Brutal attendance for the Aztecs home opener. No idea what SDSU is doing (or not doing) to market the team, but they've been struggling to fill seats for a couple years now.

Can’t wait to see Trevor Hoffman tonight! 👀

Padres should’ve worn the City Connects. This game was cursed thanks to the pathetic Vedder Cup gimmick. No player knows a Pearl Jam song. Mariners aren’t a rival. You’re not bringing more fans to the game of baseball by forcing a rivalry no one relates to—both sides know it’s fake.

Everyone questioned Dave Roberts yesterday. Now you see why he did what he did. Gotta tip my cap to him, because it paid off big time.

Sears was a huge part of this deal — solid, underrated arm I’ve followed on my fantasy team the past couple years lol. And don’t be surprised if Miller gets stretched out as a starter down the line. Both guys are under team control for years… Preller playing chess with more moves to come. 👀⚾️

Padres are in a win-now window with Machado, Bogaerts, and Tatis. Leodalis, as talented as he is, was a long-term piece. Preller excels at replenishing via draft and int’l signings. This trade aligns with their competitive timeline. Smart, aggressive move.

Should’ve never started Yu Darvish. What a terrible decision by Mike Shildt. This guy has been terrible all season long.

People said Randy Vásquez was a fluke — couldn't strike anyone out, numbers were lucky, not a legit starter. But I'm here to tell you: Randy Vásquez is the real deal. His pitch mix is legit and only getting better. Believe it.

Dylan Cease singlehandedly buried the Padres after one inning. The game was over before it even started. He’s still winless on the road all season, that’s just pathetic.

Need Tatis Sr. in San Diego ASAP to help bring Tatis Jr. back to form.

King Cease Darvish Pivetta Vasquez 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nestor Cortes Jr. was a sneaky pickup by AJ Preller. In his latest rehab start: 5.2 IP, 93 pitches, 9 K, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 H. Over 3 rehab outings: 18 IP, 1.00 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 18 K, 3 BB. Looking sharp and nearly ready. AJ Preller cooked!

This move gives the Padres more financial flexibility. Suarez likely gone by the deadline or offseason, freeing up $10M. Cease is probably gone too if not traded today. Miller & Sears make <$1.5M combined and are under control for years. Less $ on a closer & starter = more to fill roster holes.