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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 16
Padres have higher floor in 2026 
The San Diego Padres will go into the 2026 season with a better roster than in 2025. It is already a better roster and president of baseball operations A.J.
Ty France News / Gaslamp Ball / February 16
Ty France signs deal with Padres
According to Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Ty France is expected to join the San Diego Padres’ Spring Training camp as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor-league deal with the team.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Padres’ Craig Stammen makes wife joke after AJ Preller contract extension
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.
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.
Luis Arraez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Why not signing Luis Arraez will be Padres’ biggest offseason regret
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.
A.J. Preller News / Field Level Media / February 16
Padres GM A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension
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.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Padres’ AJ Preller gets contract extension after Manny Machado’s lobbying
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.
San Diego Padres 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
Nicholas Castellanos News / Total Pro Sports / February 16
'I’m Here To Help Him' – Nick Castellanos Reflects On Playing With Childhood Friend For San Diego Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies forced a divorce in their relationship with Nick Castellanos by releasing the right-handed slugger from their roster last week.
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 / 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.
Ethan Salas News / Gaslamp Ball / February 16
Padres, Ethan Salas have reached crossroads
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.
A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / February 16
Padres players want A.J. Preller in San Diego, he wants to be there, too
Speculation about a contract extension for San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller has been persistent this offseason.
Manny Machado News / Total Pro Sports / February 16
Manny Machado’s NSFW Comment On The Dodgers Will Not Sit Well With Fans
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 News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15
Padres’ AJ Preller responds to Manny Machado’s extension endorsement with $300 million quip
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15
Padres' Manny Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15
Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings
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.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
MLB News: Nick Castellanos Signs With Padres, German Marquez Heads to San Diego & More
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.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 14
Padres, Germán Márquez Agree To One-Year Contract
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.
Nicholas Castellanos News / Total Apex Sports / February 14
San Diego Padres Sign Nick Castellanos To 1-Year Deal
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 News / Just Baseball / February 14
The Padres Are Entering Camp With a Glaring Roster Question
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+.
Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / February 13
Padres' Jackson Merrill Sends Message to New Teammate at Spring Training
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.
Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 12
Padres DH Position Looking Bleak After Sideways Free Agent Move
The San Diego Padres finally made a splash in what has been an understandably slow 2026 offseason considering the team's active sale. Despite the signing, the move came in the form of patchwork as opposed to addition. First base and DH option Luis Arraez departed for the bay on Jan.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 12
Padres Pitcher Emerges as Favorite to Land Starting Rotation Spot
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.
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