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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 30
Padres add veteran reliever to elite bullpen depth 
About a week ago, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were nearing a deal with a key player from the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series run. According to Mike Rodriguez, the Friars were targeting a deal with José Leclerc as a depth piece in their ‘pen.
Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Walker Buehler Believes Padres Are 'Threat' to Dodgers in NL West
Walker Buehler was once the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, he's a part of the San Diego Padres starting rotation looking to take down the back-to-back World Series champions.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system
The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
Padres Lineup vs Giants: Luis Campusano Starting, Walker Buehler Makes Debut
The San Diego Padres will be taking on the San Francisco Giants on Monday to open a three-game series with the National League West rivals. San Diego comes in after dropping two of three games against the Detroit Tigers to open the year, and the team will be looking for better results against San Francisco.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / March 30
After first win of 2026, Padres turn to division rivals
The San Diego Padres avoided getting swept this Opening Weekend, winning, 3-0, on Saturday night against the Detroit Tigers. Everything went great for the Friars in the series finale.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 30
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 29
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.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / March 28
Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Off-Field Move Before Padres-Tigers Game
Now in his seventh season with the San Diego Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. is expected to continue leading the San Diego Padres to postseason contention. The 27‑year‑old right fielder had an eventful offseason, as his name briefly surfaced in trade rumors due to the Padres tight payroll situation and his team‑friendly mega deal.
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.
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.
Jason Heyward 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.
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