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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 16
Slay the dragon: Padres remain a threat to Dodgers’ NL West throne 
Unsurprisingly, the Los Angeles Dodgers are favored to cruise to their fifth consecutive National League West title. The majority of preseason win-loss projections select them to be the lone Major League Baseball team to reach 100 wins during the 2026 campaign.
The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Joe Musgrove News / Field Level Media / March 16
Padres RHP Joe Musgrove expected to open season on IL
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove is expected to open the season on the injured list after he was slow to recover from his return start March 4 start at spring training.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16
Nick Castellanos Feels He Has His Joy Back After Leaving Phillies for Padres
Nick Castellanos has found his joy again with the San Diego Padres. Castellanos was released by the Philadelphia Phillies in February after tensions in the clubhouse and a down year in 2025.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Padres Have Decision to Make After Disappointing Injury News
The San Diego Padres have seen very little of right hander Joe Musgrove on the mound the past few seasons, and it seems that that trend will continue to open the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
Joe Musgrove Likely To Open Season On Injured List
A Padres club already thin on rotation depth delivered some rough news for fans Monday, as manager Craig Stammen revealed that righty Joe Musgrove is expected to open the season on the injured list (video link via 97.3 The Fan).
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16
Padres' Opening Day Starter Decision Appears to be Coming Into Focus
One of the biggest honors that a pitcher can receive is getting the nod to be the starter on Opening Day for his team. It's a badge of honor for guys, but not everyone always gets the opportunity to receive this chance.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16
Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz find silver lining from Dominican Republic’s heartbreaking loss to Team USA at World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic fell to Team USA in the semifinal of the World Baseball Classic. It was a heartbreaking end for the Dominican Republic, with the game ending on a bad strike call.
Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16
Padres Notes: $75 Million Star Linked to SD, Major Sale Prediction, Yu Darvish Plans Revealed
The San Diego Padres tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sunday's Cactus League game. There was a bit of a scare as outfielder Samad Taylor left the game with an apparent lower leg injury.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 16
Next World Baseball Classic will probably have ABS challenge after borderline calls
The United States' 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal was a masterful display of baseball, featuring elite pitching, dazzling glove work and the best players in the world playing the game at its highest level.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Fernando Tatis Jr. Gives Strong Team Dominican Republic Opinion at World Baseball Classic
Team Dominican Republic and Team USA are playing in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday night. Ahead of the game, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports shared a report about the Dominican Republic team, revealing what star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
Bryan Hoeing News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Pitcher Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Surgery News
The San Diego Padres will be without right-handed pitcher Bryan Hoeing for the entirety of the 2026 season, as he's set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery.
Samad Taylor News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Outfielder Suffers Apparent Injury, Exits Sunday's Cactus League Game
San Diego Padres outfielder Samad Taylor was forced to exit Sunday's Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after suffering an apparent injury.
Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Manager Reveals Yu Darvish's Plans for 2026 Season
Veteran right-hander Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres will be missing the entire 2026 season due to injury. Darivsh had an internal brace procedure in November on his elbow, and his best-case scenario is to return in 2027.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Walker Buehler Credits Padres' Ruben Niebla for Getting Him Back on Track
The San Diego Padres are currently undergoing different methods to determine which pitchers should take the final spots in the starting rotation for the MLB season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Named Top Landing Spot for $75 Million Pitcher in Blockbuster Trade
As the 2026 MLB season gets ready to begin, the San Diego Padres are looking to wash their hands clean from 2025. San Diego fell short in the playoffs again last season, and this offseason saw them lose some key players.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Predicted to Sell for More Than $3 Billion in Record-Breaking Move
As the 2026 MLB season starts up in a little under two weeks, one of the big storylines across the league is what the future holds for the San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Pitcher's Sudden Velocity Jump Turning Heads in Camp
One of the biggest problems for the San Diego Padres entering the 2026 MLB season is the starting rotation. San Diego saw ace Dylan Cease walk in free agency this offseason, while also losing Yu Darvish to injury.
Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 15
Padres Notes: $80 Million Trade Rumors, Xander Bogaerts Pressure, Favorite for Final Bench Spot Emerging
As the San Diego Padres near closer to playing games that will count towards their 2026 total, Saturday afternoon's Peoria, AZ contest presented an exciting step in the right direction as they took down the Cleveland Guardians, 8-5, and improved to 11-11 this spring.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Padres manager Craig Stammen states the obvious truth about Mason Miller
Mason Miller stepped on the mound for Team USA to clinch the 5-3 win over Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. After his strong outing, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen shared his obvious take about the club’s star closer.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 14
Report: Select groups to submit final bids to buy Padres
Four prospective ownership groups are expected to make the second -- and final -- bids to buy the San Diego Padres within the next month, The Athletic reported Saturday.
Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13
How Manny Machado answered WBC vs. World Series question
The World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinal stage, and the Dominican Republic is set to take on Korea on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. EST.
Jay Groome News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12
Jay Groome, Nate Webb Sign With American Association’s Kansas City Monarchs
Left-hander Jay Groome and right-hander Nate Webb have signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association. The league itself announced the Groome transaction this week while the Monarchs announced the Webb deal.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivers bat flip of the year during World Baseball Classic
Fernando Tatis Jr. has managed to produce the bat flip of the year … even before the start of the MLB season. The San Diego Padres star Tatis was suited up for his native Dominican Republic during Wednesday’s World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela in Pool D play.
Bradgley Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / March 11
Bradgley Rodriguez Will Be an Important Piece for the Padres
It is no secret that the San Diego Padres’ biggest strength is their bullpen. Headlined by the best closer in the league, Mason Miller, opposing teams also have to deal with Adrián Morejón, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, and David Morgan. But there is another name in the organization that many may not know about.
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