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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 12

Padres Pitcher Emerges as Favorite to Land Starting Rotation Spot

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vasquez has emerged as the favorite to land a spot in the starting rotation. The Padres rotation features three staples: Michael King, Joe Musgrove, and Nick Pivetta.

Ty France News / Gaslamp Ball / February 12

Padres need to ignore price tag and sign Ty France

Following the departures of Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn in free agency, the San Diego Padres have an opening at the first base position. Gavin Sheets is the projected starter, but there is room for improvement.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres' $15 Million Offseason Addition Reveals Role for 2026 Season

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song revealed his expected role for the 2026 season as spring training in Peoria, Ariz. gets underway. The former KBO Player of the Year spoke to reporters Wednesday and revealed he's been told by the team that he will cover third base, second base, first base, as well as some outfield.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Everything You Need to Know Before Padres 2026 Spring Training

After a 90-win regular season in 2025, the Padres look to bounce back from a frustrating Wild Card Round exit at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. The team will look for a fresh start in the 2026 season to right what went wrong last year, and they certainly have gone in the right direction with new hires across the coaching staff.

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Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 11

Padres manager Craig Stammen provides latest Yu Darvish update

The San Diego Padres won’t have potential future Hall of Famer Yu Darvish pitch this season; however, the hope is that he stays as close as he can to be a coaching presence in the clubhouse.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Reach Agreement with 16-Year-Old Phenom Who Could Change the Franchise’s Future

The San Diego Padres have reportedly reached a pre-agreement with Dominican prospect Yoel King, a 16-year-old flamethrower who is already touching triple digits.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Expected to Sign Starting Pitcher on One Condition

The San Diego Padres are expected to sign a starting pitcher in the coming weeks — on one condition. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres are in the market for a starter but only if the pitcher comes at the right price.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 11

Padres Lose Out on Cy Young Pitcher in Free Agency

The San Diego Padres lost out on signing three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander in free agency this offseason. The 42-year-old was frequently linked to the Padres throughout the winter, but ultimately signed with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $13 million deal.

Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Luis Arraez Became Drain on Padres Offense, Says Insider

Former San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez became a drain on offense, according to the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee. Arraez, a three-time batting champion, struggled throughout the 2025 season.

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Manny Machado News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 10

Tatis, Machado Among 11 Padres Headed to World Baseball Classic

The San Diego Padres will be among the most represented MLB clubs at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with 11 players set to compete for their respective countries when the tournament begins in March.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Craig Stammen gets 100% real on Padres possibly making more moves in spring training

As Spring Training begins for Major League Baseball teams, many clubs are still trying to pick up free agents and bolster rosters. The San Diego Padres, who made the MLB postseason in 2025, are no exception.

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

Padres Potential Lineup for 2026 Season Revealed

The San Diego Padres' potential lineup for the 2026 season has been revealed. While Padres manager Craig Stammen will use spring training to evaluate the team's lineup construction for his inaugural season as skipper, the San Diego Union Tribune's Kevin Acee provided two potential lineups the Friars could use in 2026.

Nestor Cortes News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

What Happened To Nestor Cortes Jr.? Latest Update On The Former Yankees Star

Nestor Cortes Jr. was once a top pitcher in the MLB. Cortes’ stint with the New York Yankees was great in 2021 and 2022. The southpaw held an ERA below 3.00 in both years, but his decline started in 2023.

Sung-Mun Song News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

A Surprise Name Is Emerging as the Padres’ DH Option for 2026

The Padres’ biggest signing of the offseason came in December, when the team added Korean star Sung-Mun Song on a four-year, $15 million deal. Song was a necessary addition to the lineup, especially in hindsight with left-handed bats Ryan O’Hearn and Luis Arraez signing with National League rivals Pittsburgh and San Francisco, respectively.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / February 9

Padres Lose Another Free Agent Target to Familiar NL Team

On Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed three-time All-Star Marcell Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract. The right-handed slugger was one of the Padres' top targets during free agency.

San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / February 8

MLB Analyst Expects Padres Superstar To Be Top MVP Contender In 2026

Fernando Tatis Jr. re-established himself as one of the elite performers in the MLB following an outstanding 2025 campaign. It was the best season for the San Diego Padres since Tatis Jr.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Larry Brown Sports / February 6

Paul Goldschmidt is being linked to one team in free agency

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Legal battle over Padres' ownership one step closer to resolution

The legal battle which has been hovering over the Padres for the past year-plus moved a bit closer to resolution this week. While it’s not over the finish line, it appears the club took one step toward closer and potentially being sold.

David Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

David Peralta Announces Retirement

Longtime Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is formally retiring from baseball. He provided a statement to MLBTR announcing the news: “I want to formally announce my retirement from baseball.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / February 4

Padres’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Salas, Haynes

The Padres announced which players will be going to Arizona in February as non-roster invites to 2026 big league Spring Training. It’s not a lengthy list, thanks to trades and the fact that many of San Diego’s better prospects are on the 40-man roster.

Yu Darvish News / Just Baseball / February 1

What Would Yu Darvish’s Retirement Mean for the Padres?

On January 24, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Yu Darvish was retiring. The report sparked immediate reaction across social media, prompting Darvish’s agent, Joel Wolfe, to refute the claim later that day.