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On YouTubeMartin Maldonado News / Field Level Media / October 18
Padres C Martin Maldonado retires after 15 seasons
Catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement Saturday after 15 seasons with seven teams. Maldonado, 39, appeared in 64 games for the San Diego Padres this season.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 18
Padres should make qualifying offers to pitchers Dylan Cease, Michael King 
The qualifying number for MLB free agents was announced earlier this week and according to a report from the Associated Press is set at $22,025,000, which is up from $21.05 million in 2025.
Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18
Luis Arraez Sends Clear Message to Padres Front Office Ahead of Free Agency
Luis Arraez is one of many San Diego Padres free agents set to hit the market. From a hitting standpoint, Arraez likely is the most important player to try and bring back into the fold given what he's brought to the Padres.
The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz
How many of the 43 players in ALCS history to have four-RBIs in a single game can you name in six minutes?
Martin Maldonado News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18
World Series-winning catcher announces MLB retirement
After 15 Major League seasons, Martin Maldonado is retiring from baseball. The 39-year-old catcher made the official announcement today via his Instagram page, thanking his family, the fans, teammates, coaches, and many others who helped him live his dream.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17
Padres' AJ Preller Provides Luis Campusano Update Heading Into Offseason
San Diego Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller revealed catcher Luis Campusano will have a role to play for the Padres in the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17
Padres' Ethan Salas Should Be Healthy By Spring Training, Says AJ Preller
San Diego Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller says No. 1 prospect Ethan Salas should be ready to play again by spring training.
Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17
Padres Linked to Future Hall of Fame Manager as Mike Shildt Replacement
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt shocked the baseball world Monday, stepping away from the Friars to retire with two years still remaining on his contract.
A.J. Preller News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17
What does future hold for Padres' A.J. Preller?
Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is under contract through 2026. It’s been suggested by some that he is fairly safe in his job but a report Friday from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic casts at least a bit of doubt on that.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17
Padres Notes: Mike Shildt Almost Fought Coach, Yu Darvish Contemplating Future, Mason Miller Could Become Starter
The San Diego Padres have been dealing with the sudden retirement of manager Mike Shildt earlier this week, but league insider Jon Heyman reported just how bad things were getting towards the end.
Nestor Cortes News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
Pitcher Nestor Cortes undergoes arm surgery
On the heels of an injury-plagued season, Nestor Cortes announced on social media that he underwent surgery on his throwing arm.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 16
Padres Could Transition Mason Miller to Starting Pitcher, Says AJ Preller
Barring something unexpected, the San Diego Padres will have at least four healthy major league starters — Yu Darvish, Nick Pivetta, Randy Vasquez and JP Sears — under contract or team control in 2026.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 16
Free agency could dismantle Padres’ dominant 2025 pitching staff
Robert Suarez, Michael King and Dylan Cease are all likely to hit free agency. Does that mean Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon could move to the rotation?
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16
3 reasons why Padres must hire Albert Pujols
The San Diego Padres are looking for a new manager yet again. Mike Shildt announced his retirement earlier this week, but there are some questions about the truth of what really happened.
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 16
Padres' AJ Preller Receives Major Update on Potential Contract Extension
Padres general manager A.J. Preller has a lot of work to do after manager Mike Shildt made the surprising announcement earlier this week that he would be retiring.
Bruce Bochy News / Gaslamp Ball / October 16
Bochy to Padres: 4x World Series champion could be the difference
San Diego is still reeling from the surprise retirement announcement of Mike Shildt as the Padres manager. The organization stated the search for a new skipper will begin immediately.
Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 16
Padres' Mike Shildt Reveals Real Reason He Suddenly Retired
The San Diego Padres are dealing with the shocking departure of manager Mike Shildt after he announced his retirement on Monday, but the now former skipper pulled back the curtain and revealed what was happening to him personally this past season.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Gaslamp Ball / October 16
Fernando Tatis Jr. nominated for 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award
San Diego Padres star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. received criticism from the Friar Faithful for his lack of power at the plate in 2025, but no one criticized his defense.
A.J. Preller News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
A.J. Preller discusses Padres rotation
Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller met with reporters (including Dennis Lin of The Athletic and Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune) on Tuesday afternoon.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Padres React to Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason
The San Diego Padres were eliminated from the MLB playoffs in the team’s first matchup. A week after, Padres manager Mike Shildt announced his sudden retirement after two years in San Diego.
Mike Shildt News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Mike Shildt received death threats before resigning from Padres
Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed some new details about his decision to resign, including the immense pressure he was facing late in the team’s season.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / October 15
Why Padres should consider moving on from A.J. Preller
Out of all the teams that entered the MLB postseason in 2025, the Padres have the most question marks heading into the offseason.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / October 14
Padres Considering Moving All-Star Reliever to Rotation
The San Diego Padres were a juggernaut in 2025, thanks mostly to their lockdown bullpen, anchored by closer Robert Suarez and setup man Mason Miller, who was acquired on July 31st from the Athletics.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13
Who could Padres target as Mike Shildt's dugout successor?
The 57-year-old veteran manager informed the Padres on Monday that he would be retiring ahead of the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10
MLB disciplines Padres players over incident in wild-card round
Major League Baseball took action against two San Diego Padres players in response to an incident at the conclusion of the team’s loss in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card series.
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