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Cease is expected to be one of the most coveted pitchers this offseason.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Padres Rumors: Rival Front Offices 'Adore' Dylan Cease as Free Agency Looms

The curious case of Dylan Cease continues to rage on. There'a a maddening factor to his game that the San Diego Padres and its fan base can't seem to shake.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 8

Padres Notes: Free Agent Prediction, Luis Arraez Update, Dylan Cease On The Way Out?

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-1, on Sunday and improved to 78-65 on the year. The Friars are now just one game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 7

Padres Rumors: Rival Front Offices 'Adore' Dylan Cease as Free Agency Looms

The curious case of Dylan Cease continues to rage on. There'a a maddening factor to his game that the San Diego Padres and its fan base can't seem to shake.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 7

Dylan Cease, Padres have sense of urgency vs. Rockies

The Padres briefly occupied first place in the National League West after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers two weeks ago, but San Diego hasn't played like a first-place team since.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 5

Padres' Key Free Agent Predicted to Leave San Diego in Free Agency

Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly predicted the San Diego Padres to move on from starting pitcher Dylan Cease when he hits free agency in the offseason. Cease joined the Padres from the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2024 season and had a fantastic first campaign in San Diego, but has failed to replicate his results in 2025.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 31

Padres' Dylan Cease May Be Pitching Himself Out of Postseason Rotation, Says Insider

A San Diego Padres insider is confident that right-hander Dylan Cease will be left off the postseason rotation if things continue the way they have been.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 30

Padres' Dylan Cease Receives Harsh Message Ahead of Final Month of Season

Dylan Cease is about to hit the free agent market. Even though he garnered a lot of interest last offseason and at the trade deadline, Cease will need to perform well in the final stretch of the season and postseason if he wants to land a lucrative contract.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29

Padres' Mike Shildt Wants to See More Out of Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt spoke about the underwhelming performances of starting pitchers Yu Darvish and Dylan Cease and what he expects out of them for the remainder of the season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29

Padres Notes: Friars Sign Catcher, Predicted to Bring Back All-Star, Dylan Cease Named Disappointment

The San Diego Padres had an off day after their 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. On the off-day, it showed up on the team's transaction log that the Padres signed a catcher to a minor league deal, and he is already proving his worth in Double-A.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 28

Padres Ace Named Among Biggest Disappointments of 2025 Season

Dylan Cease is not having the season he envisioned during a contract year. As of Aug. 27, Cease has a 6-11 record with a 4.82 ERA. The quality of his pitch assortment hasn't diminished as he's still averaging 97.0 miles per hour on his fastballs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 26

Padres' $156.5 Million Ace Linked to NL West Rival, Others in Upcoming Free Agency

Dylan Cease is somewhat of a maddening pitcher. The San Diego Padres right-handed flamethrower has objectively some of the best stuff in the big leagues.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 24

Padres Impending Free Agent Predicted to Land Around $162 Million Deal

Dylan Cease is most likely going to sign with another MLB team at the end of this season.. The right-handed starting pitcher is set to hit free agency and has already drawn a lot of interest.

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Dylan Cease’s Surprising Link to the Baltimore Orioles

According to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Orioles are a logical landing spot for hard-throwing right-hander Dylan Cease. While Cease’s 2025 campaign has been a rollercoaster of inconsistency, the underlying talent remains undeniable.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 17

Padres' Dylan Cease Gets Brutally Honest on Rough Performance vs Dodgers

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease commented on his performance in the Padres' second game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Cease pitched 3.1 innings, allowing five runs and six walks.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 16

Bad start, bad defense doom Padres

Dylan Cease allowed six walks in two innings and Jackson Merrill dropped a fly ball in center field to put the San Diego Padres behind the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 after two innings.

MLB News / True Blue LA / August 16

Dodgers walk all over Padres for second straight win

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers got off to a walking lead against Dylan Cease and never looked back in a 6-0 victory over the Padres on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium that was pretty much decided in the first two innings.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 13

Cardinals Are Perfect Landing Spot For Potential $200 Million Ace

Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested that Dylan Cease's stock is going way down as he heads into free agency at the end of the year. "Dylan Cease is still doing what he does best, which is miss a whole bunch of bats.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 3

Dylan Cease powers Padres past Cardinals

Jake Cronenworth cracked a two-run homer, and Dylan Cease tossed five scoreless innings as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 30

Blue Jays trade deadline target: Dylan Cease

Even with the Blue Jays’ focus on relief pitching acquisition at the deadline, the team can still use help in lengthening their starting pitching. This is especially true with the ongoing volatility surrounding Max Scherzer and Alek Manoah’s availability.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Astros add their name into the hat interested in Padres starter

The Astros have the Padres right-hander atop their deadline wish list, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 25

Report: Blue Jays are one of several teams interested in Dylan Cease

The Toronto Blue Jays need to find an elite starting pitcher. That starting pitcher may come from an unlikely team, as the San Diego Padres are listening to offers on Dylan Cease.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

Yankees among teams in talks to acquire Padres starter

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