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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3
Winter league playoffs underway 
The winter league teams have been set for the Caribbean World Series. Due to the issues taking place in Venezuela, the final series has been moved from Caracas to Guadalajara, Mexico.
Eugenio Suarez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3
Padres should set their sights on free agent Eugenio Suarez
San Diego Padres free agent target Kazuma Okamoto agreed to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday. There were several reports that linked the Padres to the Japanese star, but in the end, he decided to play in Toronto where the 2025 American League Champions appear to be loading up to make a return trip to the World Series.
Jose Miranda News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3
Padres offer new chapter for Jose Miranda
The San Diego Padres are looking to revamp their corner infield depth, as Manny Machado is a fixture at third base, but the first base position is wide open.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Luis Arraez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3
Friar Faithful would welcome reunion with Luis Arraez
With Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai signing his deal with the Houston Astros, one of the two free agent plugs clogging up the offseason has been removed.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / January 2
My Padres New Year’s resolutions
Happy New Year, Padres fans! With the start of 2026, baseball fans’ minds turn to the countdown to Spring Training and Opening Day of the season. For the San Diego Padres, there is still a lot to be settled before the start of Spring Training in about six weeks.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 1
Who will buy the Padres?
After the announcement by the Seidler family that they were exploring a sale of the San Diego Padres franchise, the internet was busy with suggestions of possible interested future owners.
D.J. Snelten News / Gaslamp Ball / December 30
Who is D.J. Snelten, and why did the Padres sign him?
Rarely is a player who last appeared in the majors nearly a decade ago projected to make an impact on a baseball season. D.J. Snelten is a hard-throwing
Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30
Looking back at Padres’ biggest surprise of 2025
The San Diego Padres were a good enough team to make the postseason in 2025; however, it never felt that they were good enough to win the World Series.
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.
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 / Yardbarker / December 28
Market for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto heating up
The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 28
Michael King Comments on Return to Padres With $75 Million Deal
Over three weeks after losing star pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency, the San Diego Padres received positive news after signing starting pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 27
Padres Sign 6-foot-7 Pitcher With 103-MPH Fastball
D.J. Snelten's major league career consists of four appearances out of the San Francisco Giants' bullpen in 2018. His last season in affiliated baseball was 2023, when the left-hander had a 7.50 ERA for the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate.
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.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 26
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24
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.
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.
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.
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 / Athlon Sports / December 15
Padres' Yu Darvish Sends MLB Retirement Message on Monday
The San Diego Padres enter the 2026 season facing significant uncertainty, with payroll limitations curbing the typically aggressive approach of general manager A.J.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / December 12
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Announcement on Friday
The San Diego Padres are heading into 2026 in a period of transition. Former manager Mike Shildt has retired, with Craig Stammen stepping in to lead the club.
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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