San Diego Padres
Major League Baseball team in San Diego, California
The San Diego Padres are a professional baseball team based in San Diego, California. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. The team was established in 1969 and has since become a significant part of the San Diego sports landscape.
History
The Padres were founded in 1969 as an expansion team. The name "Padres" (Spanish for "fathers") refers to the Spanish Franciscan friars who founded San Diego in 1769. The team struggled in its early years but gradually improved, achieving its first winning season in 1978.
Notable Seasons
The Padres have won the NL pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998. In 1984, they reached the World Series but were defeated by the Detroit Tigers. In 1998, they again reached the World Series but lost to the New York Yankees.
Ballparks
The Padres originally played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium, which they shared with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). In 2004, the team moved to Petco Park, a baseball-specific stadium located in downtown San Diego.
Team Identity
The team's colors are brown, gold, and white. The Padres' mascot is the "Swinging Friar," a cartoonish friar swinging a baseball bat.
Rivalries
The Padres have notable rivalries with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and the Arizona Diamondbacks within the NL West division.
Current Roster
The current roster includes several notable players, including Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Yu Darvish.
Management
The team is owned by Peter Seidler, managed by Bob Melvin, and the general manager is A.J. Preller.
Achievements
- 2 National League Pennants (1984, 1998)
- 5 National League West Division Titles (1984, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006)
See Also
- List of San Diego Padres seasons
- San Diego Padres all-time roster
- San Diego Padres award winners and league leaders
- San Diego Padres team records
- San Diego Padres minor league players
References
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