Team Japan has announced its roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and Padres reliever Yuki Matsui was named as one of eight MLB players selected to represent the country.
If someone told you a few months ago that Luis Arraez would still be unsigned heading into February, you would’ve thought they were crazy. Yet that’s the state of the modern MLB.
With rumors surrounding the San Diego Padres on the type of moves the team will make in the offseason, there is one player who has been linked to them, as fans will see a familiar face.
There’s another former player on the Padres’ radar alongside pitcher Nick Martinez: C.J. Abrams. The All-Star shortstop was traded to the Nationals in the Juan Soto deal that will forever be remembered as general manager A.J.
The 2026 Spring Training report date for pitchers and catchers is two weeks from today. Joe Musgrove is again hosting his Camp 44 before the new season begins.
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Future Hall of Famer Andrew McCutchen is officially a disgruntled free agent. At age 39, he’s entering what will likely be his final season, but he’s made one thing clear: he still wants to play.
It is hard to imagine that San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is entering his seventh season with the franchise. A feat that should not be dismissed, as his versatility to play multiple infield positions could be key to the Padres’ success in 2026.
The brightest positional outlook for the Padres heading into the 2026 season is the outfield. The trio of Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill and Ramón Laureano will see its first full season together, and with other parts of the roster still in question, the group will be asked to carry a heavy load.
Luis Arraez is one of the game’s best hitters. He has elite vision, even though he does not take many walks. Arraez is a great clubhouse player, but his inability to hit for power is making it tough for him to earn a contract he feels he deserves.
Former Padres pitcher Nick Martinez remains one of the better free-agent arms on the market, and a reunion with his former club is beginning to make sense.
As of today, there are 15 days until San Diego Padres pitchers and catchers report to Peoria, Ariz. for their physicals prior to the start of Spring Training.
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.
Ethan Salas plummeted 53 spots on Keith Law’s 2026 Top 100 MLB prospects list that was released by The Athletic, Monday. The 19-year-old catching prospect from Venezuela was the only San Diego Padres prospect to make the list, which is reflective of just how depleted the San Diego farm system is.
It’s a good day to be a bobblehead collector in San Diego, as the Padres released their promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The calendar features 18 free items for the first 40,000 fans in attendance for many key games across the schedule.
General manager A.J. Preller bolstered the Padres’ bench with the signing of Mariners speedster Samad Taylor to a minor league contract. The 26-year-old dominated at Triple-A Tacoma last season, posting 17 home runs and 44 stolen bases while driving in 86 runs.
The San Diego Padres reached the MLB playoffs last season for the fourth time since third baseman Manny Machado joined the team in 2019. But they disappointingly went out against the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round on this occasion.
The San Diego Padres’ offseason has been pretty bleak. The franchise is dealing with ownership issues, and they lost Dylan Cease in free agency to the Toronto Blue Jays.
The entirety of the Padres’ offseason has been built around speculation. Outside of a few important re-signings and the addition of Sung-Mun Song, general manager A.J.
Before the blockbuster trades and postseason runs, there was just one player willing to try to build something special in San Diego. That player was franchise legend Manny Machado.
The San Diego Padres are looking to retain their positioning as a contender heading into the 2026 MLB season, but limited payroll flexibility has led to a more underwhelming offseason from the front office.
The San Diego Padres are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to extend the team’s current contending window. Expectations have cooled as San Diego’s payroll flexibility has been limited this offseason compared to recent years.
The San Diego Padres have made serious moves this offseason to gear up for another deep postseason run. Payroll has been a major topic of discussion, and
Padres infielder Sung Mun Song will require about four weeks of recovery time due to an oblique injury, according to Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Song sustained the injury during a recent batting practice session.
Even after adding Michael King back to their rotation last month, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Padres are hoping to add another starter before the season begins.