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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres Pitcher Released From Hospital, Back at Spring Training After Surgery
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron has been released from the hospital and is back with the team at spring training after undergoing hemorrhoid surgery.
Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres Superstar Reveals Why He's Not Playing for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
San Diego Padres superstar Jackson Merrill won't represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this March. The outfielder was coy about whether or not he was asked to participate in the tournament, but what is fact is that he will remain with the Padres in spring camp.
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.
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?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres Notes: Pitcher Removed From WBC, Free Agent Rejected SD Offer, NFL QB Interested in Buying Padres
The San Diego Padres lost a spring training shootout against the Cincinnati Reds, 11-10, on Thursday afternoon. Manny Machado dazzled with a pair of home runs — one of which was a grand slam — and six RBIs in just three at-bats.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / February 27
Padres have at least five groups bidding as sale gets closer 
The Athletic and the San Diego Union-Tribune both reported that an unnamed source has divulged that there are five groups who submitted bids on Wednesday in the first round of offers to purchase the San Diego Padres.
Manny Machado News / Gaslamp Ball / February 26
Manny Machado blasts two home runs, Padres fall to Reds, 11-10
Manny Machado got his first two hits of Spring Training in dramatic fashion on Thursday. Machado came to the plate with the San Diego Padres trailing the Cincinnati Reds, 3-1 in the top of the third inning and blasted a two-run home run to left to tie the game, 3-3.
Matt Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26
Padres' Matt Waldron Receives Unusual Offer After Hemorrhoid Surgery
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron initially made a name himself as one of Major League Baseball's only knuckleball pitchers. Now, he's gaining attention for something far less traditional — and totally out of his control.
Drew Brees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Drew Brees is helping lead a group to buy an MLB team
Drew Brees wants to throw it back to the early days of his NFL career.
San Diego Padres 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.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Drew Brees leading one of five groups attempting to buy Padres
The San Diego Padres are looking for new ownership. The Siedler family announced the sale of the team last November, and there have reportedly been five groups that have placed initial bids to purchase the team.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26
Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback Part of Major Group Looking to Purchase Report
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Drew Brees has reportedly partnered with Vuori founder Joe Kudla to submit a bid to purchase the San Diego Padres, according to Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Merrill Kelly News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26
Merrill Kelly Rejected Padres’ 3-Year Offer in Free Agency for Unbelievable Reason
The San Diego Padres' three-year offer to right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly was rejected by the right-hander because of the harsh tax implications in California, he revealed on Thursday.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Padres’ Joe Musgrove eyeing spring training start amid Tommy John recovery
The San Diego Padres are hoping to have starting pitcher Joe Musgrove ready for the start of the 2026 season. Musgrove will be a part of the Opening Day rotation if he is ready to go. The right-hander did not pitch in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2024 campaign.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 26
Padres Opening Day Roster Projection 1.0: Starting Lineup and Pitchers Prediction
Spring training is in full swing, meaning it's time for the first San Diego padres Opening Day roster projection from Padres On SI. A flurry of February signings and a couple unfortunate injuries have shaken up the San Diego roster with just four weeks to go until Opening Day.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 26
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 25
Ex-Twins Infielder Stays Hot for Padres, Mashing His Way to Roster Spot
As spring training marches on, the San Diego Padres have continued to see certain players show flashes of brilliance in the five-game sample. Whether or not they can continue to produce remains to be seen over the next few weeks.
San Diego Padres 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.
Miguel Andujar News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
Miguel Andujar Offers Glimpse of Potential in Cactus League Action
In 2018, a 23-year-old for the New York Yankees broke out onto the scene. Miguel Andujar was the starting third baseman for the club, setting a record for doubles by a rookie and finishing the season with a .297/.328/.527 slash line and 27 home runs.
Craig Stammen News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
Stammen Figuring Out New-Look Padres Lineup
With the first weekend of spring training in the books, teams now see a preview of what is to come in the following weeks. Players are settling in, managers are experimenting, and early patterns are emerging.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 20
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability
Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 20
Who Will Win the Battle for the Padres’ Fifth Rotation Spot?
In an interview on February 10, 2026, skipper Craig Stammen was asked if he expected additional moves from AJ Preller. His response was, “AJ’s always got something up his sleeve…don’t put anything past him.” Stammen couldn’t have put it any better.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Three starting pitchers looking to bounce back in 2026
While starting pitchers aren’t quite as volatile as relievers, injuries and underperformance still led many to post tough seasons in 2025.
Tirso Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Padres Designate Tirso Ornelas For Assignment
The Padres announced that outfield Tirso Ornelas has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for right-hander Griffin Canning, whose signing is now official.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / February 16
Padres rewarding GM A.J. Preller with extension
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
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 16
Which Padres Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?
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.
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