San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dylan Cease News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Dylan Cease to sign massive contract with Blue Jays

Dylan Cease is the first Major League Baseball player of the offseason to get an enormous payday in free agency.

Angels reportedly set to be rid of MLB's worst contract

Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue

Three potential landing spots for Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Mike Shildt News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Orioles to hire Mike Shildt in player development role

The Orioles are hiring former Cardinals and Padres manager Mike Shildt as their new coordinator of instruction in the upper levels of the minor league system, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

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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

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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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 26

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Predicted to Be on the Trade Block This Offseason

The annual Major League Baseball General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas are behind us as teams are already competing with each other to snatch up available free agents.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 26

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.

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.

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.

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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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 24

Padres add two new coaches to Craig Stammen’s staff

Earlier this month, the San Diego Padres made the startling decision to hire former reliever Craig Stammen as the new manager. Now the Padres are adding familiar faces to the coaching staff to help Stammen adjust, per Dennis Lin of The Athletic. On Monday, San Diego added Randy Knorr and Steven Souza Jr.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24

Padres to add Steven Souza Jr. to coaching staff

The San Diego Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. They’re new additions to the staff under first-year skipper Craig Stammen.

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The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

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

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 24

Padres' Michael King Predicted to Join NL West Rival on $69 Million Deal

San Diego Padres free agent Michael King is one of the best starting pitchers available on the market, and he will be earning a big payday during his first foray into free agency.

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.

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 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 / 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.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / November 19