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San Diego Buzz: Chargers release 2016 schedule

Published Apr. 15, 2016 12:10 p.m. ET

Trevor Arroyo

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers released their 2016 schedule on Thursday, which includes non-divisional home matchups against the Jaguars, Saints, Titans, Dolphins and Buccaneers. The home schedule also includes games against the usual other three AFC West teams, highlighted by a Thursday Night Football matchup on Oct. 13 against the Denver Broncos.

Here are five things to know about the 2016 schedule.

Which 2016 Chargers home game are you most excited about? Go. pic.twitter.com/6pBj0nFuo8
— San Diego Chargers (@Chargers) April 15, 2016

Last year around this time, the San Diego Padres' offense was ranked in the top five in five major offensive categories. Fans were ecstatic about the new roster and people were tuning in to watch every game in record numbers. This season could not be more different.

The Friars are 3-7 through their first 10 games, with five of those losses ending in shutouts, with the latest being a 16 strikeout, three-hitter against Vince Velasquez of the Philadelphia Phillies. With yesterday's loss, the Padres became the first team in MLB history to be shut out five times in the first 10 games.

Things won't get any easier for the Padres Friday night, as Zack Greinke will take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks against James Shields. Greinke has a 6-1 record and a 1.56 ERA in 12 starts against San Diego.

The Padres newest broadcaster, Don Orsillo, who will be taking over full-time for Dick Enberg in 2017, will be making his regular season debut this weekend on FOX Sports San Diego. Orsillo has had a stellar career calling games for the Boston Red Sox for the last 15 years and looks to bring a lot of excitement to Padres broadcasts.

@PadresCentral at least its fun to break historic records even if its for the bad
— Mike Kohlmyer (@KohlmyerMike) April 15, 2016

While the Anaheim Ducks have hit their stride just in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs, the San Diego Gulls released their 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs First Round schedule, which features a matchup against the Texas Stars beginning Thursday, Apri. 21. Tickets are available for Games 3-5 (4-5 are if necessary) at Valley View Casino Center.

So tomorrow my new chapter officially begins. Padres Baseball! #DonDiego. pic.twitter.com/gSpq3hGfZ6
— Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) April 14, 2016

https://t.co/Eegqk7WxFk His Honor the Mayor speaks on Convadium and why he's not in a rush.l
— Nick Canepa (@sdutCanepa) April 14, 2016

ICYMI, @TexasStars will host the @SDGullsAHL in the first round of the #CalderCup playoffs beginning Thurs. April 21 pic.twitter.com/CQUD3AM2YR
— AHL (@TheAHL) April 14, 2016