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On YouTubeYu Darvish News / Sporting News / November 5
MLB insider reveals Padres biggest needs after Yu Darvish news 
The Padres come into the offseason with a few glaring holes they need to fill.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5
Padres Lose 6 Players to Free Agency
Now that the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series title, free agency is officially upon us. For the Padres, that means that some of the key contributors to the 2025 roster could depart this offseason.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 5
Padres need to add left-handed hitter
This offseason, one of the goals for the San Diego Padres is to balance out their batting order. The front office needs to add a left-handed hitter, and the market dictates that the catcher’s position has several options.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
A.J. Preller News / Sporting News / November 5
Ownership turmoil and A.J. Preller questions slow Padres search
San Diego’s finalists are in place, but uncertainty over Preller’s future and shifting ownership keep the hire on pause, insider says.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / November 5
Padres’ Yu Darvish To Miss 2026 Due To UCL Surgery
The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that veteran Starting Pitcher Yu Darvish underwent successful elbow surgery last week in Arlington, Texas. The surgeon, Dr.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 5
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Cole, Darvish, Marsh
With Michael King and Dylan Cease currently free agents, the Padres were already somewhat short in the rotation in terms of bodies. That tentative rotation is now thinner in 2026, as Yu Darvish will likely miss all of next year recovering from elbow surgery.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Padres decline options on trio of players
The Padres have turned down options on three players, per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Victor Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres Could Lose Key Coach to Astros Amid Managerial Search: Report
The Houston Astros are targeting Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez to fill the same role on manager Joe Espada's staff in 2026, according to a new report.
Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / November 4
Padres ace Dylan Cease gets $174 million contract update from MLB insider ahead of free agency
This would be a big payday for Cease.
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.
Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / November 4
Padres RHP Yu Darvish out for 2026 season after UCL surgery
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and an internal brace in his pitching elbow.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres Star Sends Message to Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto After World Series
Although the San Diego Padres weren't the ones hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy at the end of the 2025 campaign — and despite the fact that it was a division rival who was — veteran right-hander Yu Darvish took time to shout out his fellow countryman Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres' Luis Arraez Linked to NL West Rival in Free Agency
There's no question that Luis Arraez is the most accomplished position player set to enter free agency for the San Diego Padres. Arraez has been a fixture with the ballclub since being acquired from the Miami Marlins back in 2024.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 3
Reports: RHPs Michael King, Robert Suarez opt out of Padres' deals
Starter Michael King and closer Robert Suarez both opted out of their respective deals with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Wandy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Wandy Peralta will not opt out of Padres deal
Veteran reliever Wandy Peralta will forgo the opt-out in his contract, reports Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Peralta’s four-year, $16.5MM contract contained opt-out opportunities after each season.
Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3
Robert Suarez hitting free agency after 40-save season
It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason
The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season, falling to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round. As the organization regroups, it faces several critical roster decisions this offseason along with the task of finding a new manager following Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement.
Albert Pujols News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Wait, how long did Albert Pujols interview with Padres last?
The San Diego Padres’ managerial search has taken an intriguing turn, with Albert Pujols emerging as one of the frontrunners for the job. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the team spent an astonishing 9.5 hours in his second interview with the team.
Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
The Nationals need to swing big this offseason
The Nationals have a solid core in place, and it's time for them to make the moves that can carry them back into contention.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 21
The Padres Will Have a Lot to Replace in Free Agency
As soon as the San Diego Padres’ season ended, A.J. Preller was spotted strolling across Wrigley Field talking on the phone. Knowing how Preller operates, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was already working the phones, checking in around the league to see who might be available to help improve the roster.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / October 15
Why Padres should consider moving on from A.J. Preller
Out of all the teams that entered the MLB postseason in 2025, the Padres have the most question marks heading into the offseason.
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