Dennis Lin, Los Angeles Times

Dennis Lin

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  • Los Angeles Times
  • The Union-Tribune
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Past articles by Dennis:

Kevin Towers, who guided the San Diego Padres to the World Series, dies at 56

Kevin Towers, the general manager who delivered the Padres' a National League pennant and three other division titles, died early Tuesday after a long fight with cancer. He was 56. → Read More

Kevin Towers, who guided the San Diego Padres to the World Series, dies at 56

Kevin Towers, the general manager who delivered to Padres fans a National League pennant and three other division titles, died early Tuesday after a long fight with cancer. → Read More

Kevin Towers, longtime Padres GM, has died

The general manager of the last Padres team to reach the World Series, Kevin Towers, has died of cancer. → Read More

Padres to unveil Trevor Hoffman statue at Petco Park this summer

The Padres plan to unveil a statue of Trevor Hoffman at Petco Park this summer, around the time the Hall of Fame electee will be inducted in Cooperstown. → Read More

Padres to celebrate Hoffman's Hall of Fame induction, '98 team with 2018 promotions

The Padres will commemorate Trevor Hoffman's Hall of Fame career and the 20th anniversary of their 1998 team with their promotions during the 2018 season. → Read More

Padres' social media accounts were hacked; no imminent agreement with Eric Hosmer

The Padres' social media accounts, which posted and deleted Eric Hosmer items early Thursday, were hacked, according to team sources. The club does not have an imminent agreement with the free-agent first baseman. → Read More

Trevor Hoffman elected to Hall of Fame

Padres great Trevor Hoffman was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Wednesday. → Read More

Trevor Hoffman awaits another Hall of Fame announcement

Padres great Trevor Hoffman is awaiting the results of his third Hall of Fame election, to be announced Wednesday afternoon. → Read More

Padres sign Allen Craig to minor league deal

The Padres have signed first baseman/outfielder Allen Craig to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training. → Read More

Padres mailbag: Is a run at Christian Yelich next?

Topics in the latest installment of the Union-Tribune's Padres mailbag include Christian Yelich, Eric Hosmer, Alex Dickerson, Chase Headley and Fernando Tatis Jr. → Read More

Top prospects highlight Padres' non-roster invitations to spring training

Several top prospects highlight the Padres' non-roster invitations to major league spring training. → Read More

Padres won't feature brown uniforms until 2020, at the earliest

Padres Executive Chairman Ron Fowler said the team won't make major uniform changes, including the potential return of brown, until 2020, at the earliest. → Read More

Padres owner on Eric Hosmer offer: 'We like it. I don't know if Mr. Boras likes it.'

Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler indicated on The Mighty 1090 that the team is not planning significant changes to its contract offer to free agent Eric Hosmer, plus he talked about uniforms. → Read More

Padres to sign Brad Hand to three-year extension

The Padres reportedly have agreed to a three-year extension with reliever Brad Hand. → Read More

Controversial radio host Dan Sileo will not be involved with Padres

The Padres say controversial talk-show host Dan Sileo will not be involved in their radio content. Sileo appears to be joining Entercom, the Padres' radio partner. → Read More

Padres hire FanGraphs' Dave Cameron

The Padres have hired former FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron to lead their research and development department. → Read More

Padres trade Yangervis Solarte to Blue Jays

The Padres traded infielder Yangervis Solarte to the Toronto Blue Jays → Read More

Craig Stammen agrees to two-year deal with Padres

The Padres have agreed to a two-year deal with reliever Craig Stammen. → Read More

Padres reportedly favorites to sign Japanese submariner Kazuhisa Makita

The Padres reportedly are the favorites to sign Japanese reliever Kazuhisa Makita. → Read More

Contrary to report, Padres have not made offer to Carlos Gonzalez

Contrary to a report, the Padres have not made an offer to free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez. → Read More