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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 4
Padres Still Have One Trade to Make Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres have a handful of ongoing competitions this spring for the final few spots on the Opening Day roster. There are likely 22 spots already taken up on the roster, leaving just four left for more than a dozen players.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 4
Which Padres Are in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?
The World Baseball Classic is officially underway, with exhibition games kicking off on Tuesday and the first pool play game occurring on Wednesday. As
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 4
Padres Infielder Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup vs Great Britain
The San Diego Padres announced that infielder Jose Miranda has been scratched from Wednesday's spring training lineup against Great Britain. The team did not provide a reason for the move.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 4
Padres' Michael King Sets Lofty Goal for 2026 Season
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King has already set a lofty goal for the 2026 season. King was riddled with injuries last season and missed more than half of the 2025 campaign while he was dealing with a nerve shoulder impingement in his throwing shoulder and left knee inflammation.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / March 3
Nick Castellanos powers Padres back into win column 
The San Deigo Padres got back in the win column with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. on Tuesday. It was good for the Padres to get a win, but the best part of the day was seeing Nick Castellanos connect on a two-run home run to left field in the top of the third inning to put San Diego up 2-1.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 3
How Will The Padres Round Out Their Rotation?
Barring injury, the Padres will open the season with an established top three in their rotation. Nick Pivetta, Michael King and Joe Musgrove have the upside to be one of the best top halves in the National League.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Padres Have Made a Big Fernando Tatis Jr. Mistake
The San Diego Padres are gearing up for another competitive season with a largely untouched offensive core, led once again by right-fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3
Watch Nick Castellanos blast first home run with Padres
The San Diego Padres turned to Nick Castellanos in free agency to add a bit more thump to their lineup. On Tuesday, Castellanos showed his new ball club exactly what he can do.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 3
Who the Padres Already Know Will Be on the Opening Day Roster
Opening Day is just three weeks away, meaning all 30 teams around Major League Baseball have plenty of decisions to make. The San Diego Padres have a handful of competitions to sort out ahead of Opening Day.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 3
Padres Pitching Coach Provides Update on Starting Rotation Competition
San Diego Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla provided an update on the starting rotation competition this spring. “We have some guys that have really presented themselves as being in a good spot,” Niebla said.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 3
Padres Notes: Catcher Shut Down With Injury, Joe Musgrove Update, Jake Cronenworth Leadoff?
The San Diego Padres lost Monday's Cactus League matchup against the Athletics, 7-2, in a rough spring showing. Michael King, who made just 15 starts last season dealing with a nerve issue in his shoulder and a knee injury, struggled in his second Cactus League outing.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 2
Padres Manager Provides Update on Major Camp Battle
The San Diego Padres have a few big competitions going on in spring training. The starting rotation needs a fifth starter, the bullpen seemingly has too many good relievers and the bench is likely looking for one final position player.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 2
Padres Hoping Offseason Moves Fix Past Woes Against Left-Handers
In three short weeks, the San Diego Padres will open the 2026 season by facing the most fearsome left-handed pitcher in all of Major League Baseball. The two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers on March 26. It’s already going to be a David and Goliath-esque game.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 2
World Baseball Classic is here!
Wednesday is the first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. All seven of the Padres involved left the team over the weekend. Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 2
Padres Manager Open to Using Surprise Player in Leadoff Spot This Season
The San Diego Padres are weighing all options at the leadoff spot ahead of the 2026 season, and their latest experiment at the top of the order is second baseman Jake Cronenworth.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. sends confident warning to opponents before WBC debut
The San Diego Padres contain two superstars from the Dominican Republic, future Hall of Famer Manny Machado and superstar outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2
Padres’ Joe Musgrove to return from elbow injury with exhibition start vs. Great Britain
San Diego Padres veteran right-hander Joe Musgrove is officially slated to make his highly anticipated return to the mound this Wednesday in an exhibition matchup against Great Britain, per Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell.
Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2
Padres’ Blake Hunt Shut Down Due To Oblique Injury
The Padres recently shut down catcher Blake Hunt due to an oblique injury, as reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hunt’s exact timeline for return to action isn’t currently known, but he figures to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 1
Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo
The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.
Bryan Hoeing News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1
Padres Shut Bryan Hoeing Down With Elbow Discomfort
Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing is likely to miss the start of the season, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Per Acee, Hoeing is dealing with some discomfort in his throwing elbow and has been shut down by San Diego as a result.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 27
Top 5 San Diego Padres Spring Training Storylines
The San Diego Padres’ offseason had it all: payroll concerns, ownership turmoil, splashes in free agency, and a new managerial hiring. It is clear that the team remains in win-now mode, and AJ Preller operated in that fashion despite being handcuffed.
Drew Brees News / Yardbarker / February 26
Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future
Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.
Matt Waldron News / Yardbarker / February 24
Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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