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Padres Sign Blake Hunt To Minor League Deal

The Padres have signed catcher Blake Hunt to a minor league deal, as noted in the transactions tracker on Hunt’s MLB.com profile page. Hunt’s deal was first reported by MadFriars earlier this month.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 29

The San Diego Padres uncertain future

The San Diego Padres organization has experienced an unprecedented level of success over the past six seasons. They have been to the playoffs four times in six years as well setting back-to-back-to-back attendance records at Petco Park for the past three years.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 28

Market for NPB infielder Kazuma Okamoto heating up

The posting window for Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto is set to close at 5:00 PM on January 4. His market is starting to heat up as the deadline approaches.

Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield

Guardians to sign Pedro Avila

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas

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Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 28

Michael King Comments on Return to Padres With $75 Million Deal

Over three weeks after losing star pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency, the San Diego Padres received positive news after signing starting pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 27

Padres add infielder, multiple minor league contracts

With the signing of former KBO Gold Glove infielder Sung-Mun Song, the San Diego Padres added depth to their roster. Based on the experience with former Padre Ha-Seong Kim, the organization and Padres fans should not expect Song to be a starter in 2026.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 27

Padres should look to veteran Chris Bassitt to address pitching needs

It is no secret the San Diego Padres need to add to their starting rotation. Michael King was signed to a three-year, $75 million contract and has been the biggest free agent splash of the offseason for San Diego.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 27

Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield

Another unexpected option could also see time on the grass in 2026.

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Phillies' Bryce Harper takes a swipe at team president Dave Dombrowski

How NL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

...and how AL teams have addressed their weakest positions

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 27

Padres Sign 6-foot-7 Pitcher With 103-MPH Fastball

D.J. Snelten's major league career consists of four appearances out of the San Francisco Giants' bullpen in 2018. His last season in affiliated baseball was 2023, when the left-hander had a 7.50 ERA for the New York Yankees' Triple-A affiliate.

Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Padres Considering Song In Outfield

San Diego landed Sung Mun Song on a four-year, $15MM deal last week. The KBO star is headed toward a versatile role with the Padres, which could include opportunities in the outfield.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 26

Michael King Sends Message to Padres Fans

The San Diego Padres received a major boost in free agency when pitcher Michael King re-signed with the team on Dec. 19. The news was a shock to many, as King was predicted to return to the East Coast, where he grew up and began his Major League Baseball career.

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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.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / December 24

Sung-Mun Song introduced to San Diego

On Dec. 23, A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres introduced their new infielder from Korea, Sung-Mun Song. After flying to San Diego from Korea on Friday, Dec.

Luis Arraez News / Gaslamp Ball / December 23

Do not dismiss Padres, Arraez reunion just yet

The San Diego Padres seem to be in a festive mood during the holiday season. Michael King returned to the fold after agreeing to a three-year, $75 million contract, and do not dismiss another reunion occurring with Luis Arraez before the start of Spring Training.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 24

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in O’Hearn

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

The Pirates have not had a winning season in nearly a decade and are trying to change that this offseason.

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

... and their roster moves may have common thread

Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox

Athletics add another piece to lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

McNeil found out he was traded while playing golf

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

Former Padres Pitcher Dies Suddenly at 61

Mike Campbell's career with the San Diego Padres was brief but surprisingly memorable. Campbell appeared in only three games for the Padres in 1994, a season that ended in August due to a strike by the MLB Players' Association.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 21

Sung-Mun Song signs 4-year deal with Padres

According to a report from Ronald Blum of The Associated Press the San Diego Padres and free agent infielder Sung-Mun Song have signed a deal to bring the KBO star to San Diego.

San Diego Padres News / ESPN / December 21

Song signs 4-year deal worth $15M with Padres

South Korean infielder Sung-mun Song and the San Diego Padres finalized a $15 million, four-year contract on Sunday.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / December 20

Padres to Sign Sung Mun Song: What to Make of Move

The past few days have been busy for the San Diego Padres. One day after retaining Michael King, the Padres have reportedly agreed to bring in KBO star Sung Mun Song.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Padres To Sign José Miranda To Minor League Deal

The Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with infielder José Miranda, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Boras Corporation client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / December 19

Reports: Padres to sign RHP Michael King, Korean infielder

The San Diego Padres are signing right-hander Michael King and Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song to free-agent deals, MLB.com reported. The contract with King is expected to be finalized Friday and is worth $75 million over three years, per the report.

San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Korean Star Song Sung-mun Signs With the San Diego Padres

If there is one thing we know about San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, it’s that the man treats the offseason like an all-you-can-eat buffet—he simply cannot leave a talented plate untouched.

Michael King News / Just Baseball / December 19

San Diego Padres Re-Sign Michael King to Three-Year, $75 Million Deal

Heading into the offseason, the biggest question for the San Diego Padres is: What would the rotation look like on Opening Day? By the end of the season, it appeared almost certain that Dylan Cease would be pitching elsewhere, and that expectation became reality when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.