San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

Kazuma Okamoto has been on the radar for major league teams over the past couple of seasons. He may get his chance to show what he can do stateside in 2026. Here are three teams that makes sense.

The primary reason Dylan Cease could be on the Braves’ radar

San Diego Padres 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Luis Campusano News / Gaslamp Ball / November 25

The curious case of Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres drafted catcher Luis Campusano in the second round of the 2017 draft. He moved through the minors quickly, reaching the Padres in 2020 for a brief look.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 25

Padres' Dylan Cease Predicted to Sign $168 Million Deal With AL East Club

San Diego Padres free agent pitcher Dylan Cease is predicted to head east after two seasons in Southern California to sign a long-term deal with an American League contender.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / November 25

San Diego Padres 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

The San Diego Padres are coming off a rollercoaster of a season, one that ultimately ended in frustration. Reaching the 90-win mark was an accomplishment in itself, especially given the roster holes and the inconsistent stretches.

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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.

Jason Adam News / Gaslamp Ball / November 24

Padres’ Jason Adam could return at start of 2026 season

One of the missing pieces on the 2025 San Diego Padres postseason roster was Jason Adam. He ruptured his left quadricep tendon, which required surgery, in September.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 24

Padres' Luis Arraez Receives Major Update on Free Agency

ESPN's Jeff Passan had a harsh prediction for San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez during the free agency period. Arraez is in a league of his own when it comes to contact, ranking in the 100th percentile in squared-up percentage, whiff percentage and strikeout percentage.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 23

Padres Announce Broadcasters, How to Watch on TV in 2026

This week Major League Baseball announced a landmark deal that will alter its media-rights landscape for the next three seasons. The Padres' streaming and linear distribution models will not be affected.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / November 23

Padres face trade options as the offseason progresses

With a limited spending budget seemingly obvious, Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller will once again need to be creative while filling out the roster for the 2026 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

Three potential landing spots for Michael King

He has performed like a top-of-the-rotation starter when healthy, but does not have an extensive history as a major league starter.

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

MLB’s new media deal may end up being a bad deal for consumers

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 22

Padres Predicted to Sign Yankees Pitcher to Fill Rotation

The San Diego Padres have a job to do in the offseason after the departures of two of their best starters: Michael King and Dylan Cease. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicted the Padres rotation ahead of the 2026 season, with returning players Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove and Randy Vasquez filling the first three spots.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Dylan Cease News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Padres’ Starter Dylan Cease Declines $22 Million Qualifying Offer, Becomes Free Agent

San Diego Padres Starting Pitcher Dylan Cease has declined the team’s $22.025 million qualifying offer, electing instead to become a free agent. If he signs elsewhere, which is expected, San Diego will receive draft compensation.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 22

Tatsuya Imai as ‘coveted’ as Dylan Cease, Ranger Suárez in free agency

It was a memorable postseason for former Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win a championship.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Former Braves top prospect Carlos Rodriguez getting big opportunity with Padres

The Padres are expected to sign outfielder Carlos Rodriguez.

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The '2022 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 21

Padres Sign Former Top Prospect After Poor 2025 Season, Non-Tender Two Pitchers

The Padres did not tender contracts to Omar Cruz and Sean Reynolds on Friday, making the two pitchers free agents, but did re-sign catcher Luis Campusano, formerly the top catching prospect in the organization whose trajectory stalled in 2025.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 21

Padres Signed Free Agent Pitcher Due to Ties to New Manager

The San Diego Padres re-signed Kyle Hart to a one-year, $1.2 million deal this week, and The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon reported the Padres' hiring of manager Craig Stammen helped him make the decision.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / November 21

San Diego Padres Taking Chance on Former Yankees Infielder

The San Diego Padres have added yet another former New York Yankees player, signing ex-Yankees infielder Pablo Reyes to a minor-league contract on Thursday.

Former Cy Young Winner Randy Jones Passes Away at 75

The San Diego Padres announced that two-time All-Star and 1976 National League Cy Young Award winner Randy Jones has passed away at the age of 75. The team, in an official statement, said:”With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones.