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On YouTubeWalker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25
Walker Buehler's Job Isn't Safe Despite Making Padres Opening Day Roster
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler's job isn't safe despite making the Opening Day roster. Buehler signed a minor league deal with the Padres this offseason in the hopes of earning a spot in the starting rotation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25
Mike Shildt Gets Brutally Honest on Sudden Padres Exit
Shortly after the San Diego Padres were eliminated from postseason contention last season, manager Mike Shildt announced his retirement from the team. Shildt had taken the Padres to the postseason in his two years with the organization, but by the end of it all, he was burnt out.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25
Projecting the Padres Pitching Rotation and Bullpen Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres have all but finalized their 26-man roster for Opening Day. There is likely just one spot up for grabs in the bullpen, but at this point, it's pretty clear who will be on the roster come Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers.
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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 25
Padres Notes: Friars Hit Jackpot, Manny Machado and Manager Disagree, Walker Buehler Not Satisfied
The 2026 Major League Baseball season officially begins Wednesday night as the San Francisco Giants host the New York Yankees live on Netflix. As for the San Diego Padres and the other 27 teams, they will have to wait a tad longer for Opening Day on Thursday, March 26 (while some will have to wait until Friday).
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 / 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.
San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / March 24
Padres Finalize Opening Day Roster 
There are only two days left before the San Diego Padres return to Petco Park to face the Detroit Tigers on Opening Day. The club is busy finalizing their 26-man roster to start the regular season.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
One Trade the Padres Could Still Make Before Opening Day
The San Diego Padres are finalizing their 26-man roster for the start of the 2026 season. All the competitions have essentially been sorted out, giving the Padres little to stress about heading into Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
3 Padres Players Who Need Solid Starts to Retain Roster Spots
There are several San Diego Padres players on the Opening Day roster who will need to have solid starts to the season in order to retain their spot. Miguel Andujar, Walker Buehler and Luis Campusano don't have a secure roster spot and will have to perform up to expectations.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Padres Should Sign Former Dodgers Star to Solidify Key Position Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres have limited options at the catcher position, which is why the team should sign former Los Angeles Dodgers star Austin Barnes. The veteran catcher was recently released by the New York Mets and would be a sufficient third-string option for the Friars.
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.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Padres Opening Day Predicted Starting Lineup Against Tarik Skubal, Tigers
The San Diego Padres have arguably the toughest test of any team on Major League Baseball's Opening Day, as they start the season against reigning back-to-back Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal.
Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / March 24
Jackson Merrill Sends Message After Padres Opening Day Decision
The San Diego Padres had one of their quieter offseasons in recent memory due to limited payroll flexibility, but the team still carries high expectations into 2026.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Walker Buehler Not Satisfied After Making Padres' Opening Day Roster
As the San Diego Padres prepare for the start of the new MLB season, the biggest question around the team has to do with the starting rotation. Not only did San Diego lose ace Dylan Cease to the Toronto Blue Jays in free agency, but injuries to Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove have placed this unit in a state of flux.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24
3 Fernando Tatis Jr. bold predictions for 2026 season
Opening Day is here! The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants will begin the season Wednesday night on Netflix, followed by almost a full slate of baseball on Thursday.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Manny Machado, Padres Manager Seem to Disagree About Star Needing Rest
As the San Diego Padres get ready to open the 2026 season, the team will be relying on a few aging stars to keep them afloat. One of these is veteran third baseman Manny Machado, who will be turning 34 years old during the season.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Padres' Mason Miller Predicted to Finish Behind Dodgers Closer in Key Stat
The San Diego Padres have arguably the best closer in baseball, but Mason Miller is predicted to finish behind Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz in one key stat.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Padres Hit Jackpot With Under-The-Radar Offseason Additions
The San Diego Padres hit the jackpot with two under-the-radar spring additions in Walker Buehler and Ty France. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller doesn't get enough credit for his work behind the scenes.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 24
Padres Notes: Friars Sign Veteran Pitcher, All-Star Reliever to IL, Major Opening Day News
The San Diego Padres defeated the Seattle Mariners, 10-3, on Monday afternoon in the final game of spring training. The Friars finished the Cactus League with a 15-15-1 record as they can now focus on bringing a championship to San Diego at the conclusion of the 2026 campaign.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / March 23
Padres tab RHP Nick Pivetta to starter opener vs. Tigers
Nick Pivetta will make the first Opening Day start of his career on Thursday afternoon when the San Diego Padres host the Detroit Tigers. Padres manager Craig Stammen made the announcement on Monday as the team was on the verge of ending spring training.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 22
Padres Make Fernando Tatis Jr. Decision at Spring Training
The San Diego Padres made the decision to have right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. bat first on the batting order for the first time in his ninth game of Spring Training.
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.
Ty France News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21
Padres To Select Ty France’s Contract
The Padres have told first baseman Ty France that he has made the Opening Day roster, the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee reports. France will need to have his contract officially selected before the Padres take the field on March 26, but the team has an open space on its 40-man roster.
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.
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / March 17
Team USA could be without huge piece in WBC final
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller may have already thrown his last pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
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