John Gennaro
I'm John Gennaro, contributor to Active Voice and managing editor of Bolts from the Blue. You can tweet me @jmglion or email me directly at boltsfromtheblue@gmail.com.
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Padres Sweep Diamondbacks, Win Sixth Consecutive
It was a familiar story for the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, where another strong performance by a starting pitcher and some timely hitting by the team's young stars led San Diego to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
John Gennaro | June 16, 2013 | Comments (0)
Padres Get Back to .500 with Fifth Straight Win
San Diego's fifth consecutive win came with a veteran performance by Jason Marquis, who gave up three runs in 6.2 innings after struggling through the 1st inning.
John Gennaro | June 15, 2013 | Comments (0)
Padres Get Fourth Consecutive Win Behind Stults’ Big Game
It marked the fourth consecutive victory for the Padres, as well as the team's first complete game of the season.
John Gennaro | June 14, 2013 | Comments (0)
Cashner Wins Pitching Duel with Tim Hudson, Padres Win 3-2
The San Diego Padres bullpen has been struggling lately, mostly due to being overworked.
John Gennaro | June 11, 2013 | Comments (0)
Padres’ Offense Stays Hot, Beats Braves 7-6
Ironically enough for a franchise that has always had great pitching but has struggled to do those other things, the 2013 Padres don't seem to have enough pitching to put together the type of winning streaks necessary in the regular season for a team to make it into the playoffs.
John Gennaro | June 11, 2013 | Comments (1)
Padres Lose 8-7 After Giving Up Late Lead to Rockies
The Padres return to San Diego on Monday but the competition won’t be getting any easier.
John Gennaro | June 10, 2013 | Comments (1)
Padres Ride Hot Hitting and Strong Pitching to 4-2 Win in Colorado
If Padres GM Josh Byrnes can find a way to open up a starting position for Kyle Blanks, who is showing himself to be one of the best players on the roster, and improve his starting rotation with a trade, it could be enough to get San Diego into contention this season.
John Gennaro | June 8, 2013 | Comments (0)
Walk-Off Home Run Thwarts Padres Comeback
Fans of the Padres have come to known two different sides of Edinson Volquez. There's "good Volquez" that has filthy stuff and a bulldog demeanor, and there's "bad Volquez."
John Gennaro | June 7, 2013 | Comments (0)
Sports Report: Now Is Time for the Padres to Get Hot
MLB goes after players suspected of cheating, the San Diego Chargers’ offseason keeps chugging along and stories you may have missed in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | June 7, 2013 | Comments (2)
Padres Enjoy Good Pitching in Win Over Rockies
Starting pitching has been the weakness of the 2012 San Diego Padres thus far, but starts like this from Cashner will help matters.
John Gennaro | June 6, 2013 | Comments (0)
Recap: Padres Show Potential with 6-2 Win over LA
Games like these show the potential of the San Diego Padres and their young core, but make the issues with starting pitching that much more glaring.
John Gennaro | June 6, 2013 | Comments (2)
Padres Recap: Dodgers’ Puig hits 2 HRs, collects 5 RBIs
San Diego has now lost 3 consecutive games and have won just 5 of their last 14 games.
John Gennaro | June 4, 2013 | Comments (2)
Padres Recap: The Offense Struggles Against Fife
If Headley, Hundley and Grandal continue to struggle until then, the 2013 season could look quite bleak by time the Padres players have time to catch their breath.
John Gennaro | June 4, 2013 | Comments (0)
Sports Report: How San Diego’s Sports Media Scene’s Suffering
Evaluating the Padres so far, chatter during the Chargers' offseason and more our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | May 31, 2013 | Comments (1)
The Long-Awaited Return of Yasmani Grandal
Why fans should be excited to see Grandal, and all of his offseason baggage, back in the clubhouse.
John Gennaro | May 28, 2013 | Comments (1)
Sports Report: Xolos Excite Both Sides of the Border
A Chargers wardrobe malfunction, a USD superstar and more in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | May 24, 2013 | Comments (0)
Sports Report: L.A. Threats Lose Their Meaning
The Chargers lose a legend, Strasburg's homecoming and more in our weekly arts roundup.and more in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | May 17, 2013 | Comments (4)
Strasburg Homecoming Could Thwart Padres’ Home-Field Advantage
The arrival of Stephen Strasburg, an SDSU legend, could turn many Padres fans into momentary Nationals boosters.
John Gennaro | May 16, 2013 | Comments (1)
Sports Report: Manti Te’o Makes His Debut
The Philip Rivers blame game, John McCain’s cable crusade and more in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | May 10, 2013 | Comments (0)
The Padres’ Fountain of Youth
Chase Headley has been putting up MVP-like numbers since returning from injury, and he’s been getting help from unlikely places.
John Gennaro | May 9, 2013 | Comments (0)
Sports Report: A Jolt of Energy — and Controversy — for the Chargers
A somber Seau anniversary, a coming-out milestone and more in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | May 3, 2013 | Comments (0)
The 2013 Padres Finally Arrive
Signs of life from the starting rotation, paired with an offense that can actually score runs, has renewed hope in Padres fans.
John Gennaro | May 1, 2013 | Comments (2)
Sports Report: Chargers’ GM First Pick Not Sitting Well
And more in our weekly sports roundup.
John Gennaro | April 26, 2013 | Comments (0)
‘Take Me Out to the Blame Game’ More Apt for Padres Fans
There seems to be something fundamentally wrong, however, with the vision of the Padres that is carrying over from year to year, owner to owner and player to player.
John Gennaro | April 24, 2013 | Comments (2)
Sports Report: NFL Fans Bust Out the Crystal Ball
The Chargers’ new schedule, a leaked recording gone viral and more in our weekly sports roundup.
