The San Diego Padres and general manager AJ Preller agreed to a contract extension, as he was heading into the final year of his contract. This felt like a no-brainer for the Padres after all the key moves that he’s made at the position, and the more recent one being signing Nick Castellanos after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
The San Diego Padres face the incredibly challenging task of facing the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West.
The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for general manager A.J. Preller on Monday. Preller, 48, has held the position since August 2014, adding president of baseball operations to his title in 2021 and making the playoffs in four of the past six seasons.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
When you ask for things in the universe in good faith, there’s a good chance that they could come to fruition. The San Diego Padres probably just figured that out, because a day after Manny Machado said that general manager AJ Preller needed a contract extension, he indeed received it, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
The San Diego Padres and president of baseball operations/general manager A. J. Preller stayed busy over the weekend, bolstering the roster with key depth
The Philadelphia Phillies forced a divorce in their relationship with Nick Castellanos by releasing the right-handed slugger from their roster last week.
With pitchers and catchers reporting, spring training is right around the corner. A.J. Preller has made additions to the rotation, most notably by re-signing Michael King.
Rejoice, San Diego Padres baseball is back! Full squad workouts have begun in preparation for the 2026 season. And by the end of the week, we will have digested our first Cactus League clash. Not too many major league Spring Training camps have two legitimate stars like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Speculation about a contract extension for San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller has been persistent this offseason.
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.
The intense rivalry between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers certainly went up several notches over this decade. Manny Machado leads the charge for the Padres against his former team in the pursuit to topple their archrivals.
San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is entering the final year of his contract. However, star third baseman Manny Machado doesn’t want to see him leave the franchise anytime soon.
The Dodgers are the big bad wolf in the National League, and the Padres are one of a handful of teams that can "compete" with them on a talent and financial level.
GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.
Despite being one of the biggest spenders in the MLB over the past decade, the San Diego Padres are operating with a limited purse this offseason. The three-year, $75 million contract to re-sign Michael King is their biggest investment of the winter.
The San Diego Padres agreed to contracts with pitchers German Marquez, Griffin Canning and outfielder Nick Castellanos. Valentine’s Day this year got a little more special for Padres fans.
The San Diego Padres got off to a good start with their first week of Spring Training for the 2026 season. From all reports, all the pitchers and catchers reported on time and healthy with multiple position players reporting early or on time and with no injuries noted.
The San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander German Marquez, according to ESPN. Marquez has played all 10 of his MLB seasons for the Colorado Rockies.
The Padres and right-hander Germán Márquez are in agreement on a one-year deal, according to Alden González of ESPN. The precise guarantee is not yet known, although there is a mutual option for 2027, per Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic.
The San Diego Padres have had a quiet offseason, but have made another move before Spring Training begins. San Diego is signing former Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos to a one-year deal on the league minimum, per multiple reports.
San Diego Padres fans remember, and most likely don’t miss, the duo of Martín Maldonado and Elias Díaz behind the plate. Defensively, the tandem was serviceable; however, they were the worst offensive catchers in all of baseball in terms of wRC+.
Mason Miller is one of the best closers in MLB. He does have some starting pitching experience in the big leagues, however. Some rumors have swirled in past years that have suggested Miller could transition to becoming a starter.
The San Diego Padres operated with limited payroll flexibility this offseason, a shift from years past as the organization looks to remain competitive in 2026.
Jackson Merrill arrived in the big leagues and looked like a future star almost immediately. The former 27th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft was called up in March of 2024 and wasted no time announcing himself as one of baseball’s most exciting young talents.
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vasquez has emerged as the favorite to land a spot in the starting rotation. The Padres rotation features three staples: Michael King, Joe Musgrove, and Nick Pivetta.