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Padres Interested In Adding Starting Pitcher

Even after adding Michael King back to their rotation last month, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Padres are hoping to add another starter before the season begins.

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What’s Next for the Padres’ Starting Rotation in 2026?

The pieces are finally coming together in San Diego. Michael King has returned, the bullpen remained intact after arbitration, and Sung-Min Song is coming over from Korea to bolster the infield The last question mark for San Diego is the starting rotation’s depth.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 11

Padres pitching depth might be better than you think

Since the start of the offseason, all San Diego Padres fans and many sports journalists have discussed the need for starting pitching for the 2026 season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 10

Winners and Losers From the Padres’ 2026 Arbitration Agreements

Padres general manager A.J. Preller has done it again. Since becoming GM in 2016, Preller has never failed to agree on a contract with a player before arbitration hearings.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Padres rumors: San Diego interested in pitching addition, but there’s a catch

The San Diego Padres have put together some solid seasons in the last few years. San Diego has made some postseason runs, but has not been able to reach the NLCS or World Series.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8

Padres sign ex-Guardians 1st round pick

As the San Diego Padres continue striving for a World Series berth, they’re exploring all avenues of success. While the deal will likely fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, the Padres have just made a shrewd free agency addition.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 5

Bradgley Rodriquez could be next Padres prospect to bullpen mainstay

The San Diego Padres’ minor league system has done a terrific job of developing top bullpen prospects. Last season, David Morgan provided outstanding appearances as a bridge-gap reliever.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 4

Three underrated MLB signings that can pay dividends in 2026

While some big names have dominated the headlines, here are three under-the-radar signings that could pay off.

Blue Jays reportedly have made biggest offer for Kyle Tucker

Cubs linked to major trade with Red Sox amid Bo Bichette rumors

Another team enters Bichette race

New York Mets reportedly eyeing significant free-agent move

Red Sox reportedly make 'aggressive' offer to top free-agent target

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3

Winter league playoffs underway

The winter league teams have been set for the Caribbean World Series. Due to the issues taking place in Venezuela, the final series has been moved from Caracas to Guadalajara, Mexico.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. Sends Message to Julio Rodriguez Amid MLB Offseason

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez have both built strong reputations in MLB. Tatis has spent six remarkable years in the league, solidifying himself as one of the most electric players in the sport.

Eugenio Suarez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3

Padres should set their sights on free agent Eugenio Suarez

San Diego Padres free agent target Kazuma Okamoto agreed to a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday. There were several reports that linked the Padres to the Japanese star, but in the end, he decided to play in Toronto where the 2025 American League Champions appear to be loading up to make a return trip to the World Series.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Jose Miranda News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3

Padres offer new chapter for Jose Miranda

The San Diego Padres are looking to revamp their corner infield depth, as Manny Machado is a fixture at third base, but the first base position is wide open.

Luis Arraez News / Gaslamp Ball / January 3

Friar Faithful would welcome reunion with Luis Arraez

With Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai signing his deal with the Houston Astros, one of the two free agent plugs clogging up the offseason has been removed.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / January 1

Luis Arraez Sends Message to Jackson Merrill Amid MLB Free Agency

The San Diego Padres will look to remain competitive next year despite general manager A.J. Preller operating with far more limited payroll flexibility in free agency.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Looking back at Padres’ biggest surprise of 2025

The San Diego Padres were a good enough team to make the postseason in 2025; however, it never felt that they were good enough to win the World Series.

Blake Hunt News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30

Padres Sign Blake Hunt To Minor League Deal

The Padres have signed catcher Blake Hunt to a minor league deal, as noted in the transactions tracker on Hunt’s MLB.com profile page. Hunt’s deal was first reported by MadFriars earlier this month.

Sung-Mun Song News / Yardbarker / December 27

Padres have unexpected option to boost their outfield

Another unexpected option could also see time on the grass in 2026.

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Phillies' Bryce Harper takes a swipe at team president Dave Dombrowski

How NL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025

...and how AL teams have addressed their weakest positions

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

Sung-Mun Song News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26

Padres Considering Song In Outfield

San Diego landed Sung Mun Song on a four-year, $15MM deal last week. The KBO star is headed toward a versatile role with the Padres, which could include opportunities in the outfield.

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

Michael King Sends Message to Padres Fans

The San Diego Padres received a major boost in free agency when pitcher Michael King re-signed with the team on Dec. 19. The news was a shock to many, as King was predicted to return to the East Coast, where he grew up and began his Major League Baseball career.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / December 20

Padres to Sign Sung Mun Song: What to Make of Move

The past few days have been busy for the San Diego Padres. One day after retaining Michael King, the Padres have reportedly agreed to bring in KBO star Sung Mun Song.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 19

Padres reportedly add intriguing KBO infielder

The San Diego Padres have reportedly filled another hole in their lineup. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reported that the Padres have signed Korean Baseball Organization infielder Sung Mun Song.

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

The Phillies and Royals swap pitchers, Matt Strahm returns to where it all started

Team USA gets commitment from two-time Cy Young winner, flame-throwing closer for 2026 World Baseball Classic

San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Korean Star Song Sung-mun Signs With the San Diego Padres

If there is one thing we know about San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller, it’s that the man treats the offseason like an all-you-can-eat buffet—he simply cannot leave a talented plate untouched.

Michael King News / Just Baseball / December 19

San Diego Padres Re-Sign Michael King to Three-Year, $75 Million Deal

Heading into the offseason, the biggest question for the San Diego Padres is: What would the rotation look like on Opening Day? By the end of the season, it appeared almost certain that Dylan Cease would be pitching elsewhere, and that expectation became reality when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yu Darvish News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Padres' Yu Darvish Sends MLB Retirement Message on Monday

The San Diego Padres enter the 2026 season facing significant uncertainty, with payroll limitations curbing the typically aggressive approach of general manager A.J.

Yu Darvish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Yu Darvish’s son Shoei makes his college decision

Yu Darvish’s son is headed to a very fitting university. On Tuesday, UC San Diego officially announced their 2026 signing class. Headlining the list of eight newcomers is Shoei Darvish, the son of the San Diego Padres pitcher Yu.