https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/page/46/?d=21enhttps://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/fernando-tatis-jr-very-good-again-in-2025-or-a-return-to-superstardom-r2357/Given all that's transpired since it feels like a decade ago, but the San Diego Padres were must-watch television for even the most neutral observers in the not-too-distant past. A new aesthetic combined with an infusion of exciting talent and front-office aggression made them one of the more fa...2357Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:38:40 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/the-padres-could-bounce-back-on-defense-in-2025-r2356/On the surface, the San Diego Padres were not a good defensive baseball team last season. They sat in the league's bottom third in Fielding Run Value (FRV), courtesy of a -12 mark under Statcast's comprehensive fielding metric. By that metric alone, they were the worst in the National League Wes...2356Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:51:02 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/jake-cronenworth-vs-the-projections-the-profile-and-himself-r2355/When the Padres rewarded Jake Cronenworth with a seven-year extension ahead of the 2023 season, it was clear they saw him as a permanent piece of their lineup. Given the contract's fairly modest nature (a shade over $11 million per year), it seemed logical. After a breakout during the sprin...2355Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:52:00 +0000https://padresmission.com/news-rumors/san-diego-padres/what-should-we-expect-from-the-padres-in-2025-r2354/This is my first article for Padres Mission, and with Opening Day on Thursday, it seems like a fitting time to talk about what we should expect this season. That’s important, because a lot has changed over the last couple months, and there seems to be a disconnect between the team’s expectations...2354Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:56:02 +0000