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Padres rumors: Insider confirms San Diego’s Tarik Skubal free agency interest

The San Diego Padres returned to the playoffs for a third straight season in 2026, but fell in the NLDS to the Milwaukee Brewers. With another season ending in disappointment, the Padres could be aggressive in free agency.

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What MLB's Impending Lockout Could Mean for the Padres' Spending and Future

The San Diego Padres, along with the rest of Major League Baseball, have been preparing for what appears to be an imminent lockout between the league's players and owners.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 10

Padres need starting pitching

The San Diego Padres president of baseball operations, A.J. Preller, will be in Las Vegas over the next several days with other baseball executives and player agents to plan the offseason following the 2026 season.

Adrian Morejon News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Adrian Morejon Wants To Remain A Reliever

Left-hander Adrian Morejon is one of the top relievers on the free agent market, and he wants to keep it that way. Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that Morejon prefers to stay in the bullpen, despite drawing interest as a starter.

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The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Padres Have Expressed Interest In Tarik Skubal

The Padres are among the teams that have shown interest in Tarik Skubal in the early days of the offseason, reports Jon Morosi of The MLB Network. San Diego has been speculated as a dark horse for the two-time Cy Young winner, but this is the first definitive link to the game’s top free agent.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / November 9

The second half surge

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

The Biggest Unresolved Position in the Padres' Opening Day Lineup

The San Diego Padres are facing a bit of an unknown heading into this offseason. As has been chronicled all over the media landscape, the pitching staff is projected to look a whole lot different in 2027.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres' Adrian Morejon Generating Interest From Surprise Team in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres don't just have a wealth of free agents this offseason, but happen to have two of the most coveted arms in baseball this winter in Michael King and Adrian Morejon.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Bob Nightengale just asking questions about possible Fernando Tatis Jr., Mason Miller trades

The San Diego Padres could face difficult decisions this offseason as their new ownership group evaluates the franchise’s financial future. With several major contracts on the books and key players potentially attracting interest, trade speculation is beginning to surround Fernando Tatis Jr.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres Officially Release 2 Players From Organization Amid Offseason

Major League Baseball's offseason is in full swing, and the San Diego Padres have as much work to do as any team. The Padres need to completely revamp their starting rotation while dealing with their 14 free agents.

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 9

Padres rumors: Latest free agency report will have fans dreaming of Tarik Skubal signing with San Diego

The Los Angeles Dodgers could still certainly re-sign Tarik Skubal. The New York Mets have also been mentioned as a suitor for the star pitcher. However, the San Diego Padres cannot be overlooked in the Skubal sweepstakes.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres Prospect Steals Home Run Derby Show With 503-Foot Blast

Alex McCoy didn't win the Arizona Fall League's Home Run Derby on Saturday, but he hit the home run that everyone was talking about. McCoy, who finished the regular season by hitting four home runs in 25 games at Double-A San Antonio, rocketed up the San Diego Padres' system to become a name to watch in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 9

Padres Notes: Dodgers Linked to SD Stars, Nick Pivetta Contract Projection, Adrian Morejon Too Expensive?

The San Diego Padres have a number of free agents this offseason, but some of the biggest names on the books have unfortunately been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 8

A failed trade piece

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

New Adrian Morejon Contract Projection Could Be Bad News for Padres

The San Diego Padres could undergo a massive overhaul this winter. The Padres have a number of things they need to address, with starting pitching at the top of the list.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

Dodgers Predicted to Poach 2 Padres Free Agents in Blockbuster Offseason Moves

The San Diego Padres have much to do this offseason as they look to not only get back to October in 2027, but finally reach their ultimate goal. Many roadblocks present themselves this offseason, namely the various free agents whose Padres futures are uncertain.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why a reunion with the Padres could be on the table for Nick Martinez

Martinez opted not to exercise his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays and became a free agent.

3 questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

“Multiple Teams” Showing Interest In Ty France

Coming off an unexpectedly productive season with the Padres, it isn’t a surprise that Ty France is a hot commodity on the free agent market. “Multiple

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ty France is drawing significant interest as a coveted free agent

France boasted a .295 batting average with 21 home runs, 72 RBI and a stellar .865 OPS in his resurgent and productive season.

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Star free agent who spent 2026 with Padres has 1 real ‘concern’

Adrian Morejon is about to become one of the most coveted relievers on the free-agent market, but there is one concern teams will need to consider before making a major investment.