Dispute Threatens Future of San Diego Padres, Pitting Late Owner’s Wife Against His Brothers, Leaving Fans on Edge
A messy legal battle lies ahead, potentially impacting the team’s on-the-field product, which has been very good.

The San Diego Padres are one of the jewels of major league baseball: a small market team that is consistently competitive, supported by a loyal fan base, and whose beautiful downtown stadium generates millions of dollars for area businesses.
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