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Padres Boss Aiming to Get to Dodgers Level

San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is aiming to get to the Los Angeles Dodgers' level, where a three-peat seems possible for the back-to-back World Series champions.

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Padres Breakout Candidate: Top Prospect Ready to Dominate in MLB

The San Diego Padres have one of the best bullpens in Major League Baseball. Mason Miller, the team's closer, is arguably the best reliever in the league.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30

Padres Notes: Major Sale Update, Starting Pitcher Nearing Return, Early Overreactions

The San Diego Padres were off on Sunday for their first of two off days early in the season. The Padres are 1-2 heading into their second series of the season, as the San Francisco Giants come to Petco Park for three games beginning Monday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres' Michael King Has 3-Word Message for Luis Campusano: 'I Love Him'

The San Diego Padres dropped their second game of the season on Friday by a score of 5-2 to the Detroit Tigers. The year hasn't started the way that the team would have liked, but they know that they have better days ahead.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres Pitcher Predicted to Have Cy Young Caliber Season in 2026

When the San Diego Padres lost ace Dylan Cease this offseason in free agency, it left a massive hole in the starting rotation. Adding in the fact that right-hander Yu Darvish would be missing the year due to injury, the Padres' starting rotation was very much a concern.

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Yu Darvish News / Gaslamp Ball / March 29

Padres’ Yu Darvish is gone, but not forgotten

The San Diego Padres made an announcement before Opening Day that came as a surprise to no one. Yu Darvish was placed on the restricted list and is likely to miss the entire 2026 campaign following offseason right elbow surgery.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres Made 2 Big Decisions That Cost Them Series Win vs Tigers

The San Diego Padres salvaged their season opening series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend, winning the final game on Saturday to move to 1-2 on the season.

San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

As Padres Drop Opening Weekend, Laureano Provides Encouraging Offense

The San Diego Padres have been off to an interesting start this season. After dropping the first series of 2026 to the Detroit Tigers, 1-2, the Friar Faithful are cautiously optimistic after their first win Saturday night.

Matt Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres On Verge of Getting Major Starting Pitching Help

The San Diego Padres should be getting a big reinforcement back for their pitching staff very soon. Veteran right-hander Matt Waldron seems to be ramping back up to return to the team, pitching in a rehab start.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres Could Sell for $3.5 Billion; MLB Insider Explains Why

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a franchise sale that will shatter the previous Major League Baseball record. In 2020, Steve Cohen bought the New York Mets for $2.4 billion.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Biggest Winners, Losers and Overreactions of Padres' First Series of 2026 Season

The San Diego Padres salvaged their opening series against the Detroit Tigers, winning the third and final game to move to 1-2 on the year ahead of Sunday's day off.

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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.

Kruz Schoolcraft News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29

Padres Top Prospect Has Clear Goal for 2026 Season

When the San Diego Padres drafted left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft, there was all sorts of excitement around the pick.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Padres’ Mason Miller debuts epic new Korn entrance in win over Tigers

The San Diego Padres got a win against the Detroit Tigers in the final game of their series, and it was how they closed that helped lead them to victory.

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Padres Notes: Jason Adam Return Timeline, Jackson Merrill Apologizes, Yu Darvish Retiring?

The San Diego Padres finally got into the win column in 2026, beating the Detroit Tigers, 3-0, in a dominant pitching display on Saturday night. Randy Vásquez picked up where he left off a year ago, pitching six shutout innings with eight strikeouts.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres' Jason Adam Reveals When He Expects to Return From Injured List

The San Diego Padres are missing one of the more crucial relief pitchers early in the new season. Right-hander Jason Adam started the year on the injured list, with him eligible to return on April 6.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 28

Game 3: Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres

Detroit Tigers (2-0) at San Diego Padres (0-2), March 28, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Is Yu Darvish Retiring? Padres' AJ Preller Reveals Latest

One of the bigger storylines from the San Diego Padres' offseason was the news that veteran right-hander Yu Darvish would be missing the entire 2026 season due to injury.

Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres Lineup vs Tigers: Nick Castellanos Starting, New Leadoff Hitter

The San Diego Padres are looking to avoid being swept by the Detroit Tigers in their first series of the 2026 season. The Padres were blown out on Opening Day, 8-2, at the hands of Tarik Skubal.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Padres manager Craig Stammen explains Mason Miller decision vs. Tigers

The San Diego Padres drew early scrutiny after manager Craig Stammen chose not to extend Mason Miller in a late-game situation during a 5–2 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 28

Padres Reliever Doesn't Mince Words After Blowing Lead in Loss to Tigers

The San Diego Padres were well on their way to earning their first win of the 2026 season on Friday night. Michael King gave the team five strong innings, allowing just one unearned run.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Just Baseball / March 28

Why Fernando Tatis Jr. Could Win NL MVP in 2026

In an interview on Abriendo Sports, Juan Soto called San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. the most complete player in Major League Baseball. Objectively, that claim is debatable, but it shows how players around the league view Tatis’ ceiling. Early in his career, Tatis looked like a generational talent.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Jason Heyward Announces Retirement

After spending parts of 16 seasons in the majors, outfielder Jason Heyward is calling it a career. The five-time Gold Glove winner and 2016 World Series champion announced the end of his playing career this morning in an appearance on MLB Network (video link).

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.

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.

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.