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On YouTubeJackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / March 14
Jackson Merrill looks to break out in 2026 
“I’m trying to make more contact, strikeout a little bit less and just hit for more power, a little bit.” Jackson Merrill outlined his goals for his spring camp during an interview at his clubhouse locker when camp began in February.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Padres manager Craig Stammen states the obvious truth about Mason Miller
Mason Miller stepped on the mound for Team USA to clinch the 5-3 win over Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. After his strong outing, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen shared his obvious take about the club’s star closer.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14
Padres Pitcher Labeled As Having Worst Contract Entering 2026 Season
Over the last few years, the San Diego Padres have spent a lot of big money in free agency as they tried to keep up with the bigger market teams in baseball.
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?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14
Padres' $80 Million All-Star Could Be Traded at Deadline, Says Insider
Over the last few years, the San Diego Padres roster construction has been centered around cutting salary across the board. San Diego spent a lot of money to build its roster out in the early 2020s, but the moves haven't resulted in a World Series title yet, leaving the team looking for answers.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 14
Report: Select groups to submit final bids to buy Padres
Four prospective ownership groups are expected to make the second -- and final -- bids to buy the San Diego Padres within the next month, The Athletic reported Saturday.
Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14
Padres' $15 Million Infielder Predicted to Have Breakout Season in 2026
San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song is predicted to have a breakout season in 2026. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel picked Song as the Padres player to monitor in his first season of stateside baseball.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14
Padres Notes: Major Sale Update, Infielder Has Oblique Injury, More Roster Cuts
The San Diego Padres took down the Athletics, 13-9, on Friday afternoon and evened out to 10-10 overall during spring training. Each team unleashed four home runs on the day, but the Padres overcame a seven-run fourth inning by the A's with a five-run eighth inning (and a pair in the ninth) to seal the deal.
San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / March 14
San Diego Padres Suffer Huge Blow As Pitcher Hits The Injured List
The San Diego Padres face a challenging season ahead as Craig Stammen takes over as the new manager of the team. The Padres cut back on spending in the free-agent market this winter, as the ownership put the club up for sale.
Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Latest Joe Musgrove Update Spells Bad News for Him Starting Season With Padres
We are less than two weeks away from the 2026 MLB season kicking off, and the San Diego Padres starting rotation still has a lot of questions around it.
Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13
How Manny Machado answered WBC vs. World Series question
The World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinal stage, and the Dominican Republic is set to take on Korea on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. EST.
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.
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Padres Struck Gold as Offseason Addition Already Turning Heads This Spring
After a strange end to his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies, veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos is looking to reshape his image around baseball with the San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Padres Sale Takes Big Step With One Potential Buyer Out of the Running
The Seidler family is getting closer to finalizing a sale of the San Diego Padres, as one of the five prospective buyers is reportedly out of the running.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Padres Still Have One Major Move to Make Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres are currently projected to go 79-83 in the 2026 season, per FanGraphs. This projection jumps off the page, as the Padres are coming off back-to-back 90-win seasons and haven't had a losing record since 2021.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Padres' Walker Buehler Receives Unfortunate Prediction Ahead of Opening Day
San Diego Padres pitcher Walker Buehler received an unfortunate prediction ahead of Opening Day. Buehler signed a minor league deal with the Padres this offseason in an effort to claim a role in a team's starting rotation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Another Padres Infielder Has Oblique Injury, Will Likely Miss Start of Season
San Diego Padres infielder Will Wagner has an oblique injury that is likely to sideline him for the beginning of the 2026 season. “Will has a pulled oblique,” manager Craig Stammen said.
Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13
Manny Machado makes honest World Baseball Classic confession
Team Dominican Republic is looking to make a deep World Baseball Classic run. Some analysts have even said that the Dominican Republic is the favorite to win the tournament this year.
Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / March 13
Padres’ unlikely catalyst: Xander Bogaerts in leadoff spot
In a move that drew little fanfare, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen made a subtle change to the batting order. He moved Xander Bogaerts from the bottom of the lineup to the leadoff spot and Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13
Padres Notes: Pitcher Out for Season, Red Sox Trade Link, Outfielder Calls Out Former Team
The San Diego Padres lost to the Kansas City Royals, 10-1, on Thursday evening. Their total record for spring fell to 9-10 as Opening Day nears closer, and games that count towards the ultimate goal can finally begin (and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s dingers will be launched in a Padres uniform once again).
Manny Machado News / Total Pro Sports / March 13
Manny Machado Drops Special Message To Padres Fans After DR’s Victory
The Dominican Republic is staying on track after entering the 2026 World Baseball Classic as one of the top favorites. With Manny Machado as the captain, their lineup includes several top MLB superstars such as Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12
Jay Groome, Nate Webb Sign With American Association’s Kansas City Monarchs
Left-hander Jay Groome and right-hander Nate Webb have signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association. The league itself announced the Groome transaction this week while the Monarchs announced the Webb deal.
Nicholas Castellanos News / Total Pro Sports / March 12
'I’m Still Trying' – Nick Castellanos Shares Clear Picture On Padres Roster Spot
The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Castellanos from the roster ahead of spring training. The outfielder had a massive fallout with the Phillies’ coaching staff and management last year.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivers bat flip of the year during World Baseball Classic
Fernando Tatis Jr. has managed to produce the bat flip of the year … even before the start of the MLB season. The San Diego Padres star Tatis was suited up for his native Dominican Republic during Wednesday’s World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela in Pool D play.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 11
Questions of Padres’ Stammen Hire Emerge After Pujols’ DR Success
When Craig Stammen was announced as the new manager of the San Diego Padres, the Friar Faithful were obviously concerned about the first-time skipper. He had never managed at the major-league (or any) level.
Bradgley Rodriguez News / Just Baseball / March 11
Bradgley Rodriguez Will Be an Important Piece for the Padres
It is no secret that the San Diego Padres’ biggest strength is their bullpen. Headlined by the best closer in the league, Mason Miller, opposing teams also have to deal with Adrián Morejón, Jason Adam, Jeremiah Estrada, and David Morgan. But there is another name in the organization that many may not know about.
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