Jake Peavy is returning to where it all began. The four-time San Diego Padres’ Pitcher of the Year will take on the role of a Special Assistant to the Padres’ CEO, Erik Greupner announced on Thursday.
The Padres announced Thursday afternoon that Jake Peavy has returned to the organization as a special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported the news just before the club finalized the hiring.
Tony Gwynn. Dave Winfield. Jake Peavy. Those three players have the three highest individual wins-above-replacement totals in San Diego Padres franchise history.
Former Cy Young winner and three time All-Star Jake Peavy has reportedly been hired by the San Diego Padres as a special assistant to the CEO, per Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan.
The Los Angeles Dodgers may have just won the World Series, but that doesn't mean they're afraid to shake things up. At the MLB General Manager Meetings earlier this week, Dodgers executive vice president Brandon Gomes said Mookie Betts was likely to move back to the infield in 2025.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers finished with the best records in their respective leagues during the regular season and have continued to showcase their strength in October.
There are still some question marks for the New York Yankees. Although the Yankees clinched the 2024 MLB Playoffs by winning their division, the pitching rotation is a concern.
It was 22 years ago when the San Diego Padres called on a young kid from Alabama to make his major league debut against the New York Yankees at Qualcomm Stadium.
As the musical guest on Saturday Night Live last weekend, pop star Billie Eilish performed two hit songs and starred in a comedy sketch with host Kate McKinnon.
Pitchers can win the MVP, sure, but those occasions are rare. Every year, though, a pitcher wins the Cy Young in both the American League and National League. Here is every NL Cy Young winner of the new millennium.
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