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Padres’ All-Star reliever gives injury timeline for return

2026 will look very different for the San Diego Padres. Craig Stammen is the new manager of the ball club after Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement. After a miserable exit to the postseason after losing to the Chicago Cubs, the Padres are hoping to see some things go their way in 2026.

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Padres introduce Craig Stammen

The San Diego Padres held a press conference on Monday to introduce new manager Craig Stammen to Padres fans and the press. President of baseball operations, A.J.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Sporting News / November 10

Fernando Tatis Jr. could be traded by Padres for one reason, reveals MLB insider

Fernando Tatis Jr. could be on the move if the Padres make one change in plans this winter.

Robert Suarez News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 10

Padres All-Star Projected to Sign 3-Year, $45 Million Deal

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez entered free agency after the close of the 2025 season, and NBC Sports' Matthew Pouliot believes he will get a big pay day in the offseason.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 10

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Dylan Cease

This offseason, many major league clubs will hope to improve their rotation with another impact arm. They’ll find themselves bidding against one another in free agency for the same few starting pitchers with frontline potential.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / November 9

Arizona Fall League update Week 5

The Peoria Javelinas did not have a good week, dropping four of the five games played and dropping to fourth in the Fall League standings. The offense has been anemic and Padres prospect Maikel Miralles got blown up for the second straight start.

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

Padres Free Agent Projected to Sign 6-Year, $174 Million Deal

The San Diego Padres are losing a ton of pitching this offseason, with big names flying out the door to test the free agency market. One such name is Dylan Cease.

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

Padres Star Predicted to Leave San Diego, Sign With Rival Dodgers

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez opted out of the final two seasons and $16 million of his deal with the Friars, entering free agency for the first time after four seasons in MLB.

Craig Stammen News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 8

New Padres manager Craig Stammen will have experienced staffer to lean on

The 41-year-old doesn’t have any prior coaching experience, but he’ll be able to lean on a familiar face for at least a couple of seasons.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Sporting News / November 8

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. named NL's best defender for second time

Fernando Tatis Jr. takes home the NL's Platinum Glove Award.

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

Padres All-Star Trade Addition Projected to Sign $36 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres made a huge trade at the deadline, sending six prospects to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielder Ramon Laureano and All-Star Ryan O'Hearn.

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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.

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

Padres' Michael King Predicted to End Free Agency With $84 Million Deal

Michael King has experienced real growth since coming over to San Diego from the New York Yankees. King, 30, won a career-high 13 games in 2024 while sporting a very solid 2.95 ERA.

Michael King News / Just Baseball / November 8

Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Michael King

With the World Series all wrapped up, the Major League Baseball offseason is upon us. That means free agency is here. Players will be moving teams over the coming months as we soldier on through the long winter to the 2026 season.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. wins National League Platinum Glove Award

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has once again been recognized as the National League’s premier defensive player, winning the 2025 Rawlings Platinum Glove Award on Friday night.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Does extension for A.J. Preller mean Padres drama is settled?

A.J. Preller’s current contract with the Padres runs through the end of the 2026 season, but it appears as though Preller will be the team’s president of baseball operations for quite a longer time to come.

Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Padres React to Fernando Tatis Jr. News on Friday

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has established himself as one of the best players in Major League Baseball over the past few years. This past year was his sixth season playing.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Padres' new skipper has zero managerial experience

Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience

The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hiring of their 22nd manager, naming former big-league reliever Craig Stammen as their next skipper. The 41-year-old, who signed a three-year deal, has no managerial experience.

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Craig Stammen News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Padres have hired a new manager

The San Diego Padres have hired a familiar face to be their new manager. Former Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen has agreed to a deal to become the manager of the team.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Padres hiring former reliever as new manager

The San Diego Padres have finally made a decision as to who their new manager will be. After Mike Shildt’s retirement, San Diego was left looking for their new skipper.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish To Miss 2026 Due To UCL Surgery

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that veteran Starting Pitcher Yu Darvish underwent successful elbow surgery last week in Arlington, Texas. The surgeon, Dr.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / November 4

Padres RHP Yu Darvish out for 2026 season after UCL surgery

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and an internal brace in his pitching elbow.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 3

Reports: RHPs Michael King, Robert Suarez opt out of Padres' deals

Starter Michael King and closer Robert Suarez both opted out of their respective deals with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season, falling to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round. As the organization regroups, it faces several critical roster decisions this offseason along with the task of finding a new manager following Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement.