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A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / September 16
A.J. Preller signed stellar free agent class for 2026 
There is only a little over a week left in the 2026 regular season for the San Diego Padres. With the team marching toward a playoff berth, this is a good time to look back at how they got here.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 7
2026 MLB Draft Review: San Diego Padres
The last time that the Padres took a college player in the first round was 2016, when the club grabbed Eric Lauer & Cal Quantrill. So, it’s not much of a shock to see San Diego go with the tried-and-true method, even if it doesn’t always yield perfect results.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 4
Padres' AJ Preller Hints at Major Nick Pivetta News
The San Diego Padres have two star pitchers working their way back from long-term injuries in Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta. According to Padres president of baseball operations AJ Preller, one is tracking towards a return faster than the other.
The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 27
Padres Roundup: Another Major Injury, AJ Preller’s Future, Mason Miller Calls Himself An ‘Idiot’
The San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-0, on Wednesday and improved to 72-62 on the year. Randy Vásquez earned his 10th win of the season (a career-high mark) thanks to five scoreless innings, just one hit allowed and a pair of strikeouts.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26
AJ Preller's Future With Padres Addressed Following Ownership Change
The San Diego Padres kicked off a new era on Monday with José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones being introduced as the new owners of the organization. The purchase of the club was officially approved last week, with the $3.9 billion sale being the highest ever for an MLB team.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16
Padres rumors: Craig Stammen could be ‘fall guy’ with no playoff berth, but what about A.J. Preller?
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen could face pressure if the club fails to reach the postseason in his first year on the job, despite being under contract for two more seasons.
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / August 4
A.J. Preller Delivers Message After Padres Trade Deadline
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made it clear he has no regrets about the club's aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline, defending the organization's willingness to sacrifice top prospects in pursuit of a championship.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
Padres acquire former Cy Young winner in trade with Giants
San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller has made his first move of the trade deadline, and it’s a much-needed one. The Padres are finalizing a deal that will send San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Diego, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2
Padres’ Craig Stammen gets real about AJ Preller before MLB trade deadline
The San Diego Padres are preparing for the upcoming MLB trade deadline. We have less than 24 hours left before MLB’s trade season officially concludes.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 2
Padres Considering Blockbuster Rafael Devers Trade Ahead of Deadline: Report
The San Diego Padres have set themselves up for president of baseball operations A.J. Preller to buy at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. After a slump at the end of June and into early July, the Padres have righted the ship, putting themselves right back in the wild-card hunt in the National League.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1
MLB Insider Throws Exciting New Wrinkle Into Padres' Trade Deadline Plans
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller can never be counted out when it comes to trade talks. Preller has built up a reputation around the league as someone who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants, even if it means mortgaging the future to do so.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / July 31
If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets?
After dropping five of their first seven games of the second half, the San Diego Padres seemed like prime sell candidates. But after sweeping the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, they are a game over .500 and have re-entered the buyers’ conversation. Is buying at this year’s deadline the smart thing to do?
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / July 20
Could A.J. Preller Bring Himself To Be a Seller at the Trade Deadline?
With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, and the San Diego Padres are 49-50, 2.5 games back of an NL wild-card spot. They own a -32 run differential
San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 12
Padres’ A.J. Preller Reveals Trade Deadline Outlook Amid 4-12 Stretch
The San Diego Padres began the 2026 MLB season as one of the hottest teams. Under first-year manager Craig Stammen, they sat at 31-20 through May 23 and were just half a game back from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West lead.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Padres rumors: The $3.9 billion reason A.J. Preller could become even more ‘dangerous’ at trade deadline
The finalization of the sale of the San Diego Padres should be completed this summer. Jose Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, bought the team for $3.9 billion in April, marking it the biggest sale in the history of the sport.
San Diego Padres News / Total Pro Sports / April 14
MLB News: A.J. Preller’s Future With The San Diego Padres Remains Uncertain
The San Diego Padres are already dealing with ownership issues. The franchise is on the verge of getting a new buyer, and they are gradually shedding payroll.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / February 16
Padres GM A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension
The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for general manager A.J. Preller on Monday. Preller, 48, has held the position since August 2014, adding president of baseball operations to his title in 2021 and making the playoffs in four of the past six seasons.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / February 16
Padres rewarding GM A.J. Preller with extension
The San Diego Padres and president of baseball operations/general manager A. J. Preller stayed busy over the weekend, bolstering the roster with key depth
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 15
Padres' Manny Machado praises team's Saturday signings
GM A.J. Preller was busy dishing out contracts, signing veterans Nick Castellanos, Griffin Canning and German Marquez to one-year contracts to deepen the roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 3
Five GMs on the hot seat entering the 2026 MLB season
Let's take a look at five GMs who may be on the hot seat entering the 2026 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10
Five most interesting leaders to watch at MLB GM Meetings
Who are the five general managers/presidents of baseball operations who will generate perhaps the most interest outside of last season's powerhouses?
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7
Does extension for A.J. Preller mean Padres drama is settled?
A.J. Preller’s current contract with the Padres runs through the end of the 2026 season, but it appears as though Preller will be the team’s president of baseball operations for quite a longer time to come.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6
Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience
The San Diego Padres on Thursday announced the hiring of their 22nd manager, naming former big-league reliever Craig Stammen as their next skipper. The 41-year-old, who signed a three-year deal, has no managerial experience.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17
What does future hold for Padres' A.J. Preller?
Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is under contract through 2026. It’s been suggested by some that he is fairly safe in his job but a report Friday from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic casts at least a bit of doubt on that.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
A.J. Preller discusses Padres rotation
Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller met with reporters (including Dennis Lin of The Athletic and Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune) on Tuesday afternoon.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / October 15
Why Padres should consider moving on from A.J. Preller
Out of all the teams that entered the MLB postseason in 2025, the Padres have the most question marks heading into the offseason.
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