepares for a lengthy absence to pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic → Read More
Fernando Tatis Jr. expecting to be a full participant when Padres begin spring training
Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging a bat, taking balls in the outfield and infield but will defer to the Padres as to what position he plays in 2023 → Read More