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More live batting practice today in Padres camp, along with 1st and 3rd defense fundamental drill.  What always amazes me, and I mentioned this to Mark Loretta who was standing at the cage with me as

It was the starting staff’s turn today to take advantage of their bat swinging teammates, who are still trying to get their timing up to speed.  As I ran back and forth from field to field

Today was undisputedly the worst day of spring training for batters, as it was the first day of live batting practice.

Bunt plays and batting practice were the order of the day in the Pads second day of full squad workouts in Peoria.

First day of full squad workouts!  60 guys now in camp: 29 pitchers, 7 catchers, 14 infielders, and 10 outfielders.  25 of the 60 in camp will break with the big league club; the rest will

Another fun and productive day at Padres Peoria training complex for pitchers and catchers.  With the position players having their official report day today, and busy with physicals, it was the last day for the hurlers

It is absolutely AWESOME to be back in Peoria for another Padres Spring training!

Jeff Moorad and his investment group are soon to complete their purchase of the Padres from John Moores, according to MLB.com writer Barry Bloom (article here).

Anthony Rizzo is going home – to the team headed by Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer, and Jason McLeod.