With Padres placing premium on defense, Martín Maldonado could stick behind plate
MLB veteran works well with pitchers and helps control run game, two traits that the Padres value in their catchers ...
Padres Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Which catcher shares time with Elias Díaz?
Less than three weeks from Opening Day, here’s our latest attempt at projecting the 26 players the Padres will roster on ...
Atlanta Braves’ Pursuit of Yasmani Grandal: The Deal That Never Was
The Atlanta Braves, in their quest to shore up their catching depth, reportedly made a play for veteran backstop Yasmani ...
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7 questions the Padres have to answer before Spring Training ends
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Padres Catcher Martin Maldonado Had the Best Ball-Strike Challenge Yet
San Diego Padres catcher Martin Maldonado looked like a genius Saturday afternoon during a spring training tilt against the Athletics. In the top of the second inning, A's outfielder Denzel Clarke ...
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Díaz preps for longer tour with Padres
After 724 regular-season games, spanning 10 seasons with three franchises, Elias Díaz finally got a taste of postseason ...
Padres Manager Gives Major Hint on Which Catchers Will Make Opening Day Roster
The San Diego Padres are facing another catcher change as they head into the 2025 season.  Catchers Gary Sánchez and Kyle Higasioka were the answers to the Padr ...
Benji Maldonado 1974-2025 Benji Maldonado, age 50, of
Benji Maldonado 1974-2025 Benji Maldonado, age 50, of Socorro, New Mexico. Born October 7, 1974. He passed away peacefully in his home on February 16th, 2025, after a long battle with health issues.