Thomas Conroy
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Thomas Conroy
@tsconroy.bsky.social
-NFHS Network Broadcaster
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-Gaslamp Ball Contributor: www.gaslampball.com
Reunions are popular this holiday season. Let's have one more with Luis Arraez returning to the San Diego Padres: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Do not dismiss Padres, Arraez reunion just yet
Friar Faithful hope La Regadera returns to San Diego
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December 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The re-signing of Michael King was important for the San Diego Padres' success in 2026. But adding Triston McKenzie could provide much-needed starting pitching depth: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres take low-risk option on ex-Guardian pitching phenom
Triston McKenzie hoping to make a comeback with the Friars.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen has finalized his 2026 coaching staff. Let's take a closer look at who is on the staff and what their role will be for next season in the final part of a two-part series: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres Craig Stammen adds familiar faces to coaching staff
The Friars finalize the staff with three hires.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen has finalized his 2026 coaching staff. Let's take a closer look at who is on the staff and what their role will be for next season in a two-part series: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres Craig Stammen adds two familiar faces to his coaching staff
Knorr and Souza Jr. hope to make an impact in the 2026 season.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
It should not come as a surprise that the San Diego Padres named Mason Miller as their closer for the 2026 season: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres confirm Mason Miller to remain in bullpen in 2026
Miller is viewed as one of the top closers in baseball.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If it becomes too expensive for the San Diego Padres to sign a free agent starting pitcher, the trade market offers several options: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
The trade market offers Padres several starting pitching options
The Friars could have a busy week at the MLB winter Meetings.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Does the Cody Ponce signing with the Toronto Blue Jays change the San Diego Padres' approach to the free agent starting pitching market: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres bracing for financial shift in SP free agent market from Ponce’s record-setting deal
The MLB Winter Meetings begin Sunday in Orlando, it could be a busy four days.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The San Diego Padres have an opportunity to extend Michael King's time in town that keeps him a fixture at the top of the starting rotation: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres may not need to break the bank to re-sign Michael King
Injuries may negate a big payday for the right-hander.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The San Diego Padres have been active this offseason. Choosing a bench coach will be the franchise's next big hire: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
The Padres’ next big hire: Craig Stammen’s bench coach
San Diego must look to add experience with the hire
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November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The San Diego Padres are up for sale. How did we get to this point, and what factors must a potential buyer take into consideration before agreeing to a deal? : www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
What to know about the potential sale of the Padres
A decision may not occur until after the 2026 season
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November 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This week, the San Diego Padres introduced their new manager, Craig Stammen, to the Friar Faithful. Now, let's discuss the challenges that face him in 2026: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres hire Craig Stammen: What challenges does he face in 2026?
Unexpected choice by the Friars.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The San Diego Padres need to balance their lineup, and the catcher position offers a bonafide left-handed bat: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLBHotStove #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres need to add left-handed hitter
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman could be atop the Friars’ wish list.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The San Diego Padres have other managerial candidates than Albert Pujols. Ruben Niebla and Nick Hundley have emerged, and each has a history with the franchise: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Pujols, Niebla, Hundley among the finalists in Padres managerial search
Each candidate would become a first-time major league manager.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A future Hall-of-Famer is one of the top candidates for the San Diego Padres managerial position. What does Albert Pujols offer to the organization: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Albert Pujols emerges as top Padres managerial candidate
Former teammates believe the future Hall-of-Famer is built for this role.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Starting pitching should be high on the San Diego Padres' offseason wishlist, and Sonny Gray could solve some of their problems: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres a perfect landing spot in potential Sonny Gray trade
Friars in the market for starting pitching.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The offseason is about to get rolling following the conclusion of the World Series. Dylan Cease is expected to leave San Diego via free agency, thus ending a two-year courtship: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
The Padres, Dylan Cease ending two-year tumultuous relationship
The right-hander is expected to be a hot commodity in the free agent market.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
With one year remaining on his contract, should the San Diego Padres consider moving on from A.J. Preller? : www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Is it time for Padres to move on from A.J. Preller?
The Friars must define what constitutes on-field success.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The San Diego Padres need a new manager. Could an old friend solve their problems?: www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Bochy to Padres: 4x World Series champion could be the difference
Friars need an experienced manager for the 2026 season
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October 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The 2025 San Diego Padres could not hit the ball out of the yard consistently. The roster needs another proven power-hitter. Here is my suggestion: www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Free Agent Pete Alonso addresses Padres’ biggest need
Friars need to add a proven power-hitter to the lineup
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October 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It is Elimination Thursday in the wild-card round. Pitching will be the deciding factor in who will win today. Let's take a look at the Padres and Cubs Game 3 starters: www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres, Cubs set Yu Darvish vs Jameson Taillon in Wild Card Game 3 thriller
The Friars’ season is in the hands of their most experienced starting pitcher
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October 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
To advance in the postseason, teams need quality pitching performances. Today, the Padres and Cubs are using wild-card options on the mound: www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres, Cubs using wild card pitching options in Game 2
Win or go home
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October 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Sometimes, playoff heroes are not the team's best player. Ryan O'Hearn has a chance to become the San Diego Padres' offensive weapon in the wild-card round: www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
Padres’ Ryan O’Hearn needs to become a Wild Card weapon
Friars lose Laureano (fractured finger) for the postseason, someone needs to pick up the slack.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are terrific fictional characters, but their personas could best describe the 2025 San Diego Padres' offense: www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB #FriarFaithful #PadresBaseball
For October Success, Padres need to end ‘Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ offensive production
Runs are a premium in October baseball.
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September 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The San Diego Padres have decisions to make before the start of the wild-card round. Who is in and out on their playoff roster? (Editor's note: The article was published before Ramon Laureano broke his finger and was ruled out indefinitely.): www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-pa... #Padres #MLB
Padres’ Wild Card roster prediction: who’s in and out
You can expect a few surprises.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM