The comedy duo has an ambitious goal for 2026: to hold the comedy show with the largest number of spectators in history Jo Koy and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias told the LA Times recently It turns out the comedy duo is heading to SoFi Stadium next year This will be the venue’s first stand-up performance If they sell out SoFi, with a capacity of about 70,000 people they’ll set a Guinness World Record for the largest comedic audience The current record is held by German comedian Mario Bath who hosted a show at Olympiastadion in Berlin in July 2008 only one thing needs to happen: sell out all the seats You can get your tickets for a night full of laughs and be part of history by purchasing them on Ticketmaster the Braves got a right-handed home run and a win over the Dodgers Having Raisel Iglesias come in with a single run lead had me on the edge of my seat All he did was elicit a 77 MPH single and strike out the next three hitters with Hyeseong “The Comet” Kim causing havoc behind him That’s as good as I have seen Raisel Iglesias in a while How long exactly it has been is up for your debate But that was definitely the best one this year in a game the Braves could have really used a win Raisel has struck out three batters in a game already this year but also gave up the winning home run versus the Phillies on April 9th He struck out four of six Giants in two innings in a win last August when he was in the midst of a span of nearly three months without an earned run given up It would really be fun to see that Raisel again Yesterday’s wOBA and xwOBA: .343 / .369 (was .352 / .361 on Saturday) (Season rank: 14th | 10th) Yesterday’s wOBA and xwOBA allowed: .277 / .287 (was .395 / .343 on Saturday) (Season rank: 20th | 16th) Yesterday’s homers allowed: 1 (2 on Saturday) Record when out-xwOBAing: 10-8 (League: 374-133) Record when out-xwOBAed: 5-10 (League: 133-374) Record when out-wOBAing: 14-2 (League: 431-78) Record when out-wOBAed: 1-16 (League: 78-431) Record when outhomering: 7-3 (League: 259-77) Record when outhomered: 3-10 (League: 77-259) Written by RotoWire Staff Iglesias is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees Iglesias will take a seat for the series opener while he's been in the midst of a funk at the plate lately having gone 3-for-26 over his last eight games Tyler Wade will cover the keystone in his stead Channelsreels-53631Reelsarrow-expand-53632Raisel Iglesias seals Braves' 4-3 win with strikeoutDodgers @ BravesMay 4 2025 | 00:00:28add-reel-53633Reelsshare-square-2-53634ShareRaisel Iglesias gets Austin Barnes to strike out swinging to secure the Braves' 4-3 win over the Dodgers You can now search for over 3 million videos by player Use the search box to start your search with a player or a team and then use the filter panel to refine your results You can also start by selecting filters from the panel Videos can be embedded and shared directly from MLB.com Bienvenido a la nueva búsqueda de videos de MLB Ahora puede buscar más de 3 millones de videos por jugador Use el cuadro de búsqueda para comenzar su búsqueda con un jugador o un equipo y luego use el panel de filtro para refinar sus resultados También puede comenzar seleccionando filtros desde el panel Los videos se pueden insertar y compartir directamente desde MLB.com/es There was an error when executing your search Please refresh the page or try another query to get results If you are still having trouble, please describe your issue here and we will do our best to resolve it Por favor vuelva a cargar la página o intente con otros parámetros para obtener resultados Si aún así continua teneindo problemas, por favor descríbalo aquí y haremos todo lo posible por resolverlo It looks like there are no results for your search Please note that \\\"Play\\\" filters are only available after the 2015 season Videos from 2015 and prior can be searched by player Examples of \\\"Play\\\" filters:Hit ResultPitch ResultPitch Type\"},\"es\":{\"title\":\"¡Ponchado!\",\"body\":\"Aparentemente no hay resultados para tu búsqueda tenga en cuenta que los filtros de Play sólo están disponibles después de la temporada 2015 Los videos de 2015 y anteriores se pueden buscar por jugador There were no clips found for this selection Please refresh the page or try again later No se encontraron clips para esta selección Actualiza la página o vuelve a intentarlo más tarde Si aún así continua teneindo problemas, por favor descríbalo aquí y haremos todo lo posible por resolverlo. Iglesias has surrendered more home runs than he did all of last season He entered last nights save situation against the Dodgers with a 5.25 ERA and 6.97 FIP for the 2025 season which is not what you want to see from your closer Raisel Iglesias’ 2025 season with the Atlanta Braves got off to a very rocky start It had been just 12 innings of work, but the results have been particularly concerning because of all the hard contact Iglesias has surrendered On top of that Iglesias’ strikeout rate isn’t what it once was there are legitimate worries of decline for Iglesias Earlier this season, he blew a save in Los Angeles before giving up a walk-off homer to Shohei Ohtani. Last night against those very same Dodgers, fans at Truist Park held their collective breath that tonight’s save situation wouldn’t have the same fate. Iglesias made it interesting, but he eventually got the job done and may have turned his season around in the process Raisel Iglesias's 3Ks in the 9th...and Sword. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/PXzfR4cisg It was a one-run game when Raisel entered the ninth inning looking to end the Braves three game skid The baseball gods seemed to be laughing at Braves fans when the inning begun with a 77 mph infield single off of Ozzie Albies' glove Pinch runner Hyeseong Kim immediately stole second base to get in scoring position before Iglesias recorded an out What ensued next were some of the best executed pitches of the season for Raisel He begun his bounceback by striking out catcher Will Smith on a sinker running in on him Kim moved up to third on the dropped third strike who had already homered earlier in the game Iggy got Rojas on three beautifully located changeups Austin Barnes stepped up with Ohtani lurking in the on-deck circle With the game-tying run 90 feet away Iggy fired three straight fastball to get ahead in the count before polishing off the save with a filthy slider off the plate that Barnes chased © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"63","src":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"62","value":"66"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"69","url":"6a"},{"type":"68","value":"6b"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands He graduated from Anderson University in 2021 with a degree in digital media He previously covered local high school sports in upstate South Carolina He has been an Atlanta Braves fan his entire life placeholders);",{"attributes":"ee","loadingType":"e3","name":"ef","source":"eg","type":"e6"},{"type":"e1","value":"eh"},{},"commercial-api","(function () {\n mmClientApi.push('getPageData' It had been just 12 innings of work, but the results have been particularly concerning because of all the hard contact Iglesias has surrendered Earlier this season, he blew a save in Los Angeles before giving up a walk-off homer to Shohei Ohtani. Last night against those very same Dodgers, fans at Truist Park held their collective breath that tonight’s save situation wouldn’t have the same fate. Iglesias made it interesting, but he eventually got the job done and may have turned his season around in the process Raisel Iglesias's 3Ks in the 9th...and Sword. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/PXzfR4cisg Canelo-Scull was a damp squib for the undisputed 168lbs title in Saudi Arabia, with Scull using the ring and Canelo not cutting it off. Between them, Canelo and Scull combined to throw the second fewest amount of punches in CompuBox’s 40-year history, throwing 152 punches. Scull is now 23-1 (9 KOs), while Canelo is 63-2-2 (39 KOs) and moving onto a September super-fight with Terence Crawford. Yet Estephan is keen to see the rising Osleys Iglesias get his chance. Iglesias has stopped 12 of his 13 victims and is waiting to see now what the IBF will do about the mandatory position, and what might happen with eliminators. But, despite his lack of pro experience, Iglesias – the 27-year-old “El Tornado” – is ready for the world leaders, said his promoter. “He definitely is ready for anyone,” Estephan added. “He’s the IBO champion, so currently obviously the four federations are with Canelo, The Ring as well, but the only other belt of significance is the IBO and Iglesias is the champion. So we’re trying to put him in a position where people have to face him, because that’s just how avoided he is, and understandably so.” Of course, Iglesias is not the only bullet Estephan has to fire at the top dogs at 168lbs. Christian Mbilli, 28-0 (23 KOs), meets Maciej Sulecki on June 27 in Quebec City, for the WBC interim title. “So in the division we feel we have the best two guys,” he added. “And we’re ready to go after them all. The cream rises to the top, and they can run but they can’t hide.” Another Eye of the Tiger contender, standout amateur Imam Khataev, meets Cuban southpaw David Morrell on July 12 in New York. Light-heavyweight Khataev is 10-0 (9 KOs), while Morrell is coming off a defeat to David Benavidez. “It’s going to be an interesting firefight,” said Estephan. “Definitely not the boring one we saw last night.” This website may contain adult language. TM & © 2025 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. This website may contain adult language TM & © 2025 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved Comedians Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Jo Koy announce “ONE NIGHT ONLY!” at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Saturday this will be the first time Iglesias and Koy co-headline together and will be produced by Icon Concerts ABOUT GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS: Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians and one of the highest grossing touring comedians of all time He is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 2 billion views and over 34.6 million fans across social media He was the 3rd highest grossing comedian of 2024 according to Billboard Iglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels and was also honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue The comedian has had the distinct honor of being one of the few to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and The Sydney Opera House in Australia Iglesias is the star and executive producer of the Netflix original comedy series, Mr Iglesias plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater He takes on teaching gifted but misfit kids to not only save them from being “counseled out” by a bully bureaucrat Assistant Principal but also to help them unlock their full potential The show won best Primetime Comedy at The Imagen Awards which recognizes positive portrayals of Latino actors/actresses in the entertainment industry Iglesias has released four stand-up comedy specials with Netflix The first in 2016 with I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry, which was filmed at the sold-out Allstate Arena in Chicago to 20,000 fans was filmed in front of a sold-out audience at the Toyota Center in Houston and debuted in January 2019 The third, Stadium Fluffy premiered in October 2022 and was taped in front of a crowd of 55,000 fans at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles where Iglesias made history as the first comedian to perform at and sellout the largest MLB stadium in the US Iglesias reupped with Netflix for a new two-special deal The first of the new specials, Gabriel Iglesias: Legend of Fluffy taped at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida this summer and premiered worldwide January 7th earning a top ten spot on Netflix’s global most watched list Iglesias cemented his place in Hollywood as he received his very on handprint ceremony at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre where he was recognized for his impressive achievements in his career He joins a small group of artists and talent to receive this honor Iglesias co-starred with Tim Allen in the second season of Disney+’s The Santa Clauses. Most recently he can be seen on NBC’s Lopez Vs Lopez opposite George Lopez which premiered on NBC/Peacock Feature film credits include co-starring roles in Magic Mike, Magic Mike XXL and A Haunted House 2 Gabriel’s voice has been heard in many animated films including the recent Space Jam: A New Legacy as “Speedy Gonzales” streaming on MAX Iglesias voiced the role of “Head Clerk” in Pixar’s Academy Award nominated animated film Coco He also voiced “Babo” in Ugly Dolls “Rufus the Dog” in Sony’s Golden Globe nominated animated holiday film The Star and “Cuatro” in Fox 20th Century Film’s Academy Award nominated animated film Ferdinand Gabriel is one of a handful of comedians with a theatrically released stand-up concert comedy film, TheFluffy Movie On the small screen, Fluffy’s Food Adventures, a non-scripted comedic docu-follow series completed a 3-season run on FUSE TV in 2017 Gabriel was a recurring guest star on the ABC sitcom Cristela and also guest-starred in an episode of ABC’s hit comedy Modern Family. Comedy Central aired Iglesias’ hit series Stand-Up Revolution for 3 seasons Comedy Central also aired Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to over 15 million viewers The special was a follow-up to his previous DVD specials, Hot & Fluffy and I’m Not Fat...I’m Fluffy Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience including biker bars and hole-in-the-wall joints Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world The comedian continues to be one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians each year according to Pollstar and Billboard as he sells out and breaks sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world Koy became the first comedian to sell-out 6 shows at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles Koy made another dream come true when he performed and sold-out Madison Square Garden for the first time in New York City The same year he sold-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle and returned later that year to sell out the Tacoma Dome (over 22,000 tickets) Koy once again became the first comedian to sell-out the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila The comedian broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” His universal comedy transcends borders as he’s sold-out arenas around the world including Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai) It was Koy’s universal appeal and relatability that led to Steven Spielberg discovering his Netflix special Comin’ in Hot. Very quickly after that Koy was starring in the 2022 Universal Picture comedy Easter Sunday. The film takes place around a struggling single father that returns to his hometown of Daly City CA to survive a chaotic Easter with his family The film is a love letter to his Filipino roots and is loosely based on Jo Koy's life experiences and stand-up comedy. Easter Sunday was produced by Steven Spielberg’s production company Amblin Partners alongside Rideback and Dreamworks Pictures and is the first motion picture film to feature an all-Filipino cast and be produced by a major studio Daly City gave Jo the Keys To The City and declared July 22nd “Jo Koy Day.” Koy appeared in Disney’s Haunted Mansion and voiced characters in Netflix’s animated films Monkey King and Leo. In 2024 he was most recently heard voicing the character Monkey King in the Paramount+ film, The Tiger’s Apprentice. He’s also appeared in Netflix’s Mr Iglesias and Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens it was announced that he inked a two-special deal with Netflix with the first special releasing in 2024 sharing his unfiltered opinions on social media aging and moving into a new phase of his life; his zaddy phase Filmed at the historic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn NY, Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn premiered globally on June 4th 2024 only on Netflix and reached the Top 10 within the first week The special had over 240 million minutes streamed making it one of the top 10 streaming specials of the year His other Netflix stand-up specials include Live From The Los Angeles Forum, Comin’ In Hot and Live From Seattle. Overall, Koy has had seven highly rated and successful specials on Comedy Central and Netflix the comedian released his first variety special, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix in which Koy brings the laughs and beats to Manila spotlighting local culture in a one-of-a-kind show featuring Filipino-American comedians Koy continues to push for representation in Hollywood and shine a light on Filipino talent a documentary from Emmy-winning director Michele Josue The film explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets Jo came on as a producer for the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical, Here Lies Love. Here Lies Love told the story of Imelda Marcos’ rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution The show received four Tony Award nominations during its run and was the first to feature an all-Filipino cast on Broadway Koy was once again acknowledged for his advocacy for more representation in entertainment and was given the proclamation in Los Angeles that October 7th would be declared “Jo Koy Day.” Koy released his first autobiography, Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo with Harper Collins Publishers to raved reviews Koy uncovers the stories behind his stand-up: the conflict the drama and the laughter as he struggles to find his place in the entertainment industry Jo is currently on his Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour. 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Then he went 2-for-4 Tuesday with his first home run of the season and three RBIs. It was Bogaerts’ first home run since last Sept. 21 and his first game with three or more RBIs since Aug. 11, 2023. Before Tuesday night, Bogaerts hadn’t had an RBI since April 8 — a span of 17 games. — Both Luis Arraez and Jason Heyward had hits Tuesday night in their return from the injured list. Arraez (.289) was 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly while extending his hitting streak against the Giants to seven straight games. Heyward (.217) was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. — 2B Jose Iglesias (.279) was 1-for-4 with 2 RBIs Tuesday, his fourth multi-RBI game of the season. — The Padres had their 14th game this season with 10 or more hits. But it was also their first since April 20. — RHP Nick Pivetta wasn’t at his sharpest Tuesday (three runs allowed on five hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings). But he still improved to 5–1 in six starts with a 1.78 earned run average, a 0.821 WHIP and 39 strikeouts in 35 1/3 innings. His five wins leads the National League. Photo of Nick Pivetta at Petco ParkPADRES ON DECK: Two Padres minor league shortstops were named Players of the Week in their respective leagues for April 22–27. And Francisco Acuna, 25, was the Player of the Week in the Double-A Texas League for going 10-for-22 with a double, four home runs, 13 RBIs, three walks, two stolen base and eight runs for a .455/.538/1.045/1.584 slash line. №1 prospect Leo De Vries, 18, was selected the Player of the Week for the High Single-A Midwest League. And exactly one week after going 5-for-5 while hitting for the cycle plus a home run for eight RBIs, De Vries (.290) fell a triple short of a second cycle Tuesday night for High Single-A Fort Wayne. He was 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, 3 RBIs and 3 runs. 3B Rosman Verdugo (.219), the Padres’ №24 prospect, was 2-for-4 for Fort Wayne Tuesday with a double, a RBI and a walk. Starting RHP Henry Baez (3.18 earned run average), the Padres’ №12 prospect, gave up 2 hits and a walk with 8 strikeouts over 7 shutout innings for San Antonio. Starting LHP Kash Mayfield (0–2, 5.02 ERA), the Padres’ №3 prospect, gave up 3 runs on 4 hits and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts over 5 innings to suffer the loss for Single-A Lake Elsinore. C Lamar King Jr. (.304), the Padres’ №29 prospect, was 2-for-4 with a double. TRIPLE-A EL PASO (12–15) — Chihauhuas at Oklahoma City, postponed, rain. The game will be made up Thursday (May 1) as part of a doubleheader. DOUBLE-A SAN ANTONIO (12–10) — MISSIONS 2, Corpus Christi 0: C Brandon Valenzuela hit a 2-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. HIGH SINGLE-A FORT WAYNE (11–11) — TIN CAPS 12, Dayton 6: C Brendan Durfee (.290) was 4-for-4 with 3 doubles, a walk, 2 RBIs and 3 runs. 2B Brandon Butterworth (.308) had 2 doubles in 4 at-bats with a walk, 2 RBIs and a run. RHP Tyler Morgan (2–0, 3.31 ERA) had 5 strikeouts in 3 perfect innings to earn the win. SINGLE-A LAKE ELSINORE (7–15) — Inland Empire 5, STORM 0: 3B Zach Evans (.341) was 2-for-3 with a walk. April 30, 1993 — Right fielder Tony Gwynn goes 5-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored and shortstop Ricky Gutierrez is 4-for-5 with two runs scored as the Padres defeat the Mets 7–6 at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium. Help The Magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Field Dungeon Crawler Carl, Matt Dinniman (Dandy House 979-8-6885-9150-7, $13.99, 400pp, tp) September 2020 Dungeon Crawler Carl is not really a book; it’s a long joke It has spots where it is juvenile or a little slow but author Matt Dinniman clearly had a blast writing it and that shines through and makes the novel a very enjoyable read Carl is a Coast Guard veteran who likes to stay in shape He is in the immediate aftermath of the end of a relationship When the cat slips out of the apartment in the middle of a cold night Carl finds himself with no pants and no shoes trying to save the kitty from becoming a Popsicle One second in which every building in the world collapses into nothingness Once Carl receives instructions and enters a portal that takes him into the game show which operates just like an adventure/survival video game Watched by billions of viewers across the universe Carl and Princess Donut must fight to survive learning how things work as they progress and watching the number of contestants become smaller by the second Making it all the way to the end seems impossible Carl and Princess Donut focus on just making it to the next level This is definitely a book that will appeal to gamers and well as younger audiences Dinniman managed to inject some emotional moments and a few smart critiques into this narrative gory fight scenes worthy of a horror novel; everything here is over the top It’s hard to take a talking cat who is a diva seriously it would be easy to think that Carl will never grow into a likeable but the author also manages to pull that off The result is a story that follows a man with no pants and a talking cat used to winning contests as they fight monsters become a popular duo in the deadly TV show they’re part of and do everything they can to stay alive and get to the next level before their time to do so is up and they die and there are pages in which repetition makes it clear that this should not be a 464-page book and would probably work better if it was much shorter but the important thing here is that the novel never becomes boring and while the pacing varies the novel’s shortcomings are easy to overlook when faced with the way the author made sure readers could follow the action and learn how things work readers can see Carl using the menu in his head and doing that clearly and easily is no easy task Dungeon Crawler Carl is the first of seven books It was originally self-published and was then picked up by a big publisher because it became a success That the book is the first in a series becomes apparent early on but that doesn’t distract from all the action and the ending is not the kind that makes readers angry Are Carl and Princess Donut complex enough to sustain a seven-book series but I already have the second one and I’m looking forward to digging in This review and more like it in the December 2024 issue of Locus . While you are here please take a moment to support Locus with a one-time or recurring donation We rely on reader donations to keep the magazine and site going and would like to keep the site paywall free but WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT to continue quality coverage of the science fiction and fantasy field Copyrighted material may not be republished without permission of LSFF Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" “The only print publication I subscribe to is Locus Magazine It’s indispensable for keeping up with SF Plus mind-expanding criticism/interviews!” Locus Magazine and Website cover science fiction and allows us to continue to share our content without a paywall Even a small contribution goes a long way toward keeping Locus going and keeping you up to date with new exciting books and in the know about the SFF world Iglesias allowed a hit and struck out three in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers Iglesias has strung together three scoreless outings for the first time this season The veteran closer had some struggles in April Those issues are reflected in his 4.85 ERA but he's added a 1.00 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB while converting six of eight save attempts over 13 innings this season Channelsreels-53573Reelsarrow-expand-53574Jose Iglesias' two-run singleGiants @ PadresApril 29 2025 | 00:00:30add-reel-53575Reelsshare-square-2-53576ShareJose Iglesias extends the Padres' lead to 3-0 with a two-run single to right-center field in the bottom of the 1st inning Channelsreels-536589Reelsarrow-expand-536590Jose Iglesias' RBI infield singleGiants @ PadresApril 30 2025 | 00:00:21add-reel-536591Reelsshare-square-2-536592ShareJose Iglesias beats out an infield single with the bases loaded to extend the Padres' lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the 5th inning Padres agree to Minors deal (source)March 5th PEORIA, Ariz. -- OMG, Jose Iglesias has landed in San Diego Iglesias’ hit recording “OMG” became the theme song and rallying cry for the Mets during their second-half march to the NLCS in 2024 and it also seemed to inspire a career resurgence that led to a .337 batting average and an .829 OPS readying for another postseason run of their own have agreed to a Minor League contract with Iglesias a source told MLB.com’s AJ Cassavell on Wednesday and he is expected to arrive in camp Thursday He is to earn $3 million if he makes the Major League roster Manager Mike Shildt said he made “quite a bit” of the part Iglesias played in energizing the Mets last season “Clearly the [Mets] played very well toward the end “Talking to some people who observed that club and were around that area relative to his performance on the field and knowing how to play but also the way he went about it He played 28 games for the Padres’ Triple-A affiliate in El Paso in the 2023 season and after signing a Minor League deal with the Mets spent the first two months at Triple-A Syracuse before having his contract selected May 31 The Mets were 52-33 in games that Iglesias appeared in and 39-30 in games that he started they went 66-40 after selecting his contract Integral part of a lot of clubs and their success “Primarily seen him across the field in New York and Colorado There’s some familiarity and some respect there It is a good opportunity for him to compete for a spot on the club What Iglesias’ addition means for the roster is unclear although adding proven depth is never a bad thing “It’s all on the table,” Shildt said of the position battles and time juggling that might occur That’s a benefit of what we know coming in This guy’s a proven defender regardless of where you put him.” The Padres did not appear to have a ringing need for an additional infielder with the projected third-to-first alignment of Manny Machado the Padres could find more time for Cronenworth at first base and Arraez at DH Cronenworth split time between first base and second last season and first was his primary position in 2023 He is credited with four defensive runs saved by FanGraphs in his five career seasons at first who locked up his third straight batting title in 2024 but it would not be out of the question to see him take more at-bats as the DH where the Padres do not appear to have a set-in-stone candidate Arraez made 61 starts at first base and 46 as the DH for the Padres last season after being acquired from Miami on May 4 Arraez was minus-three in runs saved at both first base and second last year Eguy Rosario and Tyler Wade are projected as primary infield reserves Rosario has spent time in the infield and outfield this spring so the Padres risk losing him if he doesn't make the team out of spring Reserve outfielder Connor Joe also has played first base and he could provide a right-handed-hitting option at DH in matchup situations Iglesias was particularly effective last September He became the Mets’ starting second baseman after Jeff McNeil suffered a fractured wrist in early September I began writing about books for the New York Times in late 2023 and officially began my tenure as the horror fiction columnist for the New York Times Book Review in January on 2024 but it often makes me miss something else I love with all my heart: crime fiction and writing about what I read is what I’ve always done Start a column to talk about crime fiction a place that has supported me from the start there’s one thing that all Steve Cavanagh novels share: you start reading Eddie and the gang are back and trying to tackle a complex murder case that went down in one of the city’s most affluent neighborhoods but the truth is weaker than Jackson’s DNA on the murder weapon While Eddie works on getting to the bottom of the Jackson case he must also stay busy keeping himself alive because some fine members of New York’s Finest want him dead and they’ve put a bounty on his head carefully plotted narrative we’ve come to expect from Cavanagh while also being its own thing The story is packed with tension and more questions than answers a character that quickly becomes half the heart of the story is an intriguing character whose agenda drives the plot but also a vehicle through with Cavanagh explores identity and belonging in the world of the ultrawealthy Reading an Eddie Flynn novel is never not fun and Witness 8 is a blast even when Bloch’s not around Jean Echenoz’s Command Performance is an amazing novel but in the same way that a tomato is a fruit; sure Gerard Fulmard lost his job as a former flight attendant under some bad circumstances and desperation pushed him to try his hand at being a private detective and it quickly turned into a dangerous disaster Gerard starts working for a shady political splinter group bizarre journey inside the group will lead him to murder unpredictable animal that’s also very colorful so you read and enjoy it even if there at times when you’re not exactly sure what’s happening and wouldn’t dare a guess as to what comes next the story starts with a bizarre catastrophe and every character in the novel has a quirky biography and unique personality That Echenoz weaves these elements into a satisfying read is a testament to his talents as a storyteller Hannah Deitch’s Killer Potential is an impressive debut that shows its author has exactly that Evie Gordon was on the path to greatness from early on Evie now makes a living as an SAT tutor rich kids in Los Angeles She spends hours in fancy living rooms and posh kitchens and enjoys peeing in magazine-worthy bathrooms Evie’s life isn’t that exciting and the bright future she was promised–all that upward social mobility her education would provide–is nowhere to be found Evie shows up to a tutoring session on a Sunday and finds an open door and a quiet house And then a woman trapped in a closet and crying for help After one more surprisingly violent encounter in the house now not only scared and confused but also murder suspects with no clue about who the killer could be and nowhere to go The first third of this novel is amazing and the voice is an electric and the way Deitch manages the mysterious woman and the way she comes out of her shell are all great elements here the narrative loses its power halfway through as it switches into a sort of introspective love story that lacks the intensity of the start I find it really cool when a novel gives me very specific things and I can connect with them immediately Like Evie–and like Deitch–I worked as a tutor for rich kids Deitch nails the awkwardness and the dynamics of that job perfectly and with the perfect amount of cynicism faulty debut that explodes at first and then fizzles out but it contains enough good stuff to make want to check out whatever Deitch does next and that’s not something all debuts pull off Masthead About Advertisers: Contact Us Privacy Policy Veteran infielder Jose Iglesias has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres a source confirmed to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez amid multiple reports The contract includes an invitation to major league spring training He will make $3 million in 2025 if he makes the major league roster Iglesias, 35, sparked the New York Mets on and off the field last year on their run to the National League Championship Series On the field, he hit .337 with four home runs and 26 RBIs and became the Mets' starting second baseman in September and the playoffs after Jeff McNeil fractured his wrist After signing a minor league contract with the Mets last offseason he was called up on May 31 and helped spark a turnaround for the club his hit song "OMG" was embraced in the Mets' clubhouse and by the team's fans The Mets even had an "OMG" sign in the dugout to celebrate big moments Iglesias is a career .283 hitter and has 51 home runs and 392 RBIs The Best News for Willem-Alexander, the Son of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger, Is Confirmed | en.edatv.news, Europa Press, Instagram, Lucia Almiron LIFESTYLE Breaking news about Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger: They've already confirmed the news about their son.The Life of Willem-Alexander the Youngest Son of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger Comes to Light05/05/2025 13:26:00h by Cándido Casares a breaking news story is confirmed that has surprised the circle of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger the veil of anonymity that has protected him until now is lifted After years of keeping his image pixelated and his life away from the media spotlight Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger formed a large and cosmopolitan family The Most Unknown Son of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger Reaches Adulthood | Instagram @julioiglesiasJulio was already the father of Enrique from his previous marriage to Isabel Preysler the children with Miranda grew up in an environment marked by privacy the couple chose to keep their offspring's privacy While some media have tried to unravel the life of this branch of the Iglesias family and indirect references have been obtained Julio Iglesias's youngest son can now be portrayed without censorship thus sparking the interest of the media and the public in learning more about his figure and what role does he play within the most reserved family in the Spanish artistic scene thus completing the family circle formed by Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger and despite belonging to one of the most popular sagas in music and celebrity His face has barely appeared in public images Not even on social media is it easy to trace his activity he doesn't have open profiles nor has he sought prominence One of the few exceptions occurred during his 14th birthday One of his sisters posted an Instagram "story" where he was seen in sportswear and holding a tennis racket It was a discreet nod to his passion for sports the Son of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger | Redes socialesBut sports are not the only thing that occupies his time as Guillermo has inherited his father's artistic vein it is said that he masters both the drums and the piano he has followed in his siblings' footsteps He was born and raised on the exclusive island of Indian Creek A place also known as "the island of millionaires," where great fortunes from the entertainment and finance worlds reside one of the most prestigious and elitist educational centers in Florida guarantees absolute discretion and top-level education an ideal environment to preserve the privacy of the Iglesias Rijnsburger family that barrier that prevented showing his face vanishes the media can now disseminate his image without restrictions marking a turning point in his relationship with the public eye Guillermo will be able to decide if he wishes to follow in his father's or siblings' footsteps or if he prefers to continue in discretion the latest known images of Guillermo were already old a fan page of the Iglesias family revealed an unpublished image of the young man Although it was not published by any family member it did hint at how he has changed in recent years no specific information has emerged about the direction he will take at the university level sources close to the family assure that Guillermo is a brilliant young man with a great academic future He is expected to begin his university stage next September although the chosen career or institution is unknown In short, with Guillermo's coming of age, a new stage opens in the family life of Julio Iglesias and Miranda Rijnsburger sparking unprecedented interest in the most enigmatic figure of the clan Will this be the first step toward a public life or will he continue on the path of discretion I began writing about books for the New York Times in late 2023 and officially began my tenure as the horror fiction columnist for the New York Times Book Review in January on 2024 but I’m not writing about what I read and writing about what I read is what I’ve always done Kevin Wade has had a great career as a screenwriter came to a screeching halt when the writers’ and actors’ strikes hit in 2023 fast-paced narrative written by a “debut” author who brings to the table decades of accumulated knowledge and a deep understanding of pacing Police Chief Jeep Mullane used to work as a cop in New York City but after a very personal case broke him while also earning him a NYPD detective’s shield Jeep opted to return home to Long Island’s North Shore to run a small new local police department but while Jeep settles in relatively quickly the things he ignored in the past and the big differences between hardworking people like himself and the wealthy families that populate the area start rubbing him the wrong way and making his work a little harder When Jeep gets a call about the body of a drowned man who turns out to be one of his best childhood friends his new role as the law in town clashes with his past that meant feeling like an outsider and knowing Johnny and him would have different paths in life As Jeep navigates his grief and tries to get to the bottom of Johnny’s death he is also forced to deal with the wounds of his recent past Johnny’s secretive family and overbearing father This novel is always moving forward at breakneck speed Short chapters–many of them carried mostly by dialogue–and Wade’s lean prose make this a quick read which occupies center stage and delivers the biggest emotional punches is happening now as Jeep investigates his friend’s death which provides context and helps with character development follows Jeep and Johnny back at the end of their high school days when they played lacrosse together the chapters from the past end up revealing too much and giving away all of the pieces of the puzzle There are a few tropes here that might have worked better on television including things like Latinx bad guys with tattooed tears and a cop talking about how good cops are and how rough the gig is Johnny Carless is an impressive debut from a voice that sounds like a veteran because it comes from a veteran who knows how to tell a story delivering what is arguably her best novel to date May Hanover is one of those people who likes to follow the rules Most of it comes from growing up the daughter of a first-generation Chinese single mother who understood that education and discipline were the way to a better future and had very high expectations A video of her yelling at someone on the subway went viral and on her way to a couple of days with old friends in a rented house in the Hamptons Lauren and Kelsey have experienced things like what happened to May–scandals also altered their lives forever–so their bond is deep despite their bumpy past the three friends have a bad experience with a parking spot that leads to a prank that goes horribly wrong and quickly becomes an investigation that threatens to expose the three friends to the world once again the intricate way in which Burke examines female friendship and the lingering impact of trauma after it has been amplified by social media make this a remarkable novel the plot is still delivering surprises in the last few pages but what is astonishing about her is that she somehow keeps getting better As someone who pays the bills writing a mix of horror and crime I’m fully aware of the differences between those genres as well as of all the ways in which they share the same dark heart twisted–has always appealed to me because it brings in enough human darkness to be horror while remaining firmly entrenched in a crime Josie Fair is in a pub with her much older husband celebrating her forty-fifth birthday At the same pub and doing the same thing–also for her forty-fifth birthday–is Alix Summer the encounter is a funny “I found my birthday twin” story for Alix but it has a much deeper meaning for Josie When the two women run into each other again Josie talks to Alix about an idea she had while listening to her podcast which she has been obsessed with since meeting Alix at the pub on their birthday night but when she and Josie start working together she realizes Josie might not be who she says she is A story about lies that also delves deep into topics like pedophilia None of This is True is a dark spiral of tension that gets weirder and creepier as it goes Josie’s unhealthy obsession with Alix and the way she wedges herself into the podcaster’s life is only the start and everything leading up to is even worse one of the most interesting elements of the narrative is the snippets of a true crime Netflix documentary that readers “see” by reading audio from the podcast as well as interviews done after with people who knew Josie and Alix To say more would be to give away too much There are many reasons why Jewell sells so many books Reunion with Mets in '25 unlikely for infielder and OMG singer IglesiasFebruary 12th PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Jose Iglesias, the shortstop-turned-musician whose “OMG” single became an anthem for the 2024 Mets will always be remembered as a symbol of that team But he’s not likely to reprise his role in 2025 President of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed on Wednesday what had been apparent for some time that Iglesias is unlikely to return this season the Mets want several of their younger players to compete for his old job as a backup infielder “I think where we are now for that role on our team it’s important for us to keep some avenues open for some of our younger players,” Stearns said “We think it’s important for us to have some roster flexibility with that spot.” Had Iglesias signed a big league deal to return to the Mets, their bench would have been full at the outset of camp, with no wiggle room for younger players like Luisangel Acuña (2024 No. 12 prospect) or Brett Baty to compete for jobs Other infielders in camp include Jared Young the latter of whom is a natural second baseman who’s taking shortstop reps this spring Madrigal is a prime contender for the Mets’ final bench spot Acuña is likewise a tempting consideration because he can play shortstop but Mets officials may prefer to have the 22-year-old play every day in the Minors rather than sparingly in the Majors If the Mets choose to go without a true backup shortstop Baty or Young could entice them with a strong camp The Mets’ Opening Day bench will likely consist of a catcher (Luis Torrens) two outfielders (Starling Marte and Jose Siri) and one infielder Coming off a season in which he hit .337/.381/.448 in 85 games for the Mets Iglesias switched agents to Scott Boras at the start of the offseason but remains unemployed Iglesias was in this situation as recently as 2023 when he sat out the second half of the season because he could not find a Major League deal Iglesias is a career .283 hitter with a .710 OPS Channelsreels-528581Reelsarrow-expand-528582Jose Iglesias' RBI singleCubs @ PadresApril 14 2025 | 00:00:21add-reel-528583Reelsshare-square-2-528584ShareJose Iglesias hits an RBI infield single in the bottom of the 6th inning Channelsreels-537330Reelsarrow-expand-537331Raisel Iglesias seals the comeback winTwins @ BravesApril 18 2025 | 00:00:18add-reel-537332Reelsshare-square-2-537333ShareRaisel Iglesias snags a grounder back to the mound and throws on to first to seal the Braves' 6-4 comeback win Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of the world’s most successful stand- up comedians He recently became the second highest grossing touring comedian and is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 1.9 billion views and over 32.5 million fans across social media Iglesias has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players” issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels and was also honored with the cover of Variety’s comedy issue raised by a single mother in Long Beach,CA and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience; including biker bars and hole-in-the-wall joints.Gabriel’s stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life Attend a Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls game or special event in a United Center Day of Event Rental Suite Former warehouses now house the city’s most buzzed-about dining scene Return to events calendar More info Sign up Get the guide Contact us © 2025 Choose Chicago. All rights reserved.Privacy policy | Your privacy choices | Terms of use | Sitemap Channelsreels-528446Reelsarrow-expand-528447Raisel Iglesias earns the saveBraves @ RockiesApril 28 2025 | 00:00:08add-reel-528448Reelsshare-square-2-528449ShareRaisel Iglesias strikes out Brenton Doyle to earn the save in the Braves' 6-3 win Channelsreels-527538Reelsarrow-expand-527539Raisel Iglesias seals the win Twins @ BravesApril 19 2025 | 00:00:28add-reel-527540Reelsshare-square-2-527541ShareRaisel Iglesias strikes out Luke Keaschall to secure the 4-3 win for the Braves over the Twins MLB Trade Rumors By Steve Adams | March 5 The Padres and free agent infielder Jose Iglesias are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract The Boras Corporation client will earn a $3MM base salary if he makes the roster and can take home another $1MM via incentives That’s a bit heavier base than the standard minor league pact which seems reflective of Iglesias’ 2024 season and perhaps strong interest on non-guaranteed deals of this nature enjoyed a tremendous comeback season in 2024 after not appearing in the majors at all in 2023 (He spent a portion of that season with the Padres’ Triple-A affiliate.) Originally signed to a minor league deal by the Mets Iglesias was summoned to the big leagues in late May as a scuffling Mets club shuffled up a roster that had produced a 24-33 record through the season’s first two months The 12-year veteran went on to appear in 85 games and slash .337/.381/.448 in 291 turns at the plate He also became a key figure in the Mets’ clubhouse and a fan favorite whose “OMG” song became an anthem for the Mets as they turned their season around and marched to an NLCS appearance that looked wildly improbable at the time of Iglesias’ call to the majors Re-signing Iglesias would’ve effectively left the Mets with a static 13-player position core as Alvarez isn’t likely to be optioned at any point in the near future That would leave the Mets playing with a short bench anytime a position player needed a couple days off with a minor injury or illness there’s simply good reason to believe that Iglesias’ output was unsustainable He benefited from a sky-high .382 average on balls in play that sat 72 points higher than his career mark entering the 2024 season That surge in batted-ball results came despite Iglesias producing bottom-of-the-scale marks in terms of average exit velocity (85.8 mph) barrel rate (2.2%) and hard-hit rate (30.6%) based on his eventual contract — other clubs around the league clearly didn’t expect him to replicate or even approximate his 2024 results that shouldn’t take away the entirety of what Iglesias did with the Mets He continued to demonstrate superlative contact skills fanning in only 12.4% of his plate appearances He’s also retained plus sprint speed even as he’s entered his mid-30s and landing in the 83rd percentile of big leaguers as a result Iglesias also played strong defense at both third base and second base per Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Average He’s not going to be the batting title contender that a cursory look at his 2024 line might suggest but even a dip to his “expected” .314 weighted on-base average (via Statcast) would make him a useful utility infielder If the Friars want to affordably bolster their infield defense shifting Arraez to a DH role and moving Cronenworth back to first base could open second for Iglesias The Padres aren’t going to carry all three on the roster given his ability to handle any infield spot other than first base Rosario isn’t yet arbitration-eligible and is thus earning roughly the league minimum Wade’s $850K salary is barely north of the minimum suggesting the Friars would prefer to keep him around Iglesias is an Article XX(b) free agent — meaning he’s a free agent with more than six years of MLB service who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured list The 2022-26 CBA stipulates that such free agents who sign minor league contracts have three uniform opt-out opportunities baked into the contract: the first being five days prior to Opening Day the second on May 1 and the third on June 1 if Iglesias is informed late in camp that the Padres don’t plan to carry him on the Opening Day roster he can trigger that out clause and explore opportunities with other clubs Robert Murray of FanSided first reported the agreement between Iglesias and the Padres. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported it was a minor league deal and also was first on the terms of the contract San Diego Padres Transactions Jose Iglesias 2 months ago 2 months ago I don’t think it’s an accident he goes from team to team every year Fans viewed him as a positive unifying story on the Mets last year but reports indicate teams aren’t happy on the inside about his antics 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago If people would put the new cover sheets on the TPS reports the people that need to read them would 2 months ago I’m not sure what Lord is referring to but Iglasias was amazing in 21 when the Sox got him in September due to injuries They don’t make the playoffs without him he became a dugout cheerleader even though he couldn’t be added to the roster 2 months ago Joel Sherman has reported on this but has also said everyone he’s spoken to with the Mets said he was a great teammate this past season 2 months ago and again why Detroit let him walk in free agency 2 months ago youtube.com/watch?v=Fy3rjQGc6lA 2 months ago “great teammate”…I’ve no reason to think he’s anything but a good teammate but I don’t read too much into the “good teammate” or “bad teammate” narrative one sided and rife with conflicts of interest that “good teammate” oftens means that he’s been cooperative with that particular reporter gives inside info and he or she likes that particular player “Bad teammate” far too often means uncooperative with reporters and didn’t give them the scoop or the face time they wanted 2 months ago 2 months ago There are zero reports ever where Iglesias has been accused of “antics.” 2 months ago There are actually plenty of reports “ever” Or any of the Tigers fans who put up with his attitude I do not doubt the ’24 mets players loved him vintagedetroit.com/iglesias-never-seemed-intereste… 2 months ago His nickname is Candelita or Firecracker because of his fiery temper He has been accused of taking plays or whole games off on defense his entire career and that tendency has angered his teammates on multiple teams from Boston to Detroit to Cincinnati and there were issues on each team Since I first met him in 2023 he seems to be a great guy to be around in camp as a fan I only get to see him joking around with his teammates on the practice fields and in the dugout Like Profar who was very intense early in his career Iglesias seems to have mellowed as he grew older and become one of those fun and funny guys that players like to be around but the Padres have been very focused on culture and camaraderie on the team since Shildt was hired and if Iglesias was a bad apple I doubt Shildt and Preller would want him on the team 2 months ago Not specifically about Iglesias here but …along those lines: Baseball Clubhouses are so diverse these days I find it very hard to believe that ball players get along with absolutely everyone in the clubhouse It’s Human Nature for 30-40 young men to devolve into cliques 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago youtu.be/DzEQNub33w4?si=ZKIuxcMGrLy3NFKY 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago They should of kept him from ever leaving New York 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Padres got the best remaining value bat in the market 2 months ago How did the guy not get a major league deal 2 months ago “Not get a major League”…Scott Boras insists he was worth 3/$45M and this is what happens when you badly miscalculate and think that your agent sets the market 2 months ago At first I just dismissed as being an extension of you being a political zealot I’m starting to think it could quite possibly be something much larger… 2 months ago Probably gets on once they figure out their roster moves 2 months ago He’s just a dcent backup IFer who had an incredibly lucky 2024 and pro rate his SLG to normalize his slash line for luck and his .337/.381/.448 becomes something like 265/310/358 with flashy defense that’s a respectably above average by Statcast without being top-notch and decline after 31 is notorious for accelerating He’ll probably make some great-looking plays for you 2 months ago If I’m a GM (or owner) looking for a back up Utility INF who’s essentially had one good year to go with 11 seasons of a sub 100 OPS+ while accumulating negative dWAR in 4 of the last 6 seasons…… I’d be more inclined to give a young prospect close to their MLB debut the chance to learn at the Big League Level…..for less money Saying that… as a Mariners fan who is starving for any kind of improvement to our lineup I’d be perfectly happy giving this guy a chance to back up Polo/D-Mo/ Bliss and Solano 2 months ago Next free agent contest I’m just picking every SS to sign with San Diego 2 months ago 2 months ago Last time he signed a minor league deal with San Diego 2 months ago he almost assuredly has an opt out if he doesn’t make the team 2 months ago finished preceding season on a major league roster) he’ll have three uniform opt-outs in his minor league contract: five days prior to Opening Day 2 months ago Looks like a mistake by both New York teams Cashman better hope Cabrera or Peraza are ready 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago In 2023 Iglesias played just 28 games for Padres in the minors according to the article 2 months ago in 2023 after opting out of a minor league deal with the Marlins Iglesias signed a minor league deal with the Padres at the end of April He played just 28 games in El Paso and then opted out No other team would sign him and he missed the rest of the season 2 months ago last year’s NL MVP according to Nick Castellanos isn’t even valuable enough to get a major league contract 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago but having to settle for a minor league deal is kind of shocking .337/.381/.448 batting line last season in 85 games this comes off as one of those minor league deals with a guaranteed handshake roster spot they’re just doing this for roster flexibility right now 2 months ago 2 months ago “Shows how broke everyone is”…You mean it shows how middle market players should NEVER sign with Scott Boras and how badly things go when you(and your agent) badly miscalculate your market 2 months ago Iglesias has signed 4 minor league deals in 3 years with 3 different agents He is just not very good and at 35 he is old 2 months ago why aren’t they selling their franchises 2 months ago 2 months ago No pity for a situation their ownership/management created 2 months ago What it shows is that FA is like musical chairs and when the music stops everybody scrambles for a chair…Iglesias wants to play and was willing to sign a MiL deal for the chance while some other guys refuse to lower their money / years demands….Brandon Belt last year I would expect Iglesias to be up at some point and some of it depends on what happens with Wade 2 months ago What it really shows is ANOTHER Boras failure This has been the worst offseason for Boras clients that I can recall but there are a number of guys that should strongly consider leaving the Boras agency 2 months ago Pete Alonso only wanted to play for the Mets It’s hard to get your client at big contract when they will only consider one team He got Alonso the best possible deal with the one and only team he would sign with 2 months ago 2 months ago Boras couldn’t drum up demand from another team 2 months ago Boras wasn’t Alonso’s rep when the latter foolishly rejected Eppler=Cohen’s ridiculous 7/158m extension offer during the 2023 season It wasn’t Boras who went into negotiations during the 2024-2025 offseason wanting more than that offer—it was Alonso who was instructing his agent to aim higher 2 months ago Since you and your alter ego mlb fan are parroting the same message I will cut and paste my answer to him as part of this post He had no intention of signing anywhere else No agent could have gotten Alonso a better contract because the Mets were the only team he would sign with Your irrational hatred of Boras is causing you to make really stupid statements 2 months ago This is his 4th straight minor league deal and 3rd straight season He could not crack their MLB roster so he opted out and then signed a minor league deal with the Padres in late-April After he couldn’t crack the Padres roster he opted out in late May and no other team signed him at all that year Then he signed a minor league deal with the Mets last season and was called up in May Its not a shock that he couldn’t get a MLB deal this offseason No one believes he can repeat his 2024 performance There is no guarantee that he can crack the Padres roster even as a backup If Rosario can pull his head out and stop striking out so much 2 months ago A waste of money and a player other players grow to hate quite quickly since he is all about himself 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago But if you think about it with the tax it would likely cost the Yanks like $7mm to sign him I think Cabrera is overexposed as a starting player but I’m not sure Iglesias is $7mm better than him 2 months ago 2 months ago I remember when Padres fans were falling over themselves trying to trade Travis Jankowski for this guy Instead they get him for a minor league deal and a spring training invite 🙂 2 months ago They probably should have traded Jankowski at that point 2 months ago 2 months ago He’s going to be playing quality defense and making more hit songs 2 months ago How often does a player with 12 seasons in MLB 2 months ago “”Ever happened before”…Without looking I can guarantee that it’s happened before What this shows is that you cannot market middle market players the same as top of market players Scott Boras learned an important lesson today while Jose Iglesias pays the price for said lesson 2 months ago Iglesias is not a middle of the market player This is his third straight minor league deal He is a bottom of the market player that just happened to have a magical 2024 after being signed to a minor league deal and being called up in May The previous year he never made it out of the minors The 2 years before that he had a combined 0.5 WAR Iglesias has not ever been a middle market player 2 months ago its his 4th straight minor league deal in 3 seasons He signed 2 minor league contracts in 2023 One with the Marlins that he opted out of on April 20th and then with the Padres on April 25 that he opted out of one month later After that no team would sign him at all in 2023 2 months ago Boras doesn’t have time for his lesser clients 2 months ago “Wait till last”…Boras doesn’t care about his lesser clients They’re not going to line his pockets so he just gambles and plays Russian roulette with their free agency If he wins he gets a few more bucks in his pocket he feels it’s no great loss because that client is clearly no Juan Soto 2 months ago This is his third straight minor league deal I don’t think he played in the majors at all in 2023 2 months ago It’s almost as if :luck is an alien concept to you lot 2 months ago I think we all know his numbers last year are pretty unsustainable but there is really no reason to believe he can’t hit .280 with an OPS around the.690-.715 mark (as he has for most of his career.) with solid defense at a middle infield spot I’m surprised he couldn’t find a guaranteed deal somewhere I’m sure Scott Boras being his agent doesn’t help because there are some teams that just won’t sign Boras clients I would much rather have Iglesias over someone like Amed Rosario 2 months ago 2 months ago Really bad karma for the Mets not bringing him back 2 months ago “Mets MVP”…Iglesias had a higher W.A.R than most of the team outside of Lindor and maybe Vientos How even an average agent couldn’t parlay that into 2/$14M or at worst a 1/$8M is criminal Waiting this long(teams already exhausted their budgets)to sign is the worst case of agency malpractice I’ve ever seen 2 months ago 2 months ago LMAO Pads Fans of all people talking about “alter ego accounts.” 2 months ago Since you and your 2 alter ego accounts keep parroting the same garbage I am going to cut and paste my response to you also were only able to get him minor league deals He didn’t even PLAY in the majors in 2023 because he was not a good player He couldn’t even crack the MARLINS roster 2 months ago Wow his market has been really terrible that he didn’t even get a guaranteed mlb deal after a 137 wrc+ season his defense is declining and he doesn’t hit the ball very hard Still a good chance that he makes the roster the padres lineup is pretty bad after the top4-5 guys and they don’t have depth 2 months ago I don’t think you see him in SD unless there’s a Bogaerts injury or Rosario/Joe really underwhelms I’d prefer Iglesias over Joe right now — the team can rotate Cronenworth/Arraez/Iglesias/Rosario between 2B/1B/LF/DH It all depends if Rosario can play a passable LF 2 months ago Just for fun (since I’m thinking of it) I’m guessing LF/C/DH/bench goes as Hayward with Iglesias coming up by 5/1 to replace Joe I initially overlooked Wade; the Padres have a 2026 club option I can’t imagine they keep him when they have better defensive options and better left-handed bats off the bench 2 months ago There was an article in the UT about Wade on Monday that explains why he will stick as a Padre and why they signed him to a 2 year deal sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/03/03/finally-able-t… 2 months ago I think that because of Rosario’s continued issues with strike outs that the Padres signed Iglesias as insurance If Rosario can strike out a reasonable amount the rest of camp Iglesias doesn’t make the team and probably opts out but right now he is striking out 30% in camp after striking out over 30% in his short trips to the majors 2 months ago and I’m glad he’s able to contribute in his way I’d love it if he wanted to stay in the organization as a coach but given his comments about wishing to be a full-time player About all he can offer at this point is pinch-running and roughly average defensive utility around the diamond neither of which would be difficult to replace Re: Rosario — I really hope the team doesn’t give up too early on him His MLB + ST K% is a massive jump over his MiLB career numbers and I don’t think that’s an issue with his approach Seem to me like he’s just having some anxiety as the 26th man (or presumptive 26th man) on the roster and making poor swing decisions I don’t think he’s going to be a can’t-miss player but 6 years of IMO 1~2 win Rosario is a lot more valuable than a year of Joe/Iglesias or 2 years of Wade I don’t envision that the Padres would be able to sneak him through waivers 2 months ago 2 months ago you have to hit the ball hard or you are relegated to signing minor league deals every season like Iglesias 2 months ago 2 months ago The Mets screwed up a layup here reminiscent of Dan Murphy 2 months ago 2 months ago and he had a reasonable hand in the NYMs making the playoffs last year 2 months ago It’s not far-fetched to see the Padres and Mets competing for the final playoff spot 2 months ago 2 months ago My point is that Iglesias could be the difference between one team making the playoffs and the other missing out 2 months ago Has someone told them Spring Training started last month 2 months ago 2 months ago Scott coming off big years and where are they gonna go?….did I miss any Always the Padres throwing stuff against wall and seeing what sticks 2 months ago 2 months ago The hazards and risks of asking for too much money or years and signing well after spring training has already started 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago The Padres signed a 3.1 WAR player to a minor league deal 2 months ago Makes sense that Joe Church would become a Padre 2 months ago They always sign these older position players to minor league deals 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago He was a great Met for the short time he was here I would have rather they traded McNeil and kept Iglesias for the year The Mets needed the one spot open for the younger players which I understand 2 months ago If the Mets needed the one spot open for the younger players why did they sign Nick Madrigal in the offseason for the same role who injured himself in the first ST inning and is now out for the Season 2 months ago Iglesias wanted a major league contract to play with us Hes signing with the Padres on a minors deal because he has a better chance to make the team through the ML deal Madrigal was signed to be a stopgap for that last spot for a month so that the younger players could get consistent playing time in Triple A Basically the 2024 version of Zack Short with worse defense but a better bat 2 months ago Sounds like he’s the Met’s version of Jurickson Profar Maybe he’ll follow up with a “bounce up” year (i.e versus the “return to mean” that usually happens when a 4A ballplayer signs on after one good year These signing are always pretty much a crap shoot any way ought to remember what Preller’s operations team did with late signings last year A few of them carried the team though much of the year Most of them signed bigger contracts elsewhere 2 months ago JP really figured things out over the last few seasons I could see Iglesias playing the Donnie Barrels roll (with the bat) for the Friars- slap hitter who can be a slightly above replacement level INF with experience and an ability to play multiple INF positions 2 months ago It was good to see Firecracker back in Padres camp yesterday He was working out on the minor league side of camp in the morning but joined the major league camp this morning This is a sign that Rosario’s strike out issues may see him being DFA’d to start the season so would have to be placed on waivers to be outrighted to the minors For those that had been trying to say that the Padres absolutely had to cut payroll or were under payroll constraints if Iglesias makes the major league squad his contract puts the Padres over the 2nd CBT threshold 2 months ago Correct me if I am in fact wrong but pretty sure the second CBT threshold only means a larger overage tax They’re not going to be able to duck the first threshold without gutting the team so at this point I’d just try to stay below the 3rd threshold (the one that lowers your first rounder) 2 months ago Correct. mlb.com/glossary/transactions/competitive-balance-… 2 months ago people who you’ve never met having to pay more in overages shouldn’t mean anything to you as a Padres fan Having your first rounder lowered 10 spots should though 2 months ago he made last summer a lot of fun as a Mets fan 2 months ago gotta think AJ is still talking to clubs about trading Xander and/or Jakes contracts Not to mention all the pitching hes signed… Gotta think at least one trade is coming in the spring but I have no problem with him as our starter at short Still hoping Tirso is our LFer opening day 2 months ago Why play McCoy at short when Iglesias could play there and provide excellent defense and an above average bat I could see them moving Croney if there are any takers I’d thing Iglesias steps in at 2nd or short 2 months ago “Impressive as Iglesias’ numbers were in 2024” is NOT PROPER ENGLISH You can’t just leave “as” out to begin the sentence Grammar is not optional when you’re being paid to write Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome Channelsreels-58951Reelsarrow-expand-58952Jose Iglesias' RBI singleRays @ PadresApril 27 2025 | 00:00:14add-reel-58953Reelsshare-square-2-58954ShareJose Iglesias gives the Padres a 1-0 lead with an RBI single to right-center field in the 2nd inning Channelsreels-58564Reelsarrow-expand-58565Jose Iglesias agrees to Minor League deal with PadresMarch 6 2025 | 00:06:29add-reel-58566Reelsshare-square-2-58567ShareMLB Tonight breaks down the news that Jose Iglesias has signed a one-year Minor League deal with the Padres By Anthony Franco | February 24 The Mets’ infield depth took a hit yesterday, as Nick Madrigal suffered a fracture in his left shoulder That’ll rule the former fourth overall pick out for quite some time and leaves the club in need of a utility infielder While it was fair to wonder if the Madrigal injury changed the thought process they’d face the same roster inflexibility that deterred them from a reunion in the first place Stearns pointed to a desire to have someone with minor league options taking the final bench spot a player with well over five years of service time cannot be sent to the minors without his approval He’s 85 days away from crossing the five-year service threshold himself and will add to that tally while he’s on the major league injured list If he spends the first three months of the season on the IL the Mets could no longer option him either the backup infielder is the only spot where the Mets can shuffle through position players unless they went to a 12-man pitching staff Iglesias was an excellent find for New York last year on a minor league deal The Mets selected his contract at the end of May The veteran shortstop hit .337/.381/.448 across 291 plate appearances while emerging as a clubhouse and fan favorite but his offensive approach (plenty of contact with minimal power and almost no walks) isn’t held in high esteem by most of today’s front offices Teams surely do not expect him to repeat last year’s huge production which came behind a .382 average on balls in play that is nearly 70 points higher than his career mark but they’re among the organization’s more talented young hitters It’s probably preferable for them to play regularly at Triple-A Syracuse than to get scattered big league reps (Mauricio might open the season on the IL as he finishes his rehab from 2023 ACL surgery.) meaning the Mets couldn’t send him back down without putting him on waivers if they call him up at any point an offseason waiver claim whom the Mets outrighted off the 40-man as the corresponding move for the Madrigal signing New York Mets Jose Iglesias 2 months ago 2 months ago Carry – He got a $92K car as a gift just for giving up his number … 2 months ago Sucks as a player what does Soto giving him a car have to do with performance 2 months ago Fever: I heard someone got a massively expensive truck for giving up his number 2 months ago avenger – Not really expensive when you consider Ohtani gave Joe Kelly’s wife a $100K-$200K Porsche Panamera for his #17 2 months ago cr – Sucky players don’t typically get low numbers in the majors Just the fact he was in a position to give a low number to Soto means he did something right And now Baty has a single digit number … 2 months ago were excited about small sample sizes like spring training stats it could be completely different: Vientos could be in Syracuse 2 months ago We all know that spring training literally never correlates to big league success because there can be guys like baty where they look incredible but once they start facing pitchers on normal effort then they do nothing 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago So many people ready to give up on a great prospect who doesn’t even have a full seasons worth of ABs and only 80 games in AAA 2 months ago I can’t think of an example where a prospect starts hitting randomly after struggling for so long He had an ok season and now with the braves is kind of meh Vientos and Mike trout had 1 bad season and then became great 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Do you even like baseball or do you just like complaining 2 months ago these comment sections are infested with people who are either drunk or 14 years old–hopefully not both 2 months ago Oh look at us we can pay 700 mil for one player but can’t even dish out 2-4 mil for a player who helped our team immensely this past year and we can’t spend a few million on starting pitchers that will actually help the team Nope instead we will sign montas who as usual stays injured we will sign clay Holmes a pretty good closer to become a starting pitcher again after years and years of being nothing but a bullpen arm and when our players get injured we won’t replace them but this seems like very crappy roster construction especially for a team who has world series aspirations… 2 months ago How does overpaying a couple more 30+ year old players help the Mets Just cause they got Soto doesn’t mean they have to spend a billion + this offseason They can piece together over the years or over the season as they go Montas and Manaea should be back by early/mid may they can survive a month without 2 months ago 2 months ago If they sink that far then another pitcher is not gonna help much They aren’t aces so they should be able to have a couple replacement starters to help get thru that period 2 months ago And also what happens when other players get injured toward the end of spring training Then you’ll have to dig into minor league depth that might not help at all or prospects that might not be ready when you could have just signed the players who you know can help right away but by then they will have not had a spring training to ramp up so it’d be useless to sign them 2 months ago They have a couple guys that can fill in while they are on the DL in Butto Canning and Blackburn not to mention Sproat in the minors if they really get desperate 2 months ago Braves every year without fail dip into the minors for pitching help and they are a develop and extend organization that doesn’t just go out and sign free agents So why be sour on DS doing in NY what AA has done in Atlanta for years They jumped at a generational player in Soto but have added prospects in trades and are committed to development Braves_saints_celtics you sound more like a disgruntled Mets fan in disguise than a Braves fan,, 2 months ago I am a braves fan lmao born and raised in Alabama so watching braves on tbs growing up was all I had But I will say that I am a BASEBALL fan and I like good competition and good baseball whether the braves are playing or not… 2 months ago You almost sound like a true Wilpon-era Met fan 2 months ago You seem like a casual fan if you think the Mets need to panick sign from the scrap heap that’s left in FA 2 months ago Panic signing is not signing players who were literally on the roster 5 months ago and produced at a very high level 2 months ago Iglesias is 35 and wanted a multi year deal Even at 5MM he would cost the Mets around 11MM total with the penalties 2 months ago but the mets signing Soto they should have put a better rotation and a better bench around him that’s just my take guess that’s why I’m not a gm huh 2 months ago The Wilponzies wouldn’t go anywhere near Soto and his asking price lol 2 months ago Why pay for the player when we have three young talented players that play the same positions that need their shots 2 months ago Prospects don’t always work out though I’m not championing for all sorts of different players the mets should sign And if he struggles let him go for one of the young bucks… 2 months ago They don’t always work out but at some point you have to trust your talent evaluation and go with some youth They work out a lot more than people let on Strider or Albies shots because there was always some decent major league player the Braves could’ve signed every year 2 months ago they are two totally different organizations in the way they’ve run the past few years I guess I expect the mets to sign players more than the braves do and the braves to lean on prospects more than the mets do Either way it’s gonna be fun this year 2 months ago Should be a fun year for all of us with plenty of high end games to watch 2 months ago Iglesias was remarkably productive last year and exceeded all expectations You really can’t go wrong bringing him back We’re in a much different timeline these days 2 months ago Sounds like Jose was a distraction with his ‘smash hit’ song 2 months ago “All the teams I’ve loved before” 2 months ago 2 months ago JDM sucked last year so that’s no great loss Iglesias is never repeating what he did last year so it makes sense the Mets don’t want to pay him His salary would effectively be taxed 110% as well and it reduces roster flexibility 2 months ago He looks like a platoon DH ‘bat only’ for some team 2 months ago 2 months ago I’ll add that Iglesias was a non-roster invite last year And JD Martinez was signed at the very end of camp and came up near Memorial Day But agreed – time for a kid to step up 2 months ago 2 months ago Madrigal going down is absolutely cause for panic city 2 months ago It looks like the Mets need to work hard and get Marte traded to open up another flexible roster spot so they can sign Candelera 2 months ago Even if they traded Marte it would just be roster spots for Acuna and Baty 2 months ago 2 months ago Stearns wants the position open to up and coming players Iglesias is a good player who will find somewhere to go 2 months ago Considering there’s only one up and coming player who rates to be ready to play in MLB as of Opening Day Stearns must have a fairly high opinion of Acuna at least in the backup role—-which I suppose doesn’t bode well for his long-term future if he’s not good enough to warrant grooming in AAA for a full time role and considering the low cost of adding Iglesias in the interim 2 months ago The pitching staff has no stars but lots and lots of average major league arms That may not sound great but in fact it’s the right way to build a staff since loads of pitchers will inevitably get hurt If they’re all essentially interchangeable a team can stay afloat especially if it has one of the best lineups in the sport 2 months ago 2 months ago Senga was a star in 2023 but after essentially missing the entire season last year If he’s a solid mid-rotation type who takes the ball 25 times 2 months ago I’m not sure the Mets really want to gamble on a 35 yer old who just had his best WAR ever and will be going year to year from this point forward Iglesias gave great value last yea–but cam’t really be expected to repeat 2 months ago The roster sitch also means Acuna doesn’t get any MLB reps until someone gets hurt If Acuna is now the top backup IFer on the Depth Chart and since Baty can’t play SS and probably shouldn’t play 2B at the MLB level until he’s had more time there in the minors who do we think is behind Acuna on the Depth Chart for backup IFers 2 months ago I remember when people were saying the White Sox couldn’t decline Craig Kimbrel’s option because they just gave up Nick Madrigal for him 2 months ago 2 months ago Anytime I have watched Iglesias play the team has loved him 2 months ago Iglesias has a lifetime .283 batting average and was a huge part of The Mets 2024 success What exactly has he done to tick off the Mets Front Office He wont cost much (Although I don’t know his asking price) and is every bit as good as everyone else the have brought in He must’ve done something cause this makes no sense 2 months ago 2 months ago Never understood why Jose Iglesias keeps getting minor contracts and teams say he can’t hit 2 months ago By Mark Polishuk | March 23 Iglesias and Gurriel are both Article XX(b) free agents and thus yesterday was the first opt-out date on their minor league deals It isn’t known if Iglesias or Gurriel actually enacted their opt-out clauses to force the Padres’ hand the two infielders will now be part of San Diego’s roster when the season begins on Thursday Iglesias only signed with the Padres on March 5 and the $3MM salary attached to his minors deal if he made the roster seemingly hinted that the team was always aiming to include him in a backup infield role Making the team officially locks in that salary as Iglesias looks to have an encore to possibly the most remarkable season of his 12 years in the Show Signed to a minors deal by the Mets last winter, Iglesias was called up to the team in late May and proceeded to hit .337/.381/.448 over 291 plate appearances — far outpacing the career .277/.319/.382 slash line he’d produced in his previous 4043 PA. A .382 BABIP played a hefty role in Iglesias’ career year, yet BABIP wasn’t as important an acronym as OMG Iglesias’ song that became an instant hit with New York fans and became symbolic of the Mets’ turn-around season Gurriel will earn a $1.35MM salary for making the team as the 40-year-old prepares for his 10th big league season A winner of two World Series rings during his time in Houston Gurriel has hit only .243/.297/.356 in 978 PA for the Astros He hit well enough in the Padres’ camp and the latter two players are left-handed hitters That could provide an opening for the right-handed hitting Iglesias and Gurriel to grab some at-bats when a southpaw is on the mound plus Gurriel could also split some DH time with Sheets (another lefty swinger) The 38-year-old Maldonado also had an opt-out in his deal, and he’ll forego exercising that clause now that he has been tabbed as the Padres’ backup catcher behind Elias Diaz Maldonado has long been highly regarded for his defense and ability to work with pitchers even as his offense has rarely even been average over his 14-year career Maldonado has a .203/.278/.344 slash line over 3449 career PA and last season saw him crater out by hitting .119/.174/.230 in 147 PA with the White Sox Obviously San Diego is prioritizing glovework over anything Maldonado can or can’t produce at the plate. It might also be a sign of how Luis Campusano’s stock has fallen as the former top prospect struggled through a rough 2024 season and now looks to be starting 2025 in the minors San Diego Padres Jose Iglesias Martin Maldonado Yuli Gurriel 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago A major league team rostering Maldonado and Gurriel in 2025 because the owner gives them a dentist toy chest budget 1 month ago 1 month ago They could have signed Higgy for what they gave Iglesias 1 month ago 1 month ago The Padres have a $260 million CBT payroll 1 month ago Because all those awful extensions are starting to kick in What payroll did they add besides this parade of minor league signings 1 month ago 1 month ago Not many teams can tax dodge like the dodgers Wish we could but unfortunately not every team can And not many teams can afford to constantly pay luxury taxes 1 month ago Without those extensions all they would have done is backfilled the holes left by all their good players leaving 1 month ago They didn’t have a single major league signing until Heyward and Joe in January and you are pretending they spent because Tatis and Cronenworth are starting to get paybumps lmao 1 month ago those huge deals will force the Padres to continue to choose between aging vets and rookies when filling out the roster the Padres may not have the budget to fix the team on the fly 1 month ago The Padres tried to match the heroic Dodgers their pitiful owner couldn’t go the distance and not it’s a team of old has-beens and never-will-be’s with a team mortgage half the size of the national debt because that might ruin their message or reveal their hurt feeling’s … 1 month ago 1 month ago It counts as spending but it doesn’t improve the team as their window is closing 1 month ago Jose was always making the team and provides good infield depth Gonzalez had the best spring out of those guys 1 month ago Campy’s had 10x the opportunities at most other minor leaguers have had and hasn’t been able to turn the corner for whatever reason he’s EARNED those opportunities via 5 or 6 minor league seasons – no one faults him on his work ethic or talent and the catcher position (as I’m sure you know Simm) is perhaps the toughest position to master He’s gonna get another chance to prove himself in AAA address what the Padres have repeatedly cited as his weaknesses and perhaps end up finishing the season with the big club The Pads organization is so thin at catching that they’re running out Vet retreads from other organizations so I can’t image them trading Campusano away unless some organization really values him and offers an overpay of come combination I’ve never heard anything bad about him I feel for him seeing his life’s dream failing but he’s a $millionaire twice over and young 1 month ago Manny wants some old guys around to make him feel younger 1 month ago 1 month ago A team hoping a defensive first back up catcher can hold a back up position and a career .275/.330/.453 hitter against lefties can be a platoon bat at 1B and DH against lefties Dodgers are doing something similar taking a chance on 38 year Luis Garcia to give them innings out of the bullpen 1 month ago Doing it with bullpen arms is a lot different than washed position players What purpose does old Gurriel do on a team with three 1B already exactly 1 month ago I don’t know what they see in Gurriel His OPS+ hasn’t been above 85 since 2021 1 month ago You’re doing it with Austin Barnes as a backup catcher lmao don’t even know your own roster fair weather fans like amk are a joke and disgrace to the dodgers fan base Joe can play OF and platoon as a RH bat in LF 1 month ago Do we need to write an L on your left hand and R on your right hand amk You’re confused why they’d carry guys who can form platoons at 1B Majority of teams utilize platoon situations Cause all you do is just prove your own ignorance time and time again and instead of talking baseball we just spend time correcting you being constantly wrong 1 month ago With Joe/sheets/gurriel giving Arraez a day off once in a while 1 month ago 1 month ago Amk is Turkish slang for constantly feeling frustrated Like how Americans say the F word when upset So guess they’re constantly feeling frustrated 1 month ago All you do is ramble and make up things to say “fair weather fan” Austin Barnes has been the Dodgers backup catcher for 10 years This has nothing to do with Padres dumpster diving What next the Dodgers signed David Bote so that means they will have the same record as San Diego next year Let’s see what weird dots you try to connect 1 month ago I look forward to see what Cease and King will do throwing to that guy 1 month ago Probably throw a lot of passed balls to a catcher that hits .150 1 month ago Look at the games they threw to him in spring training for your answer 1 month ago Maldonado making the team is not a good sign 1 month ago Maldonado making the team just says they want a defensive backup Which is fine as they don’t need a ton of offense from that spot Yuli is definitely the biggest question mark If he doesn’t hit well he will be released and Tirso will get his shot 1 month ago Simm: Maldonado isn’t that good defensively anymore 1 month ago I’m sure he is better than campy at defense To be fair I’m pretty shocked he made the team 1 month ago As an Astro fan I watched his defensive regression He was pretty close to terrible his final year with them I doubt he’s gotten better as he’s gotten older 1 month ago I’m not saying you’re wrong but campy has been extremely bad on defense 1 month ago 1 month ago It’s possible they even call up Salas later in the year if he performs well in the minors Will see if any of these vets can hold it down for this season 1 month ago Imagine being teammates with a guy who made racist taunts after cheating against you 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago Imagine caring about it more than the actual recipient of the taunts 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago Padres will have to DFA both Wade and Rosario to do this Haven’t they learned their lessen on 40 year old DH Heyward has shown he can’t hit his way out of a wet paper bag but he will make the squad instead of Ornelas or Joe 1 month ago They’re severely lacking in OF depth and he can still play an alright corner and has been league-average or better against righties the past two years Tirso will tear it up in AAA and get the call soon 1 month ago Who would you honestly rather have as the 4th OF He had one of the best springs of all the guys and he will be in El Paso Why are the Padres giving a half dozen of them away early in the season for this garbage Why are they killing the team’s depth by losing 3 players to DFA for these guys 1 month ago I’m guessing Heyward got the nod because of the guaranteed money + platoon vet presence… I don’t love it there are too many righties among their standout performers this ST: Lockridge But I definitely wouldn’t sacrifice Rosario for a 41-year-old Gurriel; that’s an asinine move even if Rosario never moves the needle at the ML level 1 month ago Padres announced this morning that the final position roster spot goes to Lockridge 1 month ago Joe will be able to take Gurriel’s spot soon and they can figure something out for backup C 1 month ago The difference between Heyward’s $1 million and major league minimum is $240K this year 1 month ago I hate that the Padres are sacrificing those two for a 40 year old and a useless 35 year old 5th OF 1 month ago but the difference between rostering Heyward and rostering a pre-arb player on the 26-man is $1.75M vs $1M given the guaranteed salary Not saying that should get in the way of fielding the best team they’re fine with DFAing Wade’s guaranteed money 1 month ago @Pads If it was possible I’d have angry face emoji on my post 1 month ago Sheets has hit well (15 for 36 – a .416 BA) against guys that are minor league pitchers but has gone 1 for 17 with 3 BB this spring against pitchers with MLB experience Iglesias went 5 for 25 with 0 BB and only 1 ball making it out of the infield His salary pushes the Padres over the 2nd CBT threshold and costs them $5 million He will be playing for another team in a few days 1 month ago I don’t expect Iglesias to replicate anything near 2024 but SS depth is pretty thin after Bogaerts If Iglesias keeps McCoy in AAA I think it’s a positive move but I don’t mind a roll of the dice on a lefty 1B/DH type… Padres don’t have a ton of power-stroke in their lineup I would’ve gone with Heyward Iglesias Rosario Sheets and Campusano/Sullivan too; even though I was very lukewarm on the signing at the time 1 month ago The other players were a bit of a dice roll 1 month ago Wade and McCoy are both better defensively and Iglesias has shown this spring what he has left in the tank He hit exactly one ball out of the infield 2 of his 5 hits were full swing dribblers that barely made it to the pitcher 1 month ago but I’m fine with taking a chance on him over either of these guys (knowing full well that he’s not hitting anywhere close to last year) My only issue with the bench is Yuli being a complete zero with the bat and glove and jettisoning Rosario to make room which I absolutely hate) I can understand to varying degrees 1 month ago “What the numbers say is what you are” – Bill Belichick 1 month ago Writing was on the wall when they signed Iglesias and Gurriel and brought them into camp. Pads now have the most veteran bench (read; slowest and oldest bench) in MLB I hope Eguy gets his chance somewhere else and rakes out a fine MLB career he’s not the AAAA player the Pads think he is 1 month ago Yeah it was over for him the minute they signed Jose in my opinion For whatever reason the padres didn’t have much faith in him and Tirso They look to be going with experience over speed and youth 1 month ago I thought Wade was out of options and he’s gone unless he clears waivers and they bring him back 1 month ago Brew- ease is out of options but he may clear waivers 1 month ago Pads just announced that Lockridge given the last roster spot 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago And before the season starts two AAA guys brought up to the starting rotation After the first four in the order pass through drop off to Bogaerts and Cronenworth both approaching Heyward status and then a black hole after them wont miss any Padres action for a couple of innings when I head to the concessions 1 month ago just told my buddy every 7-9 at-bats will be an auto-skip early in the year 1 month ago I thought the judge blocked John Seidler from being control person 1 month ago I’m bummed Eguy isn’t getting sn opportunity Honestly I thought he had a little J-Ram in him I’m really surprised they went with Yuli over him considering one guy is 40 and hasn’t been good in years and the other is out of options Those two decisions could backfire quickly 1 month ago Only Iglesias had ability to opt out and he would have had to take that option earlier in the week There is no excuse for losing Rosario and Wade 1 month ago Loved Iggy in Cincinnati and have always been a big fan 1 month ago Gurriel is like will smith since he seems to be the missing piece that helps teams get to the playoffs that are on the cusp so maybe it helps the padres at least get there 1 month ago I like Heyward and Iglesias making the team which is on paper 2025’s Peralta and HSK but I can kinda see the decision to let Campusano try and refocus on his development I would’ve just given the backup spot to Sullivan if they didn’t want to relegate Campusano to #2 C I was really hoping the Padres could even grab someone like Maile… C is gonna suck this year Both Joe and Rosario have recently shown they can outperform him offensively at the MLB level and offer more defensive flexibility They’re going to lose an intriguing depth piece in Rosario if they don’t roster him Bewildering signing and the 7-9 spot is looking excruciating to open the year My only hope is that the vets will have very short leashes 1 month ago The vets will start the season and have short leashes Joe and Campy will play every day and eventually get their time I like Rosario and think losing him may be short sighted Isn’t the idea with Gurriel for veteran late game at bats It seems there is very little to lose here if this doesn’t work because you can change it out pretty cost effectively 1 month ago I’m not worried about finding a replacement for Gurriel if he struggles but having to constantly tinker at the edges of the roster because the FO refuses to give bench spots to their young and cheap talent is tiresome They just turned over their entire bench from last year and LF + C because everyone (save Peralta I would think this would be top-of-mind for the club because the payroll constraints are not going to get any easier as Machado and Bogaerts eat up significant payroll space in their mid-30s 1 month ago The Padres will LOSE the two guys that could replace those old bleeps on waivers When Gurriel has to hit MLB pitching and returns to the sorry bleep he has been for the last few years We are stuck with Gurriel or worse all season 1 month ago I guess I see it as Lockridge replaces Wade’s speed and Iglesias replaces his defense with higher upside at the plate I like Rosario but he didn’t hit enough this Spring to impress I guess Joe could replace Gurriel at DH and first if he truly is washed up At this time last year you could say all the negatives about Gurriel as you could about Profar- no one saw that coming Like it or not the Padres are set up to just pay their core guys and tinker around the edges on the bench This could be a Carpenter / Cruz or Solano/ Peralta situation,we’ll find out 1 month ago no one saw Profar’s All-Star season coming It didn’t hurt that he had some history of success with the team The best I can say for Gurriel is I’ll be genuinely surprised if he’s at least league-average with the bat—something Rosario and Joe already are while offering more defensive versatility 1 month ago If this means DFA for Rosario because he is out of options then I don’t love it Way more upside/control with him compared to Yuli Hopefully they have a trade or something in the works and don’t lose him for nothing 1 month ago 1 month ago He should pass through waivers and head to el paso Gurriel over Rosario and Joe makes no damn sense 1 month ago Wade showed he is a MLB caliber player last season Do you know who else showed this spring that he has absolutely nothing left 1 month ago Wade had nearly a -1 WAR and an OPS+ of 50 last year but you can’t even spot-start him in 2025 but still has more offensive and defensive upside as an occasional starter in the infield Lockridge will get first crack at LF platoon and I don’t think Heyward has a very long leash 1 month ago thought neither are looking great but is definitely a choice vs keeping gurriel 1 month ago 1 month ago Hard to roll when you have 40 year old guys that have the same spring speed as an injured turtle on the roster 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago I don’t see why anyone else should be concerned about it 1 month ago There’s nothing wrong with having Asian eyes and there’s nothing wrong with describing them and said he has nothing but respect for Japanese pitchers What a crock to keep throwing this up on him 1 month ago He played in Japan but didn’t ingratiate himself enough into that culture to understand that it’s a taboo It’s more of an intelligence/character issue from that kind of behavior 1 month ago What’s with Preller and geriatric roadkill Another run at the Carpenter and Nelson Cruz approach to cheap contracts Not only these three but the equally futile Jason Heyward 1 month ago Sending Luis Campusano—a former top prospect with a .225/.274/.355 MLB line over 541 PA—to the minors signals a hidden truth: teams overvalue unproven upside when proven floors are available cheaper 1 month ago Reading these comments are a particularly large amount of fun If only someone could have mic’d up AJ Preller’s meeting room over the past week and AJP are gonna be having the same kind of conversations there are about 10 guys who have had great springs all of who could potentially contribute to winning baseball and who will become this years Nelson Cruz/Matt Carpenter black holes It’s not like there’s that much riding on these roster decisions For every critical and dismissive remark on this thread about players or the roster decisions remember that absolutely NO ONE (except maybe Tati) predicted Profar’s 2024 breakout (or maybe flash-in-the-pan – time will tell) season No one here is any wiser this year about these decisions Winning in April is the only way anyone will know where the 2025 his headed I fear the pretty-much Spring-Training proven non-hitters added to the roster That’s because because like most Padre fans I almost take defense for granted at this point because of the position-player stars on this team are THAT good I don’t know if I can handle a Hedges-style automatic out every nine hitters That gulf between the seventh hitter and lead off hitter can feel like an eternity without at least SOME bunting & speed ability to at least reset the lineup 1 month ago It’s like movie night 1980 all over again where a few folks go to the video rental store to pick a movie but can’t agree because the selection is too vast 1 month ago Has anyone seen or heard anything about the Rule 5 (i.e from Baltimore) pitcher Juan Nuñez this Spring I can’t find a single article about him other than maybe a footnote that he’s in S.T but maybe my internet search skill have failed me 1 month ago sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/03/23/gurriel-iglesi… “Reliever Alek Jacob has made the club which leaves the Padres needing to fill one more spot in the eight-man bullpen The decision probably comes down to Logan Gillaspie (Shildt and others have repeatedly said the team does not plan to make the starting pitcher who doesn’t make the rotation into a long man in the bullpen.)” 1 month ago Have seen him in the box score about 3 times relieved Cease in his last outing and went 1 1 month ago it is possible Eguy Rosario could still get the last bench roster spot it does not sound like the Pads are leaning that way corner outfield spots) give the Padres coverage at all the positions and provide the ability to pinch hit at the bottom of the order What they don’t necessarily provide is an exceptional defensive replacement for left fielder Jason Heyward when the Padres are trying to protect a slim lead late who has hit .364 (16-for-44) and possibly Joe who has hit .316 (12-for-38) with a .469 on-base percentage even though Rosario played some left field and Wade started at least one game at all three outfield spots last season.” The article goes on to say keeping an out-of-options “promising and versatile” guy on the roster like Rosario solely to prevent losing him to waivers just can’t be a consideration like it was in previous seasons It is solely about what the brain trust believes most helps the team win now 1 month ago 1 month ago It’s hard to square how the team would sacrifice a potential longterm utility piece with a win-now mentality when they carried a Rule 5 guy last year 1 month ago So reputation and seniority are more important than talent and production now 1 month ago I’m not a fan of keeping Yuli and Maldo and losing Eguy you can’t really call what Eguy and a few others being sent down have done at MLb level “talent and production” It’s more accurate to say past proven talent and production in an aging declining player v potential talent and potential production as potential development occurs These guys are supposed to be prospect talent evaluators as much as anything so 1 month ago Eguy Rosario is going to be DFA’d eventually My comment was referring more to guys like Tirso Ornalas and Oscar Gonzalez But you cannot convince me we are better with Yuli and Heyward on the team than those dudes 1 month ago I believe both Tirso and Oscar can be sent down to AAA to be stashed and at least for Tirso he needs to play everyday to continue developing Oscar – I like as 4th OF for sure but he isn’t a DH candidate as much as Yuli so these 2 guys aren’t costing much to give 30 games to see what they (and the AAA guys) do SD is highly unlikely to challenge for division so 30 games or so shouldn’t affect outcome at end of Sept I think the convincing you part is just like everyone else – just going to have to wait and see how it plays out One or both will be released if they aren’t performing trying to recreate Peralta and Solano with 2 guys that have been there / done that 1 month ago Gonzalez also uses the Spongebob theme song as his walk-up music so maybe that could be the Padres’ version of what “Baby Shark” was for the 2019 Nationals 1 month ago 1 month ago 1 month ago Finally the Padres name fits their average age… 1 month ago 1 month ago Guys I reported the Yuli Gurriel call up 25 minutes before Francys (2:10p ET) actually Francys gave credit on a second tweet: x.com/daniel_malas/status/1903865879797923863 Channelsreels-528116Reelsarrow-expand-528117Jose Iglesias' RBI singlePadres @ AngelsMarch 16 2025 | 00:00:25add-reel-528118Reelsshare-square-2-528119ShareJose Iglesias bounces a single into center field driving in Tyler Wade to extend the Padres' lead to 2-0 in the 3rd inning Sign up Sign in Listen Photo of Padres pitchers stretchingThe Padres added another candidate to their infield mix Wednesday morning when they signed Major League veteran Jose Iglesias to a minor league contract. “We’re excited to have him,” said Padres’ manager Mike Shildt. “He’s aboard and gets in later tonight. He’s a proven guy in the league who plays multiple positions. He’s been an important part of a lot of clubs’ success. He’s a winning player and a very accomplished guy. We’re excited to have him come in here and compete for a job.” “Iglesias can play second, third and short very well. This guy is a proven defender no matter where you put him. I didn’t see him when he was here in 2023. I saw him across the field when he was with the Reds and Mets. He was a huge part of the Mets’ success relative to his performance on the field, not only how he paid but how he went about it.” Shildt on the competition for roster spots and how Iglesias fits in: “Everything is on the table. We have a competitive camp. We add to it with Iglesias. Eguy Rosario has already moved around on the field — second, third and left field. He played short last year a little bit. A.J. (Preller) brought Jose in to compete for a spot on the job. And that’s what we’re here for.” Shildt discussed the scheduled playing time for regular position players this spring: “You’ve seen the position players pretty much on par with what you saw them last spring at this point,” said Shildt. “They’re getting their work in. It’s a balancing act with all our players. With the regulars, we want to build them up. It’s a long season. When we start the season, we want guys to feel fresh and ready to go.” “The good news is that we have a lot of veteran players who know what that looks like for them. We partner with them on their schedules to get them built up with the number of at-bats and innings they need under them. We still have 19 more days of spring.” “It’s also a balancing act to create opportunities for other guys. They need to play. But we have only one game a day. There are only so many innings and at-bats to go. We have to get guys ready and evaluate other guys. It’s a balancing act for all of that.” Shildt then turned to the rotation which has four apparent set starters in Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish, Michael King and Nick Pivetta and a five-way battle for the last spot. Photo of Nick Pivetta running out to the mound at the Peoria Sports Complex“We’re just getting ready for the season,” said Shildt. “There’s still time for these guys to work. We’re not there yet. We’re getting to the point where we’re starting to see all those guys on the main field and get them built up. You might see as we go along a guy grab a simulated game on a back field. These guys are ramping up.” He then discussed Pivetta and Matt Waldron who worked Tuesday in a split-squad doubleheader: Shildt on Pivetta: “I heard and saw a guy who was sharp … four punch outs. All the reports were very favorable. He threw the ball well and wanted to go out and grab the start of the third inning and get built up a little bit. Everything was really positive for Nick yesterday. That’s exciting.” Shildt on Waldron: “I thought Matt performed better than his line Tuesday. He was good. We didn’t help him out defensively. I thought he was effective and I didn’t see him getting squared up a lot. He was mostly consistent. I thought he handled himself well.” Shildt on Yu Darvish: “Darvish’s first start is coming up, likely in a couple days.” Shildt on center fielder Brandon Lockridge: “We’ll give him some work in left. We’ve got a lot of different players and only so many spots that you can play in a game. He’s doing a great job. He’s a threat on the bases. He’s taking great at-bats. He plays a good center field. We’ll continue to get him some opportunities in games. He’s getting plenty of early work in the morning sessions in different positions. He’s doing a nice job.” Help 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group – a Ward's 50 company whose affiliate brands are premier providers of innovative specialty insurance solutions nationwide – has announced the appointment of Marcos Iglesias Iglesias will oversee the organization's medical management strategy and will serve as clinical liaison to the organization's affiliate brands facilitating communication and relations with providers and medical vendors across the country Iglesias join our organization to continue our transformative claims efforts," said Paul Kearney "He has a clear passion for providing quality care and fluid access to care for injured workers and has designed transformative medical management solutions and innovative claims strategies that will significantly enhance our claims delivery." Iglesias is a seasoned physician-executive with more than 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in workers' compensation medical group management and hospital utilization He most recently served as chief medical director at Travelers he served as senior vice president and chief medical officer at Broadspire Services Inc and as vice president and chief medical officer at The Hartford Iglesias is a thought leader on medical and disability management as well as employee mental wellbeing He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of occupational and Environmental Medicine and the American Institute of Healthcare Quality He is also a member of the American Academy of Insurance Medicine and is board certified in Family Medicine and Utilization Review and Quality Assurance Iglesias earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto and completed his residency in family medicine at Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto He holds a master's degree in medical management from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California About AF GroupAF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance companies are premier providers of specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit afgroup.com Contact: Marissa Sura(517) 896-3707[email protected]AFGroup.com AF Group is proud to recognize two agencies with Middle Market Agency of the Year awards based on their strong premium performance Accident Fund is proud to recognize their President's Club Award honorees and Regional Agency of the Territory winners Health Care & Hospitals Banking & Financial Services Medical Pharmaceuticals Insurance Do not sell or share my personal information: Iglesias oversees full-funnel marketing campaigns across a diverse portfolio of properties Initially joining ESPN in December 2018 leading marketing operations Iglesias has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s marketing strategy he served as a programming lead at Verizon focusing on acquiring live He was responsible for Dear Basketball by Kobe Bryant and Glen Keane which would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Iglesias is a decorated combat veteran with over 26 years of service in the United States Marine Corps He is still active in the Veterans community sitting on the boards of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families and Ranchin’ Vets Brian graduated from Temple University with a degree in Film & Media Arts and also earned an MBA from Syracuse University Need Photos? Click the logo and sign up for access to the ESPN Images Library Channelsreels-522694Reelsarrow-expand-522695Jose Iglesias' two-run doubleRockies @ PadresApril 13 2025 | 00:00:26add-reel-522696Reelsshare-square-2-522697ShareJose Iglesias drives a two-run double to right-center field extending the Padres' lead to 4-0 in the bottom of the 1st inning Channelsreels-536868Reelsarrow-expand-536869Jose Iglesias' incredible play from the groundGuardians @ PadresApril 2 2025 | 00:00:26add-reel-536870Reelsshare-square-2-536871ShareJose Iglesias makes a great play diving for the stop before making the throw across the field from the ground photographed during one of the comedian’s previous appearances at River Spirit Casino Email notifications are only sent once a day Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is returning to Tulsa for a Saturday July 12 performance at River Spirit Casino’s concert venue Iglesias recently became the second-highest grossing touring comedian and is one of the most-watched comedians on YouTube with more than 1.1 billion views Tickets go on sale Friday, May 2 at riverspirittulsa.com Among other recently announced concert and entertainment events: Treat yourself to a break from work when Loverboy performs Friday 5 at Hard Rock Live inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Loverboy’s four-decade history includes hits like “Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose,” “Lovin’ Every Minute of It” and “Queen of the Broken Hearts.” Tickets start at $59.50 and go on sale May 16 Country music artist Gary Allan will return Saturday His discography includes three platinum-certified albums and five gold-certified albums with five No backyard inventions and parody music videos Tickets to Hard Rock Live events can be purchased at hardrockcasinotulsa.com or by calling 918-384-ROCK The rock band Staind will perform Sept. 6 at Osage Casino’s Skyline Event Center. For tickets, go to osagecasino.com The Florida-based band flipturn is bringing The Burnout Days Tour to Cain’s Ballroom for a Tuesday Tickets start at $30, plus fees, and can be purchased at the box office or at cainsballroom.com Liverpool Legends, the Complete Beatles Experience, will arrive Saturday, Sept. 27 at Mabee Center. For tickets, go to mabeecenter.com have shifted the date of an upcoming concert at River Spirit Casino Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored Refunds will be available upon request through May 3 Call 888-748-3731 with any questions or to request a refund Following a sold-out debut for the improv comedy show The 66 Kids, additional dates have been announced at Cody Mayo Studios. Performances will take place May 9, May 23 and June 6. The unscripted show is built entirely from audience suggestions, making it the equivalent of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” meets Tulsa. For tickets, go to the66kicks.com The nonprofit Horton Records is hosting “Friday Hang,” a free music series featuring original music from Tulsa artists in the 21-and-older upstairs lounge of Tulsa VFW Post 577 continues every Friday night through June 27 Upcoming shows are scheduled May 2 (BC & The Big Rig) June 20 (Chris Combs) and June 27 (Kalyn Fay) Inspyral Circus is returning to Guthrie Green at 8 p.m May 2 to perform the crowd-favorite Inspyral Fire Circus 90-minute outdoor fire show features fire breathing The event kicks off with an interactive pre-show at 7 p.m in which attendees can play with bubbles and circus props For additional event information, go to guthriegreen.com jimmie.tramel@tulsaworld.com Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly The free event this weekend offers help for individuals and their loved ones navigating everything from health care to finances Following a class on how to drive the vehicle attendees will be given the opportunity to drive the Model T on a section of Route 66 Businesses or organizations that would like to have a booth at the Tulsa World Senior Living Expo can register now Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Jose Iglesias came up in late May to a New York Mets team that was reeling 1 hit song on the Latin charts in 'OMG' and the rest is history But now, the Candelita Mets era is also history. The 35-year-old infielder has agreed to a deal with the San Diego Padres, according to Robert Murray of FanSided; the deal is reportedly a minor league contract with a MLB camp invite Iglesias will get $3 million if in the majors plus $1 million in potential incentives according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post Jose Iglesias is headed to the Padres on a minors deal with MLB camp invite @ByRobertMurray & @JonHeyman were on it and 26 RBI over 85 games for the Mets in 2024 playing mostly second base over an injured and struggling Jeff McNeil hitting .375 with RISP and driving in 23 runs Read More: OMG: Jose Iglesias Mets era is over, per David Stearns and Mets is now heading to the NL West to a Padres team expected to compete along with New York for a spot in the NL Wild Card race Iglesias gets $3M if in majors plus $1M incentives on Padres deal The Mets opted to move on from Iglesias, pointing to all the young players they have coming to the infield New York currently has Jeff McNeil at second base and Mark Vientos at third and Ronny Mauricio also have the ability to play both positions They felt that bringing Iglesias back would prevent those guys from getting much playing time Iglesias put 'OMG' out in June and then the 'OMG remix' out in October to capture the hearts of Mets fans he heads out west and if he can find his way on the Padres roster like he did with the Mets maybe Candelita has an encore performance in him to carry San Diego to the postseason Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates The San Diego Padres added to their infield depth Wednesday agreeing to a minor-league contract with veteran Jose Iglesias The deal includes an invitation to the team’s big-league camp Iglesias, 35, put together one of the best seasons of his career in 2024 after not appearing in the big leagues the previous year. After signing a minor-league deal with the New York Mets, he resurfaced in the majors in May, hit .337/.381/.448 in 85 games and became a fan favorite whose “OMG” song served as a team rallying cry “We’re excited to have him,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said “Talking to some people that observed (the 2024 Mets) he was a huge part of that team’s success.” The Padres will hope for similar results from Iglesias who spent part of the 2023 season with San Diego’s Triple-A club Iglesias joins fellow veterans Yuli Gurriel Gavin Sheets and Mike Brosseau as non-roster infielders who are competing for a bench job could make the team in a role that sees him split time between the infield and left field With a career slash line of .283/.323/.386 Iglesias ostensibly remains a strong contact hitter as well as a versatile defender he primarily split his time last season between second base and third base He also benefited from a likely unsustainable .382 batting average on balls in play although his expected average (.285) still indicated a solid approach The Padres will owe Iglesias a $3 million base salary if he’s on the big-league roster (Photo: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Dennis Lin is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the San Diego Padres. He previously covered the Padres for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He is a graduate of USC. Follow Dennis on Twitter @dennistlin Icon DONATE Aimé Iglesias Lukin Is Awarded the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work The director and chief curator of art at Americas Society won the prize which recognizes immigrant contributions in the United States 2025 – The Vilcek Foundation has named Director and Chief Curator of Art Aimé Iglesias Lukin as one of the three recipients of the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Curatorial Work The award recognizes immigrant contributions in the United States in the arts and sciences Iglesias Lukin is being recognized “for her leadership promoting the art of the Americas and her focused initiatives to achieve recognition for historically underrepresented migrant and women artists,” said the foundation Her doctorate in art history from Rutgers University titled “This Must Be the Place: Latin American Artists in New York 1965–1975,” became an exhibition at Americas Society in 2021 at The Institute of Fine Arts at New York University and her undergraduate studies in art history at the Universidad de Buenos Aires She curated exhibitions independently in museums and cultural centers and previously worked in the Modern and Contemporary Art Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art the Institute for Studies on Latin American Art "I am thankful to the Vilcek Foundation for this prize," said Iglesias Lukin "I am very proud to be an immigrant and to work for an organization that values immigrants' contributions and thinks about art and culture beyond borders." Iglesias Lukin has served as director and chief curator of Art at Americas Society since 2019 Her exceptional curatorial work has been key in advancing Americas Society's mission of curating both historical and contemporary art exhibitions that foster cultural understanding and dialogue about the region Americas Society is the premier organization dedicated to education our mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political social and economic issues confronting Latin America and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship and the video of Canadian baritone Jonathon Adams' 2025 concert in New York AQ’s music columnist visits La Serena Festival de la Canción put on by the Oscar-winning Drexler family © 2025 Americas Society/Council of the Americas Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized their $54 million two-year contract Wednesday as spring training opened in Florida with the team's first formal workout for pitchers and catchers New York also re-signed injured reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026 Smith is expected to miss all or most of the upcoming season while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery but the right-hander should be ready for 2026 One player unlikely to return is Jose Iglesias according to Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns Alonso and the Mets agreed to financial terms last week The four-time All-Star first baseman gets a $10 million signing bonus and salaries of $20 million this year and $24 million in 2026 He can opt out after the 2025 season to become a free agent again "We're excited to welcome Pete back to Queens," Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a news release "He is a homegrown talent who is adored by our fanbase." Alonso has spent his entire professional career with the Mets organization and ranks third in franchise annals with 226 home runs trailing David Wright (242) and Darryl Strawberry (252) The slugger leads the majors with 586 RBIs since his debut in 2019, and only New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has more home runs (232) is the lone player in Mets history with five seasons of at least 30 home runs he was one of just four players in the majors to play in 162 regular-season games "Pete is a great Met and one of the league's elite power threats," Stearns said "I'm thrilled that we reached an agreement and I'm looking forward to watching Pete help anchor our lineup." Alonso will get a $200,000 bonus for winning an MVP award $150,000 for finishing second and $50,000 for third $100,000 for National League Championship Series MVP and $100,000 each for a Gold Glove making the All-Star team or earning a spot on the first or second All-MLB team Alonso batted .240 with 34 homers, 88 RBIs and a career-worst .788 OPS last season. He struck out 172 times but played in every game, helping the Mets reach the NLCS. His three-run, ninth-inning homer off closer Devin Williams lifted the Mets over Milwaukee in the decisive third game of their wild card series when he hit .260 with a major league-high 53 homers -- a rookie record -- and 120 RBIs The 31-year-old Smith was 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 appearances last year before having elbow surgery in July He has spent his entire big-league career with the Mets going 12-13 with a 3.48 ERA and five saves in six seasons Smith and right-hander Christian Scott were placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday Scott also is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected back until 2026 sparked the Mets on and off the field last year but Stearns said the team plans to evaluate some of its younger infielders this spring instead it's important for us to keep some avenues open for our younger players," he told reporters "We think it's important for us to have some roster flexibility with that spot." Information from The Associated Press was used in this report Watch SNYLog In Tom Hanslin Mets' foundation for pitching success a process five years in the making -- with many to thank Jets Draft Report Card: Grading Gang Green's picks Dart is Giants' future, it's only a matter of time before he's their present Grading the Jets pick of Membou in the draft Grading the Giants pick of Carter Mets' wave of rapidly approaching pitching prospects is tantalizing — and potential X-factor Giants Draft Report Card: Grading Big Blue's picks Jets establishing their identity under Glenn with Membou selection Everything you need to know about Giants first-round pick Carter Everything you need to know about Jets first-round pick Membou With Sproat close, Mets could soon have a good conundrum on their hands Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season “We want people to know that we are here for every student,” said Iglesias her office recently rebranded itself to the Office of Fellowship Advising from the Office of Prestigious Fellowships but above all we want students to know we are accessible.” Below she shares the advice she gives students and the bold move that led her to Fordham “The coaching process starts before we even have a student sitting in front of us,” said Iglesias to let students know that they can be a strong applicant They just have to find the right fit for them.” the director of the Office of Fellowship Advising go to classrooms and partner with programs such as the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program and the Higher Education Opportunity Program They also collaborate with faculty to recruit students and hold mock interviews. “We’re a small but really supportive team,” said Iglesias no matter how strong a performer we are,” said Iglesias She encourages students to acknowledge that feeling “What tools do I have to get past those things?” She says that looks different for everyone “Part of our approach is just being good listeners creating a space for people to feel like they can talk about their vulnerabilities.” As a certified yoga instructor who teaches yoga and meditation at an addiction recovery nonprofit “Yoga ultimately is about learning to tune in and listen to yourself.” it’s very easy to get caught up in someone else’s goals because you think you need to be walking a particular path.” She encourages them to center in on what they really want. a Cuban American and first-generation college graduate in English and formerly taught literature and writing at the University of South Florida Her top advice for students writing their personal essays “If someone else can include the same sentence in their essay It’s the personal details that let readers connect and visualize the applicant.” Iglesias decided to move with her partner back to New York City “Many people leave New York to go to Florida and the time felt right.” She taught writing at Fordham and then learned of an opening in the fellowship office to hear about the cool things that they’re doing Students who are interested in applying for fellowships can research current opportunities and deadlines and reach out to the Office of Fellowship Advising. Nicole Davis is Assistant Director of Internal Communications at Fordham. She can be reached at [email protected] Sign up to receive the latest news from Fordham University Luis Kitsu Iglesias, a fifth-year PhD candidate in Professor Mike Toney’s lab received the prestigious gold award—the highest graduate student honor—at the 2024 Fall Meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS) for his exceptional battery research The renowned international conference brings together experts from around the globe to showcase and discuss the latest advancements in materials science Initially selected as a finalist for the MRS Graduate Student Award, Kitsu Iglesias of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering received the award after presenting his sodium-ion battery research at the MRS fall meeting in Boston on Dec “This award marks a personal milestone and highlights the significance of advancing sustainable battery technologies,” Iglesias said “It underscores the urgency of addressing challenges like energy equity and environmental responsibility through research.” Iglesias’s research focuses on advancing sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries limited lithium resources and ethical concerns around lithium extraction He studies sodium storage in hard carbon anodes using advanced X-ray techniques to observe how the structure and behavior of hard carbon change during charging and discharging By utilizing abundant and environmentally friendly sodium resources these batteries offer a competitive solution for large-scale grid energy storage “My work provides the foundation for designing sodium-ion batteries with higher capacity improved efficiency and greater durability,” Iglesias said “These advancements pave the way for more accessible renewable energy storage enabling the widespread adoption of clean energy technologies and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.” Iglesias received his BS in chemical engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia he received a fellowship to study in Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden His fourth year he received another fellowship to study at CU Boulder Iglesias will begin a postdoctoral research position at ETH Zurich where he will continue exploring energy storage technologies “My goal is to lead projects that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and societal needs ensuring that advancements in green technologies benefit all sectors of society,” he said “Being recognized by the Materials Research Society inspires me to keep exploring innovative energy storage solutions and contributing meaningfully to the global scientific community.” Apply Visit CO 80309 Phone: 303-735-7007 Fax: 303-492-8425 chemeng@colorado.edu College of Engineering & Applied Science Phone: 303-492-5071cueng@colorado.edu University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder