The Tucson Padres and the Pacific Coast League announced Tuesday the return of Triple-A baseball for the 2013 season at Kino Stadium. Tucson was originally considered a one-year plan, but 2013 will mark the third consecutive year of providing Triple-A professional baseball in Pima County.

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The Tucson Padres will open their 2012 season at Kino Stadium on Thursday, April 5 vs. the Fresno Grizzlies. The Padres will play 72 home games, up from 68 home games in 2011.

Don't miss your last chance to watch the Triple-A Tucson Padres play in Tucson this season. Head to Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way, any night through Sunday, Aug. 28, to watch the Padres play the Reno Aces.

The Tucson Padres are partnering with Tucson Values Teachers to provide complimentary tickets to area school teachers on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Teachers can show their school ID at the box office and receive two free box seats to either Friday or Saturday’s game. Both games start at 7:05 pm.

Tucson Padres Game Summary

The San Diego Padres and Tucson Padres have announced a new manager with strong Arizona ties. Pat Murphy, who for 15 seasons was the Arizona State University baseball coach, is the new manager of the Tucson Padres. Murphy managed the Padres Short-Season affiliate in Eugene, Oregon each of the past two seasons, posting the Northwest League’s best overall record in both 2011 and 2012.

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Tucson Padres Game Summary

In preparations for their first season, the Tucson Padres, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, have announced their front office staff. Baseball front office veterans, new additions and former athletes have joined the roster.

The Tucson Padres will open their 2012 season at Kino Stadium on Thursday, April 5 against the Fresno Grizzlies. The Padres will play 72 home games, up from 68 home games in 2011.

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Tucson Padres Game Summary

Game 1 - Sunday

The Tucson Padres have announced their home dates for the 2013 season at Kino Stadium. The 72 game home schedule starts Friday, April 12 against the San Francisco Giants Triple-A affiliate, the Fresno Grizzlies. The opening homestand continues through Friday, April 19 when the Padres host the Salt Lake Bees, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Two Fireworks Spectacular Shows and Myron Noodleman Highlight Homestand Events

After a two-year hiatus, AAA baseball is scheduled to make a return to Tucson.