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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 24
The 2026 projections are in for Padres 
It’s a good thing the baseball season is still two months away. San Diego Padres president of baseball operations/general manager A.J. Preller has plenty of time to upgrade the roster before the start of the new season.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 23
How a Division-Rival Lefty Could Save the Padres’ Offseason
Padres general manager A.J. Preller needs to find a way to salvage the offseason. San Diego currently has little financial flexibility and a depleted farm system, leaving few obvious paths to improve the roster.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 22
Is A.J. Preller’s Time Running Out With the Padres?
The San Diego Padres have had a mediocre offseason. While they’ve held onto their superstar core of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill, they lost star pitcher Dylan Cease, All-Star closer Robert Suarez and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / January 19
The Padres’ unicorn
When the San Diego Padres drafted Jackson Merrill in the first round of the 2021 MLB draft there was a great story told about the scouting of Merrill by Padres general manager and president of baseball operations A.J.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Athletics News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 15
A New Strategy Defines the Padres’ 2026 International Signing Class
It was a great day for baseball as the international signing window opened, giving fans a look at young players signing their first MLB contracts. Originating almost exclusively from Central and South America, these teenagers are one step closer to seeing their dreams come true, and earned a significant payday.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / January 12
Which Free Agents Could Fall to the Padres Before Spring Training?
The team with arguably the most interesting offseason was the San Diego Padres. From payroll questions to ownership turmoil, it was anyone’s guess how the team was going to look.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 11
Padres Remain Active in Pursuit of Right-Handed Bat
The San Diego Padres are still in the market for a mid-tier, right-handed platoon bat. It may not be the most glaring hole on the roster, but one thing we know about general manager A.J.
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.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 24
Sung-Mun Song introduced to San Diego
On Dec. 23, A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres introduced their new infielder from Korea, Sung-Mun Song. After flying to San Diego from Korea on Friday, Dec.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 20
A.J. Preller had a busy week
The San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller stated on the last day of MLB’s Winter Meetings that he wanted to get clarification of the starting rotation “sooner rather than later.” That was Dec.
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.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 20
Padres' World Series Window May Be Over, Says Insider
Would the San Diego Padres really be 'sellers' in the offseason? AJ Preller operates with the creativity of a mad scientist and the frequency of an Uber Eats driver on a Friday night.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 19
Padres reportedly sign Sung-Mun Song
South Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song has agreed to a three-year, $13 million contract with the San Diego Padres. Robert Murray of FanSided reported the signing early Friday morning.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 12
Padres Won't Include Fernando Tatis in Trade Talks, Says A.J. Preller
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is the top player on the team, offering elite fielding and hitting skills. He is also among the highest earners who could deliver a significant return via a trade.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
AJ Preller shuts down Fernando Tatis Jr. trade possibility with ‘untouchable’ admission
The San Diego Padres reached the playoffs this last season but experienced an early exit. With the team aiming to make some changes to the roster, president of baseball operations and general manager, AJ Preller, was asked about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s potential availability in the trade market.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Padres' Preller: Fernando Tatis Jr. Not Available In Trade Talks
The Padres’ payroll reduction and lack of financial flexibility has led to plenty of hope from other clubs about the possibility of prying star right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.
Athletics News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 11
Padres' AJ Preller Breaks Silence on 'Massive' Trade Report
It wouldn't be a Winter Meetings without AJ Preller working the phones. The San Diego Padres' president of baseball operations pulled off a stunning trade
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 10
A.J. Preller rumor mill at Winter Meetings
The San Diego Padres announced the signing of a reliever with no major league experience on the first full day of the MLB Winter Meetings. RHP Daison Acosta, 27, signed a 1-year major league contract that teased Padres fans into thinking this could be the start of an active three days.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9
What Padres’ AJ Preller said after Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a major free agency splash when they signed closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year contract. San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller is going to need to get active to stay afloat in the NL West race.
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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