Eric Cole

Eric Cole

I started my career writing about baseball covering the Atlanta Braves for SB Nation's Talking Chop back in 2015 which has since been renamed Battery Power. After years of writing for those fine folks, I made the decision to take over as Site Expert at House That Hank Built before becoming a full-time MLB Staff Writer for FanSided in 2023. Along the way, I have been a guest on multiple ESPN radio affiliates as well as 680 The Fan and 92.9 The Game to discuss Braves baseball and especially Braves prospects and was a long-time host on the Battery Power podcast. These days, I continue to write about the Braves as well as covering the Astros, Padres, and Angels with particular expertise with minor league coverage, the MLB Draft, and bashing Anthony Rendon when possible. When I am not writing about or talking about baseball (which is seldom), I am an avid baseball card collector (Maddux and Soroka being my primary personal collections) and I also collect shark teeth. All other sports are mostly dead to me as my Bills have broken my heart too many times.

Division Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres - Game 4

Mike Shildt does not share Padres fans’ outrage over Dodgers’ deferrals

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Division Series - San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 2

Padres beat writer predicts fans will be disappointed with Winter Meetings showing

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Division Series - San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 5

Padres projected to lose $65 million star to one of 2024’s greatest disappointments

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Feb 27, 2023; Mesa, Arizona, USA;  Chicago Cubs right fielder Yonathan Perlaza (87) hits an RBI double in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Padres minor-league signing could be very sneaky Jurickson Profar replacement

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San Francisco Giants v San Diego Padres

Padres Winter Meetings 2024: Everything fans need to know about MLB's tentpole event

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Division Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres - Game 3

Padres insider hints re-signing breakout star may be top priority at Winter Meetings

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Yakult Swallows v Hanshin Tigers

Padres' fans woes continue as another international signee seems destined for Dodgers

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Division Series - San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 5

Here is what a Jackson Merrill contract extension from the Padres should look like

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Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres

Padres must counter Dodgers' Blake Snell signing after unexpected backstabbing

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Division Series - San Diego Padres v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game 5

BBWAA voters exposed after Padres' Jackson Merrill MVP tallies were revealed

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World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan

ESPN insider’s poll of MLB executives is bad news for Padres pursuit of Roki Sasaki

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Division Series - Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres - Game 4

Padres fans are ready to erupt over Mike Shildt Manager of the Year disrespect

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San Antonio Missions v Amarillo Sod Poodles

Padres make 40-man roster moves to protect key prospects from Rule 5 Draft

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World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan

Former MLB pitcher starts wild Dodgers-Roki Sasaki rumor that will enrage Padres fans

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Toronto Blue Jays v Texas Rangers

Padres should buy low on this Blue Jays trade candidate to bolster their rotation

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World Baseball Classic Semifinals: Mexico v Japan

Padres Rumors: Roki Sasaki buzz could help derail Dodgers' offseason

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