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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 21

Padres need to upgrade backup catcher position

The San Diego Padres’ main focus has been revamping the starting rotation this offseason. But the start of Spring Training is less than a month away, and their efforts should turn to upgrading the backup catcher position.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

How One Padres Arm Gives the Front Office More Rotation Flexibility

The San Diego Padres have one of the most unique pitchers in baseball in right-hander Randy Vásquez. The former Yankees prospect burst onto the scene last year, putting together the best season of his career in over 133.2 innings.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

Padres Linked to Multiple Veteran Pitchers as They Seek Rotation Depth

The Padres are looking to upgrade their pitching staff, with several mid-tier free agents emerging as potential targets. The front office has held conversations regarding Nick Martinez, Lucas Giolito and Justin Verlander as it looks to add depth to a rotation that lost its primary innings-eater, Dylan Cease, this offseason.

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Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Padres React to Manny Machado Announcement on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres are heading into the 2026 MLB season looking to extend the team’s current contending window. Expectations have cooled as San Diego’s payroll flexibility has been limited this offseason compared to recent years.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / January 20

Padres reportedly enter Freddy Peralta sweepstakes

Peralta had an impressive season as the Brewers ace in 2025.

Dodgers are pursuing another star player

Yankees’ mundane offseason puts them at risk of falling behind division rivals

Yankees tweak latest offer to try to end Cody Bellinger saga

Mets still eyeing upgrades after signing Bo Bichette

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20

Padres Staying Active as League-Wide Spending Pressure Builds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again dominated the offseason, most notably by signing Kyle Tucker to a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract. With the Padres operating under far tighter financial constraints than their rivals up north, the question now is how they plan to hold their own.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / CBSSports.com / January 20

Ranking 16 players who would have been free agents this offseason: Vlad Guerrero Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., more

Plus, let's predict which players would have made more on the market now than when they signed their extensions

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19

The Padres’ unicorn

When the San Diego Padres drafted Jackson Merrill in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft there was a great story told about the scouting of Merrill by Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J.

Sung-Mun Song News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19

Oblique injury casts doubt on Sung-Mun Song’s Padres debut

The San Diego Padres received disheartening news about their top free agent signee, Sung-Mun Song, who suffered an oblique injury that could sideline him for approximately four weeks.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 19

2025 MLB Farm Review: San Diego Padres

Since A.J. Preller has been in control of the Padres’ front office, San Diego has not been shy to make the aggressive move. The Padres made several of those in-season last year, which helped the MLB roster but depleted the farm system.

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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.

Randy Vasquez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 18

Randy Vasquez needs to continue progression in 2026

Randy Vasquez has seen a steady increase of work since he started his career with the New York Yankees in 2023. He appeared in 11 games as a rookie and made five starts for the Yankees and finished the season with a record of 2-2.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 17

Padres Could Finally Move Xander Bogaerts in a Changed MLB Market

There are two types of offseasons that National League teams are having in 2025. The top tier - Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies and Mets - are pursuing every available free agent.

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Nick Pivetta News / Just Baseball / January 17

Should the Padres Trade Nick Pivetta?

The San Diego Padres have made serious moves this offseason to gear up for another deep postseason run. Payroll has been a major topic of discussion, and

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Sung Mun Song To Miss Four Weeks Recovering From Oblique Injury

Padres infielder Sung Mun Song will require about four weeks of recovery time due to an oblique injury, according to Jeeho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency. Song sustained the injury during a recent batting practice session.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 15

Padres’ Mason Miller all in on closing for 2026 — but will he start games in future?

The San Diego Padres contain a secret weapon. Closer Mason Miller has been dominant since he debuted for the Athletics a few seasons ago. Padres general manager A.J.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14

2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

Nolan Arenado News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Padres’ Pursuit of Nolan Arenado Fell Short, But Their Interest Was Real

The San Diego Padres didn’t just monitor the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes — they pushed into the conversation with intent. League sources confirmed the Padres were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing Nolan Arenado before St.