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San Diego Padres Hire Craig Stammen As New Manager

Well, that escalated quickly. One minute, Craig Stammen is throwing sliders from the mound, and the next he’s calling the shots from the dugout. The San Diego Padres just pulled off one of the more eyebrow-raising managerial hires in recent memory, tabbing their former reliever for a three-year deal to lead the franchise.

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Ex-reliever Craig Stammen named Padres manager

The San Diego Padres named Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher for the team, as their new manager on Thursday. The 41-year-old signed a three-year contract.

Robert Suarez News / Sporting News / November 6

Recent Robert Suarez free agency predicion is sure to have Padres fans upset

Look away, Padres fans.

Ramon Laureano News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Padres to exercise option on Ramon Laureano

The Padres are exercising their $6.5MM option on outfielder Ramón Laureano, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. That was an easy call coming off Laureano’s excellent 2025 season.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager after 9-plus hour Albert Pujols interview

The Padres didn't choose Albert Pujols as their manager, going with Craig Stammen instead.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Padres have hired a new manager

The San Diego Padres have hired a familiar face to be their new manager. Former Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen has agreed to a deal to become the manager of the team.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Padres make surprising managerial hire

The Padres announced that they have signed former big leaguer Craig Stammen to a three-year deal to serve as their new manager.

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Padres Release Veteran Pitcher After Disappointing Tenure

The annual offseason influx of free agents from Japan and Korea to Major League Baseball has only escalated in recent seasons. In addition to the many Asian-born players who have made their mark in MLB this decade, the group of impact players also includes those who headed overseas to revive their careers before coming back to North America.

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Padres' Dylan Cease, Michael King receive $100 million difference in contract projection

Dylan Cease and Michael King are both free agents, but their contract projections are very far apart.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Cut Ties With 3 Players, Including Fan Favorite, Ahead of Free Agency

Kyle Hart, Elias Diaz and Tyler Wade became free agents Tuesday after their options were declined by the Padres. Diaz's contract with the Padres included a $2 million mutual option for 2026.

Yu Darvish News / Sporting News / November 5

MLB insider reveals Padres biggest needs after Yu Darvish news

The Padres come into the offseason with a few glaring holes they need to fill.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5

Padres Lose 6 Players to Free Agency

Now that the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series title, free agency is officially upon us. For the Padres, that means that some of the key contributors to the 2025 roster could depart this offseason.

Yu Darvish News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Padres’ Yu Darvish To Miss 2026 Due To UCL Surgery

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that veteran Starting Pitcher Yu Darvish underwent successful elbow surgery last week in Arlington, Texas. The surgeon, Dr.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Cole, Darvish, Marsh

With Michael King and Dylan Cease currently free agents, the Padres were already somewhat short in the rotation in terms of bodies. That tentative rotation is now thinner in 2026, as Yu Darvish will likely miss all of next year recovering from elbow surgery.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Padres decline options on trio of players

The Padres have turned down options on three players, per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / November 4

Padres RHP Yu Darvish out for 2026 season after UCL surgery

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and an internal brace in his pitching elbow.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 3

Reports: RHPs Michael King, Robert Suarez opt out of Padres' deals

Starter Michael King and closer Robert Suarez both opted out of their respective deals with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Robert Suarez hitting free agency after 40-save season

It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot.

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Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season, falling to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round. As the organization regroups, it faces several critical roster decisions this offseason along with the task of finding a new manager following Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement.

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