As Giants Pull Even in NL West, Padres Fans Are Stuck in Neutral -- MLB FanHouse
"Without blaming anybody, Padres players say privately that they're a bit disappointed that 35,000 to 40,000 Padres fans haven't been frequenting their ballpark in the stretch drive. The players feel like they're doing their part.* And they're right about that, it's a miracle that a team with the second-lowest payroll in the major leagues is still in first place. "

Is a higher power to blame for Padres' fate? - SignOnSanDiego.com
“Maybe that explains their losing,” joked Father Edward “Ned” Brockhaus, the “Padre” for the Padres who officiates when the team is in town. “It could be. You never know.”

PADRES NOTES: Black sits down with struggling Ludwick
"We were talking about life in general," Ludwick said. "That's the type of guy he is. He's a very personable guy, and he cares about each individual on the club. That makes him a lot of fun to play for. "He's like having another brother around."

PADRES: Giants' 1-0 win puts them in tie for first
"We just can't put it all together."

Padres lose to Giants; in virtual tie in NL West - SignOnSanDiego.com
The hard-luck loser was Padres left-handed starter Clayton Richard, who allowed only two hits and a walk over six full innings.

Latos doesn't care who's pitching - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I don’t care about the other pitcher unless he’s hitting," Latos said. "I concentrate only on the hitters. The other pitcher is for our hitters to worry about.