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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 18
Padres approach 2026 season with improved depth 
Over the past several seasons the San Diego Padres’ president of baseball operations, A.J. Preller, has traded from the team’s minor league talent pool to acquire major league players.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 18
Padres Manager Seems to Confirm Outfielder Will Make Opening Day Roster
There is a little over a week before the San Diego Padres kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season at Petco Park against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / March 18
What Does the Best Version of the Padres Lineup Look Like for 2026?
The ceiling of the San Diego Padres is a World Series title, a goal that A.J. Preller and the front office have pursued for years. Preller has made numerous splash trades and signings in an effort to bring San Diego its first championship.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Mason Miller News / Total Pro Sports / March 18
Mark DeRosa Reveals Why Mason Miller Was Not Used In The WBC Final Against Venezuela
In spite losing the final of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the pitching staff of Team USA did an excellent job. Manager Mark DeRosa managed his options well in the tournament, with Mason Miller as their closer in the bullpen.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 18
Padres Notes: Pitcher Suddenly Retires, Surprise Roster Cuts, Friars Considering Free Agent Addition
Although fireworks aren't a traditional way to celebrate St. Patrick's day, the San Diego Padres didn't seem to get the message. They took down the Seattle Mariners, 9-6, scoring all nine runs from six home runs.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18
Mark DeRosa throws subtle shade at Padres after not using Mason Miller in WBC Final
The San Diego Padres became an unexpected part of the postgame narrative following Team USA’s bullpen decision in the World Baseball Classic final. Questions surrounding the choice not to use Mason Miller quickly gained traction after manager Mark DeRosa addressed the situation.
Walker Buehler News / Gaslamp Ball / March 18
Walker Buehler dominates San Francisco, strikes out 7
With the news that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the injured list, the San Diego Padres now have two rotation spots available instead of just one. Germán Márquez was lined up to take the fifth spot due to his big-league contract, but now there’s room for one more.
Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / March 17
Mark DeRosa's Reason for Mason Miller Decision in Team USA's Loss to Venezuela
Team USA fell to Venezuela in Tuesday night's World Baseball Classic championship game. Scoring just two runs on a Bryce Harper home run, the Americans fell 3-2 in what was another uninspiring offensive showing.
Matt Waldron News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Starting Pitcher Reveals He'll Open Season on Injured List
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron revealed he will open the season on the injured list. The right-hander spoke to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune about why the Padres are opting to place him on IL for the start of the 2026 season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
San Diego Padres Make 3 Roster Cuts, Option Breakout Pitcher in Surprise Move
The San Diego Padres announced another round of roster cuts on Tuesday, this one involving some spring stars. Left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf and infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor were reassigned to minor league camp, while right-handed pitcher Ty Adcock was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Pitcher Suddenly Retires From MLB at 27 Years Old
Carter Loewen, a right-handed pitcher in the San Diego Padres organization, has suddenly retired from Major League Baseball, according to his MLB.com transactions log.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Manager Not Ready to Commit to Walker Buehler Making Opening Day Roster
Walker Buehler looked like the Walker Buehler of old on Monday. Sort of. In his third Cactus League start, Buehler looked like a new version of his former All-Star self, pitching five shutout innings against the San Francisco Giants.
Bradgley Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres' 22-Year-Old Pitcher Already on Verge of Breakout Year in 2026
A San Diego Padres top prospect is due for a breakout season in 2026. Right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez, who enters the season as the team's No. 6 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, is going to take the baseball world by storm this year.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17
What Craig Stammen said about Mason Miller’s potential Team USA WBC championship availability
Team USA defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic to advance to the championship game. With the team preparing to take on Venezuela on Tuesday, March 17, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen weighs in on Mason Miller’s potential availability for the contest.
Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Manager Still Has No Idea Who Will Bat Leadoff This Season
One of the biggest questions surrounding the San Diego Padres this spring is who will hit leadoff for the Friars in 2026. According to manager Craig Stammen, the team has yet to find their guy.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Considering 'No-Brainer' Move to Sign Former Red Sox Star in Free Agency: Report
The San Diego Padres have major question marks in their starting rotation heading into the 2026 season. Nick Pivetta appears to be the "ace" of the staff, but he's coming off a career year in which he was the beneficiary of some good luck and will need to replicate it, this time with a lot more pressure.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Former Yankees Starting Pitcher Turning Heads in Padres Camp
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez is poised to play a big role for the organization in 2026. The Padres acquired Vásquez as part of the return package in the Juan Soto trade in December 2023.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 17
Spring Training is almost done
With six games remaining in the San Diego Padres spring schedule, and a roster deadline coming quickly, tough decisions are around the corner. The announcement by manager Craig Stammen that Joe Musgrove will start the season on the IL should have come as no surprise to anyone who has noticed his absence since his first start on March 4.
Nicholas Castellanos News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 17
Padres Notes: $100 Million All-Star Heading to IL, More Roster Cuts, Nick Castellanos Happy Again
The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 3-1, on Monday behind five shutout innings from right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler in an impressive Cactus League showing.
San Diego Padres News / Last Word On Sports / March 17
A Way-Too-Early Guess of Which Padres Will Be on the Trade Block This Deadline
The Trade Deadline is a special time of year for San Diego Padres fans. It seems that General Manager A.J. Preller has made it his mission to trade as many players as he can every year.
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / March 17
Team USA could be without huge piece in WBC final
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller may have already thrown his last pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / March 16
Veteran Pitcher Giving Padres Obvious Rotation Solution
On Monday, it was announced that starting pitcher Joe Musgrove will likely begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Meanwhile, Walker Buehler turned in five innings of shutout baseball in his spring training start against the San Francisco Giants.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 16
Joe Musgrove Likely To Open Season On Injured List
A Padres club already thin on rotation depth delivered some rough news for fans Monday, as manager Craig Stammen revealed that righty Joe Musgrove is expected to open the season on the injured list (video link via 97.3 The Fan).
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