SEZ UGH: Nick Canepa’s Continued March To Blankness

I wish I had a more structured approach to what I’m about to write, but like Nick Canepa why would I try for something like that? His column has and always will read exactly like what he despises – a subpar blog that strives for controversy, but in the end is just an irrelevant rant […]

David Marver Returns – TKF Pod #212

This week the guys chat with David Marver from Gwynntelligence.com about Eric Hosmer, the firing of Jayce Tingler, and what the Padres should do in the offseason moving forward. Find David’s piece discussed in the episode here. Join the Patreon here! Download the episode here: iTunes – Please rate and review! Spotify  PodOmatic Google Play […]

Fields of Dreams

It could be argued that there’s not much reason to venture beyond San Diego to see a professional baseball game. Padres fans have a good thing going within the confines of Petco Park, which consistently ranks at or near the top in listings of “best MLB ballparks.” But for many fans, there is the lure […]

My, Your, Ours, His Padres

When Jerry Coleman was inducted into the Hall of Fame he said something so true that the majority of us in San Diego reacted to with a knowing smile and light nod of agreement: “(Ted Leitner) is the best broadcaster you’ve never heard of!” This was and is true for a number of reasons and […]

The Voice of Home

“But Moreland can’t run, can’t throw, can’t field, and he’s gotta hit home runs, and he couldn’t do that. He couldn’t hit the warning track. And Chris Brown is Chris Brown. I have been doing this twenty years, covering amateur and professional athletics of all sports…I have never seen an athlete with less desire and […]

Uncle Teddy signs off

On January 15, 2021, the Padres announced that Ted Leitner will no longer be calling games from the booth and will transition to a new role as “team ambassador.” Ambassador Ted? It just doesn’t have the same ring to it, right? The “uncle” designation turned out to be the perfect way to describe him. Ted […]