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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Padres Front Office

The San Diego Padres once again find themselves at the start of a pivotal offseason, but what makes this coming winter so unique is that it is the first for new owners Kwanza Jones and Jose E.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 23

Padres Notes: Adrian Morejon Contract Prediction, Ethan Salas in Competition, Relievers Market Value

The San Diego Padres had one of the best bullpens in baseball over the course of the regular season, but one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle is not only a free agent, but expected to get one of the biggest pitching contracts this offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

The Biggest Thing Separating the Padres From World Series Teams

Earlier this month, the San Diego Padres were eliminated from the National League Division Series in heartbreaking fashion at the hands of the Milwaukee Brewers.

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San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 22

San Diego Padres Suddenly Announce 2 Free Agent Signings

The San Diego Padres quietly bolstered their lower-level talent pipeline on October 21, 2026, by signing two free agents to minor-league contracts, according to the official MiLB transaction log.

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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.

Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Adrian Morejon Predicted to Earn $90 Million Contract; Can Padres Afford Him?

In an offseason that is once again shaping up to be pivotal for the San Diego Padres, there are no shortage of decisions that will have plenty of ramifications on the 2027 campaign.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

Padres' AJ Preller Pumps the Brakes on Ethan Salas Being Starting Catcher in 2027

The San Diego Padres' 2026 season is officially in the rearview mirror. The Padres now shift their focus to 2027, where their goal is simple: win the first World Series in franchise history.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 22

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

The San Diego Padres fell short of their ultimate goal this postseason at the hands of the mighty Milwaukee Brewers. Stagnant offense was a main culprit for the elimination, but after relying on the bullpen for most of the regular season, the increased workload ultimately led to the team's demise in October.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Top 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 / San Diego Padres on SI / October 21

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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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 / 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

San Diego Padres News / Viral Sports News / October 15

Padres Acquire Japanese Pitcher in Early Offseason Move

The San Diego Padres have continued their steady presence on the international market by adding Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Nogami on a minor-league contract, via MLB.com.

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

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8

Mason Miller declines midwife’s offer during birth of his son

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller didn’t have baseball on his mind as he accompanied his wife, Jordan, during her delivery of their son on Tuesday.

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

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 6