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On YouTubeSan Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / January 24
SP Yu Darvish Mulling Retirement At 39 Years Old
In a shocking turn of events, Yu Darvish is mulling retirement ahead of the 2026 season at 39. He is considered an icon among Japanese players who have followed him to MLB.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 20
Padres Linked to Multiple Veteran Pitchers as They Seek Rotation Depth
The Padres are looking to upgrade their pitching staff, with several mid-tier free agents emerging as potential targets. The front office has held conversations regarding Nick Martinez, Lucas Giolito and Justin Verlander as it looks to add depth to a rotation that lost its primary innings-eater, Dylan Cease, this offseason.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11
Padres Interested In Adding Starting Pitcher
Even after adding Michael King back to their rotation last month, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Padres are hoping to add another starter before the season begins.
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 / San Diego Padres on SI / January 11
What’s Next for the Padres’ Starting Rotation in 2026?
The pieces are finally coming together in San Diego. Michael King has returned, the bullpen remained intact after arbitration, and Sung-Min Song is coming over from Korea to bolster the infield The last question mark for San Diego is the starting rotation’s depth.
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 / Stadium Rant / January 10
MLB 2026 Power Rankings: Toronto’s Torrid Offseason Looming Large Early
The MLB is nearly a month away from the first pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, unofficially kicking off the 2026 season. As of Jan. 9, the first of many power rankings appeared online, showing who might have the upper edge at the start of the season.
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 6
Chicago Cubs’ practical fallback free agent signing would infuriate fans
The Chicago Cubs, so far, have not been making the kinds of headlines that their fans had hoped for this offseason. The team’s only moves have involved
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30
Looking back at Padres’ biggest surprise of 2025
The San Diego Padres were a good enough team to make the postseason in 2025; however, it never felt that they were good enough to win the World Series.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 29
Red Sox Fan-Favorite Open To Return To Boston
The Boston Red Sox have added two hurlers already this offseason, could they afford to add a third? Well, there were rumors linking Boston to veteran starter Michael King before he re-signed with the San Diego Padres, so the idea isn't the craziest thing in the world.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 28
Michael King Comments on Return to Padres With $75 Million Deal
Over three weeks after losing star pitcher Dylan Cease in free agency, the San Diego Padres received positive news after signing starting pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal.
Athletics News / The Forkball / December 26
Tyler Soderstrom Signs Record-Breaking Extension With Athletics
The Athletics made a definitive statement about their future by committing long-term to one of baseball’s fastest-rising young hitters. After a breakout
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 26
Michael King Sends Message to Padres Fans
The San Diego Padres received a major boost in free agency when pitcher Michael King re-signed with the team on Dec. 19. The news was a shock to many, as King was predicted to return to the East Coast, where he grew up and began his Major League Baseball career.
San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / December 21
Padres take low-risk option on ex-Guardian pitching phenom 
The San Diego Padres had a busy week leading up to the holidays. They signed Michael King and Korean star Sung-mun Song to three-year deals. But the Padres made a calculated move to add starting pitching depth by agreeing to a minor league contract with veteran Triston McKenzie.
MLB News / CBSSports.com / December 21
MLB free agent tracker: Munetaka Murakami headed stateside with White Sox, Michael King returns to Padres
Here are the latest signings from baseball's hot stove
Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / December 21
Trading for Rotation Help Makes Most Sense for Cubs
Starting pitching has been, is, and will continue to be the main focus this offseason for the Cubs. They’ve been connected to almost every option available, and for good reason.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 21
Mets 'connected' to elite free agent
The New York Mets lost out on another potential frontline free agent starting pitcher when Michael King agreed to re-sign with the San Diego Padres earlier this week.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / December 19
Reports: Padres to sign RHP Michael King, Korean infielder
The San Diego Padres are signing right-hander Michael King and Korean infielder Sung-Mun Song to free-agent deals, MLB.com reported. The contract with King is expected to be finalized Friday and is worth $75 million over three years, per the report.
San Diego Padres News / Bluejaysnation / December 19
Michael King re-signs with Padres
One of the top starters is off the free agent market. On Thursday evening, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported that the San Diego Padres have re-signed Michael King, a three-year deal worth up to $75 million, with player opt outs after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / December 19
San Diego Padres Re-Sign Michael King to Three-Year, $75 Million Deal
Heading into the offseason, the biggest question for the San Diego Padres is: What would the rotation look like on Opening Day? By the end of the season, it appeared almost certain that Dylan Cease would be pitching elsewhere, and that expectation became reality when he signed with the Toronto Blue Jays.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / December 18
Padres' Michael King re-signing helps alleviate significant losses
The Padres are re-signing pitcher Michael King to a three-year, $75 million contract.
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / December 15
Red Sox, Michael King Update After Rumor-Filled Weekend
The Boston Red Sox were caught to in some red-hot rumors around the starting rotation on Sunday. Reports surfaced, beginning with Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe, pointing to interest from the organization in former San Diego Padres and New York Yankees hurler Michael King.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14
Cubs among teams interested in Michael King
The Cubs are in the market for notable rotation upgrades this offseason, and right-hander Michael King is among the names on their radar.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / September 9
Padres believe key pitcher's return sets them up for September success
With the return of starting pitcher Michael King on Tuesday night, the San Diego Padres got a taste of what his presence on the mound could mean in October.
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