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The San Diego Padres are losing talent at a notable position this winter, and they will need to improve in that area if they want to contend next season.

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Padres Are 'Aggressively' Trying to Trade Veteran Infielder

Anyone who is anyone in Major League Baseball is in Orlando this week for the annual Winter Meetings, during which agents, front office members and media members trade league secrets and work on getting offseason trades or free agent signings done.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 10

The Short Porch is glad the Cubs front office is at least ‘checking in’ on the top of the free agent market now

MLB’s top brass are meeting in Orlando this week and that generally sets the stage for getting at least a few deals done. This year’s Winter Meetings have

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San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

The Padres Are 'Shooting Big' At a Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres have quickly made headlines after a bombshell report was written by Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee said the Padres

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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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 9

Ranking 2 best Nick Pivetta trade destinations with Padres open to blockbuster

Early on Tuesday, it was reported that the San Diego Padres were interested in trading Nick Pivetta, who is the team’s top starting pitcher. ‘The Padres have shown a willingness to entertain offers for Nick Pivetta, league sources told The Athletic.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 9

Yankees, Mets Chasing Same Free Agent Pitcher

Once again, the New York Yankees and New York Mets find themselves chasing the same ballplayer. Last year, it was outfielder Juan Soto, who bolted the Bronx for Queens after landing that record-setting 15-year, $765 million contract.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

Mets advance pursuit of Michael King

The Mets were linked to Michael King’s market earlier this week, and the team’s interest is developed enough that the two sides had a video meeting, the New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 8

New York Mets held video meeting with impact starting pitcher

ORLANDO - The annual MLB winter meetings have been slow thus far. However, the Mets are working hard behind the scenes to try to improve their ballclub this offseason.

MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / December 8

Mets held video meeting with Michael King

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets and Michael King met over a video meeting today as part of the Winter Meetings. King, 30, was a member of the Yankees from 2019 to 2023 and for the past two years pitched for the Padres.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 8

Red Sox, Yankees, Mets All Eyeing 30-Year-Old With Ace-Upside

The Boston Red Sox already have added two different starting pitchers this offseason. While that is the case, it certainly sounds like the organization isn't closing any doors on other pursuits.

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Padres' Jake Cronenworth Trade News Emerges After Michael King Report

The San Diego Padres are facing a pivotal offseason, and general manager A.J. Preller will be far more limited than in years past after handing out several long-term contracts that have tightened the club’s payroll flexibility.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 6

Red Sox Joining Growing Market For Padres’ Michael King: Insider

It sounds like the Boston Red Sox aren't done looking around in the starting pitcher market. To sum up the offseason to this point, the Red Sox already have acquired two starting pitchers that could be included in the rotation in 2026 in Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo.

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MLB News / New York Mets on SI / December 6

Source: Mets showing interest in Michael King

MLB winter meetings are just two days away and the New York Mets will likely be active as they look to fortify their starting rotation plus fill first base, left field and the closer role.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Michael King has robust free-agent market, but he's a risk

Michael King is one of the bigger risk-reward plays in the starting pitching class.

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MLB News / Total Apex Sports / December 5

New York Yankees Are Among the Most Interested Teams In Michael King

The New York Yankees have been tabbed as one of the most interested clubs in Michael King, per Mark Feinsand. Other teams noted to have significant interest in King are the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 4

AL Rival Spoiling Yankees, Michael King Reunion?

Who says you can't go home? When it comes to former New York Yankees prospect Michael King, the answer to that question could be the Detroit Tigers. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports the Tigers are "showing interest" in King, who became a free agent last month when he opted out of his contract with the Padres.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 4

Michael King, Merrill Kelly Among Value Free Agent Fits For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are a big-market Major League Baseball team. Plus, they traded away slugger Rafael Devers and his mammoth contract. Realistically, the Red Sox could afford to sign any player and should have no issue.

Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Tigers rumors: Detroit interested in pitcher who was top 10 in Cy Young voting

The Detroit Tigers are looking to cement themselves as a surefire playoff contender after a shaky end to the 2025 season nearly kept them out of the postseason altogether.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Tigers among teams with interest in starter Michael King

King has also been tied to the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and Miami Marlins — though the latter two teams are unlikely fits.

MLB News / Miami Marlins on SI / November 26

The Good, Bad, and Ugly if Marlins Make a Splash With Free Agent Michael King

After a series of lackluster campaigns, the Miami Marlins are starting to show signs of a willingness to make a leap and potentially spend a chunk of change — a statement relatively unheard of for the franchise.

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

Padres' Michael King Predicted to Join NL West Rival on $69 Million Deal

San Diego Padres free agent Michael King is one of the best starting pitchers available on the market, and he will be earning a big payday during his first foray into free agency.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 23

Three potential landing spots for Michael King

He has performed like a top-of-the-rotation starter when healthy, but does not have an extensive history as a major league starter.

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays: Michael King should be the top starting pitcher free agent target

It’s been widely reported that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to add a starting pitcher via free agency this offseason — and Michael King should be the guy. King declined a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday to officially hit the open market.

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

Will Michael King Accept Qualifying Offer From Padres? MLB Insider Answers

Starting pitcher Michael King is a free agent this winter, although the San Diego Padres have extended him a qualifying offer. King has until Nov. 18 to decide whether to accept the one-year, $22.025 million offer.