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Padres Notes: Pitcher Suddenly Retires, Surprise Roster Cuts, Friars Considering Free Agent Addition

Although fireworks aren't a traditional way to celebrate St. Patrick's day, the San Diego Padres didn't seem to get the message. They took down the Seattle Mariners, 9-6, scoring all nine runs from six home runs.

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Mark DeRosa Reveals Why Mason Miller Was Not Used In The WBC Final Against Venezuela

In spite losing the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the pitching staff of Team USA did an excellent job. Manager Mark DeRosa managed his options well in the tournament, with Mason Miller as their closer in the bullpen.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18

Mark DeRosa throws subtle shade at Padres after not using Mason Miller in WBC Final

The San Diego Padres became an unexpected part of the postgame narrative following Team USA’s bullpen decision in the World Baseball Classic final. Questions surrounding the choice not to use Mason Miller quickly gained traction after manager Mark DeRosa addressed the situation.

Walker Buehler News / Gaslamp Ball / March 18

Walker Buehler dominates San Francisco, strikes out 7

With the news that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the injured list, the San Diego Padres now have two rotation spots available instead of just one. Germán Márquez was lined up to take the fifth spot due to his big-league contract, but now there’s room for one more.

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Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Mark DeRosa's Reason for Mason Miller Decision in Team USA's Loss to Venezuela

Team USA fell to Venezuela in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic championship game. Scoring just two runs on a Bryce Harper home run, the Americans fell 3-2 in what was another uninspiring offensive showing.

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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.

Matt Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres Starting Pitcher Reveals He'll Open Season on Injured List

San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron revealed he will open the season on the injured list. The right-hander spoke to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune about why the Padres are opting to place him on IL for the start of the 2026 season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

San Diego Padres Make 3 Roster Cuts, Option Breakout Pitcher in Surprise Move

The San Diego Padres announced another round of roster cuts on Tuesday, this one involving some spring stars. Left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf and infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor were reassigned to minor league camp, while right-handed pitcher Ty Adcock was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres Pitcher Suddenly Retires From MLB at 27 Years Old

Carter Loewen, a right-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization, has suddenly retired from Major League Baseball, according to his MLB.com transactions log.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres Manager Not Ready to Commit to Walker Buehler Making Opening Day Roster

Walker Buehler looked like the Walker Buehler of old on Monday. Sort of. In his third Cactus League start, Buehler looked like a new version of his former All-Star self, pitching five shutout innings against the San Francisco Giants.

Bradgley Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres' 22-Year-Old Pitcher Already on Verge of Breakout Year in 2026

A San Diego Padres top prospect is due for a breakout season in 2026. Right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez, who enters the season as the team's No. 6 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is going to take the baseball world by storm this year.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Mason Miller is available for Team USA vs Venezuela in WBC Final

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This Tuesday is also championship day for the World Baseball Classic between the United States and Venezuela. Both teams are loaded with talent and coming off impressive runs to the final stage.

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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.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres Manager Still Has No Idea Who Will Bat Leadoff This Season

One of the biggest questions surrounding the San Diego Padres this spring is who will hit leadoff for the Friars in 2026. According to manager Craig Stammen, the team has yet to find their guy.

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Padres Considering 'No-Brainer' Move to Sign Former Red Sox Star in Free Agency: Report

The San Diego Padres have major question marks in their starting rotation heading into the 2026 season. Nick Pivetta appears to be the "ace" of the staff, but he's coming off a career year in which he was the beneficiary of some good luck and will need to replicate it, this time with a lot more pressure.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Former Yankees Starting Pitcher Turning Heads in Padres Camp

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez is poised to play a big role for the organization in 2026. The Padres acquired Vásquez as part of the return package in the Juan Soto trade in December 2023.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 17

Spring Training is almost done

With six games remaining in the San Diego Padres spring schedule, and a roster deadline coming quickly, tough decisions are around the corner. The announcement by manager Craig Stammen that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the IL should have come as no surprise to anyone who has noticed his absence since his first start on March 4.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17

Padres Notes: $100 Million All-Star Heading to IL, More Roster Cuts, Nick Castellanos Happy Again

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, on Monday behind five shutout innings from right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler in an impressive Cactus League showing.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

A Way-Too-Early Guess of Which Padres Will Be on the Trade Block This Deadline

The Trade Deadline is a special time of year for San Diego Padres fans. It seems that General Manager A.J. Preller has made it his mission to trade as many players as he can every year.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16

Padres Get Major Pitching News as Opening Day Nears

The San Diego Padres revealed some major pitching news as Opening Day nears. The Friars have several injured arms this spring, including relievers Jason Adam and Yuki Matsui as well as starting pitcher Griffin Canning.

Mason Miller News / Field Level Media / March 16

Padres to have say in closer Mason Miller's WBC availability

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller recorded the final three outs for Team USA in a World Baseball Classic semifinal thriller on Sunday night. Will he be an option if U.S.

San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / March 16

The Padres Spring Training So Far

With Opening Day mere weeks away, the San Diego Padres are hard at work ironing out the kinks in their roster. Every spring training is different, but for the Padres, the answers in front of them are much clearer than in years past.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 16

Padres Sale Could Lead to Blockbuster Trade, Free Agent Signing

As the San Diego Padres prepare for the start of the 2026 MLB season, there is a looming cloud over the organization: the impending sale of the team, which could be happening very soon.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / March 17