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On YouTubeA.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres' AJ Preller Discusses Dodgers' Spending, Competing With LA
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is fully aware of what the Los Angeles Dodgers have done this offseason. The Dodgers signed the top free agent available in Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million deal and also inked a three-year, $69 million deal with one of baseball's best closers in Edwin Diaz.
Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres' Mason Miller Gets Honest About Transitioning to Starting Pitcher
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller addressed one of the hottest rumors of the offseason in whether he would transition to being a starting pitcher. It was no secret the Padres were short on starting pitching after losing two staples of the rotation in Dylan Cease (free agency) and Yu Darvish (elbow surgery).
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Predicted to Move First Baseman Ahead of Opening Day
The San Diego Padres have a few open competitions this spring as they look to finalize their roster ahead of the 2026 season. One of those competitions is in the infield, as there's a clear hole at first base, especially against left-handed pitching.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Jackson Merrill News / Gaslamp Ball / February 28
Padres relievers dominant in win over Mariners, Jackson Merrill hits first home run of spring season 
Jackson Merrill capped a five-run bottom of the second inning with a two-run home run to left-center field that put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Seattle Mariners, 5-1.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
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.
Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Attempting Major Position Change With $15 Million Addition
The San Diego Padres are attempting to turn $15 million offseason addition Sung-Mun Song into a super utility man this spring. Song joined the Friars this offseason after spending the first nine seasons of his career overseas in the Korea Baseball Organization.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Still Targeting Major Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Season, Says Insider
The San Diego Padres are still targeting a major upgrade ahead of the 2026 season, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. While Friars spring camp is in full swing, it appears president of baseball operations A.J.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Tried to Acquire $260 Million All-Star in Blockbuster Offseason Trade: Report
The San Diego Padres tried to acquire 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado in a blockbuster trade this offseason, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
3 Way-Too-Early Overreactions From Padres Spring Training
The San Diego Padres are officially through one week of Cactus League play, and they're 3-5. Is it time to hit the panic button? All jokes aside, with eight spring training games down, it feels like a perfect time for some way-too-early overreactions to what's gone on thus far.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 28
Padres Notes: SD Fielding Trade Offers, Pitcher Released From Hospital, All-Star Talks Dodgers Spending
The San Diego Padres LOST to the Colorado Rockies, 3-2, on Friday afternoon, bringing their record to 3-5 in the early stages of spring training. With the World Baseball Classic right around the corner, the Padres will be without the talents of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr.
San Diego Padres News / HITC / February 28
NFL legend Drew Brees is interested in buying MLB team San Diego Padres
NFL legend Drew Brees is evaluating an opportunity to enter Major League Baseball ownership with interest in the San Diego Padres. Brees started his NFL career with the then-San Diego Chargers, where he played from 2001 to 2005.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / February 28
Padres drop another one-run game, this time in walk-off fashion
For the third time in the last four games, a San Diego Padres Spring Training game was decided by one run. Unfortunately for the Padres, it was the Colorado
A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 27
Why Are Padres Being Mysterious About AJ Preller's Contract Extension?
The San Diego Padres announced last week that they agreed to a multiyear contract extension with president of baseball operations A.J. Preller. Preller, who's been with the Padres since 2014, will remain with the team at least through the 2028 season, according to the "multiyear" description on his contract.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 27
Top 5 San Diego Padres Spring Training Storylines
The San Diego Padres’ offseason had it all: payroll concerns, ownership turmoil, splashes in free agency, and a new managerial hiring. It is clear that the team remains in win-now mode, and AJ Preller operated in that fashion despite being handcuffed.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 26
Former Chargers quarterback could be part of Padres future
Quarterback Drew Brees spent the first five years of his Hall of Fame career with the then San Diego Chargers. He may be a part of the San Diego sports landscape once again.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Padres’ Joe Musgrove eyeing spring training start amid Tommy John recovery
The San Diego Padres are hoping to have starting pitcher Joe Musgrove ready for the start of the 2026 season. Musgrove will be a part of the Opening Day rotation if he is ready to go. The right-hander did not pitch in 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery at the end of the 2024 campaign.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26
Why Padres should trade Gavin Sheets before Opening Day
Baseball fans have long pointed out how nearly all of the San Diego Padres’ core is comprised of current or former shortstops. Xander Bogaerts is currently manning the position, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 26
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month's World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about a week after experiencing tightness in his left groin in a batting practice session at spring training.
San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / February 26
San Diego Padres Star Pitcher Shut Down Due To Nasty Infection ‘In His Butt’
San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron will be out indefinitely following an unfortunate health issue involving his “rear end.” The 29-year-old Waldron is competing for one of the starting rotation spots.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / February 25
Manny Machado’s Fernando Tatis Jr. Message as Padres Face Problem
The San Diego Padres have a good baseball team, but they also happen to play in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers and their juggernaut squad.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 24
Padres' Matt Waldron faces setback after minor procedure; rotation depth clouds role
San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron experienced a setback in camp Tuesday after the knuckleballer underwent a minor procedure to treat an infection in his "rear end," according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Craig Stammen News / Last Word On Sports / February 22
Stammen Figuring Out New-Look Padres Lineup
With the first weekend of spring training in the books, teams now see a preview of what is to come in the following weeks. Players are settling in, managers are experimenting, and early patterns are emerging.
Yuki Matsui News / Field Level Media / February 20
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) ailing, could affect WBC availability
Padres left-hander Yuki Matsui experienced tightness in his left groin during a batting practice session on Thursday and is considered day to day, San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Friday.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / February 20
Who Will Win the Battle for the Padres’ Fifth Rotation Spot?
In an interview on February 10, 2026, skipper Craig Stammen was asked if he expected additional moves from AJ Preller. His response was, “AJ’s always got something up his sleeve…don’t put anything past him.” Stammen couldn’t have put it any better.
A.J. Preller News / Yardbarker / February 16
Padres rewarding GM A.J. Preller with extension
The San Diego Padres and president of baseball operations/general manager A. J. Preller stayed busy over the weekend, bolstering the roster with key depth
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