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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29
Padres Officially Lose 9 Players to Free Agency
Major League Baseball's offseason is officially underway after the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series. The San Diego Padres, who played the Brewers as well as anyone this postseason, will now look to retool and try to get revenge in 2027.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 29
Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent
King, 31, has spent the previous three seasons with the Padres and has done excellent work.
The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Michael King Declines Player Option
Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent. Like the other 2026-27 free agents, King has a five-day window where he can only sign with his previous club, which is the Padres in King’s case.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / October 28
The Defense-Only Backstop 
Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.
Casey Mize News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28
Padres Free Agent Pitcher Projected to Sign 3-Year, $54 Million Contract
The San Diego Padres could have a ton of new faces by the time the 2027 season arrives. San Diego has up to 17 potential free agents, including players with options heading into the offseason.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28
3 Most Critical Padres Players Likely to Leave This Offseason
The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market this offseason. While the Padres will look to bring back some of them, there will undoubtedly be plenty of roster turnover this winter.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28
Padres Predicted to Poach Dodgers Star in Blockbuster Offseason Move
The San Diego Padres are aiming for one of their best winters in recent memory. The Padres are coming off a strong second half of the 2026 season, and they'll look to build on that momentum and carry it into 2027. The top priority for the Padres this offseason is to bolster their starting pitching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 25
Ranking the Padres' Top 5 Priorities for a Perfect Offseason
The San Diego Padres enter another offseason with almost as many expectations are there are items on their to-do list before Opening Day 2027. Rest assured,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 15
A.J. Preller Comments on Nick Pivetta’s Future With Padres
Nick Pivetta’s future with the San Diego Padres remains uncertain as the club weighs its options for the right-hander ahead of the 2027 season. President of baseball operations A.J.
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.
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.
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / October 6
Padres reveal shocking Mason Miller update ahead of do-or-die Game 3
The San Diego Padres are facing elimination Tuesday night in a crucial do-or-die Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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