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Padres' AJ Preller Has Clear Message on Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr Trades

In the business world, a company's founder is typically present from inception. The business never existed without them. The San Diego Padres had existed a full 47 years before James Shields was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Fernando Tatis Jr.

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San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiations

With the end of the World Series in sight, baseball and its fans will be turning their attention to the biggest issue looming over the 2027 season. With the CBA negotiations in full swing since May, there is no apparent progress in the conflict at the center of the stalemate between baseball and its players.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents to Pursue, Major Offseason Predictions, Prospects Who Could Arrive in 2027

The San Diego Padres are soon to be in the thick of an offseason that will be among the most pivotal in their journey to finally get to the mountaintop.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27

Brewers can taste first World Series title after Game 3 rout vs. Rays

The title wait is nearly over, Milwaukee. A World Series is about to be tapped.

Rays' Kevin Cash discusses 'deflating' 5th inning in Game 3 loss

Rays All-Star gets benched for Game 3 of the World Series

Victor Mesa Jr. costs the Rays a run with outfield blunder in Game 3

Chandler Simpson has catch of the playoffs in World Series Game 3

Phillies set to hire Peter Fatse as new hitting coach

3 questions for the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason

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The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 26

Ranking the 3 Best Free-Agent Fits for the Padres

The San Diego Padres are expected to have a ton of turnover this offseason. The Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market. Many of their most important players from 2026 — including starting pitcher Michael King, reliever Adrian Morejon and first baseman Ty France — are among them.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 26

Padres Predicted to Bring Back 2 Key Free Agents This Offseason

The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hitting the open market this offseason. While they won't be able to bring back everyone — nor will they want to — there are a handful of players who were key to their 2026 success that they'd love to have back.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 25

3 Padres Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

Ethan Salas plays the most crowded position on a San Diego Padres depth chart that currently includes veteran catchers Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin.

Manny Machado News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Padres’ Manny Machado Trade Rumors Take Sudden Turn

The San Diego Padres have drawn a firm line around their cornerstone third baseman. General manager A.J. Preller recently dismissed any notion of trading Manny Machado, calling him and teammate Fernando Tatis Jr.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

One World Series Pitcher Who Padres Could Trade For This Offseason

The San Diego Padres had an abysmal showing from their starting pitchers this season, which is exactly why they should target one that is currently pitching on the sport's biggest stage.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Padres Make Massive Announcement on Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. remains the unmistakable centerpiece of the San Diego Padres, a status that general manager A.J. Preller reinforced in the early days of the offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

Padres Re-Sign 2 Pitchers Ahead of Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have made two signings just weeks after their 2026 season came to an end. The Padres have re-signed left-handed pitcher Fernando Sanchez and right-handed pitcher Sadrac Franco to minor league deals, per MadFriars.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

Projecting the Padres 2027 Opening Day Lineup: Will Ty France Be Back?

The San Diego Padres are getting set to embark on a crucial offseason where they'll need to reshape their roster. While the core of the Padres lineup is returning, the team could have upwards of 17 free agents hit the open market.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

Padres Notes: SD Signs Pitcher, World Series Player to Sign, Crucial Offseason Incoming

The San Diego Padres made their first signing of the offseason recently, and the price it took to get him has finally been revealed. The Friars inked a minor league deal with a 20-year-old pitcher from Japan with a reported $300,000 signing bonus.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

One World Series Player Entering Free Agency the Padres Must Sign This Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a starting pitching problem in 2026. It wasn't necessarily the loudest problem that the Friars were dealing with as their dominant bullpen continued to cover up for the rotation, but the 752.2 innings logged by the relievers were the fourth-most in MLB.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.

Projecting Jake Bloss' impact, role for Blue Jays in 2027

The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 23

Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade

After a roller coaster season, the San Diego Padres now face another busy offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Among those decisions is a potential logjam at catcher.

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 22

San Diego Padres Suddenly Announce 2 Free Agent Signings

The San Diego Padres quietly bolstered their lower-level talent pipeline on October 21, 2026, by signing two free agents to minor-league contracts, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

The 'MLB Miscellaneous Milestones' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Preller Discusses Ethan Salas, Padres’ Catchers

Highly touted prospect Ethan Salas made his major league debut for the Padres last month, batting .256/.275/.462 in a limited sample of 40 plate appearances. He remains a consensus Top 100 prospect in the sport and figures to play a prominent role behind the dish in 2027.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Preller, Stammen Discuss Padres’ Offseason, Rotation, Injuries

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and manager Craig Stammen held an end-of-season wrap-up session yesterday, with the San Diego Union-Tribune’s

Michael King News / Yardbarker / October 11

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

King is an intriguing ace whom they should explore adding to their rotation.

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Guardians complete ALDS comeback, blank White Sox in Game 5

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jackson Chourio, William Contreras clutch again as Brewers shut down Padres to head to NLCS

After a regular-season-best 103 wins, the Milwaukee Brewers dispatched the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night 3-1, ending an entertaining and hard-fought National League Division Series in four games.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / October 7

Brewers 'could' deploy Jacob Misiorowski in NLDS Game 4 in one situation

After dropping a chance to eliminate the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers may be go nuclear if they have a chance to oust the Friars in NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday night.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

Mason Miller activated from paternity list

Brewers' William Contreras has brought the X factor this postseason

Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz