San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Padres Prospect Steals Home Run Derby Show With 503-Foot Blast

Alex McCoy didn't win the Arizona Fall League's Home Run Derby on Saturday, but he hit the home run that everyone was talking about. McCoy, who finished the regular season by hitting four home runs in 25 games at Double-A San Antonio, rocketed up the San Diego Padres' system to become a name to watch in 2026.

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Padres Notes: Dodgers Linked to SD Stars, Nick Pivetta Contract Projection, Adrian Morejon Too Expensive?

The San Diego Padres have a number of free agents this offseason, but some of the biggest names on the books have unfortunately been linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 8

A failed trade piece

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.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

New Adrian Morejon Contract Projection Could Be Bad News for Padres

The San Diego Padres could undergo a massive overhaul this winter. The Padres have a number of things they need to address, with starting pitching at the top of the list.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign 3-Year, $45 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have the tall task of essentially rebuilding their starting rotation this offseason, but at the same time, are presented with an opportunity to improve upon a group that combined for the fourth-fewest innings pitched in MLB last season.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / November 8

Dodgers Predicted to Poach 2 Padres Free Agents in Blockbuster Offseason Moves

The San Diego Padres have much to do this offseason as they look to not only get back to October in 2027, but finally reach their ultimate goal. Many roadblocks present themselves this offseason, namely the various free agents whose Padres futures are uncertain.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 7

A veteran reunion

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.

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.

3 questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason

The 'MLB wins-leaders since 2000' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres Veteran Pitcher Projected to Sign $36 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are looking to break through a three-year ceiling of 90-win seasons that ended in early playoff exits. After making the National League Championship Series in 2022, the Padres have yet to sniff an NL pennant. It's been tough sledding for the Padres in terms of playoff success, but they'll look to end their drought finally.

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

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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.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 7

Padres Notes: SD Signs 2 Players, Walker Buehler Contract Prediction, Huge Injury Update

The San Diego Padres inked a deal with two players, officially making the first moves of the offseason. First baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto and pitcher Angel Hernandez (no, not the former MLB umpire who retired in 2024) were signed to minor league deals.

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Expect Key Pitcher to Return From Injury-Plagued 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres had to navigate the postseason without one of their most trusted arms in the bullpen. Now, there is reason to believe the right-hander will be back when the team needs him next.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Ty France is drawing significant interest as a coveted free agent

France boasted a .295 batting average with 21 home runs, 72 RBI and a stellar .865 OPS in his resurgent and productive season.

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Star free agent who spent 2026 with Padres has 1 real ‘concern’

Adrian Morejon is about to become one of the most coveted relievers on the free-agent market, but there is one concern teams will need to consider before making a major investment.

Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Veteran Pitcher Shockingly Projected to Sign $12.5 Million Deal in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres fell short of a title in 2026, losing to the eventual champion Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. The Padres squeezed out a win in the best-of-five series, but it wasn't enough.

Nick Pratto News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6

Padres Bring Back Infielder, Sign Pitcher as First Official Offseason Moves

The San Diego Padres' offseason is quietly underway. According to MadFriars on Twitter/X, the Padres have already signed two players to minor league contracts: first baseman/outfielder Nick Pratto and pitcher Angel Hernandez.