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Matt Seidler, brother of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, has filed a response to the lawsuit brought against him by Peter’s widow, Sheel. In his response, obtained by The Athletic, he denies Sheel’s accusation that he and his brother Bob “acted in bad faith” and abandoned their fiduciary duty as trustees and executors […]

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training in just a couple weeks, there’s still plenty left to sort out in the MLB offseason — and the San Diego Padres are at the center of a lot of it. One of the reasons for what The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal calls a “clogged market” is that […]

The San Diego Padres are officially retiring their pink-and-mint City Connect uniforms after the 2025 season. The team revealed on Friday that the popular uniforms will be discontinued beginning in 2026, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. These colorful jerseys first showed up on July 8, 2022, and quickly became a hit with […]

The San Diego Padres made a move to bolster their bullpen depth on Thursday, announcing the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The 29-year-old Marinaccio, a hard-throwing reliever, spent the last few seasons with the New York Yankees before being claimed off waivers by the […]

The Atlanta Braves have made a major splash in free agency, signing All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract. Profar, 31, is coming off a career-best season with the San Diego Padres, where he hit .280/.380/.459 with 24 home runs, 85 RBIs, and a 4.3 WAR, per Fangraphs. This marked his first […]

The San Diego Padres have had a pretty quiet offseason, as they have sat back and watched several of their top competitors in the National League make serious upgrades to their team. While it may not be the groundbreaking move fans are hoping for, reports have surfaced suggesting that the Padres are exploring a potential […]

As Roki Sasaki searched for his MLB home, the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays were deemed the finalists to procure his services. While not yet officially announced, the defending World Series champions appear poised to win again. The Dodgers are nearing a deal to sign Sasaki, via MLB insider Mike […]

The San Diego Padres and catcher Martin Maldonado are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. According to Lin, it is a minor-league deal. Maldonado, 38, has played at the MLB level since the 2011 season. During his career, he has spent time with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Angels, […]

Roki Sasaki may be available for all teams to sign considering that his age only makes him subject to the international bonus pool money similar to when Shohei Ohtani made the transition stateside back in 2018, but he has reportedly whittled down his preferred destinations to his top three — the Los Angeles Dodgers, San […]

The San Diego Padres were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series in 2024. They have not made significant offseason moves while their biggest rivals added Blake Snell to their rotation. It will be a tough battle to compete with the defending champions but there are still moves to be […]

Where will Roki Sasaki sign? That is the question everyone in the MLB world is asking as free agency moves forward. Sasaki reportedly will not be signing with teams such as the New York Yankees or San Francisco Giants. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists, however. MLB insider […]

Japanese free agent pitcher Roki Sasaki could be nearing a decision. The 23-year-old phenom has narrowed it down to the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that Sasaki will decide by the closing of his posting window on January 23. Though Sasaki won’t […]

One month out from the start of Spring Training and MLB teams are still waiting on a Roki Sasaki decision. With most of the major free agents off the board, the Sasaki sweepstakes are starting to ramp up — and it’s getting wild. Sasaki, 23, is not eligible for a major free agent contract and […]

The San Diego Padres have avoided arbitration with three-time batting champion Luis Arraez, agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract for the 2025 season. Arraez’s $14 million salary is a significant raise from the $10.6 million he earned in 2024. “Luis Arraez and the Padres have settled on a $14 million deal for 2025, per […]

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with veteran left-hander Martin Pérez, pending a physical. Pérez, 33, brings 13 years of MLB experience to a White Sox rotation in desperate need of stability. He split the 2024 season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres, making 26 starts and […]

Roki Sasaki is already making a splash in Major League Baseball and he hasn’t even signed with a team yet. The 23-year-old Japanese phenom pitcher was mentioned in Sheel Seidler’s lawsuit against her brothers-in-law as she seeks control of the San Diego Padres. Sheel, widow of late team owner Peter Seidler, is alleging that Peter’s […]

There’s a race to sign star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki this Major League Baseball offseason. According to a new rumor, the San Diego Padres are looking like a strong candidate for his services. The Padres are moving ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Sasaki sweepstakes, per USA Today. The Padres are behind this […]

Just hours after Sheel Seidler, widow of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, filed a lawsuit seeking control of the team, Peter’s family trust has responded, calling the suit “entirely without merit.” “Peter had a clear estate plan,” read a statement released by the trust. “The plan specifically named three of his nine siblings, […]

Sheel Seidler, widow of San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, is suing for control of the team. She is attempting to wrest control from two of her late husband‘s brothers, Bob and Matt Seidler, alleging breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Sheel released a statement via social media on Monday explaining her decision to take […]

As the San Diego Padres navigate an offseason riddled with financial considerations and roster-building challenges, Dylan Cease’s name has surfaced in trade discussions.”The Padres might be more apt to trade Dylan Cease if they land Roki Sasaki,” the highly sought-after Japanese pitching phenom, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Padres are […]

The San Diego Padres are no strangers to bold moves under general manager A.J. Preller, and this offseason could feature more of the same. With the Padres looking to reshape their roster and address potential financial constraints, infielders Jake Cronenworth and Luis Arraez have emerged as possible trade candidates. Both players are valuable assets who […]

Juan Soto just signed a historic 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets, meaning this will be the third team he’s been on over the past year. Last offseason, Soto was traded from the San Diego Padres to the New York Yankees, and while the Padres were worried about his impending free agency, […]

Roki Sasaki is looking like the next big thing coming out of Japan, and all MLB teams seem to be head over heels for the 23-year-old starting pitcher. And it’s not like Sasaki is ticketed to join a big-market team, as he is subject to the league’s amateur signing rules due to his age — […]

Dylan Cease could be a trade candidate for the San Diego Padres. Why would the competitive Padres consider moving a star hurler like Cease? Well, Cease is going to be a free agent soon and the Padres may look to capitalize on his current value. According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Cleveland Guardians and […]

The San Diego Padres have been the center of trade rumors this offseason, but one thing is clear: Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado are staying put. Despite whispers about potential moves, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic put the speculation to rest. “Tatis and Machado aren’t going anywhere,” Rosenthal said during an appearance on The Athletic’s […]

The San Diego Padres came oh so close to making it back to the NLCS in 2024, only falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the end. They managed to achieve this despite deciding to trade Juan Soto away prior to the start of the season, and as things stand, they are looking like one […]

The Baltimore Orioles may be pivoting to Plan B as their hopes of reuniting with ace Corbin Burnes continue to dwindle. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Orioles are exploring a potential trade for Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. “The Orioles are among the teams interested in trading for Padres RHP Dylan Cease. As […]

The San Diego Padres had a great 2024 regular season. Their 93 wins are the second-most in franchise history, they crushed the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card Series, but they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the end was disappointing, the future is bright in San Diego. General manager AJ Preller had great […]

While the San Diego Padres returned to the playoffs in 2024, they were eliminated in the NLDS. Adding star free agent Roki Sasaki to their rotation would certainly help the Padres get over their postseason hump. San Diego has been deemed one of the favorites to land Sasaki. Now that he has officially been posted, […]

As the MLB winter meetings start to heat up, dominoes all across the league are beginning to fall. The biggest one of them all toppled on Sunday night when Juan Soto agreed to a record-setting 15-year contract to sign with the New York Mets. The other most highly-anticipated free agent sweepstakes can now commence after […]

Manny Machado’s net worth in 2024 is $50 million. Machado is a star third baseman for the San Diego Padres. Ever since his debut in 2012, Machado has been one of the staple names of the sport. He has won multiple awards and is a six-time MLB All-Star. Machado signed a massive contract extension with […]

Roki Sasaki is among the top available pitchers in MLB free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been mentioned as a potential suitor for Sasaki, but baseball/sports reporter Francys Romero recently shared an intriguing update involving the San Diego Padres “Sources: Several industry sources believe the San Diego Padres are in a strong position to […]

With the San Diego Padres losing in the NLDS to the eventual World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, it’s easy to forget exactly how close they were to maybe winning the whole thing. The Padres had the Dodgers on the brink of elimination for two games in the Division Series and had they won, would have […]

The San Diego Padres locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and almost took them down. Their offense faltered in the final two games, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in five games. After a fantastic regular season, it was another disappointing postseason for San Diego. The Padres must improve by […]

Pitcher Roki Sasaki is the next star to make the jump from Japan to Major League Baseball. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the champion Los Angeles Dodgers, smart money is on Sasaki heading to Hollywood. Their biggest rivals, the San Diego Padres, are in the conversation as well. GM AJ Preller is […]

The San Diego Padres have secured a significant piece of their future coaching setup, finalizing a multiyear contract with esteemed pitching coach Ruben Niebla, according to sources at MLB.com. This deal underscores the Padres’ commitment to continuity within their coaching ranks, though the team prefers to announce such agreements alongside other staff decisions. Niebla, set […]

The San Francisco Giants struggled in 2024, putting up 80 wins and missing the playoffs. Their big-money moves flopped, with Blake Snell and Jung Ho Lee missing time. Elsewhere in their division, the San Diego Padres have some big decisions to make. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported from the GM meetings that the Giants will go […]

The San Diego Padres and manager Mike Shildt have agreed to a two-year contract extension though the 2027 season, according to their press release on MLB.com. This past season was Mike Shildt’s first as the manager of the Padres after replacing Bob Melvin, who departed for the San Francisco Giants. Shildt led San Diego to […]

The 2023 San Diego Padres were brimming with talent and coming off a breakout 2022 season, but the vibes were not quite right. Fast forward to 2024, and the Friars were grinding out wins and exuding an infectious energy. Did cream merely rise to the top, or did manager Mike Shildt rearrange the molecules to […]