For the last few years, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller has made a blockbuster move late in spring training. Last February, the San Diego Padres signed pitcher Nick Pivetta to a four-year, $55 million contract.
As the San Diego Padres prepare for the start of the new MLB season, the big question around the team comes from the starting rotation. This is clearly the main weakness of the team this season, and it's something that San Diego will have to deal with to open the year.
The San Diego Padres released seven players from the organization this week as spring training rolls on. Right-handed pitchers Kevin Kopps, Adam Conrad,
Former San Diego Padres outfielder Larry Stahl, a left-handed hitter who spent 10 seasons navigating the margins of major league rosters, died March 17 in Caseyville, Illinois.
The World Baseball Classic featured plenty of energy and excitement. So, how do players adjust to returning to their big league ball clubs at spring training?
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.
Heading into the 2026 season, the San Diego Padres are being viewed as a middle-tiered team in the National League. After going to the playoffs last season and in four of the last six years, San Diego has one major question mark this year.
Earlier this year, I tried to gauge how much the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) Challenge System’s introduction into the game would affect the value of the
After a much-deserved off-day, the San Diego Padres took down the Chicago White Sox, 13-6, on Thursday evening and improved their record to 14-11-1 this spring.
Mason Miller was arguably the best performer for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Yet he did not take the mound in the championship game, which they lost 3-2 to Venezuela.
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen didn't provide a firm timeline for Joe Musgrove's return, simply stating the right-hander will return "at some point." “Everything’s good with Joe.
The San Diego Padres remained in the spotlight during the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with Manny Machado offering insight into the international influence of Fernando Tatis Jr.
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.
A former San Diego Padres top prospect has resurfaced in Major League Baseball after playing for Team Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Logan Allen, who was with the Padres organization from from November 2015 through July 2019, signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.
The World Baseball Classic remains under scrutiny as Mason Miller’s comments shed light on Team USA’s bullpen decisions in the championship game. Following the 3–2 loss to Venezuela, focus has shifted to Mark DeRosa’s choice not to use Miller in the critical moment.
Adrian Morejon had a breakout season for the San Diego Padres in 2025, making his first career All-Star appearance and finally becoming the pitcher that he was expected to be as a longtime top prospect.
The 2026 Major League Baseball season for the San Diego Padres starts up next week when the team takes on the Detroit Tigers in front of the faithful at Petco Park.
The San Diego Padres had a relatively quiet offseason — that is, until February rolled around. In February, the Padres made a handful of minor league additions, and many of them are currently competing for roster spots ahead of Opening Day.
Joe Musgrove is set to start the year on the injured list, and while this isn’t a shock for someone returning from Tommy John surgery, it is not an encouraging
Opening Day of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is just a week away, and the San Diego Padres are getting to set make their final roster decisions.
As the San Diego Padres draw closer and closer to Opening Day against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers, final roster decisions are now being made. San Diego is entering the season with a new manager in Craig Stammen, who is looking to get the most out of this team.
The San Diego Padres signed a right-handed pitcher to a minor league deal as Opening Day approaches. The 25-year-old has experience in the Seattle Mariners and Miami Marlins organizations, and is returning to Major League Baseball after a stint in the Atlantic League.
With the Major League spring camps winding down, the Minor Leagues will take over the training complexes for their respective teams. To begin that transition, MLB is hosting the third annual Spring Breakout Series in the spring facilities of all 30 MLB clubs.
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.
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).
The United States' 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in Sunday's World Baseball Classic semifinal was a masterful display of baseball, featuring elite pitching, dazzling glove work and the best players in the world playing the game at its highest level.