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Padres Make Big Decision on Michael King, Dylan Cease Ahead of Free Agency

The San Diego Padres are extending qualifying offers to pitchers Dylan Cease and Michael King, according to a new report. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported King and Cease are among the 13 eligible major league players who received the qualifying offer — a one-year, $22 million contract for 2026.

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Padres Key Reliever Has Made Decision on Player Option for 2026 Season

When the San Diego Padres signed Wandy Peralta in January 2024, it was entirely unclear how long the pitcher would be wearing a Padres uniform. The only certainty, perhaps, was that the decision to stay or go would rest with Peralta.

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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?

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience

The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hiring of their 22nd manager, naming former big-league reliever Craig Stammen as their next skipper. The 41-year-old, who signed a three-year deal, has no managerial experience.

Blue Jays losing key piece of World Series run with Don Mattingly's departure

Dodgers make decision on Max Muncy’s future

Luis Robert Jr. needs a fresh start — and so do White Sox

Jason Kelce says the quiet part out loud about MLB's big spenders

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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Ex-reliever Craig Stammen named Padres manager

The San Diego Padres named Craig Stammen, a former relief pitcher for the team, as their new manager on Thursday. The 41-year-old signed a three-year contract.

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Recent Robert Suarez free agency predicion is sure to have Padres fans upset

Look away, Padres fans.

Ramon Laureano News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Padres to exercise option on Ramon Laureano

The Padres are exercising their $6.5MM option on outfielder Ramón Laureano, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. That was an easy call coming off Laureano’s excellent 2025 season.

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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.

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Padres have hired a new manager

The San Diego Padres have hired a familiar face to be their new manager. Former Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen has agreed to a deal to become the manager of the team.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Padres make surprising managerial hire

The Padres announced that they have signed former big leaguer Craig Stammen to a three-year deal to serve as their new manager.

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Padres Release Veteran Pitcher After Disappointing Tenure

The annual offseason influx of free agents from Japan and Korea to Major League Baseball has only escalated in recent seasons. In addition to the many Asian-born players who have made their mark in MLB this decade, the group of impact players also includes those who headed overseas to revive their careers before coming back to North America.

Yu Darvish News / Total Apex Sports / November 5

Padres’ Yu Darvish To Miss 2026 Due To UCL Surgery

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that veteran Starting Pitcher Yu Darvish underwent successful elbow surgery last week in Arlington, Texas. The surgeon, Dr.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Cole, Darvish, Marsh

With Michael King and Dylan Cease currently free agents, the Padres were already somewhat short in the rotation in terms of bodies. That tentative rotation is now thinner in 2026, as Yu Darvish will likely miss all of next year recovering from elbow surgery.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Padres decline options on trio of players

The Padres have turned down options on three players, per Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / November 4

Padres RHP Yu Darvish out for 2026 season after UCL surgery

San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon and an internal brace in his pitching elbow.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 3

Reports: RHPs Michael King, Robert Suarez opt out of Padres' deals

Starter Michael King and closer Robert Suarez both opted out of their respective deals with the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Robert Suarez hitting free agency after 40-save season

It was quite a season for the San Diego Padres and their closer, Robert Suarez. For instance, they fought tooth and nail in the NL West before clinching a Wild Card spot.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News Amid MLB Offseason

The San Diego Padres had a disappointing end to their 2025 season, falling to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round. As the organization regroups, it faces several critical roster decisions this offseason along with the task of finding a new manager following Mike Shildt’s sudden retirement.