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The San Diego Padres very nearly pulled off an unlikely run to the World Series in 2022, and while they came up short in the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, it’s clear that they are intent on maximizing their championship window. You can see as much thanks to the moves that they have made throughout […]

Veteran relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman is drawing interest in MLB free agency. The former New York Yankees closer was previously linked to the Miami Marlins. However, the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals have also been connected to the left-handed flame-thrower, per Hector Gomez and Alfre Alvarez. Alvarez reports that Miami, San Diego, and […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy recently addressed the team’s 2022 MLB Playoff loss against the San Diego Padres, per Dodgers Nation. “That was a tough exit last year,” Muncy told Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “We played poorly, they played great. They outplayed us… I still think about it every single day about what […]

The San Diego Padres have made MLB history, signing international catcher Ethan Salas to a $5.6 million deal. Salas, who hails from Venezuela, has now signed the largest international contract in league history with San Diego. The Padres gave up almost all of their international spending money on Salas as they entered the free agency […]

MLB arbitration saw no shortage of players earn new contracts, while others were unable to agree to terms on deals with their respective teams. A number of star players, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr, saw dramatic increases in their salary as a result of avoiding arbitration. MLB arbitration is something that tends to get overlooked […]

The San Diego Padres reached the NLCS for the first time in a quarter century last season. Ultimately, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. Nevertheless, there is optimism this team can take the next step. On Friday, they made a big move to help ensure the Padres bullpen will be a strength. Closer Josh Hader […]

Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres reportedly agreed on a 1-year, $23 million deal to avoid arbitration, per Jeff Passan. Soto was acquired by San Diego from the Washington Nationals ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. The Padres would likely prefer to have agreed on a long-term contract extension with the 24-year old. […]

The San Diego Padres and Nelson Cruz are reportedly in agreement on a 1-year deal, per Hector Gomez. The deal is reportedly worth $1 million, per Jeff Passan. San Diego was previously rumored to be interested in the veteran designated hitter, but nothing was official. This reported agreement provides the Padres with a right-handed slugger […]

The San Diego Padres are not done making moves this offseason, and apparently, they have interest in free agent slugger Nelson Cruz. Cruz is turning 43 soon, but that doesn’t seem to be an issue for the Padres. And why would it be? The veteran hitter played for the Washington Nationals in 2022 and featured […]

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr remains suspended for his use of PEDs and continues to rehab from two injuries, but the Dominican Republic native already has some lofty goals in sight for when he can return to the diamond. Tatis Jr hopped on Instagram Monday and revealed he’d like to win 12 more […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made their decision with right-hander Trevor Bauer. After his sexual assault allegations and suspension, the organization designated the veteran for assignment. With $22 million remaining on his contract for 2023, LA can still try and trade him, but there have reportedly been no teams interested in doing so. By next […]

The San Diego Padres have added another piece to their already stacked staff for 2023 that could end up being a low-risk, high-reward signing. Former Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Brent Honeywell, who spent last season with the Oakland Athletics organization, is joining the Padres on a split contract depending on if he pitches in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr has reportedly been cleared for baseball actives, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. Tatis Jr missed all of last season due to injuries and a PED-related suspension, a sentence he will continue serving during the early portion of the 2023 campaign. However, his health is on the upswing. Lin reports that Tatis Jr […]

The San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins and Cincinnati Reds are all “vying” to sign right-handed free agent pitcher Johnny Cueto from the Chicago White Sox in MLB free agency, the Athletic senior writer Ken Rosenthal wrote in a Wednesday tweet. Cueto earned a record of 143-107 in 15 years with four different teams, according to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a number of roster uncertainties. They are notably dealing with question marks at shortstop and in centerfield. Gavin Lux is expected to take over shortstop duties amid Trea Turner’s departure. However, Ricardo Sandoval of Sports Illustrated recently brought up the idea of the Dodgers trading for San Diego Padres’ […]

The San Diego Padres have indicated that they are ready to go all-in with this core led by Fernando Tatis Jr. as they added Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals in exchange for a plethora of prospects. Even if it does not guarantee that Soto will sign a long-term extension, San Diego was willing to […]

The San Diego Padres made one of the biggest splashes in free agency, signing Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280,000 million contract. With Bogaerts now in San Diego, the Padres appear to be willing to trade two high-potential players. While the Padres upgraded their offense with Bogaerts, they reportedly still covert starting pitching. So much […]

Chris Sale is one of MLB’s best pitchers when healthy. However, the left-hander has been plagued by injuries over the past few years. The Boston Red Sox’ current uncertainty has led to trade rumors in regards to Sale. The Red Sox are reportedly not looking to deal Sale. With that being said, they are willing […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to add a starting pitcher to their rotation. And that pitcher could be veteran Johnny Cueto, per Robert Murray. “Sources: The Padres are among teams strongly in the mix for free-agent pitcher Johnny Cueto,” Murray wrote on Twitter. Johnny Cueto is a well-respected veteran who’s drawn interest from a […]

Wil Myers recently came to terms on an agreement with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB free agency. He’s set to make a base of $7.5 million with incentives that could net him as much as $9.5 million over one year. Myers sent a heartfelt goodbye to San Diego Padres fans following his departure. Thank you […]

Veteran hitter Matt Carpenter will be playing for the San Diego Padres in the 2023 MLB season, but don’t expect him to shave off his mustache just yet — at least not until the TCU Horned Frogs are done playing the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Semifinal later this December at the Fiesta Bowl […]

The New York Yankees gave Matt Carpenter a second chance in 2022 and their decision paid off. The veteran smashed 15 home runs in limited action for New York. Despite getting injured during the season, Carpenter made it clear that he has more left in the tank. However, Carpenter recently came to terms on a […]

The San Diego Padres and Matt Carpenter reportedly agreed on a contract for the 2023 season with a player option for 2024, per AJ Cassavell. He is guaranteed $12 million in 2023 and can earn up to $21 million if he exercises his player option and incentives are earned, per Ken Rosenthal. Carpenter is expected […]

The San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants have both made eye-opening moves in MLB free agency this offseason. San Diego brought in Xander Bogaerts while the Giants landed Carlos Correa to bolster their lineup. But Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw isn’t worried, per Matthew Moreno. “Obviously the Padres have made a ton […]

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers were embroiled in a bidding war for free-agent right-hander Seth Lugo, and he made his final decision on Monday. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, Lugo and the Padres are in agreement on a contract in free agency, bringing the former Mets’ reliever to San Diego after […]

Xander Bogaerts posted his final good-bye to Boston Red Sox fans on Instagram after signing with the San Diego Padres in free agency. “Dear Red Sox Nation – Thank you for an incredible ride (and what a ride it was)! It was an honor to wear the Red Sox uniform and play in front of […]

As former Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo looks to make his free agency decision, it appears there are two main suitors for his services. According to new reports, a pair of NL West teams are looking to add Lugo to their bullpen. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, signing Lugo is coming […]

Manny Machado’s future in San Diego with the Padres is in question based on reports that he could opt out of his contract following the 2023 campaign. In fact, Jon Heyman recently reported that Machado is expected to opt out of his deal, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Carlos Correa, Trea Turner, and […]

The San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts signing has led some to believe that Fernando Tatis Jr could be available on the trade market. The New York Yankees were rumored to be interested in the star shortstop. However, those rumors were recently shutdown by Dan Federico. “I’ve heard from well placed source that there’s “zero, absolutely […]

The Winter Meetings have begun, which indicates that many of the big name free agents are being signed to massive contracts already. One team that has been active in many of the negotiations is the San Diego Padres. In the middle of last season, they were able to acquire generational talent Juan Soto, and they […]

The San Diego Padres got their guy when they signed Xander Bogaerts to a massive deal. The star shortstop was one of the most coveted MLB free agents in the offseason. Now, Bogaerts will play for a stacked San Diego roster that boasts the likes of Juan Soto and Manny Machado. However… Manny Machado might […]

The San Diego Padres officially made their big splash of free agency to wrap up the Winter Meetings when they signed star shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a massive 11-year, $280 million deal. Once AJ Preller set his sights on Bogaerts, it became clear that the Padres offer was going to blow everyone else out of […]

The San Diego Padres’ decision to pursue Xander Bogaerts in free agency caught agent Scott Boras by surprise, per The Athletic. AJ Preller reportedly called Boras to discuss a specific free agent. However, Boras did not expect the free agent to be Bogaerts. “We have to do a better job of understanding how A.J. thinks […]

Many teams across the MLB are celebrating the big moves they have made so far this offseason, and even though Chaim Bloom and the Boston Red Sox have made big splashes for guys like Masataka Yoshida and Kenley Jansen, there is a sense of despair surrounding the organization. That’s because Xander Bogaerts officially jumped ship […]

Xander Bogaerts was officially introduced as a member of the San Diego Padres on Friday. The former Boston Red Sox shortstop discussed a number of topics, including his decision to sign in San Diego and Fernando Tatis Jr., per Allison Edmonds. “San Diego was my first All-Star game, back in 2016,” Bogaerts said during his […]

San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler shared an inspiring message with fans following the free agency signing of Xander Bogaerts, per Bill Shaikin. “This is a city that is headed toward its first world championship,” Seidler said. The Padres swung and missed on Aaron Judge and Trea Turner in free agency. But the third swing […]

The San Diego Padres once again struck gold as they signed former Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts to a massive 11-year $280 million dollar deal late Wednesday night. The Padres established themselves as a series contender last season when they finished three games shy of a World Series bout against the Houston Astros. Now, […]

The 2022 Winter Meetings came to a close on Wednesday, but not before the San Diego Padres got one more massive deal in right before the buzzer. As folks were beginning to head home from San Diego, which is where the Winter Meetings were being held, star shortstop Xander Bogaerts decided that he wanted to […]

Xander Bogaerts left the Boston Red Sox for the San Diego Padres, agreeing to a monster 11-year, $280 million contract in MLB free agency. Bogaerts’ Red Sox departure shocked many, but maybe it shouldn’t have, especially after news of Boston’s reported offer came out. The Red Sox were “really far” from the Padres in terms […]