SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 02: San Diego Padres players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 at Petco Park on April 02, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Dissecting what's fueling San Diego's 7-0 start
Winning your first two series of the season is fantastic. SWEEPING your first two series of the season? That's historic.
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WATCH HEREThe Padres did just that, starting the season 7-0 for the first time in franchise history. They have 30-somethings stealing bases and an ace that's starting to strategize like Greg Maddux (no, seriously).
Oh, and they locked up their youngest superstar for a decade at a price you wouldn't even believe if you saw it at your local thrift store. Yes, there's a lot to talk about, and we break down what's causing this early season surge on the latest On Friar Podcast.
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