San Diego Padres

By jbox It was an extremely difficult decision," says Hazen. "The opportunity in San Diego is tremendous. Jed is going to be very successful, and it doesn't get any better than working with Bud Black [Padres manager]. But the situation in Boston is unique, there is a tremendous spirit in the organiz...

By jbox about : Jed Hoyer answers questions at a news conference where he was introduced as the new general manager of the San Diego Padres Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) Padres manager Bud Black was in attendance at the Jed Hoyer press conference. Afterwards he caught u...

3B Kevin Kouzmanoff's left calf strain didn't improve the last two days to a point where he is ready to play. Padres manager Bud Black said Kouzmanoff might not return to the lineup during the Padres' four days in Pittsburgh. --1B Adrian Gonzalez hit a sacrifice fly Friday night to drive in th...

 CA For Tony Gwynn, it was the campus to Cooperstown and the Hall of Fame. There's Bud Black, the pitcher turned Padres manager and Kevin Kennedy, Fox broadcaster and former bench boss for Texas and Boston. Free-spirited Cubs first baseman Mark Grace, ...

By Associated Press Bud Black is coming back as manager of the San Diego Padres despite the club's worst finish in 15 seasons.

By jbox The Padres are leaning towards bringing back Giles.  Stronger rotation, stronger bullpen and stronger bench are the priorities.Towers likes the Cubs over the Dodgers.  Cubs and Philidelphia in the NL. Angels over the Red Sox.Angels / Cubs World Series.  Angels win the World Series.

By jbox The poor season is a good way to look at young players like Headley and Hundley.  It might be a silver lining to a bad season.Bud isn't aware of what is going on with Giles.  "I know that Brian enjoys San Diego and the Padres".Brian Giles is a very desirable player for other teams.Bud thinks it's 50/...

By jbox XX Sports Radio Interview Sandy Alderson Part 1 I don't know what the reason is that we haven't played well in interleague play He's [Bud Black] not on the hot seat. XX Sports Radio Interview Sandy Alderson Part 2

New Padres manager excited about first spring training San Jose Mercury News, CA - New San Diego Padres manager Bud Black enjoyed running his first spring training workout Thursday, even if it was a voluntary practice for pitchers and ...