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On YouTubeGavin Sheets News / Last Word On Sports / March 10
With Padres’ New Focus on Power, Will Sheets Play Larger Role in 2026 Infield?
About this time last year, a non-roster invitee by the name of Gavin Sheets impressed the San Diego Padres with his feats of power. In a four-game stretch during Spring Training 2025, Sheets hit five home runs.
Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10
Padres Manager Reveals What Ex-All-Star Needs to Do to Make Opening Day Roster
The San Diego Padres have a handful of non-roster invites making a case to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. One of them is Ty France, a former Seattle Mariners All-Star and one-time Padres rookie.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 10
Baseball’s best bullpen resides in San Diego 
Spring Training brings out the eternal optimist in baseball fans. The contests are hard to follow because the players are coming and going after the completion of the first couple of innings.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10
Padres' Joe Musgrove Dealing With Setback, Appears in Danger of Missing Opening Day
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove is taking a small pause in his progression in spring training, according to manager Craig Stammen. Musgrove's availability for Opening Day appears to be up in the air as he gets "extra rest" while he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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 10
One Wild Blockbuster Trade the Padres Should Make Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres are entering the 2026 season with a strong lineup, a dominant bullpen and an unknown rotation. The three headliners of the rotation
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10
Walker Buehler Could Elect to Leave Padres Organization Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres took a chance on Walker Buehler in February, signing him to a minor league deal. The former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star said he chose the Padres over an opportunity to return to the Philadelphia Phillies — the team he finished the 2025 season with.
Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 10
Padres Notes: Ex-Padre Retires, Unfortunate Injury News, Sung-Mun Song Could Miss Opening Day
The San Diego Padres dropped Monday afternoon's Cactus League contest to the Texas Rangers, 4-1, and fell to 8-9 overall this spring. In other news, former Padres pitcher and Atlanta Braves All-Star Julio Teherán announced a sudden retirement from the game of baseball.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 10
Bullpen Shakeup for Padres, Expecting Adam Back for Opening Day
The San Diego Padres, like many others, are entering crunch time. As Opening Day marches ever closer, clubs are forced to send players to minor league camp, denying them potential roster spots.
Bryan Hoeing News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Bryan Hoeing Weighing Elbow Surgery
Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing may undergo some kind of elbow surgery. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the righty is rehabbing while he makes a decision about whether or not to go under the knife.
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.
Daison Acosta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Padres Outright Daison Acosta
The Padres announced they’ve outrighted pitcher Daison Acosta. The team hadn’t previously designated the right-hander for assignment. That opens a spot on their 40-man roster, which is now at 39.
Nick Pivetta News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres' Nick Pivetta May Not Start Opening Day After Setback in Spring Training
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta had his Cactus League start pushed back this past weekend as he's dealing with arm fatigue amid spring training.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 9
Fernando Tatis Jr. Shouts Out X-Factor That Could Win WBC for Team Dominican Republic
Heading into the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team Dominican Republic's offense was considered the ball club's greatest strength. While that has proven to be true, the pitching has performed better than expected.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / March 9
WBC roundup: Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect
Fernando Tatis Jr. clubbed a grand slam and Oneil Cruz also homered as the Dominican Republic sailed to a 10-1 win over Israel in World Baseball Classic Pool D play on Monday in Miami.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres Have Concerning Pitching News Heading Into Opening Day
The San Diego Padres continue to wait for a decision from reliever Bryan Hoeing regarding his elbow discomfort. Hoeing was shut down from spring training last week and sought a second opinion regarding his elbow issues.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 9
Padres' Sung-Mun Song in Danger of Missing Opening Day
San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song is in danger of missing Opening Day due to the oblique injury he reaggravated last week. Manager Craig Stammen provided the latest update on Song, who signed a four-year, $15 million deal with the Padres this offseason.
Nicholas Castellanos News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Nick Castellanos says quiet part out loud about his Padres situation
The San Diego Padres signed veteran slugger Nick Castellanos after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. Castellanos is currently participating in spring training, where he is hoping to earn a spot on the 2026 Opening Day roster.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9
Fernando Tatis Jr. accomplishes grand slam-first for Team Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic
Fernando Tatis Jr. gave Team Dominican Republic a 5-0 lead over Team Israel on Monday after crushing a grand slam early in a 1-0 contest. The home run was electric, as Tatis and his team celebrated the moment.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9
Padres' Jason Adam expected to make Cactus League debut next weekend
Padres right-hander Jason Adam has been targeting the Opening Day roster as he finished off his rehab from last year’s torn tendon in his quadriceps. The
Craig Stammen News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
Padres Manager Craig Stammen Preps 'Mouth Cover' to Avoid Viral Ejections
The San Diego Padres suffered heartbreak in the playoffs yet again last year, despite another strong regular-season campaign. The team is making a fresh start in 2026 with Craig Stammen taking over from Mike Shildt as the new manager of the team.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 8
Projections Force San Diego Into Familiar Role of Underdog
The San Diego Padres have enjoyed arguably the greatest stretch of success in franchise history across the better part of the last decade. They have made the postseason four times in the last six seasons, coming off consecutive 90-plus win seasons.
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / March 8
Manny Machado Facing Backlash on Sunday
San Diego Padresthird basemanManny Machado has had a fantastic professional career in Major League Baseball. Through 14 years in the majors, Machado has a slash line of .279/.338/.486 with an OPS of .824.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 1
Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo
The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.
Drew Brees 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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