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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
What the Padres Opening Day Loss Told Us — And What It Didn’t
The San Diego Padres were blown out by the Detroit Tigers, 8-2, on Opening Day in front of the Petco Park faithful. Right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta struggled in his first career Opening Day start, while the offense was shut down against reigning back-to-back Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal.
Yu Darvish News / ESPN / March 26
Padres GM: Darvish wants to rehab at own pace 
Yu Darvish went on the restricted list because the Padres' right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from surgery while contemplating his future.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
Padres Stars Defend Dodgers Spending Ahead of Opening Day
Over the course of the MLB offseason, one of the bigger storylines from both fans and media has been the spending of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Once again, the Dodgers were able to sign two of the biggest free agents on the open market, adding to the team's already extensive spending.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 26
Game 1: Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres
Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres, March 26, 2026, 1:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
Padres Predicted to Be No-Hit By Surprise Team in 2026
As the San Diego Padres get ready for the start of the 2026 MLB season, the team does have a few big concerns on the roster. The main one comes from the starting rotation amid all of the uncertainty from the pitching staff.
Jase Bowen News / Gaslamp Ball / March 26
Spring Training phenom Jase Bowen on Padres’ 2026 radar
The success of the 2026 San Diego Padres may hinge on the contributions from players beyond those on the Opening Day roster. Injuries to a team’s starting lineup are tough hurdles to clear in a given season.
D.J. Snelten News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
Padres Cut Ties With Offseason Addition Just Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres released left-hander pitcher D.J. Snelten from the organization just ahead of Opening Day of the 2026 season, per the team's minor league transaction log on MiLB.com.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26
Manny Machado gives Nick Castellanos his flowers before Padres Opening Day
The San Diego Padres are preparing for their opening day game, hosting the Detroit Tigers. They have some new faces, as the Padres signed Nick Castellanos after his release from the Philadelphia Phillies.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision on Opening Day
With the arrival of opening day comes lineup announcements, and with lineup announcements comes a glimpse into the manager's potential plans for the year.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
One Injury the Padres Can't Afford Besides Fernando Tatis Jr
The San Diego Padres can't afford to lose superstar Fernando Tatis Jr, but another injury that would cost the team is the loss of Nick Pivetta. Pivetta is poised to once again anchor the starting rotation for the second consecutive season.
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.
Yu Darvish News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Padres’ Yu Darvish Decision Opens Door for Free Agency Move
The San Diego Padres finalized their Opening Day roster this week with a move that could carry broader implications beyond the pitching staff. Veteran starting pitcher Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list after undergoing elbow surgery in November, a procedure that will keep him out for the entire 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 26
Padres Offseason Moves That Already Look Smart, and Dumb
The San Diego Padres have made offseason moves that already look smart, but there have been some that also look ... not-so-smart. Another masterclass move by president of baseball operations A.J.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 26
Friar Watch: Opening Day
Opening Day has finally arrived! Today, the Friar Faithful will flock to Petco Park once more for one of the most exciting days of the baseball calendar. So many promises and expectations await to be fulfilled as the San Diego Padres seek to return to their third consecutive postseason.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 26
Surprises Abound as Padres Announce 26-Man Opening Day Roster
The MLB regular season is finally upon us. The San Diego Padres have announced their 26-man roster, and with a few surprises included, the Friars are ready for the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 26
San Diego Padres ready for 2026 season
Spring Training ended for the San Diego Padres on Monday with a win over the Seattle Mariners, giving them a 15-15 record over their spring schedule. While the starting rotation remains the biggest concern for the organization, no trades or signings took place after games began to address that concern.
San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / March 25
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: San Diego Padres
After the Padres’ 2025 season, a lot of changes came down in San Diego. Craig Stammen became the new manager, and many familiar names, and some new ones, took their place.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25
Mystery Bidder in Padres Sale Revealed; All 4 Groups Now Known
The fourth and final bidder in the sale of the San Diego Padres has finally been identified. Tom Gores, the owner of the Detroit Pistons, is leading one of the final four groups bidding to purchase the Padres, per The Athletic's Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25
Padres’ Joe Musgrove to start 2026 on IL after Tommy John surgery
The 2026 San Diego Padres roster is set. The Friars are aiming to get back to the postseason once again with a real shot of winning the World Series for the very first time.
Yu Darvish News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Padres Place Yu Darvish On Restricted List
The Padres finally announced their Opening Day roster on Wednesday evening. It more or less finalized a number of already known moves, though the biggest development is that starter Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 25
Padres Predicted to Trade for Former Cy Young Award Winner
The San Diego Padres' 2025 postseason run was short-lived. After going 90-72 during the regular season and finishing second in the NL West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego lost a Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs.
San Diego Padres News / LWOSports.com / March 25
2026 San Diego Padres O/U: The Case for the Over
Baseball season begins this week, and according to Fanduel’s season win total betting odds, the market expects the San Diego Padres to take a step back this season and not hit over their win total.
Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24
3 Manny Machado bold predictions for 2026 season
Manny Machado enters the 2026 season with a track record that justifies the weight of expectation. As the San Diego Padres shape their lineup ahead of Opening Day 2026, Machado remains their unquestioned anchor, a player whose consistency, durability, leadership, and two-way impact continue to define the club’s identity.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 22
Three new Yankee experiments are already failing
New York has spent considerable time and resources chasing high-upside yet unproven talent.
Walker Buehler 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.
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