Merrill magic pushes Padres winning streak to 7 It's a good time to be a Padres fan, Steph Curry revs it up for at least one more night, Clippers hand the OKC Thunder a gift, ethics in journalism and so much more in today's Front Row Seat!

The should-have-been Rookie of the Year in 2024 might be eyeing the NL MVP award in 2026.

Padres winning streak at 6 games Padres can't be slowed down by the Mariners, Pivetta goes on the IL, NBA Play-In action is almost as crazy as the broadcast itself, FIFA considers begging Trump to take a break, and more!

The first night of NBA postseason action was almost crazy enough to take attention away from the Padres’ red-hot streak.

PODCAST: Stammen's hope for the Padres Talking about the Padres winning streak, the NBA Play-In Tournament, San Diego FC's red cards, and mental health.

A podcast!

⚾ Stammen proving to be the anti-Schildt
🏀 Ideal matchups coming out of NBA Play-In Tournament
⚽ SDFC's first time digging out of a hole
🧠 Some things are more important than content

"Win or Go Home" starts tonight for the NBA Previewing the NBA play-in games, Padres still figuring out who they are, big swings coming out of the WNBA Draft, SDFC navigating rough stretch without Chucky Lozano, and a lot more!

Ah, it’s that time of the year when my main focus is pulled in different directions. Fun!

Padres sweep Rockies, Pivetta leaves with elbow tightness Padres keep winning but Pivetta's elbow looms large, SDFC can't stop picking up red cards, Rory is the first to win back-to-back Masters since Tiger, an NBA Playoffs preview and more!

I’m really growing to like this team. I hope injuries don’t derail things.

WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM Xander Boagerts visits Slam Diego, Padres unveil City Connect uniforms, a thrilling 1st round at The Masters, Miles Byrd's surprise transfer, Neymar considers MLS, and more in today's Front Row Seat!

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Why can't Tatis hit fastballs? A mini-Padres blog before this morning's game, SDFC on shaky ground for the first time, SDSU throws a no-hitter and gains a potential star WR, Lakers players feuding with JJ Redick again, and more!

One of the best fastball hitters in baseball just…can’t seem to hit them this season. It’s perplexing!

The Perils of Perception The Padres throw a shutout in the cold rain of Pittsburgh, Michigan closes the book on a dominant college basketball season, SDSU stars enter the transfer portal & Angel Reese gets traded to Atlanta.

Sometimes, sports are impossible to explain. That’s why we keep coming back.

Padres take series in Boston, head to Pittsburgh The Padres win their first road series of the season, San Diego FC can't get out of their own way, UCLA & Michigan dominate in the NCAA tournaments, Cooper Flagg makes a ROY statement, and more!

Good morning! Either the Padres are finding their footing or the Red Sox are terrible. We’ll find out soon enough!

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Matchday Preview: San Jose Earthquakes San Diego FC faces a challenging matchup against the strong San Jose Earthquakes, who have made significant roster changes this offseason. With key players departed, San Jose relies on emerging tal…

A few key players to look at for this as the third and fourth place teams in Western Conference matchup on Saturday

Padres avoid sweep before heading to Boston Stammen's adjustments help lead to a Padres win, a path forward for the Midway Rising arena project, Wemby continues to make a case for NBA MVP, and a lot more in today's Front Row Seat.

I’ll say this for Craig Stammen, he appears less likely to get into a fistfight than Mike Shildt.

Padres lack a spark in (another) loss to Giants The Padres lack of starting pitching is already a problem, USMNT doesn't show up against Portugal, Tiger Woods steps away from golf to focus on his health, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat.

I'm not ready to give up on the Padres after five games. My bravery knows no bounds.

This is right. Let's hope Stammen is a fast learner.

Padres bats stay quiet in loss to Giants Fans of the Padres are already freaking out, the home stretch of March Madness has some powerhouses in it, Formula 1's engine changes come back to haunt the drivers, and more in today's Front Row Seat

Now is not the time for Padres fans to panic. That will come later.

March Madness delivers with crazy ending to UConn-Duke Men's college basketball delivers the excitement, the Padres prepare to take on the winless Giants, nobody can stop the Wave, and so much more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.

The SPORTS were SPORTSing this weekend.

Great article I found in today's Bandwagon Beach regarding Mo Salah. Great stuff

Padres' biggest weakness on display in season's 1st loss Padres get steamrolled in game 1, San Diego FC comments on Mo Salah potentially joining the team, Wave FC get a hometown superstar, college basketball meltdowns, and much more.

Another performance like that, from Pivetta or King (tonight), and all the fingernails in San Diego will be chewed down to nubs.

Padres welcome Tigers to Petco Park for Opening Day MLB Opening Day is finally here, Padres give Jesse Agler a multi-year extension, San Diego Wave have turned things around in a hurry, baseball on Netflix was not a great experience, and more!

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2026 San Diego Padres season preview Here's just about everything you need to know about the 2026 San Diego Padres before they start playing meaningful baseball games.

I’ve been meaning to write (or podcast) a Padres season preview for a few days now, which means it is no surprise that it came out to over 1,500 words.

Baseball is back! MLB Opening Night is tonight on Netflix, Mo Salah to San Diego rumors are back, USD introduces their new basketball coach, the dangers of sports gambling, and a ton more in today's Front Row Seat.

Our long national nightmare (the usual baseball offseason that happens literally every year) is over.

Nick Pivetta named Padres Opening Day starter Don't count out the Padres yet, power ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams, Tiger Woods returns to TGL (a Masters warm-up?), exploring Tijuana's Taco Museum, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat.

Padres power rankings (according to The Athletic): T-16th overall, 21st in starting rotation.

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Who is the Padres opening day starter? Worrying about the Padres starting rotation, SDFC gives away two points, Wave finding an early season groove, catching up with March Madness and more.

Real baseball starts in a week. The pitching situation in San Diego is a little worrying!

"The world is going to collapse" Padres TV coverage to remain excellent, Luka continues his Kobe-like scoring tear, day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, and Pep Guardiola points to things that are bigger than sports.

Gotta love the guy in the generic "NEW YORK" hat looking ready to punch Mark Grant in the face for being the world's nicest person.

San Diego FC knocked out of Concacaf Champions Cup SDFC heads home sad, March Madness begins, Manfred eyes changes to WBC, Luka is taking over the Lakers, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.

March Madness is here and the SDFC boys will have plenty of time to follow along.

Venezuela upsets USA, wins World Baseball Classic Team USA salutes the military and loses the plot, Musgrove goes on the IL and raises concerns about the Padres starting rotation, Tiger Woods tries to get healthy for the Masters, and a bunch more!

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USA faces off with Venezuela in WBC final A WBC final with geopolitical narratives, Musgrove struggling to get healthy, Wave FC sign a record-setting contract, Iran tries to move World Cup games to Mexico, and a bunch more!

After the US kidnapped the Venezuelan President, the two teams get ready to play an important baseball game against each other.

Blown call ruins USA's win over Dominican Republic Team USA (and the umps) advance to the WBC final, SDSU's men's basketball team heads home to watch March Madness, SDFC blows several opportunities in Dallas, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat

It's okay to be mad, even if the team you are rooting for won the game, if it ends like that.

World Baseball Classic knockout round begins! Team USA gets another chance at WBC glory tonight, Joe Musgrove's recovery hits a snag, SDSU find themselves in MW tourney, reliving a great SDFC win, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat!

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SDFC shocks Toluca after receiving two red cards San Diego FC rides the Concacaf rollercoaster to a home win, Tatis hits another bomb for DR, March Madness previews, NFL trade news and more!

What a psychotic game.

What an incredible team.

We are so lucky to have SDFC.