The San Diego Padres are set to play the Seattle Mariners in a few hours for the first spring training game of the season. The players have been in Arizona for over a week, prepping for the start of the season.
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.
The San Diego Padres have had several issues over the last couple of years. Despite that, they managed to make the playoffs. From ownership issues and injured players, the Padres have witnessed several hurdles.
When former first-round pick Triston McKenzie inked a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in December, he knew his pathway to the MLB roster would be rife with obstacles.
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.
The San Diego Padres are going to be an intriguing team to watch during spring training. General manager A.J. Preller, who was recently extended, has signed a ton of major league talent with the ability to make the roster and contribute in 2026.
The intense National League West rivalry of the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers is not stopping Joe Musgrove from welcoming a former rival to the club.
After his public breakup with the Philadelphia Phillies, Nick Castellanos signed with the San Diego Padres in free agency. Now, Castellanos appears to be settling in on his new team.
The ABS challenge system is coming to Major League Baseball. The league, mostly players and fans, were tired of seeing the inconsistency from the home plate umpires when calling balls and strikes.
Despite multiple additions early in Spring Training, the San Diego Padres took a step back in 2026 projections according to both FanGraphs and PECOTA (Baseball Prospectus).
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.
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.
With the San Diego Padres looking to make noise in the NL West this upcoming season, the one team that is favored to win it is the Los Angeles Dodgers.
As Walker Buelher returned to the NL West with the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract, it didn’t take him long to speak to the media for the first time since joining the team.
One of Nick Castellanos’ former teammates clearly has his back. Castellanos agreed to sign with the San Diego Padres last week after four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Padres are adding Walker Buehler on a minor league contract, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Excel Sports Management client will aim to win a rotation job during Spring Training.
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
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.
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.
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+.
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.
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller addressed his future with the organization as he enters his final year under contract. Preller commented on the possibility of a contract extension with the Padres and it appears both sides are interested in putting pen to paper.
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.
Former San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez became a drain on offense, according to the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, struggled throughout the 2025 season.