Tim Smart

Tim Smart

Tim has been writing about baseball since 2016, primarily for FanSided. He previously served as both a contributor and a site expert at Birds Watcher between 2016-2019. Since then, he has covered a variety of teams for FanSided's MLB division, including the Athletics, Reds, Padres, and Tigers. He is currently the Site Expert at Birds Watcher, providing news, opinions, and analysis on the Orioles. Tim is an Orioles fan first and foremost but is also a fan of Ohio State football and the Cincinnati Bengals. He lives in New Hampshire with his family and spends his free time hiking, reading, and writing.

Jul 23, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Vasquez (98) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

3 Padres players who should have a reduced role in 2025, if they're not traded first

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Sep 13, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA;  San Diego Padres first base Luis Arraez (4) hits a single during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Here's what Padres would need in Luis Arráez trade to recoup value after Marlins deal

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

3 other Padres who won't be back in 2025 after Winter Meetings rumors

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Milwaukee Brewers v San Diego Padres

3 Padres who are in danger of losing playing time

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San Diego Padres v San Francisco Giants

3 AJ Preller trades that have saved the Padres, 2 that set them back

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2024 San Diego Padres Spring Training

Remaining Padres trade assets that could net them key acquisitions at deadline

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New York Yankees v San Diego Padres

Joe Musgrove's recent injury concerns could change Padres' trade deadline approach

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San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds

Padres’ biggest roster investments have the future looking grim despite solid 2024

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Miami Marlins v San Diego Padres

Padres starter Matt Waldron's knuckleball resembles former Cy Young winner's pitch

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San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds

Luis Arraez trade has given Padres the one thing they absolutely needed most

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San Diego Padres v Cincinnati Reds

Did Xander Bogaerts’ injury shift Padres’ attention to Ha-Seong Kim extension?

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Colorado Rockies v San Diego Padres

Padres attendance numbers give hope that no more roster teardowns will come

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San Diego Padres v New York Mets

Eric Hosmer owns Padres fan on Twitter over Xander Bogaerts criticism

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May 15, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) walks off the mound.

Did Yankees sell fool’s gold to Padres with Michael King in Juan Soto trade?

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