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SDFC signs Luca Bombino to an extension through 2029-30
San Diego FC prepares for the future, MacKenzie Gore returns a haul to Washington, Trinity Rodman gets paid to stay in the US, NFL Conference Championship previews and more.
bandwagonbeach.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Hey, good news!
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Turned on the camera & microphone to talk about this 👆 and how bad the Padres offseason is going, the ceiling on SDSU, the weird vibes around Chucky & SDFC, and ICE kidnapping a 5-year old boy in Minnesota.
Padres offseason recap (so far) + other stuff
Recapping the San Diego Padres offseason (so far), putting a ceiling on San Diego State, San Diego FC's potential drama & how America treats its children.
bandwagonbeach.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Turned on the camera & microphone to talk about this 👆 and how bad the Padres offseason is going, the ceiling on SDSU, the weird vibes around Chucky & SDFC, and ICE kidnapping a 5-year old boy in Minnesota.
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This has been a particularly terrible offseason for the San Diego Padres.
Mets land Padres trade target SP Freddy Peralta
Padres still looking for starting pitchers (among other positions), SDSU can't beat Grand Canyon (again), Chucky tries to work with SDFC, Oscar nominations and more.
bandwagonbeach.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This has been a particularly terrible offseason for the San Diego Padres.
ICYMI: The future of Section 1904
The future of Section 1904
We know you have questions and want clarity, but we're still trying to figure things out ourselves.
dlvr.it
January 17, 2026 at 5:56 PM
ICYMI: The future of Section 1904
The future of Section 1904
The future of Section 1904
We know you have questions and want clarity, but we're still trying to figure things out ourselves.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
The future of Section 1904
Yearning for the old days, when it was easier to watch two games at the same time.
An ode to the "previous channel" button
I don't miss the way that TV watching used to be, but I missed the functionality of a single button that now seems lost to time.
dlvr.it
January 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Yearning for the old days, when it was easier to watch two games at the same time.
Yearning for the old days, when it was easier to watch two games at the same time.
An ode to the "previous channel" button
I don't miss the way that TV watching used to be, but I missed the functionality of a single button that now seems lost to time.
dlvr.it
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Yearning for the old days, when it was easier to watch two games at the same time.
ICYMI: A statement from Darren & John
A statement from Darren & John
We don't know yet what the future holds for us, but we know it's going to look a lot different.
dlvr.it
January 1, 2026 at 1:18 AM
ICYMI: A statement from Darren & John
A statement from Darren & John
A statement from Darren & John
We don't know yet what the future holds for us, but we know it's going to look a lot different.
dlvr.it
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A statement from Darren & John
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
#FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
The Padres continue their search for a starting 1B, SDSU's best LB to enter the transfer portal, big nights for the Clippers and Lakers stars, and more in this morning's edition of #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
ICYMI: #SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
#SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
Luca de la Torre played a big role in SDFC's inaugural season, but we already knew he wasn't likely to return to the team. Now, the team gets to benefit from Charlotte FC's interest in the San Diego native.
dlvr.it
December 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ICYMI: #SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
#FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
#FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
The Padres continue their search for a starting 1B, SDSU's best LB to enter the transfer portal, big nights for the Clippers and Lakers stars, and more in this morning's edition of #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#FrontRowSeat: Padres among teams interested in Okamoto
ICYMI: #SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
#SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
The San Diego State Aztecs lose in New Mexico for the second time this year, running out of time to come back against North Texas after giving up an early lead.
dlvr.it
December 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
ICYMI: #SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
#SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
#SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
Luca de la Torre played a big role in SDFC's inaugural season, but we already knew he wasn't likely to return to the team. Now, the team gets to benefit from Charlotte FC's interest in the San Diego native.
dlvr.it
December 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
#SanDiegoFC sells Luca de la Torre's MLS rights
ICYMI: A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
Section 1904's Senior #Darts Correspondent heads to London to celebrate his birthday and the 2026 World Darts Championship
dlvr.it
December 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
ICYMI: A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
#SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
#SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
The San Diego State Aztecs lose in New Mexico for the second time this year, running out of time to come back against North Texas after giving up an early lead.
dlvr.it
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 AM
#SDSUAztecs lose 49-47 to Mean Green in the New Mexico Bowl
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
Section 1904's Senior #Darts Correspondent heads to London to celebrate his birthday and the 2026 World Darts Championship
dlvr.it
December 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A Trip Across the Pond for the #Darts
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
#FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
The Padres hope to follow the Dodgers' blueprint, SDSU's Lucky Sutton commits to returning in 2026, the Lakers "don't care enough", another Michigan football scandal and a lot more in today's #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
#FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
#FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
The Padres hope to follow the Dodgers' blueprint, SDSU's Lucky Sutton commits to returning in 2026, the Lakers "don't care enough", another Michigan football scandal and a lot more in today's #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#FrontRowSeat: Padres hope new addition can play multiple positions
ICYMI: Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Darren Smith catches up with former colleague, Jim Russell, to talk about leaving sports radio and San Diego and the heartbreaking motivation behind it.
dlvr.it
December 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
ICYMI: Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
#FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
The Padres officially add an international infielder but the tailgate park development dies, SDSU beats up on a DIII school, Philip Rivers turns back the clock (in a loss), U.S. sports ticket prices are outrageous compared to other countries, and a lot more in today's #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Darren Smith catches up with former colleague, Jim Russell, to talk about leaving sports radio and San Diego and the heartbreaking motivation behind it.
dlvr.it
December 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
#FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
#FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
The Padres officially add an international infielder but the tailgate park development dies, SDSU beats up on a DIII school, Philip Rivers turns back the clock (in a loss), U.S. sports ticket prices are outrageous compared to other countries, and a lot more in today's #FrontRowSeat.
dlvr.it
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#FrontRowSeat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: USD beats UCSD on buzzer-beater
#FrontRowSeat: USD beats UCSD on buzzer-beater
The Toreros shock the the Tritons on Friday night, SDSU can't keep up with Arizona, the Seidler matriarch (and Padres part-owner) passes away, an NFL player punches a fan, and a lot more in today's newsletter.
dlvr.it
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ICYMI: #FrontRowSeat: USD beats UCSD on buzzer-beater