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A Jersey Number Trade Has Cleared the Way for the Padres’ New Korean Star

Korean superstar Sung-Mon Song will wear No. 24 for the upcoming season after infielder Will Wagner switched his number from 24 to seven. Seven was last worn in San Diego by Jose Iglesias in 2025, when he produced a 73 wRC+.

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One Under-the-Radar Padre Could Shape the Dominican Republic’s WBC Run

The World Baseball Classic rosters are officially set, and the San Diego Padres will be well represented. Both MLB and minor league players from the organization are set to represent their respective countries, but the headliners are Dominican superstars Fernando Tatis Jr.

Paul Goldschmidt News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 6

Padres Miss Out on Paul Goldschmidt but Remain Active in Free Agency

Padres free-agent target Paul Goldschmidt has re-signed with the New York Yankees on a one-year deal. It was initially believed that the Padres would remove themselves from the right-handed platoon market after adding Miguel Andújar earlier this week, but San Diego remained a finalist for Goldschmidt before he ultimately chose to stay in New York.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 6

Let’s analyze Padres’ payroll for 2026, beyond

The arrival of pitchers and catchers is less than a week away in Peoria, Ariz., but the Friar Faithful have concerns about the makeup of the 2026 San Diego Padres.

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A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 6

How A.J. Preller Quietly Saved the Padres Millions This Arbitration Season

February marks the final month of the MLB offseason, which also means arbitration hearings are in full swing. These hearings occur when players reach arbitration eligibility, requiring the player and team to agree on a one-year contract based on production and service time.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Paul Goldschmidt News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Paul Goldschmidt is being linked to one team in free agency

Paul Goldschmidt might be pulling a reverse Juan Soto.

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Framber Valdez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Padres rumors: Did San Diego pursue Framber Valdez before he signed with Tigers?

With the San Diego Padres looking to grab attention this season by making a lot of noise with their team, one move that they seemed to miss out on is pitcher Framber Valdez, who ended up signing with the Detroit Tigers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 6

Padres Take Low-Risk Swing on Power Bat With International Experience

The Padres have made a sneaky addition to their group of minor league contracts, signing 27-year-old first baseman and outfielder Leandro Cedeño. Cedeño is looking to make an MLB roster for the first time in his career after extensive time in the minor leagues and overseas.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 5

Projecting the Padres’ Lineup After the Miguel Andújar Signing

The Padres made their second notable addition of the offseason yesterday, signing platoon bat Miguel Andújar to a one-year, $4 million contract. The move comes after manager Craig Staimman confirmed Gavin Sheets as the starting first baseman for 2026, creating a huge hole at designated hitter.

Framber Valdez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 5

Framber Valdez Off the Board as Padres’ Rotation Questions Deepen

The painful offseason in San Diego continues as the last star free-agent pitcher has officially come off the board. Left-handed ace Framber Valdez has signed a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Sport Relay / February 5

Padres, Miguel Andujar Agree to One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a one–year $4 million deal with outfielder Miguel Andujar, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Padres’ quiet offseason appears to be ramping up with recent news of the Padres finally making moves to sell the franchise to a new suitor.

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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 / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Padres still searching for starting lineup, rotation answers

There’s still a lot that will take place between now and Opening Day on March 27. With just over a month to go, the San Diego Padres’ only meaningful pickups so far this offseason have been the re-signing of Michael King, the signing of KBO star Sung-Mun Song and the latest addition of free agent outfielder Miguel Andujar.

Miguel Andujar News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Padres sign Miguel Andujar on 1-year, $4 million deal

Baseball insider Jon Heyman has reported the San Diego Padres and outfielder Miguel Andujar have agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal. The 31-year-old can earn $2 million more if he reaches performance bonuses. The move bolsters the Padres’ bench with a proven right-handed stick.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

Padres grab attention with intriguing $4 million move on ex-Yankee

At this stage of free agency, there aren’t too many impactful position players left on the market. MLB teams now have to buy low on certain players and hope that they contribute for the upcoming campaign.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

Padres Sign Former Rookie Sensation in Free Agency

The Padres have finally made a move, adding a much-needed designated hitter. Platoon bat Miguel Andújar has signed with San Diego on a one-year, $4 million contract.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Gaslamp Ball / February 4

Fernando Tatis Jr. aims for monster season

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. came into the media interview room during the 2025 and 2026 Padres FanFest talking about how good he felt and how he was going into the most productive years of his career.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 4

One Trade for a Struggling N.L. Star Could Transform the Padres Offseason

It has been a bleak offseason in San Diego, as the Padres have lost multiple key contributors across the roster. All-Star bats Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn, star closer Robert Suárez and rotation anchor Dylan Cease have all moved on.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Legal battle over Padres' ownership one step closer to resolution

The legal battle which has been hovering over the Padres for the past year-plus moved a bit closer to resolution this week. While it’s not over the finish line, it appears the club took one step toward closer and potentially being sold.

David Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

David Peralta Announces Retirement

Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is formally retiring from baseball. He provided a statement to MLBTR announcing the news: “I want to formally announce my retirement from baseball.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 4

Padres make important spring training roster announcement

Baseball is around the corner! The San Diego Padres had a quiet offseason, but knowing general manager A.J. Preller, the Padres could make a splash in free agency or a trade at any time ahead of the season.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / February 4

Padres’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Salas, Haynes

The Padres announced which players will be going to Arizona in February as non-roster invites to 2026 big league Spring Training. It’s not a lengthy list, thanks to trades and the fact that many of San Diego’s better prospects are on the 40-man roster.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / February 4

MLB Makes Fernando Tatis Jr. Announcement Before Padres Season

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been incredible throughout his Major League Baseball career. In six seasons, not including 2022, when he missed the year due to injury and a PED suspension, Tatis has hit .277 with an OPS of .868, totaling 152 home runs and 393 RBIs.

Yu Darvish News / Just Baseball / February 1

What Would Yu Darvish’s Retirement Mean for the Padres?

On January 24, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Yu Darvish was retiring. The report sparked immediate reaction across social media, prompting Darvish’s agent, Joel Wolfe, to refute the claim later that day.