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Padres' $15 Million Offseason Addition Reveals Role for 2026 Season

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song revealed his expected role for the 2026 season as spring training in Peoria, Ariz. gets underway. The former KBO Player of the Year spoke to reporters Wednesday and revealed he's been told by the team that he will cover third base, second base, first base, as well as some outfield.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Padres 2026 Spring Training

After a 90-win regular season in 2025, the Padres look to bounce back from a frustrating Wild Card Round exit at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The team will look for a fresh start in the 2026 season to right what went wrong last year, and they certainly have gone in the right direction with new hires across the coaching staff.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

Padres manager Craig Stammen provides latest Yu Darvish update

The San Diego Padres won’t have potential future Hall of Famer Yu Darvish pitch this season; however, the hope is that he stays as close as he can to be a coaching presence in the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Reach Agreement with 16-Year-Old Phenom Who Could Change the Franchise’s Future

The San Diego Padres have reportedly reached a pre-agreement with Dominican prospect Yoel King, a 16-year-old flamethrower who is already touching triple digits.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Expected to Sign Starting Pitcher on One Condition

The San Diego Padres are expected to sign a starting pitcher in the coming weeks — on one condition. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres are in the market for a starter but only if the pitcher comes at the right price.

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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

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Lose Out on Cy Young Pitcher in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres lost out on signing three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander in free agency this offseason. The 42-year-old was frequently linked to the Padres throughout the winter, but ultimately signed with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $13 million deal.

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

Padres Manager Hints at Additional Offseason Signing

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen hinted at the team making another offseason signing in his latest remarks. "Top to bottom, we've got a pretty good roster, a roster we feel can compete.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

5 Things That Must Happen for the Padres to Dethrone the Dodgers in the NL West

The Padres haven’t won the division since 2006, and for parts of the 2025 season, it looked like that drought would finally end. The Padres opened the year on fire, racing out to a 15–4 start that matched the best 19-game stretch in franchise history.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Luis Arraez Became Drain on Padres Offense, Says Insider

Former San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez became a drain on offense, according to the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, struggled throughout the 2025 season.

Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Tatis, Machado Among 11 Padres Headed to World Baseball Classic

The San Diego Padres will be among the most represented MLB clubs at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with 11 players set to compete for their respective countries when the tournament begins in March.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

A Surprise Name Is Emerging as the Padres’ DH Option for 2026

The Padres’ biggest signing of the offseason came in December, when the team added Korean star Sung-Mun Song on a four-year, $15 million deal. Song was a necessary addition to the lineup, especially in hindsight with left-handed bats Ryan O’Hearn and Luis Arraez signing with National League rivals Pittsburgh and San Francisco, respectively.

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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 / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

Padres Lose Another Free Agent Target to Familiar NL Team

On Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed three-time All-Star Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract. The right-handed slugger was one of the Padres' top targets during free agency.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

One Young Pitcher Is Set to Stand Out Early at Padres Spring Training

The NFL season is over as Padres pitchers and catchers report to the Peoria spring training complex throughout the week. While Joe Musgrove’s return from injury and a bullpen stacked with flamethrowers project to headline February camp, it’s top prospect Kruz Schoolcraft who could make his presence felt early.

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MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

Rays Sign Former Padres Hybrid Pitcher, Ending Reunion Possibility

Former Padres hybrid pitcher Nick Martinez has signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Tampa Bay Rays that includes a mutual option for 2027. Martinez last pitched in San Diego in 2023, when he logged 110.1 innings with a 3.43 ERA.

Joe Musgrove News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 8

As Pitchers and Catchers Report, Joe Musgrove’s Return Takes Center Stage for the Padres

Pitchers and catchers report to spring training this week as the conclusion of the Super Bowl signals the beginning of baseball season! Among the Padres players set to arrive at the training complex in Peoria, Arizona, is starting pitcher Joe Musgrove.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

MLB Analyst Expects Padres Superstar To Be Top MVP Contender In 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. re-established himself as one of the elite performers in the MLB following an outstanding 2025 campaign. It was the best season for the San Diego Padres since Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 7

Will Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. make 2026 MVP run? Analyst says it’s possible

The San Diego Padres are hoping that superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. can turn into a legit MVP candidate once again. Tatis finished third in MVP voting in 2021, but has had difficulties staying on the field since then.

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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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 / 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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31