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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 25

The Padres’ Failed Starter

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 / San Diego Padres on SI / October 25

3 Padres Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

Ethan Salas plays the most crowded position on a San Diego Padres depth chart that currently includes veteran catchers Luis Campusano and Freddy Fermin.

Manny Machado News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Padres’ Manny Machado Trade Rumors Take Sudden Turn

The San Diego Padres have drawn a firm line around their cornerstone third baseman. General manager A.J. Preller recently dismissed any notion of trading Manny Machado, calling him and teammate Fernando Tatis Jr.

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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

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24

One World Series Pitcher Who Padres Could Trade For This Offseason

The San Diego Padres had an abysmal showing from their starting pitchers this season, which is exactly why they should target one that is currently pitching on the sport's biggest stage.

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 23

One World Series Player Entering Free Agency the Padres Must Sign This Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a starting pitching problem in 2026. It wasn't necessarily the loudest problem that the Friars were dealing with as their dominant bullpen continued to cover up for the rotation, but the 752.2 innings logged by the relievers were the fourth-most in MLB.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.

Projecting Jake Bloss' impact, role for Blue Jays in 2027

The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 23

Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade

After a roller coaster season, the San Diego Padres now face another busy offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Among those decisions is a potential logjam at catcher.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Padres Front Office

The San Diego Padres once again find themselves at the start of a pivotal offseason, but what makes this coming winter so unique is that it is the first for new owners Kwanza Jones and Jose E.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Padres Notes: Adrian Morejon Contract Prediction, Ethan Salas in Competition, Relievers Market Value

The San Diego Padres had one of the best bullpens in baseball over the course of the regular season, but one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is not only a free agent, but expected to get one of the biggest pitching contracts this offseason.

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

The Biggest Thing Separating the Padres From World Series Teams

Earlier this month, the San Diego Padres were eliminated from the National League Division Series in heartbreaking fashion at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.

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 Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

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

The 'ALCS MVPs' 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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

5 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

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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / October 15

A.J. Preller Comments on Nick Pivetta’s Future With Padres

Nick Pivetta’s future with the San Diego Padres remains uncertain as the club weighs its options for the right-hander ahead of the 2027 season. President of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Padres Announce Ty France Honor Ahead of MLB Free Agency

Ty France played 127 games at first base this season for the San Diego Padres, making just three errors and posting a .997 fielding percentage that topped the .994 league average.

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

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