Nix and Betts build it, so they can train
For about three years, Jacob Nix had mulled over constructing his own pitching mound. But with access to countless fields, training facilities and bullpens in just about every area of the country, there was never a dearth of places to throw from and the Padres right-hander never felt the need
Tatis Jr. shines in Padres On Deck Game
Fernando Tatis Jr. started his breakout season in the Midwest League. He ended it in San Diego.MLB.com's No. 51 overall prospect picked up two hits and drove in a run Saturday night in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers in the Padres' second annual On Deck Game at Petco Park.
Nix shows mettle in Chihuahuas' debut
Following his club's Game 1 win in the Pacific Coast League Finals on Wednesday, Triple-A Memphis manager Stubby Clapp spoke of the importance of jumping ahead in the series.The 44-year-old skipper surmised that winning at least one of the first two games in his home ballpark was crucial, considering the
Seven Game Homestand Ends in Close Game
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - The Storm hosted the Lancaster JetHawks and the San Jose Giants over a seven-game home stand that began last Wednesday.Lake Elsinore first welcomed Lancaster to The Diamond for a four-game series in which the teams ended up splitting. Wednesday's game offered a late rally from a
Storm Sellout Caps Exciting Home Stand
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - The Storm welcomed Rancho Cucamonga and Inland Empire to The Diamond for an eight game home stand and a chance to gain some ground on the South Division after a 1-3 start.The losses continued into the first game; a Monday night matchup against the Quakes. Leadoff
'Calm' Morimando leads Pitchers of the Week
Facing hungry batters for hours under the bright lights might seem like a stressful experience, but for Shawn Morimando, it's like a holiday weekend at the beach.Calm. Relaxed. Blessed.That's how the Indians left-hander said he's been been feeling on the mound and he credits his catcher, Erik Kratz, with the
Storm's Nix notches first career shutout
In Spring Training, the Padres challenged Jacob Nix to go deeper into games this season. It took him barely a month to prove he was up to the task.San Diego's No. 5 prospect spun the first shutout of his career Wednesday to lead Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore to a
Second Half Brings New Playoff Hopes
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - The Storm will begin the second half of the season in Inland Empire for a four-game series before returning to The Diamond for an eight-game stretch, starting with four against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.Lake Elsinore is 7-6 against the Quakes this season, with much success coming
Storm Inch Closer to First Half Title
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. - Coming into the four-game home stand two games out of first place, behind the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the Lancaster JetHawks, the Storm knew they had their work cut out for them.Thursday night, the first night of a four-day celebration that is GEEKend, a series of