Cory Sparks
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All that the San Diego Padres' top prospect had to do was improve in two areas: quality contact and staying healthy. Through 34 games with the Double-A San Antonio Missions, Ethan Salas has accomplished just that. In this video, we break down the adjustments Salas has made and when to expect his big-league debut. View full video
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All that the San Diego Padres' top prospect had to do was improve in two areas: quality contact and staying healthy. Through 34 games with the Double-A San Antonio Missions, Ethan Salas has accomplished just that. In this video, we break down the adjustments Salas has made and when to expect his big-league debut.
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Manny Machado, who has accumulated 375 career home runs, is off to a sluggish start in 2026. While the power has been there in spurts, his .190 batting average and decreased hard-hit indicators may show a cause for concern. Where is Machado falling off, and can he still salvage the same power-oriented game he's had for 15 years? We break it all down in this video! View full video
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Manny Machado, who has accumulated 375 career home runs, is off to a sluggish start in 2026. While the power has been there in spurts, his .190 batting average and decreased hard-hit indicators may show a cause for concern. Where is Machado falling off, and can he still salvage the same power-oriented game he's had for 15 years? We break it all down in this video!
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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has seen his career-long power output come to a grinding halt. The crazy part is that his exit velocity, hard-hit percentage, and other hard-hit related metrics are off the charts. What's the reason Tatis hasn't hit a home run through the first month of the season? We reveal it in this video. View full video
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San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has seen his career-long power output come to a grinding halt. The crazy part is that his exit velocity, hard-hit percentage, and other hard-hit related metrics are off the charts. What's the reason Tatis hasn't hit a home run through the first month of the season? We reveal it in this video.
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Lucas Giolito's rehab is off and running, but it's already hit a roadblock. The 2019 All-Star and former Chicago White Sox hurler recently made his Padres rehab debut in Single-A Lake Elsinore, but the righty was hit with a comebacker after tossing 2.2 innings of 2-run ball. What does his timeline look like, and where will he land come end of the season? We dive into it all. View full video
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Lucas Giolito's rehab is off and running, but it's already hit a roadblock. The 2019 All-Star and former Chicago White Sox hurler recently made his Padres rehab debut in Single-A Lake Elsinore, but the righty was hit with a comebacker after tossing 2.2 innings of 2-run ball. What does his timeline look like, and where will he land come end of the season? We dive into it all.
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Video: Padres Top 20 Prospects Breakdown, 1-5
Cory Sparks posted a topic in Padres Minor League Talk
In this video, we break down quick riser Miguel Mendez, recent big league call-up Bradgley Rodriguez, Kruz Schoolcraft, Kash Mayfield, and blue-chip international signee Ethan Salas. View full video -
In this video, we break down quick riser Miguel Mendez, recent big league call-up Bradgley Rodriguez, Kruz Schoolcraft, Kash Mayfield, and blue-chip international signee Ethan Salas.
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Mason Miller has started this season as the most dominant closer in Major League Baseball. The San Diego Padres reliever has tossed 8 1/3 shutout innings with 20 strikeouts over that span. What is the key behind his historic start to 2026? We dive into his three-pitch arsenal, induced vertical break, and more here. Enjoy! View full video
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Mason Miller has started this season as the most dominant closer in Major League Baseball. The San Diego Padres reliever has tossed 8 1/3 shutout innings with 20 strikeouts over that span. What is the key behind his historic start to 2026? We dive into his three-pitch arsenal, induced vertical break, and more here. Enjoy!
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The San Diego Padres' farm system has everything from seasoned arms to up-and-coming backstops to support Ethan Salas in their top 10. Here are prospects no. 6 to 10, according to our Padres Mission writers. Learn all about the background, strengths, and weaknesses of the following players: Kale Fountain, Ryan Wideman, Ty Harvey, Humberto Cruz, and Jagger Haynes. View full video
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The San Diego Padres' farm system has everything from seasoned arms to up-and-coming backstops to support Ethan Salas in their top 10. Here are prospects no. 6 to 10, according to our Padres Mission writers. Learn all about the background, strengths, and weaknesses of the following players: Kale Fountain, Ryan Wideman, Ty Harvey, Humberto Cruz, and Jagger Haynes.
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While competing with the back-to-back champion juggernaut that is the Los Angeles Dodgers is tough, the San Diego Padres have been aggressive enough to enter that conversation. Here is the route the Padres must take to challenge for the NL West title in 2026.