San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / October 22

The Veteran Shortstop

Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 22

San Diego Padres Suddenly Announce 2 Free Agent Signings

The San Diego Padres quietly bolstered their lower-level talent pipeline on October 21, 2026, by signing two free agents to minor-league contracts, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Adrian Morejon Predicted to Earn $90 Million Contract; Can Padres Afford Him?

In an offseason that is once again shaping up to be pivotal for the San Diego Padres, there are no shortage of decisions that will have plenty of ramifications on the 2027 campaign.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Padres' AJ Preller Pumps the Brakes on Ethan Salas Being Starting Catcher in 2027

The San Diego Padres' 2026 season is officially in the rearview mirror. The Padres now shift their focus to 2027, where their goal is simple: win the first World Series in franchise history.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

San Diego Padres' Pending Free Agents' Market Values Revealed: Relief Pitchers

The San Diego Padres fell short of their ultimate goal this postseason at the hands of the mighty Milwaukee Brewers. Stagnant offense was a main culprit for the elimination, but after relying on the bullpen for most of the regular season, the increased workload ultimately led to the team's demise in October.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

The 'MLB Miscellaneous Milestones' quiz

Randy Arozarena News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Padres Notes: 2 Players to Pursue, 4 Internal Candidates for Rotation, Randy Arozarena to SD?

The San Diego Padres have many free agents heading into an offseason that has all the makings to be a busy one for president of baseball operations AJ Preller, but there are two impending free agents currently playing in the World Series that the Friars must keep tabs on.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 21

2 Impending Free Agents Playing in World Series Who Should Interest the Padres

The San Diego Padres enter a crucial offseason. Many eyes will be on the Padres as they look to prove their second-half surge is more reflective of who they are than a fluke. The Padres need to nail this offseason.

Tarik Skubal News / TWSN / October 21

The San Diego Padres Need to Sign Tarik Skubal

With the Los Angeles Dodgers losing in the NLCS, their season and dream of a three-peat is over. The biggest Dodger who will hit free agency is star left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

One Offseason Mistake the Padres Cannot Afford to Repeat

The San Diego Padres had a pitching problem this past season. The bullpen was as dominant as advertised (if not better) with a collective ERA of 3.31 — the fifth-lowest in MLB — across 647.2 combined innings.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

The Padres Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher (And Why They Should Trade Him)

The San Diego Padres are entering a crucial offseason. After a strong second half of the season, the Padres are looking to take a massive leap. The new owners vowed they'd bring a title to San Diego, and this offseason needs to be a step in that direction.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Padres

In the seventh round of the 2013 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres selected a first baseman from Marina High School in Huntington Beach named Jake Bauers.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Preller Discusses Ethan Salas, Padres’ Catchers

Highly touted prospect Ethan Salas made his major league debut for the Padres last month, batting .256/.275/.462 in a limited sample of 40 plate appearances. He remains a consensus Top 100 prospect in the sport and figures to play a prominent role behind the dish in 2027.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15

Preller, Stammen Discuss Padres’ Offseason, Rotation, Injuries

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and manager Craig Stammen held an end-of-season wrap-up session yesterday, with the San Diego Union-Tribune’s

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Padres Acquire Japanese Pitcher in Early Offseason Move

The San Diego Padres have continued their steady presence on the international market by adding Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Nogami on a minor-league contract, via MLB.com.

Michael King News / Yardbarker / October 11

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

King is an intriguing ace whom they should explore adding to their rotation.

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Guardians complete ALDS comeback, blank White Sox in Game 5

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 9

The Padres’ Season Comes To A Disappointing End

The San Diego Padres have yet again been eliminated from the playoffs in gruesome and frustrating fashion, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS and coming up short of their ultimate goal of winning a World Series.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / October 8

Padres ace Michael King has option decision to make

After an impressive postseason, San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King faces a decision that could determine whether he returns to the team in 2027.

Mason Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Mason Miller declines midwife’s offer during birth of his son

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller didn’t have baseball on his mind as he accompanied his wife, Jordan, during her delivery of their son on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jackson Chourio, William Contreras clutch again as Brewers shut down Padres to head to NLCS

After a regular-season-best 103 wins, the Milwaukee Brewers dispatched the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night 3-1, ending an entertaining and hard-fought National League Division Series in four games.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / October 7

Brewers 'could' deploy Jacob Misiorowski in NLDS Game 4 in one situation

After dropping a chance to eliminate the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers may be go nuclear if they have a chance to oust the Friars in NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday night.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

Mason Miller activated from paternity list

Brewers' William Contreras has brought the X factor this postseason

Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / October 6