Category: MLB

In the “On Deck” circle: Alex Bentley

Posted on by Michelle Frost

Alex Bentley says that from a very young age he knew he was going to do two things in life: 1) play baseball, and 2) make films. He stands on the cusp of bringing his two passions together. Bentley has produced and directed On Deck, a scripted series that depicts minor league ballplayers on their […]

AJ CASSAVELL – TKF Pod #190

Posted on by Nicholas McCann

This week the guys talk with AJ Cassavell from MLB.com about covering baseball during COVID, the off season for Preller, and watching Tatis Jr become the face of baseball. Join the Patreon here! Download the episode here: iTunes – Please rate and review! PodOmatic Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @thekeptfaith

My, Your, Ours, His Padres

Posted on by Dallas McLaughlin

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

Posted on by Mark Wilkens

“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

Posted on by Michelle Frost

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 […]

Time To Get Over It

Posted on by Dallas McLaughlin

This year is always a special time of year. It’s our annual reminder that the gatekeepers for Baseball’s hallowed Hall are, for the most part, old traditionalists who refuse to adapt. Although we’re not supposed to mention his name, it took Jonah Keri years to convince his colleagues to give Tim Raines, a seemingly unworthy […]

The Sheriff-ish

Posted on by Dallas McLaughlin

So far this offseason has been a doozy for Padres fans. We lost Sunshine to Tommy John surgery, and await the fate of Dinelson Lamet feeling as if something season-ending is just around the corner. However, we also picked up certified ace and former Cy Young Award-Winner, Blake Snell, signed Korean superstar Ha-seong Kim, and […]