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San Diego Padres News / Sporting News / October 9

Padres owner John Seidler calls 2025 season a 'disappointment' in end-of-season statement

It appears that the San Diego Padres have fallen short in yet another season, drawing for team owner John Seidler issuing an emotional statement.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 9

2025 Padres year-in-review

It started with a series of minor league free agent signings with Gavin Sheets, Yuli Gurriel and Jason Heyward committing to one-year deals. On the first day of Spring Training the San Diego Padres signed former Boston Red Sox pitcher, Nick Pivetta.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 8

The Padres’ approach to key opt-out decisions

It is hard to imagine that Major League Baseball’s postseason is just a week old. Unfortunately, in the blink of an eye, the San Diego Padres were eliminated in the Wild Card round.

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A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 8

Padres Scout Gets Honest About Working For AJ Preller

The San Diego Padres completed five trades involving 22 players on July 31, the day before the trade deadline across Major League Baseball. For comparison's sake, the Colorado Rockies have made four trades in the last year.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 8

Padres Fans Receive Unfortunate Update on Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber Rumors

A year after the Padres were one game away from their second National League Championship Series appearance in three years, the Padres disappointed in the 2025 MLB playoffs.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 8

Padres Insider Wonders if Fernando Tatis Jr Could Be Traded This Offseason

A team insider considered whether the San Diego Padres should think about trading their superstar, Fernando Tatis Jr., over the offseason. The Padres got bounced out of the playoff in the Wild Card round, marking a brutal end to the season with so much promise, especially early on.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 8

MLB Analyst Takes Clear Stance on Padres Moving Mason Miller to Starting Rotation

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Mason Miller has been one of the best bullpen arms in baseball over the last few years, and arguably the best since joining the Friars.

Nelson Cruz News / Sporting News / October 8

Nelson Cruz eyes Austin Wells for Dominican Republic WBC roster in 2026

Austin Wells has been drawing interest from the Dominican Republic national team ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 7

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Receives $3.7 Million of Bad News in Big League Advance Case

In October 2017, a company promised $2 million to a young Fernando Tatis Jr. in exchange for 10 percent of his future earnings. That company, Big League Advance, gained a serious windfall when Tatis signed a 14-year, $340 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres in February 2021.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 7

Padres Notes: Dylan Cease Predicted to Leave SD, Luis Arraez Discusses Future in Free Agency, More

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease's contract with the Padres is set to expire after the postseason, and Bleacher Report's Joe Tansey believes he will land with the Baltimore Orioles.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 6

Padres have a starting pitching problem in 2026

The San Diego Padres rotation of Dylan Cease, Michael King, Yu Darvish and Nick Pivetta will be cut in half as Cease and King will be free agents once the Major League Baseball offseason begins.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Fernando Tatis Jr. News Emerges Four Days After Padres' Loss to Cubs

The San Diego Padres’ 2025 season ended on a disappointing note after losing an NL wild card series against the Chicago Cubs last Thursday. With the team pivoting to next year, the core remains intact, headlined by star outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.

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Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 6

Padres' Mason Miller Named Most Dominant Player in MLB Right Now

MLB Network's Greg Amsinger named San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller as the most dominant player in the postseason after his performance in Game 2 of the Wild Card series.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 6

Padres' Star Free Agent Predicted to Leave San Diego for Orioles

Bleacher Report's Joe Tansey predicted San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease would leave to join the Baltimore Orioles in the offseason. Cease's contract with the Padres is set to expire at the end of the postseason, and he will be free to search for a new team.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / October 6

Free Agent Pete Alonso addresses Padres’ biggest need

In the end, it was a combination of inconsistent starting pitching and untimely hitting that led to the San Diego Padres being bounced out of the Wild Card round.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 6

San Diego Padres NLWCS Recap

The San Diego Padres were eliminated from the postseason on Wednesday, dropping their National League Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs in three games.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

Nick Hundley 'strongly' in the mix for this MLB manager job

As the Giants get their managerial search underway following Bob Melvin’s recent dismissal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that catcher Nick Hundley is “strongly in the mix” for the job.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 4

Jim Rome blasts Padres’ Manny Machado for clapback at reporter

The San Diego Padres’ season ended in disappointing fashion following the team’s 3-1 National League Wild Card loss to the Chicago Cubs. Yet, third baseman Manny Machado stole headlines due to a tension-filled interaction with reporters after the game.

San Diego Padres News / Fastball on SI / October 3

Padres Hurler Flames Umpire For Series-Altering Call In Final Days Before ABS

The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) is coming to Major League Baseball in March. But the San Diego Padres needed it five months sooner. On Thursday, the Padres were eliminated from postseason play with their Wild Card Series loss to the Chicago Cubs.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

Manny Machado got heated with a reporter after season-ending loss

The San Diego Padres were mad at the world after their season came to an end on Thursday night. San Diego lost Game 3 of their NL Wild Card series to the Chicago Cubs by a final score of 3-1, eliminating them from postseason contention.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 3

Padres-Cubs ninth inning shows why ABS challenge system is needed

Major League Baseball is introducing the Automated Balls-Strikes challenge system (ABS system) next season after growing complaints about the way balls and strikes are called.

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Andrew Kittredge News / Yardbarker / September 30

Cubs make bold decision for Game 2 starter vs. Padres

After winning Game 1 against the San Diego Padres, 3-1, on Monday, the Chicago Cubs will look to close out the series on Tuesday by making a bold move for Game 2.

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