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Yu Darvish has asked Padres to terminate his contract ‘since last year’

Yu Darvish is one of the best pitchers of his generation. A constant contender for the Cy Young in his prime, the Japanese-born pitcher has been a consistent force on the mound for the teams he’s played for.

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Blockbuster Mock Trade Sends Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan to San Diego

Time is ticking, as it’s now or never for general manager A.J. Preller to make a big move that salvages the offseason. San Diego doesn’t have the payroll flexibility to add any remaining notable free agents, and many of the team’s trade targets have already gone elsewhere.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / January 24

SP Yu Darvish Mulling Retirement At 39 Years Old

In a shocking turn of events, Yu Darvish is mulling retirement ahead of the 2026 season at 39. He is considered an icon among Japanese players who have followed him to MLB.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Yu Darvish may walk away from $43 million

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish may retiring and giving the team significant financial assistance in doing so. A report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune on Saturday said that Darvish has decided to retire with three years left on his contract.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / January 24

Padres' Yu Darvish responds to retirement report

Rumors that San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's career may be over have circulated on social media.

Ronald Acuna Jr. sparks position change rumors with his latest post

Pirates still open to bringing longtime star back to team

Max Scherzer not ready to hang up the cleats just yet

A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

Three moves the Yankees should make to shake up their roster

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Analyst predicts Padres’ Manny Machado will have ‘better year’ than Alex Bregman

With the San Diego Padres surrounded by rumors this offseason as the team looks to bolster itself for a successful 2026 season, the franchise is no doubt led by star Manny Machado.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 24

Padres Former No. 1 Prospect Falls Out of Top 100

Former top prospect Ethan Salas has fallen off MLB’s Top 100 prospect list for the first time since signing with the Padres as an international free agent in 2023.

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

Padres Draft Pick Makes Debut on MLB Top 100 Prospects List

Padres pitching prospect Kruz Schoolcraft has officially made MLB’s top 100 prospect list heading into the 2026 season. Coming in at No. 88, the left-handed arm is San Diego’s only representative on the list.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Luis Campusano News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 23

Where Luis Campusano Stands Heading Into a Crucial 2026 Season

Former top-50 prospect Luis Campusano hasn’t lived up to expectations so far in his MLB career. Once viewed as a young catcher who would develop alongside a championship-level core, he’s now 26 and has yet to secure a starting role at the big-league level.

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

Three Padres Prospects Who Could Fill Roster Holes This Season

The Padres still have a few holes on their roster. They need pitching depth, right-handed power and innings-eaters. While fans hoped those issues would be addressed through free agency or the trade market, it’s looking increasingly likely that San Diego is finished making moves this offseason.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

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

How a Division-Rival Lefty Could Save the Padres’ Offseason

Padres general manager A.J. Preller needs to find a way to salvage the offseason. San Diego currently has little financial flexibility and a depleted farm system, leaving few obvious paths to improve the roster.

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

How a MLB Salary Cap Could Change the Padres’ Future

There is an impending lockout in MLB, as teams are preparing for what could be the final full season before owners and players begin negotiating a new payroll balance that includes a salary cap and a salary floor.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22

Is A.J. Preller’s Time Running Out With the Padres?

The San Diego Padres have had a mediocre offseason. While they’ve held onto their superstar core of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, they lost star pitcher Dylan Cease, All-Star closer Robert Suarez and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22

What's Next For San Diego After Mackenzie Gore, Freddy Peralta Go Elsewhere?

It’s been a bad 24 hours in San Diego, as top pitching targets Freddy Peralta and MacKenzie Gore have been lost to the Mets and Rangers, respectively. Both starters would have given San Diego affordable solutions to its pitching depth and payroll issues, but now general manager A.J.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Padres rumors: Ken Rosenthal floats Nick Castellanos as sneaky 1st base option

The San Diego Padres are watching every playoff team in the National League get better this offseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs have gotten a lot better on paper since the end of last season.

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

Padres Announce Coaching and Front Office Changes Across Organization

The San Diego Padres revealed updates to their minor league coaching staff, front office, as well as a few changes on the MLB side of coaching and operations yesterday.

Freddy Peralta News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 21

Padres Lose Freddy Peralta to Mets in Major Blow for San Diego

The New York Mets have made another big splash this offseason, trading prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat for Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. Williams was at the top of general manager A.J.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Padres React to Manny Machado Announcement on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to extend the team’s current contending window. Expectations have cooled as San Diego’s payroll flexibility has been limited this offseason compared to recent years.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 20

Padres reportedly enter Freddy Peralta sweepstakes

Peralta had an impressive season as the Brewers ace in 2025.

Dodgers are pursuing another star player

Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

Baseball Hall of Fame voter explains his ballot

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'MLB sub-2.00 ERAs in the Divisional Era' quiz

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 19

2025 MLB Farm Review: San Diego Padres

Since A.J. Preller has been in control of the Padres’ front office, San Diego has not been shy to make the aggressive move. The Padres made several of those in-season last year, which helped the MLB roster but depleted the farm system.

Nick Pivetta News / Just Baseball / January 17

Should the Padres Trade Nick Pivetta?

The San Diego Padres have made serious moves this offseason to gear up for another deep postseason run. Payroll has been a major topic of discussion, and

Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Sung Mun Song To Miss Four Weeks Recovering From Oblique Injury

Padres infielder Sung Mun Song will require about four weeks of recovery time due to an oblique injury, according to Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Song sustained the injury during a recent batting practice session.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Padres’ Mason Miller all in on closing for 2026 — but will he start games in future?

The San Diego Padres contain a secret weapon. Closer Mason Miller has been dominant since he debuted for the Athletics a few seasons ago. Padres general manager A.J.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14

2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

Joe Musgrove News / Yardbarker / January 14

Padres' Joe Musgrove update could be boost rotation needs

Musgrove missed the entire 2025 season as he recovered from Tommy John surgery.

Which MLB ballparks could use a change in dimensions?

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / January 12

Which Free Agents Could Fall to the Padres Before Spring Training?

The team with arguably the most interesting offseason was the San Diego Padres. From payroll questions to ownership turmoil, it was anyone’s guess how the team was going to look.