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On YouTubeLuis Campusano News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres May Have Major Problem Amid Luis Campusano's Struggles
The San Diego Padres may have a major problem amid Luis Campusano's struggles this spring as he is the team's only option as the backup catcher. The Padres will have Freddy Fermin as their primary catcher in 2026.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Predicting Padres-Twins Blockbuster Trade for $6.2 Million Star Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres will be entering the 2026 season with a ton of questions surrounding the starting rotation. After losing Dylan Cease in free agency to the Toronto Blue Jays, the frontline depth of this unit took a hit.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Ty France News / Field Level Media / March 21
Report: Padres to add 1B Ty France on Opening Day roster
The Padres are set to add first baseman Ty France to the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Saturday. France signed a minor league deal before spring training, reuniting with the organization that drafted him in 2015 and brought him to the major leagues for the first time in 2019.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Opening Day Roster Projection 3.0: Starting Rotation Finalized, Final Battles
The San Diego Padres' 26-man roster is coming into focus with Opening Day less than a week away. The major battles in the starting rotation and on the bench have essentially been sorted out.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Have Made Decision on Walker Buehler, Ty France Ahead of Opening Day
Walker Buehler and Ty France have both made the San Diego Padres' initial 26-man roster to start the 2026 season, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Ty France News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Padres To Select Ty France’s Contract
The Padres have told first baseman Ty France that he has made the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. France will need to have his contract officially selected before the Padres take the field on March 26, but the team has an open space on its 40-man roster.
Bradgley Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Righty Flamethrower Predicted to Have Breakout Year
While the starting rotation for the San Diego Padres entering the 2026 season is in a state of flux, there is a clear strength on the roster. This would be the bullpen, as San Diego has arguably the best relief staff in the sport.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
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.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Gaslamp Ball / March 21
Fernando Tatis Jr.: From El Niño to Padres run-producer 
Do not be fooled by the headline; Manny Machado is still the top run-producer for the San Diego Padres. But he deserves some assistance, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 21
Padres Notes: Walker Buehler Roster Decision Made, 7 Players Released, NRI Hints at Major News
The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, on Friday evening in the first of two split squad games. Their second contest had the same outcome as they lost to the Colorado Rockies, 9-3, in Peoria, Ariz.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Padres To Select Walker Buehler
The Padres will carry Walker Buehler on their Opening Day roster, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The veteran righty would have been able to request his release tomorrow if San Diego weren’t going to call him up.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
Padres Have Clear Answer for Who Should Be Leadoff Hitter in Lineup
Less than a week before Opening Day, the San Diego Padres have a clear answer for who should be their leadoff hitter this season. Manager Craig Stammen has experimented with the lineup all spring as he planned to use different versions of the batting order all season.
Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
Padres Non-Roster Invite Hints at Major Announcement
The San Diego Padres have a decision to make regarding non-roster invite Ty France, who's with the team in spring training on a minor league deal. It appears that decision is imminent.
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
What Padres' AJ Preller Is Telling Us — Without Saying It
For the last few years, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has made a blockbuster move late in spring training. Last February, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract.
Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
Rival Scout Takes 6-Word Shot at Padres' Nick Pivetta Ahead of Season
As the San Diego Padres prepare for the start of the new MLB season, the big question around the team comes from the starting rotation. This is clearly the main weakness of the team this season, and it's something that San Diego will have to deal with to open the year.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
Padres Officially Release 7 Players From Organization, Including Former Top Prospect
The San Diego Padres released seven players from the organization this week as spring training rolls on. Right-handed pitchers Kevin Kopps, Adam Conrad,
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 20
Former Padres Outfielder Dies at 84
Former San Diego Padres outfielder Larry Stahl, a left-handed hitter who spent 10 seasons navigating the margins of major league rosters, died March 17 in Caseyville, Illinois.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 20
Fernando Tatis Jr. bringing World Baseball Classic ‘energy’ back to Padres
The World Baseball Classic featured plenty of energy and excitement. So, how do players adjust to returning to their big league ball clubs at spring training?
Mason Miller News / Total Pro Sports / March 20
'Disappointing' – Mason Miller Breaks Silence On Not Being Used For WBC Final
Mason Miller was arguably the best performer for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Yet he did not take the mound in the championship game, which they lost 3-2 to Venezuela.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19
What Padres star Manny Machado said about watching Fernando Tatis Jr. at World Baseball Classic
The San Diego Padres remained in the spotlight during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Manny Machado offering insight into the international influence of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Joe Musgrove News / Just Baseball / March 19
What Can the Padres Expect From Joe Musgrove in 2026?
Joe Musgrove is set to start the year on the injured list, and while this isn’t a shock for someone returning from Tommy John surgery, it is not an encouraging
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 18
What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026?
The ceiling of the San Diego Padres is a World Series title, a goal that A.J. Preller and the front office have pursued for years. Preller has made numerous splash trades and signings in an effort to bring San Diego its first championship.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / March 17
Team USA could be without huge piece in WBC final
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller may have already thrown his last pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
Joe Musgrove Likely To Open Season On Injured List
A Padres club already thin on rotation depth delivered some rough news for fans Monday, as manager Craig Stammen revealed that righty Joe Musgrove is expected to open the season on the injured list (video link via 97.3 The Fan).
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