A.J. Preller: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 29

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents Likely to Leave, Major Contract Projections, Tarik Skubal to SD?

The San Diego Padres have three free agents who we believe are likely to leave this offseason amid an enormous free agency class of up to 17 players. All

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres' AJ Preller Has Clear Message on Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr Trades

In the business world, a company's founder is typically present from inception. The business never existed without them. The San Diego Padres had existed a full 47 years before James Shields was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Fernando Tatis Jr.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 27

Padres Notes: 3 Free Agents to Pursue, Major Offseason Predictions, Prospects Who Could Arrive in 2027

The San Diego Padres are soon to be in the thick of an offseason that will be among the most pivotal in their journey to finally get to the mountaintop.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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 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 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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18

Padres Could Be Aggressive Early in Free Agency Before Lockout

The San Diego Padres have a reputation around Major League Baseball of being aggressive when it comes to improving their roster. With the impending MLB lockout, the Padres appear to be up against the clock to make the necessary free agency moves before the current pay structure of professional baseball is potentially changed.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19

Padres Notes: SD Linked to Cubs All-Star Pitcher, Could Lose Coach, One-Sided Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres were listed as a top landing spot for an All-Star pitcher from the Chicago Cubs set to enter free agency. With starting pitching being a clear issue during the regular season paired with the sheer amount of free agents on the pitching roster, one insider listed the Friars as a top spot the All-Star.

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

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 2

Padres' AJ Preller Has Clear Message on Craig Stammen's Future With Organization

The San Diego Padres' five postseason appearances in the last seven seasons represent the longest stretch of success in franchise history. Somewhat remarkably, four different managers have guided the team to the postseason this decade.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 25

Fernando Tatis Jr. interrupts AJ Preller's interview with a surprise request

Fernando Tatis Jr. saw an opportunity amid a wild celebration in the San Diego Padres locker room and went for it. As Marty Caswell of Foul Territory interviewed

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 / 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.

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 / 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

Padres continue busy day by signing former longtime Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez

Padres' Manny Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

Nick Castellanos quickly lands with new team after Phillies release

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

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.

Machado doesn't hold back on feelings about Dodgers

Diamondbacks owner is willing to go 'all in' to compete with Dodgers

Red Sox exec angers fans with comment about Alex Bregman

Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

These are MLB’s three most improved teams

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.

10 MLB teams under the most pressure this offseason

Mets begin rebuild of bullpen by signing Devin Williams

Two most likely landing spots for Pete Alonso are revealed

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB all-time saves leaders' quiz

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?

Mets offseason blueprint: Best-case lineup scenario features Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso

MLB free agency adds intrigue as another NPB star to be posted

MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

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.

Padres name Craig Stammen new skipper despite no managerial experience

Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber among 13 players to receive qualifying offers

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

The '1984 San Diego Padres' quiz

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / November 6

Padres' new skipper has zero managerial experience

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.

Blue Jays losing key part of World Series run with Don Mattingly's departure

Luis Robert Jr. needs a fresh start — and so do White Sox

Yankees offseason blueprint: Best-case scenario features two stars

Dream (but realistic) trade targets for every MLB team this offseason

Offseason needs for every MLB team