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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
3 days 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
4 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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
7 days 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
10 days ago
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In today's (always free) Front Row Seat newsletter: -So many takes on where Tatis is in the Padres lineup -(REAL) WBC action gets underway -Stewie dominates Unrivaled like she dominates WNBA -Katie Ledecky is unstoppable -other newsy stuff!
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Padres SP Joe Musgrove gets back on the mound
The World Baseball Classic gets underway in dramatic fashion, people fight about Tatis' spot in the lineup, Breanna Stewart wins more hardware, Katie Ledecky can't be stopped, and a lot more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-sp-joe-musgrove-gets-back-spring-training
11 days ago
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The World Baseball Classic officially starts today! Sorry to MLB Spring Training, which will now live in the WBC's shadow.
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The 2026 World Baseball Classic is finally here!
Getting amped for the WBC, Spring Training hot streaks could be changing the Padres' plans, the SDSU men fail another test while the women keep flying high, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/the-2026-world-baseball-classic-is-here
12 days ago
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Today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -Tatis excited for his 1st WBC -Wave sign Gabi Portilho from Gotham FC -NFL Scouting Combine thoughts -Coach K hates expanded NCAA Tournament -other stuff!
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Fernando Tatis Jr. excited for his 1st World Baseball Classic
Baseball is heating up quickly, San Diego FC has an embarrassment of riches, NFL Scouting Combine wraps up, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/fernando-tatis-jr-excited-for-1st-world-baseball-classic
13 days ago
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Today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -SDFC is making me an optimist -Padres buy another lottery ticket -SDSU needs some March luck -Sinners renewed Oscars buzz -a bunch more!
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Anders Dreyer is brilliant in SDFC's win over St. Louis CITY SC
San Diego FC is giving me hope, Padres add another lottery ticket in Alex Verdugo, SDSU is right on the NCAA Tournament bubble, and a bunch more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/anders-dreyer-is-brilliant-in-sdfc-win-st-louis-city
14 days ago
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
16 days ago
I've been looking forward to this.
add a skeleton here at some point
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PODCAST: Going through all of the Padres known unknowns with
@letters2aj.bsky.social
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7 Padres known unknowns with Letters to A.J.
Dreaming big and worrying big about the 2026 San Diego Padres.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/7-padres-known-unknowns-with-letters-to-aj
16 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -Padres sale process is moving FAST -Wave FC reveal a new kit -Messi tackled -Trump getting into the middle of college athletics -other stuff, probably.
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Five potential buyers bid on the Padres
The Padres sale is moving along quickly, Wave FC show off a new Balboa Park-inspired kit, Lionel Messi tackled by a fan on the field, a bridge over the San Diego River, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/five-potential-buyers-bid-on-the-padres-sale
17 days ago
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Doomer
@johngennaro.com
wanted a different perspective on the Padres, so he sat down with his optimistic friend Nick (who just might be a UCSD Tritons baseball legend) to discuss:
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A ex-ballplayer's perspective on the Padres
Tired of talking to himself about the 2026 Padres, John brings in a friend of his to add a fresh (optimistic) perspective on the team.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/a-ex-ballplayers-perspective-on-the-padres
17 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: Peoria, AZ (aka The Land of Milk & Honey) is seeing wonderful results for Michael King, Ethan Salas and José Miranda. Does it mean anything?
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Hope springs eternal for Padres players in Spring Training
Michael King is healthy, Ethan Salas is learning, José Miranda is making loud contact, and the SDSU men's basketball season isn't doomed (yet). Also, checking in with college basketball before March!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/hope-springs-eternal-for-padres-players
18 days ago
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Today's Front Row Seat is unafraid to discuss butt stuff.
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Butt stuff at Padres spring training
One potential Padres starting pitcher is dealing with butt stuff, SDFC extends Tyler Heaps (who is still looking for a home for Chucky), SDSU gets a lifeline, and UCSD tops USD is baseball (finally).
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/butt-stuff-at-padres-spring-training
19 days ago
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A quiet morning for the Front Row Seat newsletter! That just means more free time for the rest of your day. You're welcome!
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A late-February slow news day
The Olympics are over, the World Baseball Classic hasn't started, Spring Training is glorified practice, and the NBA is busy fighting amongst itself. Not every day has a ton of news.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/a-late-february-slow-news-day
20 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -SDFC still looks like a contender -Padres notes from Spring Training -SDSU basketball is going through it -USA hockey is the best hockey
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San Diego FC dominates home opener vs. CF Montréal
SDFC picks up where it left off, Padres working around the WBC, SDSU's tournament hopes take a big hit, USA takes gold (twice!) in hockey, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/san-diego-fc-dominates-home-opener-cf-montreal
21 days ago
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Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be the Padres cleanup hitter?
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Should Fernando Tatis Jr. be the Padres cleanup hitter?
There's no answers here, just wondering out loud about the type of hitter(s) San Diego Padres OF Fernando Tatis Jr. has been and how a shift down the lineup might change that.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/should-fernando-tatis-jr-be-the-padres-cleanup-hitter
23 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -Craig Stammen has managed games in his mind -Padres (lack of) plan at backup catcher -Alysa Liu is a badass -Megan Keller is a badass -Eileen Gu is a badass -SDFC is started a teenager in goal for this season opener tomorrow
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US women shine at 2026 Winter Olympics
Enjoy the final days of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Padres have no real plans at backup catcher, San Diego FC starting a teenager in goal to start the MLS season, and a lot more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/us-women-shine-at-winter-olympics-milan-2026
24 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -nobody quite knows what to make of the Padres roster -USD fires Steve Lavin as their basketball coach -SDFC prepares for home opener -USA hockey stays alive! -A dog at the Olympics! Olympics dog!
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Olympics Dog! Olympics Dog!
A dog becomes a star at the Winter Olympics, the Padres try and figure out if they have enough, USD fires Steve Lavin, San Diego FC prepares for home opener, and a lot more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/olympics-dog-olympics-dog
25 days ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -Castellanos & AndĂșjar are working on 1B (okay?) -SDSU basketball loses to Grand Canyon (again!) -SDSU football lowers prices (finally!) -Winter Olympics recap (Big Air!) -UCLA coach ejects his own player (what?!?) -Other stuff (!)
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Padres pin 1B hopes on Castellanos, Sheets, AndĂșjar & France
The Padres are hoping guys that have never played 1B can figure it out, SDSU's tourney hopes are dwindling, UCLA coach ejects his own player, Winter Olympics recap, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-pin-1b-hopes-on-castellanos
26 days ago
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The Padres made a bunch of news over the long weekend. Letâs talk about it. Apple:
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Spotify:
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YouTube:
www.youtube.com/live/_vSKzQU...
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The 2026 Padres are betting on lottery tickets
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1okVi62N92p6ysPJk7yBtZ?si=8m3YfKroSfaLmrx5JBHqmg
26 days ago
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Recapping the flurry of Padres news, SDFC & Wave get ready to get going, a win for moms at the Winter Olympics, issues arise with LA28 Olympics, and a bunch more in today's Front Row Seat newsletter.
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Padres add Walker Buehler to starting rotation competition
The Padres go on a lottery ticket-buying frenzy, a new-look kit for San Diego FC, a record-breaking win for a US bobsledder, issues with the 2028 Olympics in L.A., and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-add-walker-buehler-starting-pitcher
27 days ago
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More lottery ticket(s)!
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A.J. Preller signs Padres extension, Ty France
A.J. Preller finds time to sign his Padres extension before signing another 1B/DH lottery ticket in Ty France.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/aj-preller-signs-padres-extension
27 days ago
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
28 days ago
I think this is good news but Iâm dying over them not willing to share how many years.
add a skeleton here at some point
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
Alex Peña
28 days ago
I have been enjoying John's thoughts on the current state of the Padres. Is this a championship team? I think Padre fans have been losing sight of the fact that we need to take advantage of prime Tatis/ Manny years. The best time to win something is now
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Wrote about the flurry of moves from the Padres and what the roster looks like after them.
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Padres buy their annual lottery tickets
It's that time of the year when the Padres are offering hope to MLB players that need it, but is the roster good enough now that it's complete?
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-buy-their-annual-lottery-tickets
28 days ago
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The Padres needed an arm and a bat. They have reportedly signed an arm (Canning) and a bat (Castellanos).
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Grading Padres signings: Nick Castellanos & Griffin Canning
The Padres needed an arm and a bat. They signed an arm and a bat. Is the 2026 roster set?
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/grading-padres-signings-nick-castellanos
30 days ago
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
30 days ago
Got their guy at the minimum.
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Today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -what's up with Preller's extension? -why did the Phillies sour on Castellanos? -Snowboard half-pipe heats up in Milan -USD kicks their leading scorer off the basketball team -other stuff!
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Padresâ A.J. Preller on potential extension: âWeâre either going to do it or notâ
We're a week out from spring training games and the Padres still have unanswered questions, Chloe Kim's protege takes gold in Milan, USD's top scorer is kicked off the team, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-aj-preller-on-potential-extension
about 1 month ago
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After a day off, the Front Row Seat newsletter is back with: -Padres' incomplete roster -SDFC cruises to the next round -Winter Olympics highlights -NFL's connection(s) to Epstein files
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Padres pitchers & catchers report to Spring Training
The Padres are running out of time to complete their roster, San Diego FC cruises to the next round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, Winter Olympics highlights, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-pitchers-and-catchers-report-spring-training-2026
about 1 month ago
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Substack appears to be down this morning, if you're wondering why you didn't get a newsletter emailed to you.
about 1 month ago
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In today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -get ready for the 2nd leg of SDFC-Pumas tonight -Padres bring incomplete roster to Spring Training -the Winter Olympics are fun! -LeBron says Lakers aren't a championship team -San Diego's Jason Myers sets an incredible NFL record
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San Diego FC takes 4-1 lead over Pumas to Mexico City
San Diego FC plays tonight but should be defensive-focused, Spring Training kicks off any day for the under-manned Padres, the Winter Olympics heat up, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/san-diego-fc-takes-4-1-lead-over-pumas-mexico-city
about 1 month ago
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Good morning! In today's Front Row Seat: -a shot-by-shot breakdown of Bad Bunny's performance -a new strategy for winning in the modern NFL -Winter Olympics medals keep breaking -a new Padres owner by Opening Day?!?
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Seahawks, Bad Bunny win Super Bowl LX
Get caught up on everything you missed during Sunday's Super Bowl (and Super Bowl halftime performance) and the Winter Olympics.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/seahawks-bad-bunny-win-super-bowl-lx
about 1 month ago
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In today's Front Row Seat: -at least 3 billionaires appear to be bidding for the Padres -Condron sets UCSD scoring record -Crotch-gate! -NFL awards -F the Dodgers
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Padres sale process reportedly moving along quickly
Padres appear to be accepting bids from at least three potential owners that own other professional sports teams, NFL awards, Winter Olympics get underway, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-sale-process-reportedly-moving-quickly
about 1 month ago
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Should Padres fans be excited for Miguel AndĂșjar?
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Grading the Padres' signing of Miguel AndĂșjar
The San Diego Padres signed an intriguing player who might end up in their starting lineup. What kind of grade does the deal get?
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/grading-the-padres-signing-of-miguel?r=anhc&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
about 1 month ago
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In today's Front Row Seat newsletter: -Padres sale bidding war? -Padres sign 3B/LF/DH in AndĂșjar -Midway Rising won't die without a fight -NBA trade deadline coverage -Winter Olympics preview -old San Diego Chargers employees fighting in public -so much more! It's a lot!
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Padres sign Miguel AndĂșjar to 1-year deal
The San Diego Padres line up prospective buyers while signing themselves a left-handed bat in AndĂșjar, the Midway Rising project won't give up without a fight, and a lot more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-sign-miguel-andujar-to-1-year
about 1 month ago
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Lots in today's Front Row Seat: -Padres ownership fight is over (Sale coming soon?) -SDFC's offense goes boom -SDSU basketball feeds on some chum -Snapdragon Stadium to host 2028 Olympics soccer matches -Clippers-Cavs trade -Lindsey Vonn won't let a torn ACL stop her from competing
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Sheel Seidler drops her lawsuit against other Padres owners
The Padres inch closer to selling the team, SDFC's offense explodes late against Pumas, SDSU bounces back after a loss, Lindsey Vonn won't be stopped by a torn ACL, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/sheel-seidler-drops-her-lawsuit-against-padres-owners
about 1 month ago
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In today's Front Row Seat newsletter: Soccer is back!
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San Diego FC returns to action in Concacaf Champions Cup
San Diego's MLS team is back in action tonight, the Winter Olympics are almost here, the NBA trade deadline heats up, and SDSU admits it can't keep up with major programs.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/san-diego-fc-concacaf-champions-cup-pumas?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 1 month ago
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This morning's Front Row Seat has you covered if you're a fan of the San Diego Padres, San Diego FC, PGA Tour golf, local college athletics or democracy:
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Padres FanFest provides few answers
The Padres still have a ton of unanswered questions as they head to AZ for spring training, Alcaraz is on a GOAT trajectory, Aztecs can't hang with Utah State, and a lot more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-fanfest-provides-few-answers
about 1 month ago
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Just because this is supposed to be fun doesnât mean that it always is. Todayâs Front Row Seat newsletter:
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In the shadow of everything
When the real world gets so big that the fun & games seem a little less fun.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/in-the-shadow-of-everything?r=anhc&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=title
about 1 month ago
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It was a weird night in Cleveland....
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Luka DonÄiÄ injured by Cavs' raised court
Thereâs not a lot going on in the world of sports right now.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/luka-doncic-injured-by-cavs-raised-court?r=anhc&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
about 2 months ago
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The Padres are maybe kinda sorta coming into focus. Is this enough talent for them to contend?
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Is this enough?
Pretending to know what the Padres are planning and then evaluating that imaginary roster because it's almost time for Spring Training.
https://open.substack.com/pub/bandwagonbeach/p/is-this-enough-padres-spring-training-2026?r=anhc&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
about 2 months ago
When you run out of actual news, just make some stuff up. Today's Front Row Seat:
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Resorting to Padres rumors and predictions
There's simply not enough Padres news to feed the beast, Torrey Pines worries about PGA abandonment, Belichick gets stiffed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and commentary on our crumbling democracy.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/resorting-to-padres-rumors-and-predictions
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Lots of news packed into this morning's Front Row Seat. For Padres fans: -SD has zero top 100 prospects (although they've traded away 4 of them) -Castellanos to SD has potential -Bassitt is a good fit for the rotation -RJ uniform patch
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Padres to honor Randy Jones with uniform patch
Padres may have found a willing trade partner in Philadelphia, Alcaraz inches closer to a career grand slam, ICE plans a trip to Milan while Germany considers boycotting the World Cup, and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-to-honor-randy-jones-with
about 2 months ago
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What a clusterfuck.
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Yu Darvish 'leaning towards' voiding Padres contract
Sorting through the BS on the Darvish "retirement", a not-sexy Super Bowl matchup, Clippers are fueled by silly social media jokes, Las Cuatro Milpas is back from the dead, and more!
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/yu-darvish-leaning-towards-voiding
about 2 months ago
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Hey, good news!
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SDFC signs Luca Bombino to an extension through 2029-30
San Diego FC prepares for the future, MacKenzie Gore returns a haul to Washington, Trinity Rodman gets paid to stay in the US, NFL Conference Championship previews and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/sdfc-signs-luca-bombino-to-an-extension
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
about 2 months ago
Turned on the camera & microphone to talk about this đ and how bad the Padres offseason is going, the ceiling on SDSU, the weird vibes around Chucky & SDFC, and ICE kidnapping a 5-year old boy in Minnesota.
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Padres offseason recap (so far) + other stuff
Recapping the San Diego Padres offseason (so far), putting a ceiling on San Diego State, San Diego FC's potential drama & how America treats its children.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/padres-offseason-recap-so-far-other
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reposted by
Bandwagon Beach
John Gennaro
about 2 months ago
This has been a particularly terrible offseason for the San Diego Padres.
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Mets land Padres trade target SP Freddy Peralta
Padres still looking for starting pitchers (among other positions), SDSU can't beat Grand Canyon (again), Chucky tries to work with SDFC, Oscar nominations and more.
https://bandwagonbeach.com/p/mets-land-padres-trade-target-sp
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