Jake Mastroianni

Joined: Dec 4, 2015

I am an avid baseball fan who grew up loving the Atlanta Braves. I haven't missed a Braves home open in 10 years. I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism and currently live in Birmingham, AL.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Mike Clevinger #52 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at PETCO Park on September 23, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

After Bullpen Session Padres are Optimistic about Mike Clevinger Return for NLDS

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 18: Luis Patino #62 of the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field on August 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Padres: Who is Going to Pitch in Game 3?

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Mike Clevinger #52 of the San Diego Padres walks into the dugout after his workout at PETCO Park on September 29, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Padres News: Mike Clevinger Likely to Miss Entire Postseason

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 25: Chris Paddack #59 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at PETCO Park on August 25, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Padres News: Chris Paddack Announced as Game 1 Starter

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Trent Grisham #2 of the San Diego Padres reacts after he hit a three-run walk off home run against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning of game two of their double header at Oracle Park on September 25, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Padres: Experts Make Predictions for 2020 MLB Postseason

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by Jurickson Profar #10 after he hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of game two of their double header at Oracle Park on September 25, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. Ready to Shine on the Biggest Stage

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 19: Freddy Galvis #3 of the Cincinnati Reds tags Wil Myers #4 of the San Diego Padres as he tries to reach second base during a game at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Padres defeated the Reds 3-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Who Padres Don’t Want to Face in First Round of Playoffs

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on September 13, 2020 in San Diego, California. Today's game was to make up for Friday's postponed game. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Padres: Jake Cronenworth Disrespected in Ranking of 2020 Rookies

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Manny Machado #13 points to First Base Coach Wayne Kirby #41 of the San Diego Padres after hitting a home run in the bottom of the third inning against the San Fransisco Giants at PETCO Park on September 10, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Padres: Manny Machado Making His MVP Case in Final Days

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Eric Hosmer #30 and Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres react with teammates after defeating the Seattle Mariners 7-4 to clinch a spot in the playoffs at PETCO Park on September 20, 2020 in San Diego, California. The game was moved to San Diego due to air quality concerns in Seattle from the wildfires. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Padres Can’t Let Up Now After Clinching Postseason Berth

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 9: San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler looks on before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 9, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Padres Almost Certainly a Lock for 4th Seed in 2020 Postseason

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on September 8, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. Fading in MVP Race Amid Current Slump

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Dinelson Lamet #29 of the San Diego Padres delivers a pitch in the top of the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PETCO Park on September 14, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Padres: Dinelson Lamet is in thick of NL Cy Young Race

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Wil Myers #4 of the San Diego Padres celebrates with Jake Cronenworth #9 after hitting a home run in the bottom of the second inning against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on September 13, 2020 in San Diego, California. Today's game was to make up for Friday's postponed game. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

Padres Among the Elite in Latest MLB Power Rankings

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Jurickson Profar #10 of the San Diego Padres warms up in the on-deck circle against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the six inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 06, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Padres: Jurickson Profar Finding a Home in the Outfield

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Jason Castro #11 of the San Diego Padres congratulates Craig Stammen #34 as Greg Garcia #5 and Mitch Moreland #18 high-five after beating the Colorado Rockies 14-5 in a baseball game at Petco Park on September 8, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres Showing They Can Win in a Variety of Ways