Editorial Staff
Jeff Sanders
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Brandon Valenzuela Instills Confidence In Padres
The 20-year-old catcher at Low-A impressed player development officials with his skills on both sides of the plate.
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Josh Mears Jumps On The Radar
Mears will be remembered for his mammoth spring training home run, but the Padres think he can be more than a one-dimensional slugger.
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Offseason Upgrades Won't Hold Back Padres Power Trio
MacKenzie Gore, Adrian Morejon and Ryan Weathers don't appear to fit in a crowded San Diego rotation, but that doesn't mean they're squeezed out of the pitching staff.
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Padres Reinforce Outfield Depth Chart
The Padres made two low-cost acquisitions in December to improve the organization's outfield depth.
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Mason Thompson Shows Off At Instructs
The Padres added the 23-year-old to the 40-man roster after showing promise in the bullpen at fall instructs.
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Tirso Ornelas Earns ABs In Mexican Pacific League
Still just 20 years old, Tirso Ornelas was holding his own in the Mexican Pacific League as he auditions for a 40-man roster spot.
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Reggie Lawson Learns To Take It Slow
A new pitch and improved health outlook have the 22-year-old poised for big things as he repeats Double-A.
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Luis Patino Learns From Early Struggles
The 20-year-old righthander rocketed to Double-A late in 2019 after recovering from a rocky start in the California League.
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Trent Grisham Helps Balance The Lineup
The Padres badly needed lefthanded lineup presence, prompting them to trade promising middle infielder Luis Urias to the Brewers for Grisham.
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2019 Minor League Team Of The Year: Amarillo Sod Poodles
An Amarillo team loaded with Padres prospects won the Texas League in its return to affiliated ball.
