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Sam Garcia

Sam Garcia

Joined: May 24, 2024

Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.

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Padres Linked to All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency

The Padres are linked to free agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, who is a two-time American League All-Star and reigning World Series champion. He is expected to command a two-year, $42 million contract with a team option.

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Former Padres Reliever Returns to San Diego, This Time as a Coach

Former Padres reliever Mark Melancon was hired as San Diego State baseball's pitching development coordinator. The four-time National League All-Star retired from MLB in 2023 after a 13-season career.

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Padres News: Xander Bogaerts Has Hall of Fame Comparison for Fernando Tatis

Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts compared outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. to Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz. Although Tatis Jr. is still early in his career, the two-time NL All-Star has shined in his first true experience in postseason play.

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Former MLB All-Star Calls Out Padres' Manny Machado for Not Being Great for Baseball

Six-time MLB All-Star Jonathan Papelbon criticizes Padres third baseman Manny Machado for lack of sportsmanship, claiming he is not a good leader or representative for the game of baseball. However, Papelbon has a history of unsportsmanlike conduct too.

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Padres Could Have Secret Weapon Up Their Sleeve vs Dodgers

The Padres may add rookie relief pitcher Sean Reynolds to the postseason roster if another pitcher gets injured. Reynolds had nine promising regular season MLB outings and has never faced the Dodgers, making him a strong candidate for the roster.

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Padres Manager Mike Shildt Provides Latest Update on Xander Bogaerts Injury

Padres manager Mike Shildt said he is optimistic about second baseman Xander Bogaerts' hamstring cramping that occurred in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the NLDS. Bogaerts cramped up in the middle of his at-bat before hitting a solo home run.

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Padres News: Lakers Star Says Yu Darvish Was His Mentor Early in His Career

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura shares that Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish has been a mentor for him since his rookie season in the NBA. Both Southern California athletes are from Japan. Darvish guided Hachimura through his transition to the US.

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Padres’ Game 1 Wild Card Win Proves San Diego Won Juan Soto Trade

Padres pitcher Michael King and catcher Kyle Higashioka shined in Game 1 of the Wild Card series, proving that the Padres made a smart decision to trade Juan Soto. King recorded 12 strikeouts and allowed no runs. Higashioka hit a home run.

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Will Juan Soto's Time with Padres Hurt His Free Agent Market?

Former Padres outfielder Juan Soto will be a free agent at the end of the season. USA Today's Bob Nightengale told Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain that Soto's failure to win a World Series title with the Padres may deter potential teams like the Dodgers.

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Padres News: New Dylan Cease Mural is the Most San Diego Thing Ever

Padres starter Dylan Cease was featured on his own mural in Chula Vista, California. The phrase "Cease Se Puede" is included in the mural, which translates to "Cease Can" and pays ode to the historical "Si Se Puede" phrase used Mexican-American farmers.

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Padres News: Free Agent Slugger Linked to San Diego in New Report

New York Post reporter Jon Heyman linked the Padres with Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The four-time All-Star and 2019 NL Rookie of the Year will be a free agent at the end of the season, likely drawing in a lucrative contract.

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Is It Time to Make Room For a New Face on the Padres' Mt. Rushmore?

After Padres' Manny Machado became the franchise's all-time career home run leader, there has been discussion about whether he belongs on the Padres' Mt. Rushmore. In an interview with Matt Skraby, Tony Gwynn Jr. and Chris Ello gave their opinions.

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