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Padres Lefty Adrian Morejon Has Tommy John Surgery
The San Diego Padres say left-hander Adrian Morejon had Tommy John surgery
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Morejon Exits Early, Bullpen and Blasts Lead Padres to Win
Adrian Morejon left after 16 pitches due to an elbow/forearm strain. Craig Stammen spearheaded an impressive effort from the Padres pen. Trent Grisham and Manny Machado homered, Craig Stammen led a parade of six effective San Diego relievers after starter Adrian Morejon left early with an injury, and the Padres beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday for a three-game…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Tatis' Injury and Promising Signs From a Tough Week
The guys try to find the bright side on the heels of a rough few days for the Padres. Derek and Darnay discuss the injury to Fernando Tatis Jr., the questions it presents going forward, and some potential options for filling the void at shortstop. They assess the season-opening homestand and the sliding scale of expectations, before launching into the…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Padres 2021 Opening Day Preview
It’s almost here, and it’s gonna be glorious. Derek and Darnay look ahead to Opening Day, which will feature the return of fans and the arrival of a World Series caliber club. They discuss the Ryan Weathers news and a possible area of opportunity for the promising lefty. After some talk about Chris Paddack and the starting rotation they...
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Pitching Ninja on Darvish and the Padres' Filthy Rotation
He’s the man behind one of the best baseball accounts on social media, and he loves the Padres’ pitching staff. Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja fame joins the pod to share his thoughts on a rotation filled with aces. Derek and Darnay begin with some thoughts on Tatis’ injury scare, and Lamet’s spring debut. Then Rob joins the conversation...
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Pursuit of Pitching May Lead Back to Familiar Crop
There is a great ‘what if’ from the Padres 2020 season. It’s not hard to imagine, and countless fans no doubt have. What if Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger hadn’t gotten injured? The club’s top two starters went down late in the regular season with elbow injuries. Lamet never returned, but is on schedule with his normal offseason throwing...
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Clevinger Exits Early, Padres Struggles Continue in 5-2 Loss
In a clever tip of the cap to Mike Clevinger’s nickname, a rendition of ‘Aint No Sunshine’ blasted from the speakers at Petco Park while the Padres pitcher warmed up Wednesday afternoon. An inning later it seemed all too appropriate. Clevinger’s return from bicep tightness lasted just three outs in a 5-2 loss to the Angels. The righty was...
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Grand Slam Fuels Padres to Drama Free Win Over Texas
Another day, another grand slam, another win. This time it came with a little less drama. Wil Myers hit a grand slam in the first inning, sending the Padres on their way to a 6-4 win over the Rangers. The slam was Myers’ first since his first career home run, which came in 2013 for the Rays. Jurickson Profar added…