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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Tried to Acquire $260 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Offseason Trade: Report
The San Diego Padres tried to acquire 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
3 Way-Too-Early Overreactions From Padres Spring Training
The San Diego Padres are officially through one week of Cactus League play, and they're 3-5. Is it time to hit the panic button? All jokes aside, with eight spring training games down, it feels like a perfect time for some way-too-early overreactions to what's gone on thus far.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Notes: SD Fielding Trade Offers, Pitcher Released From Hospital, All-Star Talks Dodgers Spending
The San Diego Padres LOST to the Colorado Rockies, 3-2, on Friday afternoon, bringing their record to 3-5 in the early stages of spring training. With the World Baseball Classic right around the corner, the Padres will be without the talents of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Drew Brees News / HITC / February 28
NFL legend Drew Brees is interested in buying MLB team San Diego Padres
NFL legend Drew Brees is evaluating an opportunity to enter Major League Baseball ownership with interest in the San Diego Padres. Brees started his NFL career with the then-San Diego Chargers, where he played from 2001 to 2005.
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 / Gaslamp Ball / February 28
Padres drop another one-run game, this time in walk-off fashion 
For the third time in the last four games, a San Diego Padres Spring Training game was decided by one run. Unfortunately for the Padres, it was the Colorado
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Why Are Padres Being Mysterious About AJ Preller's Contract Extension?
The San Diego Padres announced last week that they agreed to a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations A.J. Preller. Preller, who's been with the Padres since 2014, will remain with the team at least through the 2028 season, according to the "multiyear" description on his contract.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
What We’re Actually Learning About Padres Pitching Staff So Far
The San Diego Padres pitching staff will look very similar in 2026, with a few notable omissions. Dylan Cease, arguably the most talented pitcher on the 2025 starting staff, is now in Toronto after signing a massive seven-year, $210 million deal early in free agency.
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres’ Nick Castellanos Gets Honest About Dodgers’ ‘Ridiculous Amounts of Spending’
San Diego Padres newest star, Nick Castellanos, was asked about the spending by the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. "Dodgers have tapped into a global market with Shohei Ohtani.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. ready to electrify WBC while leading Team Dominican Republic
The World Baseball Classic starts next week. The WBC is meant for superstars like Fernando Tatis Jr., who love to represent their countries on the biggest stage.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
How the San Diego Padres Are Actually Building Their 2026 Roster
The San Diego Padres have a lot to be excited about for the 2026 season. After a relatively quiet first few months of the offseason, the Padres have been very active as of late, adding numerous proven veterans on low-risk deals.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres Fielding Trade Offers on Multiple Players Amid Spring Training: Report
The San Diego Padres are fielding trade offers on multiple players amid spring training, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. "While mulling the danger of potentially weakening the club’s greatest strength, they could make a move by the end of spring, dealing from their abundance of bullpen arms," Acee wrote.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Padres Pitcher Released From Hospital, Back at Spring Training After Surgery
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron has been released from the hospital and is back with the team at spring training after undergoing hemorrhoid surgery.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 27
Top 5 San Diego Padres Spring Training Storylines
The San Diego Padres’ offseason had it all: payroll concerns, ownership turmoil, splashes in free agency, and a new managerial hiring. It is clear that the team remains in win-now mode, and AJ Preller operated in that fashion despite being handcuffed.
Drew Brees News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Drew Brees is helping lead a group to buy an MLB team
Drew Brees wants to throw it back to the early days of his NFL career.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 26
Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future
Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 26
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Manny Machado’s Fernando Tatis Jr. Message as Padres Face Problem
The San Diego Padres have a good baseball team, but they also happen to play in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and their juggernaut squad.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 25
Ex-Twins Infielder Stays Hot for Padres, Mashing His Way to Roster Spot
As spring training marches on, the San Diego Padres have continued to see certain players show flashes of brilliance in the five-game sample. Whether or not they can continue to produce remains to be seen over the next few weeks.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 24
Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Craig Stammen News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
Stammen Figuring Out New-Look Padres Lineup
With the first weekend of spring training in the books, teams now see a preview of what is to come in the following weeks. Players are settling in, managers are experimenting, and early patterns are emerging.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 20
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability
Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 20
Who Will Win the Battle for the Padres’ Fifth Rotation Spot?
In an interview on February 10, 2026, skipper Craig Stammen was asked if he expected additional moves from AJ Preller. His response was, “AJ’s always got something up his sleeve…don’t put anything past him.” Stammen couldn’t have put it any better.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Three starting pitchers looking to bounce back in 2026
While starting pitchers aren’t quite as volatile as relievers, injuries and underperformance still led many to post tough seasons in 2025.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / February 16
Padres rewarding GM A.J. Preller with extension
The San Diego Padres and president of baseball operations/general manager A. J. Preller stayed busy over the weekend, bolstering the roster with key depth
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