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Differing updates reveal where Lucas Giolito is with injury recovery

Right-hander Lucas Giolito had a pretty good year with the Red Sox in 2025, but it ended on a frustrating note as he wasn’t included on Boston’s postseason roster due to an elbow injury.

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Padres' Dylan Cease Expected to Draw Interest From NL Powerhouse: Report

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been linked to the Chicago Cubs ahead of MLB free agency. The Padres season is over, and now their multiple free agents are hitting the market and multiple are expected to leave the organization.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 31

Padres Tabbed as Best Fit for Projected $190 Million Pitcher in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are in the market for a starting pitcher this offseason, and are missing an elite left-hander to slot into their rotation. The Athletic's Jim Bowden believes the Friars can solve their problem in free agency by pursuing the best starting pitcher on the market, the Houston Astros' Framber Valdez.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 30

Padres first offseason questions

Within five days after the end of the World Series all MLB teams have to make decisions regarding the players who have options in their contracts. Those options can be player options (player makes the decision), club options (club decides what action to take), or mutual options (either side can make the decision).

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 30

Pujols, Niebla, Hundley among the finalists in Padres managerial search

Major League Baseball is having one of the more competitive World Series in recent years, but the Friar Faithful are enjoying the festivities from their homes once again and not at Petco Park.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

Another year and another disappointing ending for the San Diego Padres.

Albert Pujols emerging as a serious candidate for one MLB manager job

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30

Padres Linked to All-Star Pitcher From NL West Rival in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have a clear need for starting pitching this offseason, and they may look to a former division rival in free agency to patch the holes in their rotation.

Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30

Padres Coaches 'Shocked' and 'Caught Off Guard' By Mike Shildt Retirement

The San Diego Padres are searching for their next manager ahead of the 2026 season after Mike Shildt announced his retirement from baseball. In a letter published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Shildt shared the news and explained why he decided to walk away after two seasons as the Padres' manager.

Albert Pujols News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Wait, how long did Albert Pujols interview with Padres last?

The San Diego Padres’ managerial search has taken an intriguing turn, with Albert Pujols emerging as one of the frontrunners for the job. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the team spent an astonishing 9.5 hours in his second interview with the team.

Ethan Salas News / Sporting News / October 29

Potential Padres trade sends away Ethan Salas for incredibly cost-effective All-Star catcher

This would give the Padres an incredibly cheap All-Star behind the dish.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

Albert Pujols News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Albert Pujols in running for another West Coast team's manager job

On Tuesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that the Padres were entering the final stages of their managerial search.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres Have 6 Prime Candidates for Managerial Search, Says Insider

The Padres are deep in their search for their next manager following the surprise retirement announcement from MIke Shildt, who spent two seasons at the helm in San Diego.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres' Managerial Search Gets Major Update

The San Diego Padres are still searching for their next manager, but began the second round of interviews for the vacant position earlier this week. The Padres hosted Albert Pujols for a number of hours, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.

Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Albert Pujols emerging as a serious candidate for one MLB manager job

Albert Pujols’ MLB manager era may be imminent.

Twins hiring Derek Shelton as manager feels like a lose-lose situation

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Dylan Cease News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Dylan Cease, Cubs seem like match made in heaven, but that doesn't mean there will be a deal

The Cubs are viewed as a potential top suitor for Cease, and he will be pursued by the North Siders this winter.

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

The Nationals need to swing big this offseason

The Nationals have a solid core in place, and it's time for them to make the moves that can carry them back into contention.

Three questions facing the New York Mets this offseason

Previewing MLB qualifying offer decisions for position players

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: National League edition

Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 21

The Padres Will Have a Lot to Replace in Free Agency

As soon as the San Diego Padres’ season ended, A.J. Preller was spotted strolling across Wrigley Field talking on the phone. Knowing how Preller operates, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was already working the phones, checking in around the league to see who might be available to help improve the roster.

Mike Shildt News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

Mike Shildt received death threats before resigning from Padres

Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt revealed some new details about his decision to resign, including the immense pressure he was facing late in the team’s season.