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Padres Have Better Odds Than Dodgers to Sign Tarik Skubal, Per Insider

The 2026-27 offseason for the San Diego Padres is extremely crucial, as they are focused on doing whatever it takes to win a World Series title. It's no secret the Padres need to bolster their starting rotation. Michael King is at the top of their list, but so is Tarik Skubal, the best free agent on the market.

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Padres’ Mason Miller ‘delusional’ about accomplishing Jacob Misiorowski-like flame-throwing feat

Mason Miller has established himself as one of the most dominant relievers in baseball, but don’t expect the San Diego Padres flamethrower to start chasing the kind of success Jacob Misiorowski enjoyed as a starting pitcher.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 12

Mason Miller Makes it Clear He Wants Padres to Re-Sign Key Free Agent This Offseason

Mason Miller made history on Wednesday, when he won the first-ever National League Reliever of the Year Award. The BBWAA electorate unanimously chose Miller for the award, while teammate Adrian Morejon narrowly finished fourth.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 12

Padres Predicted to Land 26-Homer Slugger in Blockbuster $110 Million Deal

The San Diego Padres have glaring holes to address this offseason. The starting rotation is the top priority, and the Padres will do whatever they can to make multiple additions to that area of the roster.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

How many of the National League Cy Young Award winners since 1967 can you name in seven minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 12

Padres Pursuing Multiple Top Free Agent Starting Pitchers in Free Agency: Report

The San Diego Padres' pursuit of starting pitching this offseason isn't a case of Tarik Skubal or "bust." Neither will they exclusively shop in the bargain bin.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Nick Pivetta News / Just Baseball / November 12

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Nick Pivetta

In two seasons in San Diego, Nick Pivetta established himself as an elite starting pitcher. In 39 starts, he posted a 2.87 ERA, striking out 232 batters over 216.1 innings pitched.

San Diego Padres News / Lindy's Sports / November 12

Padres owner inherits Kalshi deal California may not allow

When José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones paid a record price for the San Diego Padres, they got a contender, a sold-out ballpark and one of the most loyal fan bases in baseball.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 12

Padres Notes: 11 Free Agent Targets Revealed, Yu Darvish Retirement Update, Adrian Morejon’s Future

The San Diego Padres are targeting plenty of free agents and potential trade options as this offseason heats up, but 11 have been specifically named by a team insider week as players the team has inquired about.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 12

Padres' Mason Miller proud to win NL Reliever of the Year

Miller is known as "The Reaper" for the way he intimidates opposing hitters in the late innings.

Here's why I voted for Padres' Mason Miller as NL Reliever of the Year

The 'Last 40-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Ryan Weiss News / Gaslamp Ball / November 11

Padres sign RHP Ryan Weiss to major league contract

On the first day of the official MLB General Managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, A.J. Preller spoke to the media and the team also announced that starting pitcher Ryan Weiss had signed a one-year contract, including a team option for 2028.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 11

Why I voted for Mason Miller as NL Reliever of the Year

Here's why I voted for Padres' Mason Miller as NL Reliever of the Year

As a voting member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA), I filled out my National League Reliever of the Year ballot at the conclusion of the regular season… and I didn't have to think very hard about the top line. Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres was the clear winner in my mind.

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski unsurprisingly win Cy Young awards

Yankees reportedly interested in third baseman Alec Bohm

Two mystery teams emerge in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

How pursuit of Tarik Skubal benefits Blue Jays

The 'MLB reliever 100-K seasons' quiz

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Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Padres rumors: San Diego’s expected Tarik Skubal free agency visit gets big update

With the San Diego Padres looking to go all in this offseason to improve their team, there is one player on the free-agent market who, if the club were to sign him, would send a massive message to the rest of MLB.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 11

Padres Confirmed to be Targeting These 11 Players in Free Agency, and Probably More

The San Diego Padres have endless options regarding which routes they will go down during free agency, and as the offseason starts to intensify, more of these choices have become ever so clearer.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 11

Is Yu Darvish Retiring? Latest on Padres Star Heading Into 2027

The San Diego Padres are in desperate need of starting pitching help ahead of 2027, and could have the talents of a forgotten veteran moving forward. Yu Darvish hasn't thrown a baseball at the MLB level since October 2025 and turned 40 years old this past August.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 11

Padres rumors: San Diego already going ‘all in’ as free agency heats up

As rumors surround the San Diego Padres in the midst of a pivotal offseason, there are some in the sports world wondering if the team will be more conservative with their moves or if they’ll be aggressive.

San Diego Padres News / EssentiallySports / November 10

New San Diego Padres Owners Address Controversial Kalshi Deal Week Before Acquisition

In August, the Padres, along with the Dodgers, Red Sox, Braves, and Giants, signed a partnership deal with Kalshi. A week before that, the Padres were sold to Jose Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.

San Diego Padres News / Baseball Now / November 10

Padres Reportedly Showing Interest In Top Free Agent Hitter

The San Diego Padres have a new ownership group reportedly looking to make a splash in free agency. The Padres have a need for an outfielder, and have for a couple of seasons now.

Adrian Morejon News / Fastball on SI / November 10

Latest Report on Adrian Morejon's Market Could Shake Up Free Agency

San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon is expected to be one of this offseason's most coveted arms. In fact, some teams are reportedly interested in adding the talented southpaw to their rotation rather than their bullpen.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Padres Interested In Seiya Suzuki, Teruaki Sato, Shota Imanaga

The Padres are looking to upgrade their roster this offseason and are interested in a wide variety of free agents. That includes multiple Japanese-born players, as Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports that the Friars have interest in outfielder Seiya Suzuki, left-hander Shota Imanaga and infielder/outfielder Teruaki Sato.

Adrian Morejon News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Adrian Morejon Wants To Remain A Reliever

Left-hander Adrian Morejon is one of the top relievers on the free agent market, and he wants to keep it that way. Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal, and Katie Woo of The Athletic report that Morejon prefers to stay in the bullpen, despite drawing interest as a starter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why a reunion with the Padres could be on the table for Nick Martinez

Martinez opted not to exercise his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays and became a free agent.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

“Multiple Teams” Showing Interest In Ty France

Coming off an unexpectedly productive season with the Padres, it isn’t a surprise that Ty France is a hot commodity on the free agent market. “Multiple