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AJ Preller shuts down Fernando Tatis Jr. trade possibility with ‘untouchable’ admission

The San Diego Padres reached the playoffs this last season but experienced an early exit. With the team aiming to make some changes to the roster, president of baseball operations and general manager, AJ Preller, was asked about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s potential availability in the trade market.

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Padres' Preller: Fernando Tatis Jr. Not Available In Trade Talks

The Padres’ payroll reduction and lack of financial flexibility has led to plenty of hope from other clubs about the possibility of prying star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 11

Braves building elite pitching staff with signing of Robert Suarez

The Atlanta Braves are showing they're not messing around in their attempt to return to the top of the NL East.

Yankees have set a condition to bring back Cody Bellinger

Yankees facing a lot of competition for Freddy Peralta

Mets have a clear bullpen target after their Edwin Diaz blunder

Dodgers may sign Kyle Tucker, but only under one condition

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Tatsuya Imai turns down talk of joining Dodgers for a second time

Robert Suarez News / Field Level Media / December 11

Braves reel in RHP Robert Suarez on 3-year, $45M deal

Right-handed closer Robert Suarez agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Suarez will receive $13 million in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Braves Sign Robert Suarez

The Braves further solidified the back of their bullpen Thursday, announcing the signing of former Padres closer Robert Suarez on a three-year, $45MM contract.

Yu Darvish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Yu Darvish’s son Shoei makes his college decision

Yu Darvish’s son is headed to a very fitting university. On Tuesday, UC San Diego officially announced their 2026 signing class. Headlining the list of eight newcomers is Shoei Darvish, the son of the San Diego Padres pitcher Yu.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Why ex-player believes Padres should make Mason Miller trade

The San Diego Padres find themselves in the center of MLB offseason trade rumors, and one former star believes a bold move could be on the table. During MLB Network coverage at the MLB Winter Meetings, Harold Reynolds explained why the Padres should at least listen on a possible Mason Miller trade.

Mason Miller News / Gaslamp Ball / December 10

Padres confirm Mason Miller to remain in bullpen in 2026

The Friar Faithful were not surprised that San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen unofficially named Mason Miller as the team’s closer for the 2026 season. Typically, news of this nature would not even register on your social media feeds.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / December 10

A.J. Preller rumor mill at Winter Meetings

The San Diego Padres announced the signing of a reliever with no major league experience on the first full day of the MLB Winter Meetings. RHP Daison Acosta, 27, signed a 1-year major league contract that teased Padres fans into thinking this could be the start of an active three days.

San Diego Padres News / KO on SI / December 10

Francis Ngannou Drops Bold Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua Fight Prediction

When news broke that Jake Paul was fighting Anthony Joshua on December 19 in Miami, Florida, the initial reaction was one of concern about Jake Paul's safety.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / December 10

D-backs, Padres to play two games in Mexico City

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres will play two regular-season games in Mexico City in 2026. Major League Baseball announced the return of the Mexico City Series on Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 10

Padres Are 'Aggressively' Trying to Trade Veteran Infielder

Anyone who is anyone in Major League Baseball is in Orlando this week for the annual Winter Meetings, during which agents, front office members and media members trade league secrets and work on getting offseason trades or free agent signings done.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Padres not inclined to trade high leverage relievers

The Padres are getting calls on their high leverage relievers, according to to a report from Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune yesterday afternoon.

Sean Reynolds News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 10

Padres Lose Free Agent Pitcher to Surprising Team: Report

Sean Reynolds is headed to Japan. The right-handed reliever who spent the last two seasons shuffling between the San Diego Padres' bullpen and Triple-A has a contract with the Yokohoma BayStars, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Craig Stammen News / Gaslamp Ball / December 9

Padres manager Craig Stammen and the Winter Meetings

Newly hired San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen made his debut at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings on Monday. He had his general media availability as well as doing interviews on MLB Network, the MLB Sirius XM station as well as talking with Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan (the Padres flagship station).

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

What Padres’ AJ Preller said after Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major free agency splash when they signed closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year contract. San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is going to need to get active to stay afloat in the NL West race.

Yu Darvish News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Will Yu Darvish pitch with Padres again after undergoing elbow surgery?

The San Diego Padres were dealt a devastating blow after the 2025 MLB season when it was revealed that Yu Darvish would require UCL surgery — and will likely miss the entire 2026 season as a result.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Ranking 2 best Nick Pivetta trade destinations with Padres open to blockbuster

Early on Tuesday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were interested in trading Nick Pivetta, who is the team’s top starting pitcher. ‘The Padres have shown a willingness to entertain offers for Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a busy offseason, looking to retool the roster and remain in postseason contention while maintaining payroll flexibility.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / December 9

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: Padres make big pitching decision

The San Diego Padres have seemingly answered one of their biggest offseason questions. However, the answer opens up more questions for a team looking to get back to the postseason in 2026.

Diamondbacks make an early move at Winter Meetings

Pete Alonso meeting with two teams at MLB Winter Meetings

Another team enters bidding war for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

Report: Astros are targeting a new starting pitcher on trade market

Three potential landing spots if Padres trade Jake Cronenworth

Why this hypothetical Yankees trade for Ketel Marte is laughable

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Trade Update Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

San Diego Padres superstar right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has had an incredible career in Major League Baseball thus far. In six years, excluding the 2022 season when he was suspended for PED use, Tatis has batted .277 with an .868 OPS, 152 home runs and 393 RBIs.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 8

New Padres Manager Has Already Visited 5 Players Personally in the Dominican Republic

When the Padres announced Craig Stammen as their new manager in November, it was considered an unusual hire for a few reasons. Stammen flew under the media radar among a list of candidates that included future Hall of Fame slugger Albert Pujols and longtime Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / December 8

Could José Berríos Be a Trade Fit for the Padres?

Last offseason, the San Diego Padres watched many key players put on different jerseys, and this offseason could look very similar. With Dylan Cease signing with the Blue Jays for seven years, $210 million, that leaves Michael King, Ryan O’Hearn, and Robert Suarez as the remaining key free agents.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Padres' Jake Cronenworth Trade News Emerges After Michael King Report

The San Diego Padres are facing a pivotal offseason, and general manager A.J. Preller will be far more limited than in years past after handing out several long-term contracts that have tightened the club’s payroll flexibility.