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Ex-GM Expresses Major Concern Over Signing Padres' Adrian Morejon in Free Agency

When Adrian Morejon was unavailable to the San Diego Padres in a critical late-game situation in a National League Division Series game against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Craig Stammen blamed "stickiness" in the pitcher's left shoulder.

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Report: RHP Michael King opts out of Padres contract

Right-hander Michael King declined the player option on his contract with the San Diego Padres to become a free agent, MLB.com reported Thursday. King had two seasons remaining on a three-year, $75 million contract and held a player option for each of the remaining seasons.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres Officially Lose 9 Players to Free Agency

Major League Baseball's offseason is officially underway after the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series. The San Diego Padres, who played the Brewers as well as anyone this postseason, will now look to retool and try to get revenge in 2027.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 29

Padres' King declines player option, set to become free agent

Padres' Michael King declines player option, set to become free agent

King, 31, has spent the previous three seasons with the Padres and has done excellent work.

Brewers' Cooper Pratt will celebrate Fanta-stic World Series title without booze

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Pat Murphy takes shot at Yankees while celebrating World Series win with Jake Bauers

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Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Michael King Declines Player Option

Right-hander Michael King has declined his 2027 player option, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He is now a free agent. Like the other 2026-27 free agents, King has a five-day window where he can only sign with his previous club, which is the Padres in King’s case.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents Likely to Leave, Major Contract Projections, Tarik Skubal to SD?

The San Diego Padres have three free agents who we believe are likely to leave this offseason amid an enormous free agency class of up to 17 players. All

Casey Mize News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28

Padres Free Agent Pitcher Projected to Sign 3-Year, $54 Million Contract

The San Diego Padres could have a ton of new faces by the time the 2027 season arrives. San Diego has up to 17 potential free agents, including players with options heading into the offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28

3 Most Critical Padres Players Likely to Leave This Offseason

The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market this offseason. While the Padres will look to bring back some of them, there will undoubtedly be plenty of roster turnover this winter.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 28

Padres Predicted to Poach Dodgers Star in Blockbuster Offseason Move

The San Diego Padres are aiming for one of their best winters in recent memory. The Padres are coming off a strong second half of the 2026 season, and they'll look to build on that momentum and carry it into 2027. The top priority for the Padres this offseason is to bolster their starting pitching.

Austin Hays News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres All-Star Free Agent Projected to Sign 1-Year, $3 Million Deal

The San Diego Padres have a crucial offseason ahead. The Padres have one goal in mind, which is to win the 2027 World Series, and that all begins this winter.

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

Padres' AJ Preller Has Clear Message on Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr Trades

In the business world, a company's founder is typically present from inception. The business never existed without them. The San Diego Padres had existed a full 47 years before James Shields was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Fernando Tatis Jr.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents to Pursue, Major Offseason Predictions, Prospects Who Could Arrive in 2027

The San Diego Padres are soon to be in the thick of an offseason that will be among the most pivotal in their journey to finally get to the mountaintop.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27

Brewers can taste first World Series title after Game 3 rout vs. Rays

The title wait is nearly over, Milwaukee. A World Series is about to be tapped.

Rays' Kevin Cash discusses 'deflating' 5th inning in Game 3 loss

Rays All-Star gets benched for Game 3 of the World Series

Victor Mesa Jr. costs the Rays a run with outfield blunder in Game 3

Chandler Simpson has catch of the playoffs in World Series Game 3

Phillies set to hire Peter Fatse as new hitting coach

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

Ranking the 3 Best Free-Agent Fits for the Padres

The San Diego Padres are expected to have a ton of turnover this offseason. The Padres could have up to 17 free agents hit the open market. Many of their most important players from 2026 — including starting pitcher Michael King, reliever Adrian Morejon and first baseman Ty France — are among them.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 26

Padres Predicted to Bring Back 2 Key Free Agents This Offseason

The San Diego Padres could have up to 17 free agents hitting the open market this offseason. While they won't be able to bring back everyone — nor will they want to — there are a handful of players who were key to their 2026 success that they'd love to have back.

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Padres’ Manny Machado Trade Rumors Take Sudden Turn

The San Diego Padres have drawn a firm line around their cornerstone third baseman. General manager A.J. Preller recently dismissed any notion of trading Manny Machado, calling him and teammate Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Padres Make Massive Announcement on Fernando Tatis Jr.

Fernando Tatis Jr. remains the unmistakable centerpiece of the San Diego Padres, a status that general manager A.J. Preller reinforced in the early days of the offseason.

Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / October 23

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 23

Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade

After a roller coaster season, the San Diego Padres now face another busy offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Among those decisions is a potential logjam at catcher.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Preller Discusses Ethan Salas, Padres’ Catchers

Highly touted prospect Ethan Salas made his major league debut for the Padres last month, batting .256/.275/.462 in a limited sample of 40 plate appearances. He remains a consensus Top 100 prospect in the sport and figures to play a prominent role behind the dish in 2027.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 15