The city of Peoria is getting ready for its first spring training game of the year on Friday, Feb. 21, and it has some new things in store for fans.

The San Diego Padres announced their broadcast schedule for 2025 Spring Training presented by Southwest Airlines, featuring 30 preseason games that will be available to fans via television, radio or webcast.

The San Diego Padres reported to the Peoria Sports Complex on last week for the start of Spring Training, warming up for the team's first postseason game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

I think we have a team, like you saw last year, that’s capable of going down and accomplishing our goal,” Greupner said.

There wasn’t much new, but it was notable. And quotable. Someone in Padres management spoke publicly on Tuesday for what was essentially the first time this offseason. So almost on its own that made CEO Erik Greupner’s statements significant,

P adres CEO Erik Greupner addressed the media at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday morning. He made an opening statement and then took questions from the gathered media. He ass