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Questions of Padres’ Stammen Hire Emerge After Pujols’ DR Success

When Craig Stammen was announced as the new manager of the San Diego Padres, the Friar Faithful were obviously concerned about the first-time skipper. He had never managed at the major-league (or any) level.

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The race for relief spots

The San Diego Padres have been known for one thing over the last few years. Whether the offense is “Slam Diego” or in a historical rut, whether the starting rotation is elite or strung together with Scotch tape, the bullpen is elite.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Manny Machado Makes Feelings Known About ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball has implemented an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System in 2026, allowing players to challenge balls and strikes calls for the first time in the sport's history.

Jay Groome News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Former Padres Top Prospect, Cut After Gambling Scandal, Signs With Kansas City Monarchs

Former San Diego Padres top prospect Jay Groome is back in professional baseball after signing with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Walker Buehler Compares His Fastball to Ex-Girlfriend

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler had an unusual comparison for his fastball after his most recent Cactus League start on Tuesday. The right-hander is trying to make his way into the Padres' Opening Day rotation, and has been using a wide array of pitches early in spring training.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 11

Padres hitters making loud contact, getting on base

It wasn’t noticeable at the start of spring games but as the first couple weeks went on, the at-bats were adding up to a change in the hitting approach for the Friars.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

As Opening Day Gets Closer, Who Will Make Up the Padres’ Starting Rotation?

After the San Diego Padres exited the 2025 postseason in a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Cubs, the immediate worry for the club was the starting rotation.

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

Padres Tabbed as Top Landing Spot for $6.1 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres are coming off a 2025 season in which they orchestrated one of the most aggressive trade deadlines in MLB history. Could they do it again in 2026?

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 11

Padres' Joe Musgrove Doesn't Know When He'll Be Ready to Pitch Next

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove doesn't know when he'll be ready to pitch next, which is bad news for a team that has major question marks in their starting rotation.

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

3 Padres Players Suddenly Making a Strong Push for the Opening Day Roster

The San Diego Padres have some difficult decisions to make over the next two weeks as they finalize their Opening Day roster. A few players are attempting to make those decisions even harder.

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

Surprise Padres Pitcher Inserting Himself Into Opening Day Roster Conversation

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Logan Gillaspie is inserting himself into the Opening Day roster conversation. He's already caught the eye of Padres manager Craig Stammen, who heaped high praise on the reliever.

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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.

Bradgley Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / March 11

Bradgley Rodriguez Will Be an Important Piece for the Padres

It is no secret that the San Diego Padres’ biggest strength is their bullpen. Headlined by the best closer in the league, Mason Miller, opposing teams also have to deal with Adrián Morejón, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, and David Morgan. But there is another name in the organization that many may not know about.

Jake Cronenworth News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10

Padres' $80 Million Star Believes He's Set for Breakout Season

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth believes he's set for a breakout season in 2026. After an offseason spent training differently, Cronenworth is eyeing a new level success in his seventh Major League season.

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Gavin Sheets News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

With Padres’ New Focus on Power, Will Sheets Play Larger Role in 2026 Infield?

About this time last year, a non-roster invitee by the name of Gavin Sheets impressed the San Diego Padres with his feats of power. In a four-game stretch during Spring Training 2025, Sheets hit five home runs.

Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10

Padres Manager Reveals What Ex-All-Star Needs to Do to Make Opening Day Roster

The San Diego Padres have a handful of non-roster invites making a case to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. One of them is Ty France, a former Seattle Mariners All-Star and one-time Padres rookie.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 10

Baseball’s best bullpen resides in San Diego

Spring Training brings out the eternal optimist in baseball fans. The contests are hard to follow because the players are coming and going after the completion of the first couple of innings.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10

Padres' Joe Musgrove Dealing With Setback, Appears in Danger of Missing Opening Day

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove is taking a small pause in his progression in spring training, according to manager Craig Stammen. Musgrove's availability for Opening Day appears to be up in the air as he gets "extra rest" while he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.