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Padres Staying Active as League-Wide Spending Pressure Builds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again dominated the offseason, most notably by signing Kyle Tucker to a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract. With the Padres operating under far tighter financial constraints than their rivals up north, the question now is how they plan to hold their own.

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Ranking 16 players who would have been free agents this offseason: Vlad Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., more

Plus, let's predict which players would have made more on the market now than when they signed their extensions

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19

The Padres’ unicorn

When the San Diego Padres drafted Jackson Merrill in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft there was a great story told about the scouting of Merrill by Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J.

Sung-Mun Song News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19

Oblique injury casts doubt on Sung-Mun Song’s Padres debut

The San Diego Padres received disheartening news about their top free agent signee, Sung-Mun Song, who suffered an oblique injury that could sideline him for approximately four weeks.

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

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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.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Randy Vasquez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 18

Randy Vasquez needs to continue progression in 2026

Randy Vasquez has seen a steady increase of work since he started his career with the New York Yankees in 2023. He appeared in 11 games as a rookie and made five starts for the Yankees and finished the season with a record of 2-2.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 17

Padres Could Finally Move Xander Bogaerts in a Changed MLB Market

There are two types of offseasons that National League teams are having in 2025. The top tier - Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies and Mets - are pursuing every available free agent.

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

San Diego Padres 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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 17

Padres Are Being Left Behind in Free Agency - This Trade Target Could Change That

When one door closes, another opens. That’s the perspective the Padres front office needs to adopt this offseason, as the team has no money to spend and National League rivals continue to sign big names off the market.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 16

Padres May Have Found the Steal of the International Signing Class

The Padres took a different approach to international signings this offseason than they have in years past. Instead of allocating most of their money to one top name, they prioritized depth.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 16

Former Padres manager Bud Black joins front office as advisor…to Craig Stammen?

The Friar Faithful were caught off guard with the announcement of former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black joining the front office as an advisor. The hire provides an additional voice for Craig Stammen as he prepares to transition from a front office executive to a field manager.

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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.

Bud Black News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 14

More Than Familiar Faces: Why the Padres Turned to Will Myers and Bud Black

The San Diego Padres are bringing back two familiar faces to help boost the organization’s front office and player development departments. Former All-Star

MLB News / Sport Relay / January 14

The Padres Re-Hire Bud Black and Wil Myers

The San Diego Padres have hired former club personnel Bud Black and Wil Myers to front office positions, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. If the recent Craig Stammen hire wasn’t enough, it’s more than apparent that the Padres enjoy hiring within their organization.

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.

Nolan Arenado News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Padres’ Pursuit of Nolan Arenado Fell Short, But Their Interest Was Real

The San Diego Padres didn’t just monitor the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes — they pushed into the conversation with intent. League sources confirmed the Padres were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing Nolan Arenado before St.