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Padres Predicted to Move First Baseman Ahead of Opening Day

The San Diego Padres have a few open competitions this spring as they look to finalize their roster ahead of the 2026 season. One of those competitions is in the infield, as there's a clear hole at first base, especially against left-handed pitching.

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Padres relievers dominant in win over Mariners, Jackson Merrill hits first home run of spring season

Jackson Merrill capped a five-run bottom of the second inning with a two-run home run to left-center field that put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Seattle Mariners, 5-1.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28

Padres Attempting Major Position Change With $15 Million Addition

The San Diego Padres are attempting to turn $15 million offseason addition Sung-Mun Song into a super utility man this spring. Song joined the Friars this offseason after spending the first nine seasons of his career overseas in the Korea Baseball Organization.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28

Padres Still Targeting Major Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Season, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres are still targeting a major upgrade ahead of the 2026 season, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. While Friars spring camp is in full swing, it appears president of baseball operations A.J.

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Padres Tried to Acquire $260 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Offseason Trade: Report

The San Diego Padres tried to acquire 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28

3 Way-Too-Early Overreactions From Padres Spring Training

The San Diego Padres are officially through one week of Cactus League play, and they're 3-5. Is it time to hit the panic button? All jokes aside, with eight spring training games down, it feels like a perfect time for some way-too-early overreactions to what's gone on thus far.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28

Padres Notes: SD Fielding Trade Offers, Pitcher Released From Hospital, All-Star Talks Dodgers Spending

The San Diego Padres LOST to the Colorado Rockies, 3-2, on Friday afternoon, bringing their record to 3-5 in the early stages of spring training. With the World Baseball Classic right around the corner, the Padres will be without the talents of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr.

Drew Brees News / HITC / February 28

NFL legend Drew Brees is interested in buying MLB team San Diego Padres

NFL legend Drew Brees is evaluating an opportunity to enter Major League Baseball ownership with interest in the San Diego Padres. Brees started his NFL career with the then-San Diego Chargers, where he played from 2001 to 2005.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 28

Padres drop another one-run game, this time in walk-off fashion

For the third time in the last four games, a San Diego Padres Spring Training game was decided by one run. Unfortunately for the Padres, it was the Colorado

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27

Why Are Padres Being Mysterious About AJ Preller's Contract Extension?

The San Diego Padres announced last week that they agreed to a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations A.J. Preller. Preller, who's been with the Padres since 2014, will remain with the team at least through the 2028 season, according to the "multiyear" description on his contract.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27

What We’re Actually Learning About Padres Pitching Staff So Far

The San Diego Padres pitching staff will look very similar in 2026, with a few notable omissions. Dylan Cease, arguably the most talented pitcher on the 2025 starting staff, is now in Toronto after signing a massive seven-year, $210 million deal early in free agency.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27

Padres’ Nick Castellanos Gets Honest About Dodgers’ ‘Ridiculous Amounts of Spending’

San Diego Padres newest star, Nick Castellanos, was asked about the spending by the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. "Dodgers have tapped into a global market with Shohei Ohtani.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to electrify WBC while leading Team Dominican Republic

The World Baseball Classic starts next week. The WBC is meant for superstars like Fernando Tatis Jr., who love to represent their countries on the biggest stage.

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How the San Diego Padres Are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster

The San Diego Padres have a lot to be excited about for the 2026 season. After a relatively quiet first few months of the offseason, the Padres have been very active as of late, adding numerous proven veterans on low-risk deals.

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Padres Fielding Trade Offers on Multiple Players Amid Spring Training: Report

The San Diego Padres are fielding trade offers on multiple players amid spring training, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. "While mulling the danger of potentially weakening the club’s greatest strength, they could make a move by the end of spring, dealing from their abundance of bullpen arms," Acee wrote.

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Top 5 San Diego Padres Spring Training Storylines

The San Diego Padres’ offseason had it all: payroll concerns, ownership turmoil, splashes in free agency, and a new managerial hiring. It is clear that the team remains in win-now mode, and AJ Preller operated in that fashion despite being handcuffed.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 26

Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future

Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.

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Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 26

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Manny Machado’s Fernando Tatis Jr. Message as Padres Face Problem

The San Diego Padres have a good baseball team, but they also happen to play in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and their juggernaut squad.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 25

Ex-Twins Infielder Stays Hot for Padres, Mashing His Way to Roster Spot

As spring training marches on, the San Diego Padres have continued to see certain players show flashes of brilliance in the five-game sample. Whether or not they can continue to produce remains to be seen over the next few weeks.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 24

Injury sidelines knuckleballer for Padres

Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

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