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Padres Dismiss Bud Black as Manager

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Black out in SD after 9 seasons. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports San Diego has made a change in midst of a disappointing season so far. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Padres, James Shields Agree to Four Year, $75 Million Deal

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Shields is now a Padre. Photo Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports The Padres added another big prized free agent to their offseason haul as they welcomed James Shields into the fold. By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Johan Santana Drawing Interest in Comeback Attempt

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  Santana as a member of the NY Mets. Photo Credit: US Presswire Johan Santana is drawing many big clubs as he attempts to revive and restart his major league career.  By: Michael Hanley (@Magic20099)

Dodgers, Padres Talking Kemp Trade

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Kemp to SD?  Photo Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA TODAY Sports     As the days in this off season wear on, the Dodgers and Padres continue to talk about a potential Matt Kemp trade. By: Michael Hanley

Tyson Ross: His Rise To Padres Star Pitcher

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Ross has been a huge surprise for the Padres. Photo Credit: USA Today   The San Diego Padres have had an underwhelming season so far to date , being stuck under the .500 mark and being out of the NL West Division title race altogether. They have continued to battle issues with a less than formidable offense that has left them scrapping for runs in most games. The pitching though has been a very bright spot for the club. The star that has risen in that regard is Tyson Ross, who has had a very interesting road to get to this point in his career.   By: Michael Hanley

The Winners & Losers of The MLB Trade Deadline

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 Will Price lead Detroit deep into the postseason? Photo Credit:USA Today   The trading deadline came and went, it did not disappoint in the sheer volume of trades that were made. Not all trades though made teams winners on this annual big event in baseball. We had our fair share of winners and losers after this trading frenzy. Just who were winners and losers? Find out below.   By: Michael Hanley

Joaquin Benoit: The Next Padre To Leave Town?

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  Benoit leaving SD? Photo Credit: Chris Humphreys/USA Today Sports    Joaquin Benoit has been dazzling for the San Diego Padres so far this season coming out of their bullpen. His consistency in his performance from game to game have not only been eye catching to the Padres team and front office, but to other teams as well. Benoit has grabbed the attention of some contending teams  who are looking to add bullpen help for the stretch run. Who are those teams? Find out below.   By: Michael Hanley

Tim Lincecum's No Hitter Demands Your Respect

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  Tim Lincecum tosses no hitter. Photo Credit:Doug Pensinger/Getty Images   In a baseball season that continues to give us no hitters to enjoy and cherish, Tim Lincecum added to the last on Wednesday as he no hit the San Diego Padres at home in what turned out to be a 4-0 win for the San Francisco Giants.   By: Michael Hanley

Padres Draft Manziel in MLB Draft

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Johnny Manziel drafted by the Padres. Photo Credit: USA Today In the MLB Draft, we got to see the top picks be selected by the teams who have been targeting them for months even years in some cases.The San Diego Padres though chose to make a splashy pick with their 28th round pick: Johnny Manziel.  Yes that Johnny Manziel of Heisman Trophy fame and 22nd overall pick by the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. It certainly generated quite the buzz throughout the sports world. By: Michael Hanley