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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.

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MLB free agent tracker: Munetaka Murakami headed stateside with White Sox, Michael King returns to Padres

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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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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.

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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 / 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.

San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / December 19

Padres Sign KBO Infielder Sung Mun Song

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a deal with international free agent Sung Mun Song, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the agreement as of now, and no further details are available.

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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.

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.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 19

Padres reportedly sign Sung-Mun Song

South Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song has agreed to a three-year, $13 million contract with the San Diego Padres. Robert Murray of FanSided reported the signing early Friday morning.

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 / San Diego Padres on SI / December 19

Padres Sign Free Agent Asian Slugger, Adding to Infield Depth

One day after agreeing to terms with free agent starting pitcher Michael King, the Padres turned their attention to their offense. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Padres have agreed to terms with Korean infielder Sung-mun Song on a free agent contract, pending a physical.

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.