Mark "Wisco" Whelan

Joined: Dec 2, 2013

I have always rooted for the home team, no matter where home has been. I grew up a Mets fan, followed the BoSox for 8 years, and have been rooting for the Padres since life brought me to this paradise we call San Diego. When my nose is not buried in baseball stats, you'll find me singing 4-part harmony in a barbershop quartet.

May 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Matt Kemp (27) looks on during batting practice before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Padres Offense Suffered from May Gray

Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Padres pinch hitter Jabari Blash (32) heads home to score a run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Padres 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Padres Finally Able to Let Jabari Blash Play Baseball

Padres DFA Jabari Blash; Fans’ Dreams of Power Disappear

May 8, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Alexei Ramirez (10) throws to first to complete the double play after forcing out New York Mets first baseman Lucas Duda (21) during the fifth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Padres: Infield Injuries Reveal Lack of Organizational Depth

Apr 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Ryan Buchter (40) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Padres defeated the Rockies 13-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Padres’ Ryan Buchter Not Surprised by Success

Mar 19, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Yangervis Solarte (26) throws a ball to first base during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Guess What the Padres Yangervis Solarte Did this Week?

Apr 24, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (2) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Melvin Upton Jr: Let’s Stop this Trade Talk and Root for the Padres

Mar 22, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Jabari Blash (62) hits a home run during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Great Rule 5 Experiment

Apr 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley (36) talks to starting pitcher Tyson Ross (R) during the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Tyson Ross to DL; Padres Name Replacement Starter

Padres Bullpen (Mostly) a Silver Lining to Black Cloud of Opening Series

Padres Predictions

Padres Name Blash, Jankowski to Opening Day Team. Should We be Happy?

Jemile Weeks. Credit: Kathy Whelan

From Peoria: Offensive Explosion, Rule 5 Guys, and Number 88

Padres batting practice. Credit: Kathy Whelan

From Peoria: Padres Batting Practice

From Peoria: Myers’ 5-RBI Inning Leads Padres to 8-5 Win

Mar 19, 2016; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Jemile Weeks (8) slaps hands with San Diego Padres center fielder Travis Jankowski (16) after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

From Peoria: Thoughts Heading into Padres Spring Game #19