All Posts by Bob Scanlan

A little trivia question for tonight’s ball game between the Padres and Rockies.

“I could probably throw harder if I wanted, but why? When they’re in a jam, a lot of pitchers…try to throw harder. Me, I try to locate better.”

“Is Coors Field a good park to hit in? Yeah. So are Wrigley Field and Camden Yards. I didn’t design Coors Field—I just play there.”

EARLY AND OFTEN – that was the motto that the Padres offense adopted tonight in the opening game of their three game set against the Rockies.

“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this great game of baseball will throw you a nasty curve to keep you honest.  Today it was a potentially game changing triple play that created heated controversy

For the 5th time in six contests this season the Padres lost to their division rival Dodgers, this time 6-1.

In a game that was filled with enough ups and downs, momentum swings, and even historical oddities to fill a weeks worth of baseball the Padres ended up falling to the Dodgers for the forth time

Arizona Diamondbacks are in town.  Here’s Buddy’s lineup card for first of 3 game series.      

The Padres forged a comeback after trailing by 5 runs early in tonights contest against the Dodgers, but ultimately fell short for the third straight night to their division rivals 6-5.