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Ranking the 3 Best Free-Agent Fits for the Padres

The San Diego Padres are expected to have a ton of turnover this offseason. The Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market. Many of their most important players from 2026 — including starting pitcher Michael King, reliever Adrian Morejon and first baseman Ty France — are among them.

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Padres Predicted to Bring Back 2 Key Free Agents This Offseason

The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hitting the open market this offseason. While they won't be able to bring back everyone — nor will they want to — there are a handful of players who were key to their 2026 success that they'd love to have back.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 25

Ranking the Padres' Top 5 Priorities for a Perfect Offseason

The San Diego Padres enter another offseason with almost as many expectations are there are items on their to-do list before Opening Day 2027. Rest assured,

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.

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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?

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Padres Make Massive Announcement on Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. remains the unmistakable centerpiece of the San Diego Padres, a status that general manager A.J. Preller reinforced in the early days of the offseason.

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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 24

Padres Re-Sign 2 Pitchers Ahead of Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have made two signings just weeks after their 2026 season came to an end. The Padres have re-signed left-handed pitcher Fernando Sanchez and right-handed pitcher Sadrac Franco to minor league deals, per MadFriars.

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

Projecting the Padres 2027 Opening Day Lineup: Will Ty France Be Back?

The San Diego Padres are getting set to embark on a crucial offseason where they'll need to reshape their roster. While the core of the Padres lineup is returning, the team could have upwards of 17 free agents hit the open market.

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

Padres Notes: SD Signs Pitcher, World Series Player to Sign, Crucial Offseason Incoming

The San Diego Padres made their first signing of the offseason recently, and the price it took to get him has finally been revealed. The Friars inked a minor league deal with a 20-year-old pitcher from Japan with a reported $300,000 signing bonus.

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.

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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.

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.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

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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.

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

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / October 6