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Michael King Sends Message to Padres Fans

The San Diego Padres received a major boost in free agency when pitcher Michael King re-signed with the team on Dec. 19. The news was a shock to many, as King was predicted to return to the East Coast, where he grew up and began his Major League Baseball career.

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Sung-Mun Song introduced to San Diego

On Dec. 23, A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres introduced their new infielder from Korea, Sung-Mun Song. After flying to San Diego from Korea on Friday, Dec.

Luis Arraez News / Gaslamp Ball / December 23

Do not dismiss Padres, Arraez reunion just yet

The San Diego Padres seem to be in a festive mood during the holiday season. Michael King returned to the fold after agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract, and do not dismiss another reunion occurring with Luis Arraez before the start of Spring Training.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 23

Garrett Hawkins, Miguel Mendez ready to impress

There are still some upper-level prospects available to help the San Diego Padres in 2026. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller traded multiple top players from within the team’s minor league system at the trade deadline in 2025, but there are still a handful close to major-league ready to help in the coming season.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in O’Hearn

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason.

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

... and their roster moves may have common thread

Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox

Athletics add another piece to lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

McNeil found out he was traded while playing golf

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 22

Former Padres Pitcher Dies Suddenly at 61

Mike Campbell's career with the San Diego Padres was brief but surprisingly memorable. Campbell appeared in only three games for the Padres in 1994, a season that ended in August due to a strike by the MLB Players' Association.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 21

Sung-Mun Song signs 4-year deal with Padres

According to a report from Ronald Blum of The Associated Press the San Diego Padres and free agent infielder Sung-Mun Song have signed a deal to bring the KBO star to San Diego.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 21

Padres take low-risk option on ex-Guardian pitching phenom

The San Diego Padres had a busy week leading up to the holidays. They signed Michael King and Korean star Sung-mun Song to three-year deals. But the Padres made a calculated move to add starting pitching depth by agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran Triston McKenzie.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 21

Padres May Have Hard Time 'Keeping Up' in NL West, Says Insider

A lot of questions surround the San Diego Padres after tuckering out in the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs to end a disappointing season despite finishing with 90 wins for the second consecutive season.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / December 20

A.J. Preller had a busy week

The San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller stated on the last day of MLB’s Winter Meetings that he wanted to get clarification of the starting rotation “sooner rather than later.” That was Dec.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 20

Padres' World Series Window May Be Over, Says Insider

Would the San Diego Padres really be 'sellers' in the offseason? AJ Preller operates with the creativity of a mad scientist and the frequency of an Uber Eats driver on a Friday night.

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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 / 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19

Michael King gets brutally honest on re-signing with Padres

The San Diego Padres and Michael King agreed to a $75 million contract on Thursday. The deal, which is for three years, includes multiple player options.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Padres To Sign José Miranda To Minor League Deal

The Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder José Miranda, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Boras Corporation client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / December 19

How did the Padres and Mets trade talks hit a roadblock?

Let’s not kid ourselves, there was not much player activity at last week’s MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. However, the buzz surrounding a potential blockbuster trade between the San Diego Padres and New York Mets has lingered far longer than expected.

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.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Padres To Sign Sung-Mun Song

The Padres are in agreement with infielder Sung Mun Song on a contract, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, it’s a three-year deal that guarantees Song around $13MM.

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.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 18