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On YouTubeNick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres' Nick Pivetta May Not Start Opening Day After Setback in Spring Training
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta had his Cactus League start pushed back this past weekend as he's dealing with arm fatigue amid spring training.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 9
Fernando Tatis Jr. Shouts Out X-Factor That Could Win WBC for Team Dominican Republic
Heading into the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team Dominican Republic's offense was considered the ball club's greatest strength. While that has proven to be true, the pitching has performed better than expected.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / March 9
WBC roundup: Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect
Fernando Tatis Jr. clubbed a grand slam and Oneil Cruz also homered as the Dominican Republic sailed to a 10-1 win over Israel in World Baseball Classic Pool D play on Monday in Miami.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres Have Concerning Pitching News Heading Into Opening Day
The San Diego Padres continue to wait for a decision from reliever Bryan Hoeing regarding his elbow discomfort. Hoeing was shut down from spring training last week and sought a second opinion regarding his elbow issues.
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.
Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres' Sung-Mun Song in Danger of Missing Opening Day
San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song is in danger of missing Opening Day due to the oblique injury he reaggravated last week. Manager Craig Stammen provided the latest update on Song, who signed a four-year, $15 million deal with the Padres this offseason.
Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Nick Castellanos says quiet part out loud about his Padres situation
The San Diego Padres signed veteran slugger Nick Castellanos after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos is currently participating in spring training, where he is hoping to earn a spot on the 2026 Opening Day roster.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Fernando Tatis Jr. accomplishes grand slam-first for Team Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic
Fernando Tatis Jr. gave Team Dominican Republic a 5-0 lead over Team Israel on Monday after crushing a grand slam early in a 1-0 contest. The home run was electric, as Tatis and his team celebrated the moment.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Padres' Jason Adam expected to make Cactus League debut next weekend
Padres right-hander Jason Adam has been targeting the Opening Day roster as he finished off his rehab from last year’s torn tendon in his quadriceps. The
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres Predicted to Open Season With 7 Pitchers on Injured List
The San Diego Padres are dealing with a handful of injuries to their pitching staff this spring training. The team entered the year knowing Yu Darvish
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 9
Jackson Wolf quietly impresses in spring camp 
A surprise pitcher of the spring so far hasn’t been any of the known starters, or even a member of the Padres dominant bullpen. Left-handed starter Jackson Wolf, who pitched for El Paso and San Antonio in 2025 with a combined ERA of 5.04, has appeared in five games and seven innings pitched with a 2.57 ERA and four strikeouts.
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 / Total Pro Sports / March 9
Padres Manager Craig Stammen Preps 'Mouth Cover' to Avoid Viral Ejections
The San Diego Padres suffered heartbreak in the playoffs yet again last year, despite another strong regular-season campaign. The team is making a fresh start in 2026 with Craig Stammen taking over from Mike Shildt as the new manager of the team.
Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 8
All-Star Infielder Could Elect to Leave Padres Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres signed former All-Star Ty France to a minor league deal last month. The 31-year-old has made a case to break camp with the team, but if he doesn't, he could elect to leave the organization in the next couple weeks.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 8
Padres' Joe Musgrove Receives Bold Prediction for 2026 Season
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove received a bold prediction ahead of the 2026 season. The campaign will be the first since Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery and there's no certainty the right-hander will be the same pitcher he once was.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 8
One Under-the-Radar Player Who Needs to Be on the Padres' Opening Day Roster
Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season is less than three weeks away, meaning it's almost time for the San Diego Padres to start finalizing their roster. Injuries and breakout stars have shaken up how the roster may look come March 26.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 8
Projections Force San Diego Into Familiar Role of Underdog
The San Diego Padres have enjoyed arguably the greatest stretch of success in franchise history across the better part of the last decade. They have made the postseason four times in the last six seasons, coming off consecutive 90-plus win seasons.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / March 8
Manny Machado Facing Backlash on Sunday
San Diego Padresthird basemanManny Machado has had a fantastic professional career in Major League Baseball. Through 14 years in the majors, Machado has a slash line of .279/.338/.486 with an OPS of .824.
Craig Stammen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 6
Craig Stammen gets brutally honest on managing Padres for first time
The San Diego Padres are looking to get over the hump; they’ve made it to the postseason in four of the past six seasons, and they were ever so close to getting over the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
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 / 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.
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.
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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