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On YouTubeMichael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 31
Padres' Michael King Predicted to Sign Blockbuster $140 Million Deal in Free Agency
Quickly after the 2026 season came to an end, San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King opted out of his contract and became a free agent. King opted out of his three-year, $75 million contract, which included opt outs after each of the first two seasons.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 31
Padres Outfield Prospect Turning Heads With Dominant Arizona Fall League Play
Prospect rankings are essentially opinion polls, all meant to be taken with a grain of salt. That said, the San Diego Padres' farm is ranked 30th out of the 30th MLB organizations by ESPN, FanGraphs and MLB Pipeline.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 30
A Dwindling Keystone Player 
Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Ben Fritz News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Padres Lose Key Pitching Coach to NL West Rival Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres are losing a key coach ahead of the 2027 season. Pitching coach Ben Fritz, who's been with the Padres organization since 2015 and on the major-league staff since 2020, has agreed to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks to become their lead pitching coach, according to The Athletic.
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
MLB News / Viral Sports News / October 30
Padres Suddenly Emerge as Trade Partner for Phillies
The San Diego Padres enter the offseason with a catching picture that finally looks settled on the surface and unsettled underneath. Luis Campusano, the longtime prospect who spent years bouncing between the majors and Triple-A, delivered the best offensive stretch of his career in 2026.
San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / October 30
What the Padres Should Target During the 2026-27 Offseason
Yet again, the Padres made it back to the playoffs in 2026. But heading into the offseason, two of the team’s strengths from last year must be addressed thanks to pending free agents, including Ty France and Adrian Morejon.
Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Ex-GM's Adrian Morejon Contract Prediction is Great News for the Padres
The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market this offseason. The Padres have several needs to address, especially in the starting rotation.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Padres All-Star Free Agent Projected to Sign 2-Year, $45 Million Deal
The San Diego Padres could have a whole new team by the time the 2027 season arrives. The Friars lost 10 players to free agency Thursday morning, including Michael King, who opted out of the final two years of his contract.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 30
Padres Notes: SD Loses 9 Players, Michael King Makes Opt-Out Decision, Ty France Contract Projection
The San Diego Padres officially started their offseason on Thursday following the Milwaukee Brewers beating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 29
Michael King has opted out
As was expected throughout all of baseball, San Diego Padres ace starter Michael King has opted out of his contract with the team. King signed a three-year deal before this season and had $58 million remaining over the next two years.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
Kyle Hart News / Gaslamp Ball / October 29
A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin Down
Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29
Padres Breakout Star Projected to Sign 3-Year, $49 Million Deal in Free Agency
The San Diego Padres officially lost nine players to free agency on Thursday morning. Two of them — left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon and first baseman Ty France — were among the Padres' most important players in 2026.
Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / October 29
Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contract
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts signed an 11-year, $280 million contract with the San Diego Padres prior to the 2023 season. After a decade with the Boston Red Sox, Bogaerts hit the free-agent market.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29
Padres Named Best Fit for All-Star Starting Pitcher Projected to Sign $140 Million Deal
The San Diego Padres are in real need of an anchor in their starting rotation. There's no guarantee Michael King will re-up with the Friars after he opted out of his contract.
Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29
Ex-GM Expresses Major Concern Over Signing Padres' Adrian Morejon in Free Agency
When Adrian Morejon was unavailable to the San Diego Padres in a critical late-game situation in a National League Division Series game against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Stammen blamed "stickiness" in the pitcher's left shoulder.
Michael King News / Field Level Media / October 29
Report: RHP Michael King opts out of Padres contract
Right-hander Michael King declined the player option on his contract with the San Diego Padres to become a free agent, MLB.com reported Thursday. King had two seasons remaining on a three-year, $75 million contract and held a player option for each of the remaining seasons.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 29
Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent
King, 31, has spent the previous three seasons with the Padres and has done excellent work.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27
Brewers can taste first World Series title after Game 3 rout vs. Rays
The title wait is nearly over, Milwaukee. A World Series is about to be tapped.
Manny Machado News / Viral Sports News / October 25
Padres’ Manny Machado Trade Rumors Take Sudden Turn
The San Diego Padres have drawn a firm line around their cornerstone third baseman. General manager A.J. Preller recently dismissed any notion of trading Manny Machado, calling him and teammate Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 24
Padres Make Massive Announcement on Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fernando Tatis Jr. remains the unmistakable centerpiece of the San Diego Padres, a status that general manager A.J. Preller reinforced in the early days of the offseason.
Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / October 23
Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon
He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 23
Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade
After a roller coaster season, the San Diego Padres now face another busy offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Among those decisions is a potential logjam at catcher.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager
Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17
Preller Discusses Ethan Salas, Padres’ Catchers
Highly touted prospect Ethan Salas made his major league debut for the Padres last month, batting .256/.275/.462 in a limited sample of 40 plate appearances. He remains a consensus Top 100 prospect in the sport and figures to play a prominent role behind the dish in 2027.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15
Preller, Stammen Discuss Padres’ Offseason, Rotation, Injuries
Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and manager Craig Stammen held an end-of-season wrap-up session yesterday, with the San Diego Union-Tribune’s
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