San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 20

Padres Notes: Yankees Interested in SD Pitcher, 3 Lower-Cost Free Agents to Target, First Offseason Move

The San Diego Padres have a right-handed pitcher who has generated trade interest from the New York Yankees. According to the New York Post's Joel Sherman, the Yankees have expressed interest in right-handed pitcher Jeremiah Estrada numerous times over the last few years.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / October 19

Grading every Padre on 40-man roster

Welcome to our new 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.

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

Yankees Have Shown Trade Interest in Padres 27-Year-Old Reliever: Report

The New York Yankees have reportedly shown past interest in a piece of one of the highest-regarded bullpens in MLB. Right-hander Jeremiah Estrada was born about 120 miles away from Petco Park in Rancho Mirage, CA.

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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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / 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 / 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.

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 / San Diego Padres on SI / October 17

Padres Trade Deadline Saved Their Season, But Suddenly Looks Rough

The San Diego Padres lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-1, on Monday, Aug. 3 to bring their record to 58-55 on the year. This loss to a divisional rival that fell short of the postseason was significant since it came past this season's trade deadline.

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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 17

Padres Listed as Top Landing Spot for Cubs All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres have a crucial offseason ahead. After a strong second half of the 2026 season, the Padres will look to build on that and establish themselves as a true contender throughout the 2027 season.

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

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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.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / October 15

A.J. Preller Comments on Nick Pivetta’s Future With Padres

Nick Pivetta’s future with the San Diego Padres remains uncertain as the club weighs its options for the right-hander ahead of the 2027 season. President of baseball operations A.J.

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.

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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.

Mason Miller 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 / Just Baseball / October 7

San Diego Padres Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.