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It's a podcast, it's a blog, it's a community for fans of San Diego sports and culture.
Don’t have a chance to roll out this headline every day.
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FIRST! PLACE! PADRES!
Celebrating a small (but earned) Padres achievement, LeBron James considers his basketball future, Luka Doncic makes summer plans, San Diego sports arena project moves ahead, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/first-place-padres
about 13 hours ago
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John Gennaro
1 day ago
There’s a good team in here somewhere. The vibes and the bullpen have been doing a lot of the work, though. It’s time for the offense to figure it out. Today's Front Row Seat:
bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-padres...
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The Padres get back to 1st place after splitting series with Cardinals
Nick Castellanos keeps the Padres from losing their series against the Cardinals, SDFC leaves Seattle with a point (but not three), updates from the NBA Playoffs, NBA Draft Lottery and so much more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-padres-get-back-to-1st-place
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John Gennaro
6 days ago
I’m keeping track of the Padres series record this season. They’re 7-4-1 heading into a four-game series against the Cardinals that starts tonight at Petco Park.
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Padres start a new streak with series win in SF
Craig Stammen keeps getting big performances from Padres role players, the NBA Playoffs has been chalky, TMZ tackles the NFL media, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-start-a-new-streak-with-series
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Today's Front Row Seat newsletter:
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7 days ago
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Start the clock on another Padres hitting coach, I guess.
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What happened to the Padres offense?
Padres offense can't get going in loss to Giants, Ant topples Wemby to give Minnesota an early lead, SDSU basketball adds an Italian pro, cool photos of the moon, and more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/what-happened-to-the-padres-offense
8 days ago
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The answer won't surprise you.
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Is Mason Miller the most unhittable pitcher who ever lived?
NBA Playoffs heat up, NHL Playoffs probably do something, WNBA preseason action, Wave & SDFC prepare for home games this weekend, Mason Miller earns a legendary title, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/is-mason-miller-the-most-unhittable
12 days ago
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Wrote fondly about The Ty France Game™ in this morning's Front Row Seat newsletter.
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Padres win wild, weird homecoming game against the Cubs
Padres come home and will themselves to a weird win, Sockers win their 17th Ron Newman Cup, #8 Magic take a commanding lead over #1 Pistons in the NBA Playoffs, and more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-win-wild-weird-homecoming
15 days ago
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There are worse ways to spend your birthday.
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19 days ago
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A reminder from the internet that this place is fake and you should seek out human connection.
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Something about human connection
Reminders to put our phones away are everywhere. Sometimes, they're even on our phones.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/something-about-human-connection
19 days ago
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In today's newsletter: -Padres bats go quiet -Padres add Lucas Giolito -Padres ownership picture clears up -SDFC can't stop / won't stop getting red cards -#1 seeds show off in NBA Playoff action -SDSU settles Title XI lawsuit -NFL Draft prep / Chargers confessional
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The 2026 NFL Draft starts tonight
Padres bats go quiet but they sign another starting pitcher, NFL Draft preparations, Pistons and Thunder show why they're the #1 seeds in the NBA Playoffs, SDFC picks up yet another red card, and more
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-2026-nfl-draft-starts-tonight
20 days ago
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Yes, Randy Vasquez was great. But (ALSO) Freddy Fermin was robbed, possibly twice.
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Randy Vasquez leads Padres to 1-0 win in Denver
The Padres find ways to win without an offense, more details on Padres team sale, LeBron drags Lakers to 2-0 series lead, Wemby leaves with a concussion, F1's confusing mid-season changes and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/randy-vasquez-leads-padres-to-1-0
21 days ago
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A podcast! At least, the portion of the podcast that made it before an internet outage. 100% about the San Diego Padres!
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The Padres are good! Winning is fun!
John Gennaro talks for a bit about the red hot San Diego Padres, led by first-time first-year manager Craig Stammen.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-padres-are-good-winning-is-fun
21 days ago
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Nobody really expects the first round of this year’s NBA Playoffs to be great….but what if it is?!?
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A night for upsets in the NBA Playoffs
The Hawks steal one from the Knicks, Gobert's rage powers the Timberwolves over the Nuggets, Wemby (obviously) wins DPOY, what's wrong with SDFC and more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/a-night-for-upsets-in-the-nba-playoffs
22 days ago
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John Gennaro
23 days ago
Finally caught the Padres live and in-person yesterday. Have to say, good baseball team!
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Padres & fans travel to Anaheim to take series from the Angels
Padres win their 5th consecutive series, Mason Miller chases Padres history, the NBA Playoffs kick off with a banger from Wembanyama, SDFC struggles to match last year's success, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-and-fans-travel-to-anaheim
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For the first time in about 15 years, the San Diego Padres have (just about) been sold to new owners.
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Padres nearing $3.9B deal to be sold to José Feliciano & Kwanza Jones
The Padres have new owners to go with their 8-game winning streak and their sweep of the Seattle Mariners. The Sockers and Gulls prepare for the playoffs. There's a lot going on!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-nearing-39b-deal-to-be-sold
26 days ago
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John Gennaro
26 days ago
Looks like we finally know who won the bidding war for the San Diego Padres.
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The should-have-been Rookie of the Year in 2024 might be eyeing the NL MVP award in 2026.
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Merrill magic pushes Padres winning streak to 7
It's a good time to be a Padres fan, Steph Curry revs it up for at least one more night, Clippers hand the OKC Thunder a gift, ethics in journalism and so much more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/merrill-magic-pushes-padres-winning
27 days ago
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The first night of NBA postseason action was almost crazy enough to take attention away from the Padres’ red-hot streak.
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Padres winning streak at 6 games
Padres can't be slowed down by the Mariners, Pivetta goes on the IL, NBA Play-In action is almost as crazy as the broadcast itself, FIFA considers begging Trump to take a break, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-winning-streak-at-6-games
28 days ago
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A podcast! ⚾ Stammen proving to be the anti-Schildt 🏀 Ideal matchups coming out of NBA Play-In Tournament ⚽ SDFC's first time digging out of a hole 🧠Some things are more important than content
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PODCAST: Stammen's hope for the Padres
Talking about the Padres winning streak, the NBA Play-In Tournament, San Diego FC's red cards, and mental health.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/podcast-stammens-hope-for-the-padres
28 days ago
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John Gennaro
29 days ago
Ah, it’s that time of the year when my main focus is pulled in different directions. Fun!
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"Win or Go Home" starts tonight for the NBA
Previewing the NBA play-in games, Padres still figuring out who they are, big swings coming out of the WNBA Draft, SDFC navigating rough stretch without Chucky Lozano, and a lot more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/win-or-go-home-starts-tonight-for
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I’m really growing to like this team. I hope injuries don’t derail things.
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Padres sweep Rockies, Pivetta leaves with elbow tightness
Padres keep winning but Pivetta's elbow looms large, SDFC can't stop picking up red cards, Rory is the first to win back-to-back Masters since Tiger, an NBA Playoffs preview and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-sweep-rockies-pivetta-leaves
30 days ago
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WALK OFF GRAND SLAM
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WALK-OFF GRAND SLAM
Xander Boagerts visits Slam Diego, Padres unveil City Connect uniforms, a thrilling 1st round at The Masters, Miles Byrd's surprise transfer, Neymar considers MLS, and more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/walk-off-grand-slam
about 1 month ago
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One of the best fastball hitters in baseball just…can’t seem to hit them this season. It’s perplexing!
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Why can't Tatis hit fastballs?
A mini-Padres blog before this morning's game, SDFC on shaky ground for the first time, SDSU throws a no-hitter and gains a potential star WR, Lakers players feuding with JJ Redick again, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/why-cant-tatis-hit-fastballs
about 1 month ago
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Sometimes, sports are impossible to explain. That’s why we keep coming back.
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The Perils of Perception
The Padres throw a shutout in the cold rain of Pittsburgh, Michigan closes the book on a dominant college basketball season, SDSU stars enter the transfer portal & Angel Reese gets traded to Atlanta.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-perils-of-perception
about 1 month ago
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Good morning! Either the Padres are finding their footing or the Red Sox are terrible. We’ll find out soon enough!
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Padres take series in Boston, head to Pittsburgh
The Padres win their first road series of the season, San Diego FC can't get out of their own way, UCLA & Michigan dominate in the NCAA tournaments, Cooper Flagg makes a ROY statement, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-take-series-in-boston-head
about 1 month ago
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Birdley
about 1 month ago
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Alex Peña
about 1 month ago
A few key players to look at for this as the third and fourth place teams in Western Conference matchup on Saturday
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Matchday Preview: San Jose Earthquakes
San Diego FC faces a challenging matchup against the strong San Jose Earthquakes, who have made significant roster changes this offseason. With key players departed, San Jose relies on emerging tal…
https://chromaticfc.com/2026/04/03/matchday-preview-san-jose-earthquakes/
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I’ll say this for Craig Stammen, he appears less likely to get into a fistfight than Mike Shildt.
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Padres avoid sweep before heading to Boston
Stammen's adjustments help lead to a Padres win, a path forward for the Midway Rising arena project, Wemby continues to make a case for NBA MVP, and a lot more in today's Front Row Seat.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-avoid-sweep-before-heading
about 1 month ago
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I'm not ready to give up on the Padres after five games. My bravery knows no bounds.
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Padres lack a spark in (another) loss to Giants
The Padres lack of starting pitching is already a problem, USMNT doesn't show up against Portugal, Tiger Woods steps away from golf to focus on his health, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-lack-a-spark-in-another-loss
about 1 month ago
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This is right. Let's hope Stammen is a fast learner.
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about 1 month ago
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Now is not the time for Padres fans to panic. That will come later.
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Padres bats stay quiet in loss to Giants
Fans of the Padres are already freaking out, the home stretch of March Madness has some powerhouses in it, Formula 1's engine changes come back to haunt the drivers, and more in today's Front Row Seat
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-bats-stay-quiet-in-loss-to
about 1 month ago
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The SPORTS were SPORTSing this weekend.
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March Madness delivers with crazy ending to UConn-Duke
Men's college basketball delivers the excitement, the Padres prepare to take on the winless Giants, nobody can stop the Wave, and so much more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/march-madness-delivers-with-crazy
about 1 month ago
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about 2 months ago
Great article I found in today's Bandwagon Beach regarding Mo Salah. Great stuff
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Another performance like that, from Pivetta or King (tonight), and all the fingernails in San Diego will be chewed down to nubs.
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Padres' biggest weakness on display in season's 1st loss
Padres get steamrolled in game 1, San Diego FC comments on Mo Salah potentially joining the team, Wave FC get a hometown superstar, college basketball meltdowns, and much more.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/padres-biggest-weakness-on-display?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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🎵 Looks like we made it 🎵
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Padres welcome Tigers to Petco Park for Opening Day
MLB Opening Day is finally here, Padres give Jesse Agler a multi-year extension, San Diego Wave have turned things around in a hurry, baseball on Netflix was not a great experience, and more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/padres-welcome-tigers-to-petco-park?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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John Gennaro
about 2 months ago
I’ve been meaning to write (or podcast) a Padres season preview for a few days now, which means it is no surprise that it came out to over 1,500 words.
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2026 San Diego Padres season preview
Here's just about everything you need to know about the 2026 San Diego Padres before they start playing meaningful baseball games.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/2026-san-diego-padres-season-preview?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Our long national nightmare (the usual baseball offseason that happens literally every year) is over.
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Baseball is back!
MLB Opening Night is tonight on Netflix, Mo Salah to San Diego rumors are back, USD introduces their new basketball coach, the dangers of sports gambling, and a ton more in today's Front Row Seat.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/baseball-is-back?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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Padres power rankings (according to The Athletic): T-16th overall, 21st in starting rotation. Sure?
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Nick Pivetta named Padres Opening Day starter
Don't count out the Padres yet, power ranking the men's Sweet 16 teams, Tiger Woods returns to TGL (a Masters warm-up?), exploring Tijuana's Taco Museum, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/nick-pivetta-named-padres-opening?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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Real baseball starts in a week. The pitching situation in San Diego is a little worrying!
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Who is the Padres opening day starter?
Worrying about the Padres starting rotation, SDFC gives away two points, Wave finding an early season groove, catching up with March Madness and more.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/who-is-the-padres-opening-day-starter?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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Gotta love the guy in the generic "NEW YORK" hat looking ready to punch Mark Grant in the face for being the world's nicest person.
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"The world is going to collapse"
Padres TV coverage to remain excellent, Luka continues his Kobe-like scoring tear, day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, and Pep Guardiola points to things that are bigger than sports.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/the-world-is-going-to-collapse?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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March Madness is here and the SDFC boys will have plenty of time to follow along.
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San Diego FC knocked out of Concacaf Champions Cup
SDFC heads home sad, March Madness begins, Manfred eyes changes to WBC, Luka is taking over the Lakers, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/san-diego-fc-knocked-out-of-concacaf?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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Venezuela upsets USA, wins World Baseball Classic
Team USA salutes the military and loses the plot, Musgrove goes on the IL and raises concerns about the Padres starting rotation, Tiger Woods tries to get healthy for the Masters, and a bunch more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/venezuela-upsets-usa-wins-world-baseball?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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After the US kidnapped the Venezuelan President, the two teams get ready to play an important baseball game against each other.
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USA faces off with Venezuela in WBC final
A WBC final with geopolitical narratives, Musgrove struggling to get healthy, Wave FC sign a record-setting contract, Iran tries to move World Cup games to Mexico, and a bunch more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/usa-faces-off-with-venezuela-in-wbc?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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It's okay to be mad, even if the team you are rooting for won the game, if it ends like that.
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Blown call ruins USA's win over Dominican Republic
Team USA (and the umps) advance to the WBC final, SDSU's men's basketball team heads home to watch March Madness, SDFC blows several opportunities in Dallas, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/blown-call-ruins-usas-win-over-dominican?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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BASEBALL BASEBALL! BASEBALL!!!!!!!
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World Baseball Classic knockout round begins!
Team USA gets another chance at WBC glory tonight, Joe Musgrove's recovery hits a snag, SDSU find themselves in MW tourney, reliving a great SDFC win, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/world-baseball-classic-knockout-round?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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What a psychotic game. What an incredible team. We are so lucky to have SDFC.
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SDFC shocks Toluca after receiving two red cards
San Diego FC rides the Concacaf rollercoaster to a home win, Tatis hits another bomb for DR, March Madness previews, NFL trade news and more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/sdfc-shocks-toluca-after-receiving?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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In today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -USA's talent can't save them from their own ignorance -Bam Adebayo does the most unlikely thing ever -Ravens cancel a trade, upgrade their team -Miles Byrd wins an award -WNBA CBA update -So much more!
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Team USA might've accidentally blown their WBC chances
Italy brings USA to the brink of elimination, Bam Adebayo scores 83 points against the Wizards, Padres' starting rotation is already leaning on depth, an NFL trade falls apart, and a lot more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/team-usa-mightve-accidentally-blown?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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Good morning! The sports are so good and so abundant right now! -Padres dealing with ST injuries -WBC titans are circling each other -NBA MVP showcase last night -SDFC off to perfect MLS start -college basketball conference tourneys underway -probably other stuff! (Hockey?)
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Tatis' grand slam leads to another big DR win
The World Baseball Classic has a few giants that are headed for showdowns with each other, the Padres plan for injuries, an NBA MVP showcase, NFL free agency begins, and a bunch more!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/tatis-grand-slam-leads-to-another?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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It was a good weekend in San Diego: -SDFC stays perfect -SDSU stays alive -Padres stay feisty with top players at the WBC
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San Diego FC stay perfect through three games
SDFC might never lose again, Padres players finding success in the WBC, SDSU eeks out an important win, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat!
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/san-diego-fc-stay-perfect-through?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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It is very funny that the Padres waited for their best players to be gone before scoring 27 runs in a game. It doesn't mean anything, but it's still funny.
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Padres score 27 runs without WBC players
The WBC is underway and MLB Spring Training is getting weird, San Diego FC prepares for Sporting KC, Formula 1 gets off to a rocky start, LeBron grabs another record, and a bunch more.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/padres-score-27-runs-without-wbc-players?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
2 months ago
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