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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Sporting News / November 6
Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager after 9-plus hour Albert Pujols interview 
The Padres didn't choose Albert Pujols as their manager, going with Craig Stammen instead.
San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / November 6
Padres hire Craig Stammen as new manager: Former reliever was serving as special assistant to A. J. Preller
Stammen pitched for parts of 13 seasons in MLB, including six with San Diego
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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 6
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.
San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / November 6
Padres' Dylan Cease, Michael King receive $100 million difference in contract projection
Dylan Cease and Michael King are both free agents, but their contract projections are very far apart.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5
Padres Cut Ties With 3 Players, Including Fan Favorite, Ahead of Free Agency
Kyle Hart, Elias Diaz and Tyler Wade became free agents Tuesday after their options were declined by the Padres. Diaz's contract with the Padres included a $2 million mutual option for 2026.
Yu Darvish News / Sporting News / November 5
MLB insider reveals Padres biggest needs after Yu Darvish news
The Padres come into the offseason with a few glaring holes they need to fill.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5
Padres Lose 6 Players to Free Agency
Now that the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series title, free agency is officially upon us. For the Padres, that means that some of the key contributors to the 2025 roster could depart this offseason.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 5
Padres need to add left-handed hitter
This offseason, one of the goals for the San Diego Padres is to balance out their batting order. The front office needs to add a left-handed hitter, and the market dictates that the catcher’s position has several options.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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A.J. Preller News / Sporting News / November 5
Ownership turmoil and A.J. Preller questions slow Padres search
San Diego’s finalists are in place, but uncertainty over Preller’s future and shifting ownership keep the hire on pause, insider says.
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.
Victor Rodriguez News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres Could Lose Key Coach to Astros Amid Managerial Search: Report
The Houston Astros are targeting Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez to fill the same role on manager Joe Espada's staff in 2026, according to a new report.
Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / November 4
Padres ace Dylan Cease gets $174 million contract update from MLB insider ahead of free agency
This would be a big payday for Cease.
Yu Darvish News / Gaslamp Ball / November 4
Yu Darvish has surgery, out for 2026
The San Diego Padres released a statement Tuesday announcing that pitcher Yu Darvish had surgery on Oct. 29. Per the press release, Darvish had his flexor tendon repaired and an internal brace procedure for his UCL.
San Diego Padres News / CBSSports.com / November 4
Yu Darvish's injury hurts Padres' already-thin rotation and makes it more likely Mason Miller starts in 2026
Darvish will miss the entire 2026 MLB season after undergoing elbow surgery
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.
Wandy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Wandy Peralta will not opt out of Padres deal
Veteran reliever Wandy Peralta will forgo the opt-out in his contract, reports Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Peralta’s four-year, $16.5MM contract contained opt-out opportunities after each season.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 30
Three questions facing the San Diego Padres this offseason
Another year and another disappointing ending for the San Diego Padres.
Albert Pujols News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29
Wait, how long did Albert Pujols interview with Padres last?
The San Diego Padres’ managerial search has taken an intriguing turn, with Albert Pujols emerging as one of the frontrunners for the job. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the team spent an astonishing 9.5 hours in his second interview with the team.
Albert Pujols News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
The Nationals need to swing big this offseason
The Nationals have a solid core in place, and it's time for them to make the moves that can carry them back into contention.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 21
The Padres Will Have a Lot to Replace in Free Agency
As soon as the San Diego Padres’ season ended, A.J. Preller was spotted strolling across Wrigley Field talking on the phone. Knowing how Preller operates, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was already working the phones, checking in around the league to see who might be available to help improve the roster.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / October 15
Why Padres should consider moving on from A.J. Preller
Out of all the teams that entered the MLB postseason in 2025, the Padres have the most question marks heading into the offseason.
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