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On YouTubeJP Sears News / Gaslamp Ball / January 11
What are Padres’ plans for JP Sears? 
It seems like every Major League Baseball club is seeking starting pitching depth for the coming 2026 season. The San Diego Padres are taking a closer look at left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears in Peoria this spring, with the hope he rebounds from a rough start with the team.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 11
Padres seem to be playing the waiting game
With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training next month, the San Diego Padres are closing in on the deadline for filling out the major league roster.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 11
Padres Remain Active in Pursuit of Right-Handed Bat
The San Diego Padres are still in the market for a mid-tier, right-handed platoon bat. It may not be the most glaring hole on the roster, but one thing we know about general manager A.J.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 11
1 player Padres must trade before spring training
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.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11
Padres Interested In Adding Starting Pitcher
Even after adding Michael King back to their rotation last month, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Padres are hoping to add another starter before the season begins.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 11
What’s Next for the Padres’ Starting Rotation in 2026?
The pieces are finally coming together in San Diego. Michael King has returned, the bullpen remained intact after arbitration, and Sung-Min Song is coming over from Korea to bolster the infield The last question mark for San Diego is the starting rotation’s depth.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 11
Padres pitching depth might be better than you think
Since the start of the offseason, all San Diego Padres fans and many sports journalists have discussed the need for starting pitching for the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 10
Winners and Losers From the Padres’ 2026 Arbitration Agreements
Padres general manager A.J. Preller has done it again. Since becoming GM in 2016, Preller has never failed to agree on a contract with a player before arbitration hearings.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10
Padres rumors: San Diego interested in pitching addition, but there’s a catch
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8
Padres sign ex-Guardians 1st round pick
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.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / January 5
Bradgley Rodriquez could be next Padres prospect to bullpen mainstay
The San Diego Padres’ minor league system has done a terrific job of developing top bullpen prospects. Last season, David Morgan provided outstanding appearances as a bridge-gap reliever.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 4
Three underrated MLB signings that can pay dividends in 2026
While some big names have dominated the headlines, here are three under-the-radar signings that could pay off.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 3
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Sends Message to Julio Rodriguez Amid MLB Offseason
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez have both built strong reputations in MLB. Tatis has spent six remarkable years in the league, solidifying himself as one of the most electric players in the sport.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / January 1
Luis Arraez Sends Message to Jackson Merrill Amid MLB Free Agency
The San Diego Padres will look to remain competitive next year despite general manager A.J. Preller operating with far more limited payroll flexibility in free agency.
Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30
Padres Sign Blake Hunt To Minor League Deal
The Padres have signed catcher Blake Hunt to a minor league deal, as noted in the transactions tracker on Hunt’s MLB.com profile page. Hunt’s deal was first reported by MadFriars earlier this month.
Sung-Mun Song News / Yardbarker / December 27
Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield
Another unexpected option could also see time on the grass in 2026.
Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26
Padres Considering Song In Outfield
San Diego landed Sung Mun Song on a four-year, $15MM deal last week. The KBO star is headed toward a versatile role with the Padres, which could include opportunities in the outfield.
San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / December 20
Padres to Sign Sung Mun Song: What to Make of Move
The past few days have been busy for the San Diego Padres. One day after retaining Michael King, the Padres have reportedly agreed to bring in KBO star Sung Mun Song.
Michael King News / Field Level Media / December 19
Reports: Padres to sign RHP Michael King, Korean infielder
The San Diego Padres are signing right-hander Michael King and Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song to free-agent deals, MLB.com reported. The contract with King is expected to be finalized Friday and is worth $75 million over three years, per the report.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 19
Padres reportedly add intriguing KBO infielder
The San Diego Padres have reportedly filled another hole in their lineup. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reported that the Padres have signed Korean Baseball Organization infielder Sung Mun Song.
San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / December 19
Korean Star Song Sung-mun Signs With the San Diego Padres
If there is one thing we know about San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, it’s that the man treats the offseason like an all-you-can-eat buffet—he simply cannot leave a talented plate untouched.
Michael King News / Just Baseball / December 19
San Diego Padres Re-Sign Michael King to Three-Year, $75 Million Deal
Heading into the offseason, the biggest question for the San Diego Padres is: What would the rotation look like on Opening Day? By the end of the season, it appeared almost certain that Dylan Cease would be pitching elsewhere, and that expectation became reality when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Yu Darvish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10
Yu Darvish’s son Shoei makes his college decision
Yu Darvish’s son is headed to a very fitting university. On Tuesday, UC San Diego officially announced their 2026 signing class. Headlining the list of eight newcomers is Shoei Darvish, the son of the San Diego Padres pitcher Yu.
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