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San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: June 9

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June 10, 2024

San Diego Padres Daily Farm Report: June 9

Chihuahuas 7, Las Vegas Aviators 4

Key Stats: 1B Nate Mondou 2-for-4, 2 2B; CF Bryce Johnson 1-for-2, 2 BB, 2B, SB (16); LF Tirso Ornelas 2-for-4; RF Cal Mitchell 1-for-4, HR (7); RHP Gabe Mosser 6 IP, 5 H, 4 R (2 ER), 6 K; LHP Tom Cosgrove IP, K

Bryce Johnson is putting things together in his first season with the Chihuahuas. (Photo: Jorge Salgado)

Prospect Watch: Righty Gabe Mosser tossed his second quality start of the series to lead the Chihuahuas to a split with the Athletics’ top affiliate. Mosser, who turned 28 a day before his outing, was hit with a pair of unearned runs and allowed two earned over his six innings of work, striking out six without issuing a walk. Over his last three outings, the 2018 draftee has allowed four earned runs over 17.2 innings with a 14:2 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Mosser, who had Tommy John surgery in 2022, has a career 4.28 ERA across 94 professional appearances. … Tom Cosgrove followed with a clean inning to post his seventh consecutive scoreless outing. The lefty continues to show much less horizontal movement on both his sweeper and sinker than he had while mowing down big league hitters last season, but is seeing a slight uptick in his strikeout rate over the last month while holding opponents to just two hits in his last nine innings of work. … Bryce Johnson was the perfect table-setter for the offense out of the leadoff spot, collecting a double and two walks in four trips to the plate and swiping his team-leading 16th base of the year. Signed as a free agent in the offseason after a seven year run in the Giants organization, Johnson is posting career-best strikeout and walk rates through his first 52 games. A switch-hitter, Johnson is a plus defender in the outfield who has gotten brief big league exposure in each of the last two seasons. … Outfielder Calvin Mitchell connected on his seventh homer of the season and sixth in his last 14 games. The San Diego native, who also signed a minor league deal during the winter, has pushed his slugging percentage on the year up to .500.

Midland RockHounds 3, Missions 1

Key Stats: 1B Brandon Valenzuela 2-for-4; DH Marcos Castañon 1-for-4, 2B; LHP Robby Snelling 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 6 K, 3 BB

Robby Snelling gave the Missions a chance to win on Sunday. (Photo: San Antonio Missions)

Prospect Watch: After a pair of rocky outings, Robby Snelling bounced back with a quality start Sunday. He blew through his first three innings, striking out five without allowing a ball out of the infield. The rest of the afternoon wasn’t nearly as dominant. Snelling opened the fourth with a four-pitch walk before giving up a booming rule book double to left. He avoided any damage that inning by inducing a pair of grounders and soft liner, but issued a leadoff walk in the fourth as well. After former Padres farmhand Jeisson Rosario settled for a sacrifice on a bunt attempt, the RockHounds strung together a pair of softly hit singles before Snelling got another groundout and had a chance to escape again. Instead, he gave up a two-out double that gave Midland a three-run inning. The home squad loaded the bases against Snelling in the sixth, but the lefty struck out the final batter he faced in the game to escape any more scoring. Snelling, 20, is working with a loopier breaking ball than he showed last year and his fastball continues to sit around 90 mph in his second season in the system. … The Missions offense was once again held in check, managing just five hits and one unearned run in the game. Marcos Castañon had the club’s only extra-base hit, a double. The 25-year-old infielder is now slugging .357 on the year. … Brandon Valenzuela, who made his fourth start of the year at first base, had a pair of singles on the day. He’s hit in six of his last seven contests and has a strong .866 OPS in 32 plate appearances this month.

Editor’s Note: We skipped past the absolutely wild end to Saturday night’s game in yesterday’s wrap-up. With the bases loaded and two outs, as Jayvien Sandridge tried to hold a two-run lead, the RockHounds got what appeared to be a walk-off grand slam. As Midland celebrated, the Missions successfully appealed that the runner from first base missed third as he rounded the bases, causing him to be out before he crossed the plate and giving the Missions a 5-4 victory.

TinCaps 9, Peoria Chiefs 2

Key Stats: CF Homer Bush Jr. 1-for-2, 3 BB, SB (28); C Anthony Vilar 2-for-3, 2 BB, SB (4); LF Tyler Robertson 3-for-5; Nerwilian Cedeño 2-for-4, 2B; RHP Braden Nett IP, K; RHP Will Geerdes 2 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, K, BB; RHP David Morgan 2 IP, 4 K

Prospect Watch: John Conniff had one more day of coverage from the Summit City as the TinCaps closed out the series with a victory.

Inland Empire 66ers 9, Storm 3

Rosman Verdugo had a pair of hits for the Storm. (Robert Escalante)

Key Stats: 3B Rosman Verdugo 2-for-4; DH Ethan Long 1-for-2, 2B, 2 BB; C Oswaldo Linares 1-for-3, 2B, BB; RHP Miguel Mendez 2.2 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 3 K, 2 BB; RHP Xavier Ruiz 2.1 IP, H, 2 K, BB; RHP Thomas Balboni Jr. IP, 2 K

Prospect Watch: Miguel Mendez worked around a walk and hit batter in his first two innings with three strikeouts and no balls hit to the outfield, but the wheels came off in the third. The 21-year-old righty was tagged for five hits including a pair of triples. He also allowed a walk, uncorked a wild pitch, and balked in a run. While the 2021 signee has shown impressive velocity this year, he sports a 6.35 ERA overall with more walks than strikeouts. When he finds his way into the zone consistently, he can be a tough matchup, but he simply doesn’t hit his spots enough. … Thomas Balboni Jr. turned in another scoreless outing with a pair of strikeouts. The Northeastern University product, who has dropped down to a low three-quarters arm slot quite effectively this year, has punched out 14 over his last 6.2 innings. … Third baseman Rosman Verdugo was the lone Storm batter to collect a pair of hits in the game. The 19-year-old has only had two multi-hit games over his last three weeks. … Hitting as the DH for the second time since coming off the IL, Ethan Long had a double and walked twice in four trips to the plate.

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

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April 20, 2026

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The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026 | San Diego Magazine

When we think of May, we think of Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and lots of fun, seasonal events in the city. This month, locals can dine on the creations of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn, or take advantage of berry season at the annual Vista Strawberry Festival. Theatre lovers can enjoy a showing of Kim’s Convenience at The Old Globe, while the San Diego Natural History Museum invites art enthusiasts to view its latest marine-themed exhibit. Grab your tickets and crack open that planner. Here are all the best things to do in San Diego this month:

Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Fun Things to Do

Concerts & Festivals in San Diego This Month

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Louisiana legend Juvenile, enhances by the live instrumentation of The 400 Degreez Band, will perform career hits and his newest album, Boiling Point, at House of Blues San Diego.

Photo Credit: Dahlia Katz

Theater & Art Exhibits in San Diego This Month

5/5–6/1

Turning the spotlight on contemporary LGBTQ artists, the inaugural ArtSpectrum 2026 will showcase both the grand and intimate scale of contemporary painters, photographers, and mixed media artists at Village Arts Outreach in Balboa Park.

12–24

The only ordinary element of the San Diego International Fringe Festival is the constant thrill of the extraordinary. Discover a plethora of innovative performances at venues from Pacific Beach to Baja.

5/15–6/14

A Korean-Canadian family balances tradition and assimilation from their Toronto storefront in Ins Choi’s comforting satire Kim’s Convenience, making its local premier at The Old Globe.

5/22–2/2027

Ocean debris will receive a new beginning at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Using repurposed pollution, Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea depicts creatively sculpted marine life.

More Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Month

4/30–5/3

Enjoy fine dining at its finest from a lineup of gastronomic titans during 54 Hours with James Beard Award-Winning Chefs. Savor elegant meals, masterclasses, tastings, and more at Rancho Bernardo Inn.

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Unlimited bites, regional craft beers, and animal observations are on the menu for San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew (with live music), a culinary evening in support of the San Diego Wildlife Alliance.

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Spend An Evening with David Sedaris, humorist, essayist, and best-selling author. Never afraid to point the pen at himself, Sedaris will share old favorites and works in progress in the classic satirical style he’s known for at Jacobs Music Center.

15–17

Say cheese! And toast to the Cheese & Libation Expo. Explore three days of all-you-can eat and drink fare at BRICK, along with boutique shopping and bountiful pairings.

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Stroll the private grounds of several luxurious homes, accompanied by live music, tabletop designs, and outdoor artistry, during the Secret Garden Tour, La Jolla Historical Society‘s flora and fauna fundraiser.

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Vista recalls its days as a strawberry-producing superpower through its free Strawberry Festival. Wear your berry best fit, watch film screenings, and enter contests for shortcake, pie, and sundae indulging.

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

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April 20, 2026

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City considering cutting funding to resource center for those experiencing homelessness

Last week Mayor Todd Gloria released the budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal budget. Protected homeless services is among his top priorities mentioned in the proposal. However, some of the reductions he’s proposing could impact thousands of San Diegans experiencing homelessness.

Located on 17^th and K Street, the Neil Good Day Center offers an array of services to nearly seven thousand people experiencing homelessness. The services include giving them a place to shower and do laundry, and connecting them to a case manager, among others.

“These are critical services that are helping people off the streets, but really better their lives and their health and their employment situation as well,” Deacon Vargas with Father Joe’s Villages said.

Deacon Jim Vargas heads Father Joe’s Villages, which runs the center. He said through their prevention and diversion strategies, they’ve managed to keep nearly one thousand individuals from falling into homelessness.

“So by helping them pay rent, or helping them with their utilities, or helping them to reunite with family,” Vargas said.

Right now, the city allocates at least $850,000 per year to the Neil Good Day Center, according to Vargas.

But the future and funding for these services are in limbo because of Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget cuts.

“The impact to those whom we’ve been serving the Daily Center would be very severe,” Deacon Vargas said.

In a statement to NBC 7, Mayor Todd Gloria said in part, “We must find more efficient and cost-effective ways to address this crisis and prioritize funding for programs that provide shelter beds and maximize resources to programs that place people into permanent housing.”

Since it’s still at a proposal stage, Deacon Vargas said it’s unclear how the city will decide to move forward.

However, Deacon Vargas said services would be significantly reduced because they would be forced to operate solely on a budget of about half a million dollars they receive from philanthropy.

“The hours would be cut. Some days would be cut. We would have showers that might be impacted because they’re given seven days a week and we’d close two days a week, then the showers would be five days a week, the case management,” Deacon Vargas said.

Deacon Vargas is certain of one thing.

He would like to continue offering services at the Day Center, even if the city goes through with the funding cuts.

“As we work with individuals at the Day Center and at Father Joe’s Villages, the community becomes healthier as a result of it,” Deacon Vargas said.

The budget also recommends additional cuts to homeless services, but does not give specifics as to where those cuts would be.

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