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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Padres Manager Says Not Every Player Will Be Allowed to Challenge With ABS
Heading into the 2026 Major League Baseball season, there are some big rule changes being put into place. By far the most significant, however, has to do with the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System that the league has implemented.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Padres' Joe Musgrove Appears Nowhere Near Return to Action
Just when the San Diego Padres thought they might be getting right-hander Joe Musgrove back for the start of the 2026 season, he suffered a minor setback in his return efforts.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Walker Buehler Turned Down Major League Contract Offers to Join Padres on MiLB Deal
After a very shaky 2025 season, veteran right-hander Walker Buehler took a patient approach to his free agency. Buehler wanted to make sure that he was goin.g to the correct team, and he eventually landed with the San Diego Padres organization.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Padres Could Sell for $3.5 Billion, Ranked as Top 10 Most Valuable MLB Franchise
One of the biggest storylines surrounding the San Diego Padres right now is the upcoming expected sale of the team. This is the first time that the organization is going through a sale since 2012, when the Seidler/O'Malley families and Ron Fowler purchased the team for $800 million.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 22
Ethan Salas, Kale Fountain blast homers in Spring Breakout loss 
Although the San Diego Padres Prospects lost a 7-5 game against the Chicago Cubs Prospects at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz. on Saturday, there were multiple notable and positive signs to come from the contest.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Fernando Tatis Jr Expresses Frustration With One Aspect of Padres Situation
As the San Diego Padres get ready for the 2026 season to begin, the team will be relying on the offense more than ever. Due to some major uncertainty in the starting rotation, San Diego's offense is going to have to be the catalyst for the team this season.
Riley Pint News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 22
Padres Free Agent Addition Suddenly Retires at 28
With just days left before the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the San Diego Padres had a second player suddenly retire. Right-handed pitcher Riley Pint has retired from Major League Baseball, according to his MLB.com transaction page.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22
Three new Yankee experiments are already failing
New York has spent considerable time and resources chasing high-upside yet unproven talent.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres To Be Without $28 Million Reliever for Start of Season
The San Diego Padres are days away from kicking off the 2026 MLB season, and the team is dealing with some questions around the starting rotation. The starting group is easily the biggest weak point on the Padres' roster, and the team will be tested early on.
Luis Campusano News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres May Have Major Problem Amid Luis Campusano's Struggles
The San Diego Padres may have a major problem amid Luis Campusano's struggles this spring as he is the team's only option as the backup catcher. The Padres will have Freddy Fermin as their primary catcher in 2026.
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.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Predicting Padres-Twins Blockbuster Trade for $6.2 Million Star Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres will be entering the 2026 season with a ton of questions surrounding the starting rotation. After losing Dylan Cease in free agency to the Toronto Blue Jays, the frontline depth of this unit took a hit.
Ty France News / Field Level Media / March 21
Report: Padres to add 1B Ty France on Opening Day roster
The Padres are set to add first baseman Ty France to the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Saturday. France signed a minor league deal before spring training, reuniting with the organization that drafted him in 2015 and brought him to the major leagues for the first time in 2019.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Opening Day Roster Projection 3.0: Starting Rotation Finalized, Final Battles
The San Diego Padres' 26-man roster is coming into focus with Opening Day less than a week away. The major battles in the starting rotation and on the bench have essentially been sorted out.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Have Made Decision on Walker Buehler, Ty France Ahead of Opening Day
Walker Buehler and Ty France have both made the San Diego Padres' initial 26-man roster to start the 2026 season, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ty France News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Padres To Select Ty France’s Contract
The Padres have told first baseman Ty France that he has made the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. France will need to have his contract officially selected before the Padres take the field on March 26, but the team has an open space on its 40-man roster.
Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21
Did Walker Buehler make Padres’ Opening Day roster?
The San Diego Padres have made their call, and Walker Buehler is on the Opening Day roster. The Padres’ decision answers a key question entering Opening Day.
Walker Buehler News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Padres To Select Walker Buehler
The Padres will carry Walker Buehler on their Opening Day roster, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The veteran righty would have been able to request his release tomorrow if San Diego weren’t going to call him up.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20
Fernando Tatis Jr. bringing World Baseball Classic ‘energy’ back to Padres
The World Baseball Classic featured plenty of energy and excitement. So, how do players adjust to returning to their big league ball clubs at spring training?
Mason Miller News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
'Disappointing' – Mason Miller Breaks Silence On Not Being Used For WBC Final
Mason Miller was arguably the best performer for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Yet he did not take the mound in the championship game, which they lost 3-2 to Venezuela.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
What Padres star Manny Machado said about watching Fernando Tatis Jr. at World Baseball Classic
The San Diego Padres remained in the spotlight during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Manny Machado offering insight into the international influence of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Joe Musgrove News / Just Baseball / March 19
What Can the Padres Expect From Joe Musgrove in 2026?
Joe Musgrove is set to start the year on the injured list, and while this isn’t a shock for someone returning from Tommy John surgery, it is not an encouraging
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 18
What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026?
The ceiling of the San Diego Padres is a World Series title, a goal that A.J. Preller and the front office have pursued for years. Preller has made numerous splash trades and signings in an effort to bring San Diego its first championship.
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / March 17
Team USA could be without huge piece in WBC final
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller may have already thrown his last pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
Joe Musgrove Likely To Open Season On Injured List
A Padres club already thin on rotation depth delivered some rough news for fans Monday, as manager Craig Stammen revealed that righty Joe Musgrove is expected to open the season on the injured list (video link via 97.3 The Fan).
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