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Padres’ Blake Hunt Shut Down Due To Oblique Injury

The Padres recently shut down catcher Blake Hunt due to an oblique injury, as reported by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hunt’s exact timeline for return to action isn’t currently known, but he figures to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

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Padres Notes: Friars Sign Outfielder, Pitcher Shut Down With Elbow Injury, Chairman Talks Relocation

The San Diego Padres made a move on Sunday, adding a veteran outfielder on a minor league deal. Alex Verdugo, who was once a top prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, has joined the Padres at minor league camp.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

Padres Acquire Ex-Dodgers Outfielder In Another One-Year Deal For MLB Veteran

Unlike previous years, the San Diego Padres front office is working with a very limited budget, as team ownership put the franchise up for sale. Despite retaining Michael King, the Padres lost some big pieces from their roster over the winter.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres' Michael King Says AJ Preller 'Iced Us Out' in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres brought back right-handed pitcher Michael King on a three-year, $75 million deal this offseason. The contract is heavily backloaded and includes an opt out after the first year, in which the Padres are paying King just $9 million.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 1

Padres have many decisions this spring

There is a lot going on in spring camp besides what we see in the games played. The backfields, the B games, the live BP and the bullpen sessions thrown are all just as important or more important as what we see on the field.

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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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 1

Padres struggle against Giants pitchers, lose 9-1

The San Diego Padres scored a run in the top of the first inning in their meeting with the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Park in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Yuki Matsui News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres Provide Encouraging Update on Injured Reliever as Opening Day Nears

The San Diego Padres finally got some good injury news, as left-handed pitcher Yuki Matsui is making progress after suffering a groin strain earlier in spring training.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres Appear to Have Made Decision on Starting Rotation for Opening Day

The San Diego Padres appear to have made at least one decision regarding their starting rotation come Opening Day. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla was asked this weekend about the team deploying a five- or six-man rotation.

Alex Verdugo News / Larry Brown Sports / March 1

Padres sign another former Dodgers standout

The San Diego Padres are assembling quite the collection of former rivals. San Diego is signing veteran MLB outfielder Alex Verdugo in free agency, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 1

Padres take low-cost flier on Alex Verdugo

The San Diego Padres had been interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo in the past.

Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte

Interesting structure of Max Scherzer’s new contract is revealed

Cardinals' managerial stability to continue with Oliver Marmol extension

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1

Padres Shut Bryan Hoeing Down With Elbow Discomfort

Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing is likely to miss the start of the season, according to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Per Acee, Hoeing is dealing with some discomfort in his throwing elbow and has been shut down by San Diego as a result.

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Walker Buehler News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres' Walker Buehler Encouraged by Velocity Early in Spring Training

The San Diego Padres signed an All-Star pitcher in February who has been anything but that over the last few years. Walker Buehler, who was one of baseball's best starting pitchers early in his Los Angeles Dodgers tenure, has struggled mightily at the MLB level since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres Chairman Sends Clear Message on Relocation Rumors

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a franchise sale that is expected to break an MLB record for the most expensive sale in MLB history. The process took a major step forward this past week as five bids were officially submitted for the current ownership group to look over.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 1

Padres Notes: Friars Targeting Upgrade, Tried to Land All-Star in Blockbuster Trade, Mason Miller to Starter?

The calendar has finally turned to March, meaning we have entered the month where regular season baseball will be played. With that being said, the Padres currently remain in the thick of Cactus League play, and beat the Seattle Mariners, 7-1, in a dominant showing on Saturday.

Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / February 28

Padres relievers dominant in win over Mariners, Jackson Merrill hits first home run of spring season

Jackson Merrill capped a five-run bottom of the second inning with a two-run home run to left-center field that put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Seattle Mariners, 5-1.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan

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Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Padres’ Joe Musgrove eyeing spring training start amid Tommy John recovery

The San Diego Padres are hoping to have starting pitcher Joe Musgrove ready for the start of the 2026 season. Musgrove will be a part of the Opening Day rotation if he is ready to go. The right-hander did not pitch in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2024 campaign.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Why Padres should trade Gavin Sheets before Opening Day

Baseball fans have long pointed out how nearly all of the San Diego Padres’ core is comprised of current or former shortstops. Xander Bogaerts is currently manning the position, and Fernando Tatis Jr.

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.