This image was sent to me by a Padres fan who was proud to show that he was willing to put his money where his mouth was way back in April when NO ONE except Heath Bell was calling for the Padres to win the whole thing. Yes, those are real betting vouchers from the Caesar’s Sporstbook, for the Padres to win the NL Pennant at 60-1 odds, and the World Series at 125-1 odds! Read the rest of this entry »

Scan 2-Minute Tip: Padres’ second baseman David Eckstein demonstrates how to turn the double play at second base without getting taken out by the runner. (Producer: Lorien Markuszka; Cameraman/Editor: Jay Conner)

Have you ever had to decide whether to spend your last few dollars on food for your children, or to pay the utility bill to stay warm? Hopefully not, but every week thousands of families right here in San Diego do.

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Scan 2-Minute Tip: Padres’ catcher Yorvit Torrealba demonstrates how to set up behind home plate, and give his pitcher a good target. (Producer: Lorien Markuszka; Cameraman/Editor: Jay Conner)

Scan 2-Minute Tip: Padres’ catcher Nick Hundley demonstrates proper technique of blocking home plate to get the out, and not get injured. (Producer: Lorien Markuszka; Cameraman/Editor: Jay Conner)

Anyone who follows the Padres realizes that the team has been in a terrible slide, having lost an unimaginable 10 games straight. No one denies that this team is currently staring straight into the face of throwing away what so far has been one of the most unexpectedly fun, and successful seasons in recent history.

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Scan 2-Minute Tip: Padres’ reliever Luke Gregerson demonstrates how he throws his signature nasty slider. (Producer: Lorien Markuszka; Camera/Editor: Jay Conner)

Scan 2-Minute Tip: Padres’ outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. demonstrates how to get a lead off first base, and get a good jump to steal second. (Producer: Lorien Markuszka; Cameraman/Editor: Jay Conner)