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The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Padres

The San Diego Padres have plenty of work to do this offseason. While the Padres had another successful season, winning 91 games and reaching the postseason for the third consecutive year, the Padres fell short yet again in the postseason, losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series.

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San Diego Padres' Pending Free Agents' Market Values Revealed: Starting Pitchers

The San Diego Padres have many decisions to make this offseason as their season once again ended much sooner than the organization would have liked. With 17 potential free agents on the roster and likely trying to retool while maintaining a responsible payroll, the possibilities are endless for president of baseball operations AJ Preller.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 21

Padres Notes: Blockbuster Trade Idea, World Series Player SD Needs, Mason Miller Trade?

The San Diego Padres have a blockbuster trade idea that would almost definitely make superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. much happier. If the would-be deal were

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

One Offseason Mistake the Padres Cannot Afford to Repeat

The San Diego Padres had a pitching problem this past season. The bullpen was as dominant as advertised (if not better) with a collective ERA of 3.31 — the fifth-lowest in MLB — across 647.2 combined innings.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 20

San Diego’s breakout backstop

Welcome to our series grading every member of the San Diego Padres’ 40-man roster. The roster being evaluated is current as of Oct. 18, prior to the end of the World Series.

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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.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

The Padres Player Whose Trade Value May Never Be Higher (And Why They Should Trade Him)

The San Diego Padres are entering a crucial offseason. After a strong second half of the season, the Padres are looking to take a massive leap. The new owners vowed they'd bring a title to San Diego, and this offseason needs to be a step in that direction.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Padres

In the seventh round of the 2013 MLB Draft, the San Diego Padres selected a first baseman from Marina High School in Huntington Beach named Jake Bauers.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19

3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the San Diego Padres

Almost every MLB team spends a minute shopping in the bargain aisle of free agency each offseason. A few even make some purchases, knowing their low-cost bet on swing changes, new pitches or some other definition of "untapped potential" doesn't always work out.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19

The First Move the Padres Front Office Must Make This Offseason

One of the biggest elements of the San Diego Padres' success this past regular season also proved to be part of their downfall in October: the bullpen.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19

Padres Notes: SD Linked to Yankees All-Star, One Player Likely to Be Traded, Aggressive Offseason Expected

The San Diego Padres have been linked to an All-Star that plays on the New York Yankees as they prepare for an offseason with 17 potential free agents on the way out.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18

Padres Could Be Aggressive Early in Free Agency Before Lockout

The San Diego Padres have a reputation around Major League Baseball of being aggressive when it comes to improving their roster. With the impending MLB lockout, the Padres appear to be up against the clock to make the necessary free agency moves before the current pay structure of professional baseball is potentially changed.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

Yankees Had Past Interest In Jeremiah Estrada

As part of a piece about how the Yankees could rebuild their bullpen this offseason, the New York Post’s Joel Sherman writes that “the Yankees have long

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18

The Padres Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

With 20-20 hindsight, the San Diego Padres might want a mulligan on the 2025 trade deadline. In separate transactions, they traded minor league catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Toronto Blue Jays, and acquired veteran backstop Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals.

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Ty France News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18

Padres Linked to Yankees All-Star to Replace Ty France

The San Diego Padres have a crucial offseason ahead of them. Starting pitching is the team's top priority; however, that's just the start. While the Padres don't necessarily need to upgrade their infield — since they have three core players with long-term financial commitments — it's not out of the realm of possibility that they make an addition.

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

Preller, Stammen Discuss Padres’ Offseason, Rotation, Injuries

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller and manager Craig Stammen held an end-of-season wrap-up session yesterday, with the San Diego Union-Tribune’s

Ty France News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Padres Announce Ty France Honor Ahead of MLB Free Agency

Ty France played 127 games at first base this season for the San Diego Padres, making just three errors and posting a .997 fielding percentage that topped the .994 league average.

Michael King News / Yardbarker / October 11

Why White Sox should target Padres' Michael King if he opts out

King is an intriguing ace whom they should explore adding to their rotation.

Guardians expose White Sox's biggest flaw en route to ALCS

Guardians complete ALDS comeback, blank White Sox in Game 5

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / October 9

The Padres’ Season Comes To A Disappointing End

The San Diego Padres have yet again been eliminated from the playoffs in gruesome and frustrating fashion, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS and coming up short of their ultimate goal of winning a World Series.

Michael King News / Field Level Media / October 8

Padres ace Michael King has option decision to make

After an impressive postseason, San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King faces a decision that could determine whether he returns to the team in 2027.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jackson Chourio, William Contreras clutch again as Brewers shut down Padres to head to NLCS

After a regular-season-best 103 wins, the Milwaukee Brewers dispatched the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night 3-1, ending an entertaining and hard-fought National League Division Series in four games.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

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Jacob Misiorowski News / Yardbarker / October 7

Brewers 'could' deploy Jacob Misiorowski in NLDS Game 4 in one situation

After dropping a chance to eliminate the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers may be go nuclear if they have a chance to oust the Friars in NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday night.

Manager Pat Murphy admits Brewers 'exceeded' expectations in 2026

Mason Miller activated from paternity list

Brewers' William Contreras has brought the X factor this postseason

Manny Machado catches Justin Verlander off guard after seeing retired pitcher in his new job

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz