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On YouTubeLuis Arraez News / Over The Monster / December 17
Should the Red Sox consider pursuing free agent contact hitter Luis Arraez? 
Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them.
MLB News / Federal Baseball / December 11
Should the Washington Nationals sign the polarizing Luis Arraez?
Luis Arraez is a player of extremes. When you look at his Baseball Savant page, all of his stats are either in the top 5 percentile of the bottom 5 percentile.
MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / December 8
Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Luis Arraez
The Yankees will likely head into the 2026 season with a different first baseman penciled into the starting lineup. With Paul Goldschmidt’s one-year deal
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / December 6
Should Tigers Take Big Swing on Former All-Star Luis Arraez This Offseason?
Luis Arraez won three straight batting titles from 2022 to 2024 with three different teams, creating an interesting decision for the Tigers. Detroit has openings but also specific needs that complicate whether the contact specialist fits their 2026 plans.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 6
Padres Predicted to Lose Star Free Agent to White Sox
Free agent Luis Arraez is still without a club heading into December, and The Athletic's Andy McCullough predicted he would land with the Chicago White Sox before the end of the offseason.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 3
Padres Free Agent Predicted to Land With Pirates
Aside from Luis Arraez, trade deadline addition Ryan O'Hearn is the most notable free agent position player the San Diego Padres have. O'Hearn joined forces with Ramon Laureano, the outfielder who hit the ball well and helped cover their major need at the position.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 24
Padres to add Steven Souza Jr. to coaching staff
The San Diego Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. They’re new additions to the staff under first-year skipper Craig Stammen.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 24
Padres' Luis Arraez Receives Major Update on Free Agency
ESPN's Jeff Passan had a harsh prediction for San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez during the free agency period. Arraez is in a league of his own when it comes to contact, ranking in the 100th percentile in squared-up percentage, whiff percentage and strikeout percentage.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 18
Padres' Intentions Revealed Regarding Luis Arraez Free Agency
The San Diego Padres have a lengthy list of roster needs and several free agents they want to keep, which forces the front office to make tough decisions.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 4
Padres' Luis Arraez Linked to NL West Rival in Free Agency
There's no question that Luis Arraez is the most accomplished position player set to enter free agency for the San Diego Padres. Arraez has been a fixture with the ballclub since being acquired from the Miami Marlins back in 2024.
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.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 3
Angels Pegged as Top Landing Spot for All-Star Batting Champion in Free Agency
The Los Angeles Angels have several holes to address in their lineup this offseason, and MLB.com's Mark Feinsand believes they could make a move on All-Star and three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 28
A's Seen as a Match for This San Diego Padres Free Agent
The San Diego Padres have a number of pending free agents to concern themselves with this winter with Dylan Cease and potentially Michael King among the top of the list.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 25
Red Sox Insider Has Bizarre Free Agency Plan To Solve Strikeout Crisis
Just about anyone who followed the Boston Red Sox this season would agree the team struck out far too often. The Red Sox had the eighth-most strikeouts in the sport this season, but they had 394 of them with runners in scoring position, 31 more than any other team in the game.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 24
Padres Tabbed as Trade Fit for All-Star First Baseman to Replace Luis Arraez
The San Diego Padres are in a tricky spot this offseason, as they are set to lose numerous players during the free agency period. The Padres obviously need to reinforce their starting pitching after Dylan Cease, Michael King and Nestor Cortes leave, but also have a major problem on the right side of the infield.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17
Luis Arraez costs Padres a run with boneheaded baserunning move
Luis Arraez stock continues to dip this season. The San Diego Padres infielder Arraez cost his team a run on Wednesday night against the New York Mets with a brutal baserunning mistake.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / September 10
Marlins Hit Jackpot With Luis Arraez Trade; Young Star Turning Heads
The Miami Marlins are one of the younger teams in baseball, which also makes them an exciting team to follow. Miami is likely looking to build the roster from the ground up, led by young stars and top prospects.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 3
Former batting champion hopes mid-game pushups maintain rare power
San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez doesn't often hit home runs, but when he does, they are fueled by a bizarre workout technique.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 28
Padres hope Luis Arraez will find his swing in series at Twins
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has faith that Luis Arraez will work his way out of a month-long slump at the plate. Arraez, after all, is a three-time batting champion.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 19
Three 'pie in the sky' MLB trade candidates in 2025
With narratives beginning to crystallize around certain teams and players, let's look at three "pie in the sky" trade candidates who could have a case to be dealt this summer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
Padres star Luis Arraez stretchered off field after scary collision
San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez had to be removed from Sunday night's game on a stretcher following a scary collision with Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20
Padres' Luis Arraez carted off field after collision at first base
Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez suffered an apparent head or neck injury after a big collision with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon in Sunday's game.
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Padres’ Luis Arraez thinks umpires have a grudge against him
San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez thinks umpires are giving him the cold shoulder over some comments he made at the start of spring training.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 25
Why Yankees should trade whatever it takes for Luis Arraez
The Yankees don’t need to think about this trade. Just give the Padres what they want for their hit machine.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / January 10
Luis Arraez is the Most Confusing Player in MLB
The San Diego Padres are looking to shed payroll this season, and as a result, first baseman Luis Arráez has found himself on the trade block. Having led
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / January 9
Report: Luis Arraez, Padres settle at $14M for 2025
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez agreed to a $14 million salary for the 2025 season with the San Diego Padres, MLB.com reported on Thursday. The report comes on the same day as the 1 p.m.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
Padres avoid arbitration with three-time batting champion
Luis Arraez will earn $14M in 2025, his final year of arbitration eligibility.
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