Tim Stauffer

It's all about Luke Gregerson. Says a lot, doesn't it? Over the last two seasons, the best thing about the Padres has been their bullpen. It carried Bud Black's team to the threshold of the playoffs in 2010 and was the backbone of a bad team last year as...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH For the first time since the final day of the 2010 season -- or a span of 392 games -- the Padres will awake Monday morning in San Francisco on the plus side of .500. But instead of...

MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The Padres have struggled in the past to play .500 ball at Petco Park. However, over their last 28 games in downtown San Diego, the Padres have the best home won-loss record in the major leagues in that...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The Padres' seven-game winning streak ended Tuesday night in San Francisco when San Diego was unable to hold a 4-3 lead gained in the top of the eighth on a two-run, pinch homer by...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The injuries that have twice sidelined Cameron Maybin this season have created more playing time for other Padres outfielders -- most notably Chris Denorfia. Denorfia's role most of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Infielder Logan Forsythe was huge in the Padres' plans when they reported to spring training in February. Based on both his offensive numbers and how he approached the game,...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH How much longer can the Padres go with right-hander Edinson Volquez and left-hander Clayton Richard in their rotation? Based on Volquez' performance Wednesday, a little while longer....

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The Padres have lost a third starting position player to the disabled list in less than a week. Center fielder Cameron Maybin will miss six to 10 weeks with a tear in the posterior...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH When last season ended, the Padres looked forward to 2013 in anticipation of having a pat lineup. Yonder Alonso would be at first. Either Logan Forsythe or rookie Jedd Gyorko would be...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH The best thing about the Padres this season has been the play of their infield. However, the team lost one infielder last week and could be losing a second, while the cornerstone of...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin returned as expected from the disabled list Thursday night. But the player he replaced changed in the hours before the move was made. The Padres...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH After going heavy for pitching in recent drafts, the Padres broke with form Thursday and took position players with their three picks. --With the 13th overall pick, the Padres took...