Catherine Reeves+FollowDid Sox Give Up on Pivetta Too Soon?Wow, Nick Pivetta is making Boston’s front office look bad right now. After the Sox let him walk, he’s been lights out for the Padres—4-1 with a 1.20 ERA in his first five starts! Some say Petco Park is helping him, but his Fenway numbers last year were solid too. With Boston’s rotation struggling, you have to wonder if Chaim Bloom made the right call. Anyone else already circling that August Padres series on their calendar? #RedSox #Padres #MLB #NickPivetta #BaseballDebate #Sports50Share
Cassandra Reed+FollowDodgers Tip Cap to El Niño—Rivalry Respect?Did anyone else catch that rare moment of respect from a Dodgers All-Star for our own El Niño, Fernando Tatis Jr., during the All-Star festivities? It’s not every day you see the Blue Crew giving props to a Friar! Meanwhile, with the trade deadline looming, rumors are swirling that the Padres are eyeing an AL catcher to strengthen the squad. Plus, Gavin Sheets dropped some big news as he preps for a second-half return. Thoughts on who the Friars should target behind the plate? #Sports #Baseball #Padres10Share
jillian59+FollowWill the Friars Deal Their Saves King?Insider buzz says the Padres might ship out Robert Suarez, MLB’s saves leader, or Dylan Cease at the deadline. With Preller’s creative moves and the Friars fighting for a Wild Card, could we see San Diego both buying and selling? Trading Suarez, who’s likely to opt out for a bigger payday, would be wild—especially with the bullpen already carrying the load. Would moving a key arm help or hurt our playoff push? Sound off, Friar Faithful! #Sports #Baseball #Padres00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowIs Henry Baez the Friars’ Secret Weapon?Padres fans, could Henry Baez be the missing piece for our playoff push? The kid’s been lights-out in Double-A—2.08 ERA, June Pitcher of the Month, and just named our Minor League Pitcher of the Year. With King’s injury and Cease looking shaky, it might be time to give Baez a shot. He’s got the stuff, and MLB hitters won’t know what hit them. Do you think the Friars should call him up now or wait? #Sports #Baseball #Padres10Share
