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Padres DH Position Looking Bleak After Sideways Free Agent Move

The San Diego Padres finally made a splash in what has been an understandably slow 2026 offseason considering the team's active sale. Despite the signing, the move came in the form of patchwork as opposed to addition. First base and DH option Luis Arraez departed for the bay on Jan.

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Will Fermin Be the Backstop the Padres Need to Dominate the NL West?

After being traded from the Kansas City Royals midway through 2025, Freddy Fermin is gearing up for his first full season behind the plate for the brown and gold.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 12

Free agency targets remaining for San Diego

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller has found himself in a bind year after year when it comes to starting pitching, and every year he has managed to eke his way out.

A.J. Preller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 12

AJ Preller sends clear message about Padres’ 2026 roster

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.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 12

Padres Pitcher Emerges as Favorite to Land Starting Rotation Spot

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vasquez has emerged as the favorite to land a spot in the starting rotation. The Padres rotation features three staples: Michael King, Joe Musgrove, and Nick Pivetta.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Ty France News / Gaslamp Ball / February 12

Padres need to ignore price tag and sign Ty France

Following the departures of Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn in free agency, the San Diego Padres have an opening at the first base position. Gavin Sheets is the projected starter, but there is room for improvement.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres' $15 Million Offseason Addition Reveals Role for 2026 Season

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song revealed his expected role for the 2026 season as spring training in Peoria, Ariz. gets underway. The former KBO Player of the Year spoke to reporters Wednesday and revealed he's been told by the team that he will cover third base, second base, first base, as well as some outfield.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Everything You Need to Know Before Padres 2026 Spring Training

After a 90-win regular season in 2025, the Padres look to bounce back from a frustrating Wild Card Round exit at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The team will look for a fresh start in the 2026 season to right what went wrong last year, and they certainly have gone in the right direction with new hires across the coaching staff.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

Padres manager Craig Stammen provides latest Yu Darvish update

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Reach Agreement with 16-Year-Old Phenom Who Could Change the Franchise’s Future

The San Diego Padres have reportedly reached a pre-agreement with Dominican prospect Yoel King, a 16-year-old flamethrower who is already touching triple digits.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Expected to Sign Starting Pitcher on One Condition

The San Diego Padres are expected to sign a starting pitcher in the coming weeks — on one condition. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres are in the market for a starter but only if the pitcher comes at the right price.

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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.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

5 Things That Must Happen for the Padres to Dethrone the Dodgers in the NL West

The Padres haven’t won the division since 2006, and for parts of the 2025 season, it looked like that drought would finally end. The Padres opened the year on fire, racing out to a 15–4 start that matched the best 19-game stretch in franchise history.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Luis Arraez Became Drain on Padres Offense, Says Insider

Former San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez became a drain on offense, according to the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, struggled throughout the 2025 season.

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Tatis, Machado Among 11 Padres Headed to World Baseball Classic

The San Diego Padres will be among the most represented MLB clubs at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with 11 players set to compete for their respective countries when the tournament begins in March.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Craig Stammen gets 100% real on Padres possibly making more moves in spring training

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Padres Potential Lineup for 2026 Season Revealed

The San Diego Padres' potential lineup for the 2026 season has been revealed. While Padres manager Craig Stammen will use spring training to evaluate the team's lineup construction for his inaugural season as skipper, the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee provided two potential lineups the Friars could use in 2026.

Nestor Cortes News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

What Happened To Nestor Cortes Jr.? Latest Update On The Former Yankees Star

Nestor Cortes Jr. was once a top pitcher in the MLB. Cortes’ stint with the New York Yankees was great in 2021 and 2022. The southpaw held an ERA below 3.00 in both years, but his decline started in 2023.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

MLB Analyst Expects Padres Superstar To Be Top MVP Contender In 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. re-established himself as one of the elite performers in the MLB following an outstanding 2025 campaign. It was the best season for the San Diego Padres since Tatis Jr.