Ryan O'Hearn: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

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.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 27

All-Star Slugger Named Ideal Fit for Nationals in Free Agency

The Washington Nationals haven't made any moves of note so far this offseason. In fact, the most notable thing they have done is tender contracts to all

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 14

Cincinnati Reds Predicted to Address Major Weakness in Free Agency

The Cincinnati Reds need to address their lack of power offensively this offseason. Will Laws and Nick Selbe of Sports Illustrated predicted where the top 50 available free agents would sign this offseason.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 21

Insider shuts down Orioles potential free agency reunion with All-Star

One day before the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles dealt first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano to the San Diego Padres in exchange for prospects Boston Bateman, Tyson Neighbors, Tanner Smith, Brandon Butterworth, Cobb Hightower, and Victor Figueroa.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 13

Ex-Royals Slugger Hits Free Agency After All-Star Season: Why A Reunion Makes Sense

The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central in 2025. The team was let down this year by its offense all season long, and that is the area that needs the most work this coming offseason.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Padres blank Brewers, tighten race for top NL wild card

Ryan O'Hearn hit a grand slam, Luis Arraez and Jose Iglesias also homered and the San Diego Padres blanked the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Tuesday to gain ground in the race for the National League's top wild-card spot.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / September 23

Padres establish new goals after sealing playoff berth

Standing in the middle of a champagne-soaked San Diego Padres clubhouse Monday night, Ryan O'Hearn talked about the accomplishment of making the National League playoffs.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 14

Padres Free Agent All-Star Predicted to Join NL Contending Reds This Offseason

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts the San Diego Padres will lose All-Star designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn to the Cincinnati Reds in free agency. O'Hearn came to the Padres on deadline day with outfielder Ramon Laureano in exchange for a staggering six prospects, and has had a relatively slow start in San Diego.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 9

Ex-Orioles All-Star predicted to join NL team in free agency

The Baltimore Orioles traded first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and Ramón Laureano to the San Diego Padres in exchange for six prospects right before 2025 MLB trade deadline.

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

Padres Beat Out NL Powerhouse in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal For All-Star

The pathway from a trade idea to an actual transaction, approved by Major League Baseball, resulting in one or more players changing uniforms, is often long and arduous.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / August 26

Padres All-Star Addition Was Shocked to Be Traded to San Diego

San Diego Padres designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn was one of the more surprising additions made at the MLB trade deadline. The Padres landed him and outfielder Ramon Laureano from the Baltimore Orioles, giving up a whopping six prospects to make deal happen.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 25

Red Sox Were Closer To Acquiring All-Star Than Expected

The Boston Red Sox are all set at first base right now after landing Nathaniel Lowe, but it sounds like there was another guy who thought he could be coming to town.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 1

Brewers Tried Bringing All-Star Slugger To Milwaukee: Report

The Milwaukee Brewers may not have added a big bat ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but it sounds like it wasn't from a lack of trying, at the very least.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Padres stay busy at trade deadline, add coveted power bat

The San Diego Padres are teetering between contention and another disappointing campaign.

Did the Padres trade away their future?

Padres make blockbuster deal for A's closer

Yankees continue to enhance bullpen with Jake Bird acquisition

Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Brewers have interest in Ryan O’Hearn

The Brewers are among the teams with interest in Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He adds that Milwaukee was one of the clubs in contact with the Diamondbacks about another lefty-hitting first baseman, Josh Naylor, before Arizona dealt him to Seattle.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 23

Should Orioles Accept This Trade Package for Star Slugger Ryan O'Hearn?

Ryan O'Hearn continues to be seen as the best trade chip for the Baltimore Orioles. Based on the season he's had to date, it's easy to see why. Contenders

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 18

Surprising Team Listed As Best Trade Fit for Orioles All-Star Slugger

Ryan O'Hearn will likely be playing for a new team after the trade deadline, if not before. He's put together an excellent season in the final year of his contract with the Orioles, and he'll have an opportunity to show what he can do on a contending team during the second half of this campaign.

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Ryan O'Hearn All Smiles with All-Star Game Spot for Orioles

While the Baltimore Orioles have been scuffling through this MLB season, designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn has been a spotlight. O'Hearn's productivity at the plate has been recognized by MLB All-Star Game voters.

Baltimore Orioles News / Just Baseball / June 10

From DFA to The ASG? Ryan O’Hearn’s Journey With the Orioles

Over the past two weeks, the Baltimore Orioles have been playing some fantastic baseball. The starters are going deeper into games, the offense is producing

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Three hitters Phillies could consider at MLB trade deadline

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is quickly approaching on July 31.

Padres interested in trading for Red Sox All-Star outfielder

Three relievers Phillies should consider at MLB trade deadline

Three underrated hitters who could be on the move at the trade deadline

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The 'MLB players and presidents' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 4

Three underrated hitters who could be on the move at the trade deadline

With the July 31 trade deadline less than two months away, teams have started to separate themselves in the standings and contending teams will start to look for additions to bolster their postseason runs while teams falling out of the race will think about flipping current contributors for assets.

Most tradable asset for every AL team

Most tradable asset for every NL team

Three relievers Phillies should consider at MLB trade deadline

Pete Fairbanks vs. Kyle Finnegan: Who's a better fit for Phillies?

MLBPA, Tony Clark hire counsel amid federal investigation

Baltimore Orioles News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Ryan O'Hearn Stays Hot For Baltimore Orioles

Ryan O'Hearn is making waves for the Baltimore Orioles at the plate so far this season, a welcome sight in the midst of dreary moments. O'Hearn has been hitting at a .300 pace so far and it looks like he's going to stay there.

Baltimore Orioles News / Field Level Media / May 3

Ryan O’Hearn, Orioles take aim at Royals in rematch

It doesn't matter to Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn who the opponent is if he hits a home run. They all feel good. "Hitting home runs are fun," O'Hearn said after he belted a two-run homer in the seventh inning in Baltimore's 3-0 victory on Friday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / April 18

Veteran Slugger 'Eternally Grateful' for Baltimore Orioles Saving His Career

Ryan O'Hearn is lucky to be a member of the Baltimore Orioles, and he knows it. After the 2022 season, O'Hearn's career was at a crossroads. He'd endured four straight rough seasons with the Kansas City Royals after showing promise as a rookie in 2018, and the Royals finally designated him for assignment at the end of the year.