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The San Diego Padres are going to come into the 2026 season with a ton of expectations. They battle with the two-time defending champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the NL West; however, they have been one of the few teams in the National League with the capability of taking them down. It won’t be […]

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Fernando Tatis Jr. has made the move from shortstop to the outfield without any trouble. In fact, he’s become a Platinum Glove defender. Expectations are high for Tatis in 2026 both from an offensive and defensive standpoint. During Cactus League Spring Training Media Day in Arizona, new Padres manager Craig Stammen shared […]

The San Diego Padres are in the process of bringing in new ownership in the near future. Current owner, John Seidler, brother of former owner Peter Seidler, announced he will explore the sale of the team on November 13, 2025. The Padres are now close to making a final decision on the matter. It seems […]

The Philadelphia Phillies didn’t just make a roster move Thursday—they made a bold call. The team released outfielder and designated hitter Nick Castellanos and agreed to pay the remaining $20 million on his 2026 deal. The message was simple. Results and team chemistry matter more than money already spent. With Spring Training about to begin […]

With the San Diego Padres in rumors surrounding star players the team can still obtain, the ball club is no doubt looking to make some major noise in 2026. As the Padres are led by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and many others, general manager AJ Preller speaks on the team’s chances this upcoming season. […]

The San Diego Padres won’t have potential future Hall of Famer Yu Darvish pitch this season; however, the hope is that he stays as close as he can to be a coaching presence in the clubhouse. The Padres will benefit with him around. Darvish underwent Tommy John surgery right after last season ended, forcing the […]

One of the last Major League Baseball free agents available on the board is star pitcher Zac Gallen. Gallen, who pitched for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2025, is getting a lot of interest. Free agency talks are heating up for Gallen as Spring Training starts, per USA Today. “Teams showing the most interest: San Diego […]

As Spring Training begins for Major League Baseball teams, many clubs are still trying to pick up free agents and bolster rosters. The San Diego Padres, who made the MLB postseason in 2025, are no exception. Padres manager Craig Stammen is teasing that the team may have another transaction coming down the line. “AJ’s always […]

The San Diego Padres are hoping that superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. can turn into a legit MVP candidate once again. Tatis finished third in MVP voting in 2021, but has had difficulties staying on the field since then. People in the media have been trying to say he can be an MVP candidate every offseason. […]

With spring training just around the corner, Justin Verlander continues to be one of the most prominent free agents on the market. The veteran right-hander’s durable 2025 campaign with the San Francisco Giants has continued to generate interest, keeping conversations in free agency active among teams still searching for rotation stability. As the offseason enters […]

With the San Diego Padres looking to grab attention this season by making a lot of noise with their team, one move that they seemed to miss out on is pitcher Framber Valdez, who ended up signing with the Detroit Tigers. As the Padres prepare for Spring Training with the season nearing closer, the latest […]

At this stage of free agency, there aren’t too many impactful position players left on the market. MLB teams now have to buy low on certain players and hope that they contribute for the upcoming campaign. On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres took a chance on a former New York Yankees corner infielder/outfielder to try […]

Baseball is around the corner! The San Diego Padres had a quiet offseason, but knowing general manager A.J. Preller, the Padres could make a splash in free agency or a trade at any time ahead of the season. Preller has traded for a player during spring training a few times (Sean Manaea, Dylan Cease). As […]

The San Diego Padres are in the process of bringing in new ownership in the near future. Current owner, John Seidler, brother of former owner Peter Seidler, announced he will explore the sale of the team on November 13, 2025. With February now here, the Padres may be close to finding new ownership. According to […]

The San Diego Padres hope to return to the postseason in 2026. San Diego is reportedly looking at adding some pitching, ahead of the upcoming campaign. One of the reasons is because the Padres don’t know if starting pitcher Yu Darvish is coming back, or retiring. Padres general manager AJ Preller addressed Darvish’s future when […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. had a strong 2025 season for most players’ standards. For Tatis’ standards, though, it was an up and down season. On Saturday, Tatis addressed his inconsistency in 2025 and made a bold prediction for his 2026 performance, via 97.3 The Fan. “Mechanical more than anything else,” Tatis said […]

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is probably going to be a Hall of Famer someday. He is a seven-time All-Star who has been consistently one of the better players in the sport throughout his career. At 33 years old, Machado is still playing at a high level, yet he has become one of […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill wasted no time establishing himself as a star in his 2024 rookie season. Merrill slashed .292/.326/.500 across 156 games played. He ultimately earned an All-Star selection and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting. In 2025, Merrill took a step in the wrong direction, hitting just […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to return to the postseason in 2026. San Diego is trying to offset the loss of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who left the team in free agency. Another free agent hurler, Framber Valdez, is being mentioned as a possible fit for the Padres. There’s a snag though that could […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres will enter a pivotal 2026 MLB campaign after an early playoff exit and lackluster offseason (to this point), but before the pressure cooker turns up, the focus will be on promoting national pride. The All-Star outfielder will represent Dominican Republic in March’s World Baseball Classic. He expressed […]

The 2026 season is quickly approaching, and it appears the San Diego Padres are bringing in a veteran pitcher to add some depth to the roster. It’s a move that could bring plenty of experience to the team, as the club is making an effort to reach its third consecutive postseason appearance. Reports indicate that […]

The San Diego Padres have had a quiet winter, not going after free agents nor being involved in any trades. Compared to the last few offseasons, that hasn’t been the case. The Padres are normally one of the more active teams in the league. The team resigned starter Michael King and signed Korean infielder Sung-Mung […]

Luis Arraez is one of the game’s best hitters. He has elite vision, even though he does not take many walks. Arraez is a great clubhouse player, but his inability to hit for power is making it tough for him to earn a contract he feels he deserves. Arraez is a three-time batting champion. He […]

The San Diego Padres are navigating an unusual offseason situation involving Yu Darvish, as questions surrounding his contract, injury status, and potential retirement continue to unfold. The circumstances have sparked discussion across Major League Baseball, as fully guaranteed contracts are rarely voided—particularly when a player remains under active medical care. Darvish, now 39, is recovering […]

Yu Darvish is one of the best pitchers of his generation. A constant contender for the Cy Young in his prime, the Japanese-born pitcher has been a consistent force on the mound for the teams he’s played for. That being said, the San Diego Padres pitcher is getting up there in age. It’s no surprise, […]

As there was a report from Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune that San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish would retire from the game of baseball,  it would quickly be disputed by his agent, Joel Wolf, that a “final decision” hasn’t been made. While the Padres star in Darvish underwent UCL surgery after the […]

As San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish underwent UCL surgery, knocking him out for the rest of the 2026 season, the star has made a huge decision regarding his career. While there was a question whether the Padres star Darvish would pitch again, it has been answered as he’ll retire from the game of baseball, […]

With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors this offseason as the team looks to bolster itself for a successful 2026 season, the franchise is no doubt led by star Manny Machado. As the Padres gear up for Spring Training, a group of analysts predict the type of season Machado will have compared to new […]

Former Arizona Diamondbacks star pitcher Zac Gallen is still available in MLB free agency. While Gallen did not have the best 2025 season, he was one of the better starters in the game from 2022-2024. So, where will the 2023 All-Star end up signing this offseason? A number of ball clubs could use an ace-caliber […]

The San Diego Padres are watching every playoff team in the National League get better this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs have gotten a lot better on paper since the end of last season. The Padres have not made any impactful moves this offseason outside of […]

The San Diego Padres have reportedly reached out to the Milwaukee Brewers about trade candidate Freddy Peralta, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Peralta has also been connected to the New York Yankees in recent reports. Overall, Peralta is rumored to have received plenty of trade interest, but a deal has yet to occur. […]

On Thursday, the baseball world was thrown for a loop when Clayton Kershaw said he would pitch in the World Baseball Classic. This comes after he announced his retirement after 17 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of those who was surprised was Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres. He said as much […]

The San Diego Padres contain a secret weapon. Closer Mason Miller has been dominant since he debuted for the Athletics a few seasons ago. Padres general manager A.J. Preller wanted Miller on his team and traded one of the top prospects in baseball to get him at last year’s MLB Trade Deadline. With former closer […]

On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez. This trade is not a surprise, as the Cardinals are heading in a bad direction while the Diamondbacks needed infield help to compete in the tough NL West division. Who knows, maybe the D-backs bring […]

The San Diego Padres are aiming for one thing and one thing only: to win their first-ever World Series title. This ball club has had to watch its divisional rival win back-to-back titles while the Padres contain a team worthy of winning one. Led by Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres have a […]

The San Diego Padres have put together some solid seasons in the last few years. San Diego has made some postseason runs, but has not been able to reach the NLCS or World Series. The club is working this offseason to get some help, and accomplish that feat. A new report says the Padres are […]

As the San Diego Padres continue striving for a World Series berth, they’re exploring all avenues of success. While the deal will likely fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, the Padres have just made a shrewd free agency addition. San Diego has signed infielder Carson Tucker to a minor league […]

The San Diego Padres were a good enough team to make the postseason in 2025; however, it never felt that they were good enough to win the World Series. The lineup lacked power, and the starting pitching had a poor season compared to 2024 and years past under pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Ruben Niebla will […]

The Padres’ offseason uncertainty puts pressure on the front office to land an impact player before spring training. With the Dodgers still the benchmark in the NL West, staying stagnant isn’t an option. One bold swing could come in the form of Chicago star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. — a controllable power bat who […]