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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1
Padres Appear to Have Made Decision on Starting Rotation for Opening Day
The San Diego Padres appear to have made at least one decision regarding their starting rotation come Opening Day. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla was asked this weekend about the team deploying a five- or six-man rotation.
Alex Verdugo News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1
Padres sign another former Dodgers standout
The San Diego Padres are assembling quite the collection of former rivals. San Diego is signing veteran MLB outfielder Alex Verdugo in free agency, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Sunday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 1
Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo
The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1
Padres Shut Bryan Hoeing Down With Elbow Discomfort
Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing is likely to miss the start of the season, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Per Acee, Hoeing is dealing with some discomfort in his throwing elbow and has been shut down by San Diego as a result.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1
Padres' Walker Buehler Encouraged by Velocity Early in Spring Training
The San Diego Padres signed an All-Star pitcher in February who has been anything but that over the last few years. Walker Buehler, who was one of baseball's best starting pitchers early in his Los Angeles Dodgers tenure, has struggled mightily at the MLB level since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1
Padres Chairman Sends Clear Message on Relocation Rumors
The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a franchise sale that is expected to break an MLB record for the most expensive sale in MLB history. The process took a major step forward this past week as five bids were officially submitted for the current ownership group to look over.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1
Padres Notes: Friars Targeting Upgrade, Tried to Land All-Star in Blockbuster Trade, Mason Miller to Starter?
The calendar has finally turned to March, meaning we have entered the month where regular season baseball will be played. With that being said, the Padres currently remain in the thick of Cactus League play, and beat the Seattle Mariners, 7-1, in a dominant showing on Saturday.
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres' AJ Preller Discusses Dodgers' Spending, Competing With LA
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is fully aware of what the Los Angeles Dodgers have done this offseason. The Dodgers signed the top free agent available in Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million deal and also inked a three-year, $69 million deal with one of baseball's best closers in Edwin Diaz.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres' Mason Miller Gets Honest About Transitioning to Starting Pitcher
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller addressed one of the hottest rumors of the offseason in whether he would transition to being a starting pitcher. It was no secret the Padres were short on starting pitching after losing two staples of the rotation in Dylan Cease (free agency) and Yu Darvish (elbow surgery).
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Predicted to Move First Baseman Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres have a few open competitions this spring as they look to finalize their roster ahead of the 2026 season. One of those competitions is in the infield, as there's a clear hole at first base, especially against left-handed pitching.
Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Attempting Major Position Change With $15 Million Addition
The San Diego Padres are attempting to turn $15 million offseason addition Sung-Mun Song into a super utility man this spring. Song joined the Friars this offseason after spending the first nine seasons of his career overseas in the Korea Baseball Organization.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Still Targeting Major Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Season, Says Insider
The San Diego Padres are still targeting a major upgrade ahead of the 2026 season, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. While Friars spring camp is in full swing, it appears president of baseball operations A.J.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Tried to Acquire $260 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Offseason Trade: Report
The San Diego Padres tried to acquire 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
3 Way-Too-Early Overreactions From Padres Spring Training
The San Diego Padres are officially through one week of Cactus League play, and they're 3-5. Is it time to hit the panic button? All jokes aside, with eight spring training games down, it feels like a perfect time for some way-too-early overreactions to what's gone on thus far.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to electrify WBC while leading Team Dominican Republic
The World Baseball Classic starts next week. The WBC is meant for superstars like Fernando Tatis Jr., who love to represent their countries on the biggest stage.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 27
Top 5 San Diego Padres Spring Training Storylines
The San Diego Padres’ offseason had it all: payroll concerns, ownership turmoil, splashes in free agency, and a new managerial hiring. It is clear that the team remains in win-now mode, and AJ Preller operated in that fashion despite being handcuffed.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 26
Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future
Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Padres’ Joe Musgrove eyeing spring training start amid Tommy John recovery
The San Diego Padres are hoping to have starting pitcher Joe Musgrove ready for the start of the 2026 season. Musgrove will be a part of the Opening Day rotation if he is ready to go. The right-hander did not pitch in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2024 campaign.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Why Padres should trade Gavin Sheets before Opening Day
Baseball fans have long pointed out how nearly all of the San Diego Padres’ core is comprised of current or former shortstops. Xander Bogaerts is currently manning the position, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 26
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.
San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / February 26
San Diego Padres Star Pitcher Shut Down Due To Nasty Infection ‘In His Butt’
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron will be out indefinitely following an unfortunate health issue involving his “rear end.” The 29-year-old Waldron is competing for one of the starting rotation spots.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Manny Machado’s Fernando Tatis Jr. Message as Padres Face Problem
The San Diego Padres have a good baseball team, but they also happen to play in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and their juggernaut squad.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 24
Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 20
Who Will Win the Battle for the Padres’ Fifth Rotation Spot?
In an interview on February 10, 2026, skipper Craig Stammen was asked if he expected additional moves from AJ Preller. His response was, “AJ’s always got something up his sleeve…don’t put anything past him.” Stammen couldn’t have put it any better.
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