FAQ

Why are they called the San Diego Padres?

The longtime Pacific Coast League entry from San Diego was called the Padres, so in 1969 the National League expansion club adopted the name. The Padres competed

Why are they called the New York Yankees?

The New York Press lasted as a newspaper for less than 30 years, but it contributed quite a bit to American culture. It was Press editors who coined the phrase

What is the Mendoza Line?

The 1979 season was the only time a manager decided to write Mario Mendoza’s name regularly into his lineup. Previously, Mendoza had been a light-hitting but helpful