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San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for September 1, 2026.

Padres get back in win column with commanding series openerFriarWatch: September 1 Edition

Padres have big decision to makeRoster expansion kicks in September 1

The Dustin Harris OptionThe Friars’ newest left fielder.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

This tool helped Erik Tolman become a flame-throwing big leaguerErik Tolman and I both wear AFO’s. His helped him overcome the odds and become a lockdown reliever for the Nationals

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Padres' Luis Rengifo backup plan could include desperate Fernando Tatis Jr. experimentThe Padres lost a lot of coverage when Luis Rengifo tore the ACL in his right knee. Replacing him gets complicated quickly here. His production only really tell

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Nationals' outfielder slugs his way to National League Player of the Week honorsThe Washington Nationals might finally be figuring some things out after a solid ending to what was a pretty dismal month of August. Perhaps most impressively,

Padres blank Reds to get back in win columnNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 1, 2026.

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Padres can’t let one obvious mistake undermine Ethan Salas’ call-upThe Padres are calling up Ethan Salas, and we should all be excited. It also comes with a requirement. If the Friars are serious about this, he needs to play. I

Washington Nationals call up the powerful Yohandy MoralesYohandy Morales has had a monster year in AAA and has been rewarded with a September call-up

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Miguel Sime Jr.’s meteoric rise awarded with Nationals’ MiLB accoladeThe flamethrower has been named the Washington Nationals’ MiLB Pitcher of the Year

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Nationals select slugging 2023 2nd round pick for long-awaited MLB debutSlugging corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales is on his way to The Show, reported Yordano Carmona of Pelota Cubana USA on Monday afternoon. He'll join the Wa

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Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final week of the regular season for the "A" teams, while the Senators remain at home and the Red Wings are on the road against the Mets

Padres Calling Up Top Prospect

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Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

Padres vs. Reds (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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FriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL titleFriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL title By Bill Center For the second straight season, the Padres Gold team is the champions of the Dominican Summer League. The Padres Gold ...

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for August 31, 2026.

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Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury exposes the Padres roster problem no one player can fixThere’s no clever way to soften a blow like this. Luis Rengifo’s season is over after a full ACL tear and a sprained MCL in his right knee. The timing is pretty

Luis Rengifo Out for Season

Padres utility man suffered complete ACL tear and MCL sprain on throw to home

San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweepFriarWatch: August 31 Edition

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How Padres' Rays nightmare affected NL Wild Card standings, MLB playoff pictureThe Padres had a playoff spot to protect and two very winnable games in their hands. Unfortunately they left Tampa Bay with neither. Their Aug. 30 5-4 loss in 1

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5 Nationals players with the most to prove in the month of SeptemberThe season has not turned out the way the Washington Nationals hoped for. They have not had a month with a winning record since May, and the bullpen has been on

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Devin Fitz-Gerald Is Finding Himself Again At Double A HarrisburgThis Washington Nationals prospect has had a breakout month of August

Padres lose in extras, cannot salvage series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 31, 2026.

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Breaking down the Washington Nationals top five pitching prospectsThe Nats need pitching help. Jarlin Susana, Miguel Sime, Landon Harmon, Travis Sykora and Ben Grable are names to watch

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Michael King’s likely opt-out could force Padres to recruit him all over againThe Padres are getting exactly what they’ve needed from Michael King. And it’s all about to get real expensive. They brought King back last winter on a three-ye

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4 Nationals players who can take the next step before the end of the 2026 seasonAs we get ready to flip our calendars to September, we find ourselves once again in an all-too-familiar place: the Nationals are on the outside, looking in at t

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Monday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesOne day after going 0-for-Saturday, it was a four-for-four Sunday, highlighted by the Senators walking off the BaySox on a two-run HR in the 9th

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Ty France has been most impressive according to fans“Big Eiffel” has taken full advantage of second opportunity with San Diego.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Padres’ nightmare Rays series somehow gets worse after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s ejectionThe Padres had a win in their glove Sunday and still left St. Petersburg empty-handed. They lost 5-4 in 11 innings to the Rays, even after multiple chances to s

Padres vs. Rays (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 5-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Washington Nationals self destruct in an embarrassing 9th inning collapseThe Nats add another humiliating 9th inning meltdown to the catalog as Max Kranick and Tom Cosgrove blow it

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 30, 2026.

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Luis Rengifo injury sends Padres back to Samad Taylor in full-circle moveLuis Rengifo injury gives Padres a full-circle replacement in Samad Taylor. The Padres spent Saturday night staring at three imperfect ways to replace Luis Reng

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Padres scramble as ’pen falls flat in surprise lossFriarWatch: August 30 Edition

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Padres drop second game to Rays, lose Luis Rengifo with knee injuryNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 30, 2026.

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Dylan Crews finally had his signature moment as a Washington NationalThe Washington Nationals finally got their first walk off of the season as Dylan Crews had his moment in the sun

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Miguel Andújar’s return is about to complicate the Padres’ roster pictureGetting a solid hitter back in September should feel like a gift. But with an offense that’s turned its misfortunes around down the stretch, it's a lot more com

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Sunday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester Lost, 6-1 vs. Buffalo, 1:05pm Z. Kent (5-0, 4.40) vs. Rogers (4-10, 5.72) Harrisburg Lost, 9-8 vs. Chesapeake, 1pm Clemmey (4-6, 4.69) vs. Gongora (9-6, 3.67) Wilmington Lost, 2-0 @ Jersey Shore, 1:05pm L. Sullivan (0-3, 7.48) vs. Gresham (2-5, 4.66) Fredericksburg Lost, 7-6 @ Delmarva, 2:05pm TBD vs.

Taking stock of the Padres’ potential September call-upsSeptember call-ups are not what they used to be, and that’s probably a good thing. The Padres get two extra roster spots which should make the assignment fairly

Padres’ refusal to trade Adrian Morejón is looking like a deadline masterstrokeAdrian Morejón’s name was constantly being brought up in trade discussions ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. The Padres opted to keep him. Less than a month later,

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Padres vs. Rays (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 29, 2026.

Padres must make room for Samad Taylor without derailing his breakout seasonWhen Samad Taylor finishes his rehab assignment, the Padres shouldn’t hesitate to stick him right back in left field. Taylor took that job while the roster was

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San Diego takes one on the chin in series opener versus Tampa BayFriarWatch: August 29 Edition

Padres should notice what Diamondbacks still can’t answer about Ketel MarteThe latest Ketel Marte report gives the Padres a good look at the Diamondbacks’ biggest vulnerability. Both teams are locked into the NL Wild Card race, and Ken

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Brady House’s insane home run showcased his tantalizing power upsideThe plus raw power that made Brady House one of the Washington Nationals top prospects for years was displayed yesterday

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How Nationals lefty Jackson Kent had the best start of his young careerJackson Kent’s command, curveball and moxie were key factors in the best start of his MLB career

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Saturday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Wilmington Blue Rocks beat the Jersey Shore BlueClaws by a combined score of 19-3 as the Nationals farm won three of five on Friday night

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

Padres vs. Rays (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 9-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

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Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

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Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

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Padres’ MLB farm system ranking leaves no margin for Casey Mize, Robbie Ray regretThe Padres bought a better shot at October with tomorrow’s talent. Not exactly a surprise. ESPN has just handed them the receipt, and there isn’t enough left in

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 28, 2026.

New CBA proposal focuses on the offseasonNew proposal rejected by MLBPA

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CJ Abrams joins elite company by achieving something only one Nationals player hasThe Washington Nationals were in dire need of a victory heading into Thursday afternoon's contest against the Colorado Rockies. In the 2 games prior to yesterda

All eyes on Mize after Padres pull of Houdini act to win series finaleFriarWatch: August 28 Edition

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Nats LHP on Amputation ScareErik Tolman opens up on 2023 injury after making MLB debut 📲 (The Athletic)

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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The Washington Nationals need CJ Abrams to play second base as soon as possibleThe longer it takes for CJ Abrams to actually play second base, the more awkward this situation gets

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Why the Nationals should consider shutting James Wood down for the 2026 SeasonJames Wood has not seen a baseball diamond in any playing form since August 3. He has been dealing with a mild oblique strain since that date, and with the Nati

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Padres starter Randy Vásquez is defying modern pitching logic with an old-school weaponRandy Vásquez has a 2.57 ERA in August with 12 Ks in the entire month. He'd fit right into the 1970s...can he keep it up?

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Andres Chaparro is becoming more than a platoon bat for the Washington NationalsAs he continues to rake, Andres Chaparro is grabbing more reps much like Curtis Mead did for the Nationals

Padres set to open road series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 28, 2026.

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Friday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season affiliates won two of three games played, while the Wilmington Blue Rocks were rained out

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Padres cling to final playoff spotPadres notes- August 27

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Jeremiah Estrada’s latest setback makes Padres’ bullpen depth matter more than everThe Padres built their bullpen to make the late innings seemingly unfair. Anchored by Mason Miller and company, it looks terrifying on paper. But unfortunately,

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Padres’ plan for Jason Adam following extended stint on IL The Friar Faithful hope to see one of their favorite players return for the postseason.

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Nationals' 2026 1st round pick clubs first pro homer amid strong start to careerDMV native Chris Hacopian was the Nationals' 2026 first-round pick, selected out of Texas A&M after transferring from the University of Maryland, where he playe

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The Nationals Should Consider Platooning Daylen Lile and Dylan Crews in 2027Why platooning these two Nats outfielders could be the best move for the Nats to compete in 2027

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-1 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Nats Fan's Foul Ball Chase 💀

Unc will be hurting tomorrow

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First major challenge for Padres' new ownership hides at bottom of farm system rankingsMLB's Pipeline ranks Padres' farm system dead last for third straight cycle, meaning scouting and development could very well be the new ownership's first test

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Nationals skipper ruins prospect’s MLB debut with questionable managerial decisionThe Washington Nationals are in a state of despair at the moment. Yesterday, they were absolutely embarrassed at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, who won the

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The Washington Nationals have hit rock bottomThe Nats got blown out at home by the Rockies. It was the latest humiliation in an embarrassing month

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Padres salvage series with Pirates ahead of 6-game road tripNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 27, 2026.

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Stunning Yu Darvish update could indicate his Padres career has chance to be resurrectedNot the pitching update we expected, but we'll take it!

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Thursday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesWith the shorties no longer playing, an organizational sweep becomes much easier with the Fredericksburg Nationals notching their 10th shutout of the season.

Padres’ Manny Machado has one unlikely path to a third straight Silver Slugger in 2026Manny Machado has spent most of 2026 digging out of a hole deep enough to swallow any resemblance of an awards campaign. Somehow, he can still see daylight. But

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Who has been most impressive this season?Multiple players have contributed to the Padres’ success this season.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 13-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Padres’ minor league affiliates in home stretchDSL season heads into playoffs.

Will Dion Was a Deadline Win 💰

Insider Jon Heyman explains why Nats pitcher is a good addition

Nationals make unexpected Trevor Williams decision as 2026 season winds downSince Paul Toboni took over as the President of Baseball Operations for the Washington Nationals, the team has been focused on changing a lot of thought process

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 26, 2026.

San Diego’s offensive struggles continue, loses series to PiratesFriarWatch: August 26 Edition

New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Padres’ future payroll plans could hinge on one vague phrase from new ownershipKwanza Jones brought an entrance song. Both Jones and José E. Feliciano talked about winning a World Series. The whole presentation screamed infectious energy a

Nationals set to recall electric pitching prospect for MLB debut this weekThe Washington Nationals have an opportunity to continue their march back towards .500 later on today. After taking the series opener from the Colorado Rockies

Buss Brothers Buy Padres StakeLongtime Lakers execs Joey and Jesse join new ownership group

Washington Nationals call up fire-baller Luis Perales to make MLB debutThe Nats are calling up one of their top pitching prospects who will debut in a bullpen role

Padres Minor League Coach Released from ICE CustodyOswaldo Pirela's family says he was released on bond Monday after being detained during a work trip on Aug. 16 (AP)

Mason Miller allows game-winning home run in ninth; Padres lose game, series to PiratesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 26, 2026.

Padres could face complete 2027 rotation overhaul with Nick Pivetta’s future now in their handsAmazing what difference a year can make.

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

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Wednesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Fredericksburg Nationals continued their dominance over the Delmarva Shorebirds, tying it up late and winning in extra innings.

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 25, 2026.

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/25/2026)

Washington Nationals vs. Colorado Rockies - 08/25/2026

Padres fall to Pittsburgh in 12-inning marathonFriarWatch: August 25 Edition

Former Padres pitcher Matt Waldron forces Nationals into surprising veteran sacrificeMatt Waldron has spent the month of August changing uniforms. This time, he’s making the Nationals’ righty Trevor Williams pay the tab. The Nats DFA’d Williams

The Washington Nationals DFA veteran swingman Trevor WilliamsThe Nats get rid of another veteran arm as Trevor Williams gets the axe for Matt Waldron

Despite growing pains Abimelec Ortiz has a bright future for the Washington NationalsBig league pitchers have adjusted to Abimelec Ortiz, but I am still bullish on the Nats young first baseman

This forgotten National might be on the cusp of returning to the big leaguesAs the season begins to wind down for the Washington Nationals in 2026, there is a lot to look back on favorably. While the recent road trip the team endured in

Padres should be open to Robbie Ray as a 2027 SP optionWhat could Ray’s signing mean for the Friars?

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

Padres’ Sung-Mun Song demotion comes with an encouraging silver liningUsually when a player is demoted, it qualifies as bad news. However, it at least sounds like Sung-Mun Song’s trip to Triple-A El Paso isn’t as bad as it looks.

Nationals ace Cade Cavalli is learning to succeed without his best stuffCade Cavalli was not as electric as his last couple starts but he still brought the energy and delivered a quality start

Missed opportunities lead to loss for PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 25, 2026.

Nationals offense finally wakes up in blowout victory over Rockies to start homestandThe Washington Nationals had been in a major slump over the past few weeks, and had stumbled back home to Nationals Park in search of a way to figure things out

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Tuesday's News and Notes on the Nationals Minor LeaguesIt's the final road trip for the Wilmington Blue Rocks and the Fredericksburg Nationals and the final homestand for the Harrisburg Senators.

Pirates vs. Padres (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Rockies vs. Nationals (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 13-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 24, 2026.

José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones introduced to San DiegoPadres begin a new era.

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FriarNotes: Padres have been a different team since the All-Star break; Tatis named N.L.FriarNotes: Padres have been a different team since the All-Star break; Tatis named N.L. Player of the Week; Notes on Minors, History By Bill Center The Padres have gone 23-12 since the All-Star ...

Former Nationals' offseason signing DFA'd again after quick stint with DiamondbacksThe Washington Nationals are set to begin a long homestand in which the team will be looking to rebound in a major way. After a pretty brutal stretch of road ga

San Diego breaks out the brooms as Twins fall in series finaleFriarWatch: August 24 Edition

Padres new owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones absolutely nail introductory press conferenceIf you’re a Padres fan, how could you not be pumped right now? José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones walked into Petco Park on Monday as the Padres’ new majority o