Jake Mastroianni

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.
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Editorials

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

by Jake Mastroianni
There is one team heating up that the San Diego Padres would like to avoid in the first round of the 2020 MLB Postseason if possible. No matter who...
Editorials

Cronenworth Disrespected in Ranking of 2020 Rookies

by Jake Mastroianni
Despite possibly being the NL Rookie of the Year in 2020, San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is still underappreciated. I'm a little...
Editorials

Padres: Manny Machado Making His MVP Case in Final Days

by Jake Mastroianni
It's been quite a turn of events for the San Diego Padres and they've had someone new emerge as a likely candidate to win the NL MVP in 2020. For...
Editorials

Padres Can't Let Up Now After Clinching Postseason Berth

by Jake Mastroianni
The San Diego Padres are going to the postseason for the first time in a while, but they can't get complacent as this team has more to accomplish. I...
Editorials

Padres Almost Certainly a Lock for 4th Seed in Playoffs

by Jake Mastroianni
With a series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Padres are now pretty much a lock to become the fourth seed in the postseason. The...
Editorials

Tatis Jr. Fading in MVP Race Amid Current Slump

by Jake Mastroianni
The San Diego Padres have been led by their talented you shortstop all year, but he couldn't be struggling at a worse time for his MVP hopes. There...
Editorials

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

by Jake Mastroianni
After a brilliant start on a big stage for the San Diego Padres Monday night, Dinelson Lamet is right back in the running for the NL Cy Young...
Padres News

Padres Among the Elite in Latest MLB Power Rankings

by Jake Mastroianni
The San Diego Padres continue to gain national attention for what they're doing in 2020 and now rank among the best teams in Major League...
Analysis

Padres: Jurickson Profar Finding a Home in the Outfield

by Jake Mastroianni
Just when it looked like the San Diego Padres might get a lost season from Jurickson Profar, he's turned it around playing a new position. The San...
Editorials

Padres Showing They Can Win in a Variety of Ways

by Jake Mastroianni
Something impressive the San Diego Padres have shown this week is that they're capable of winning in a variety of ways, which is huge come postseason...
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