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Dylan Cease signing with Toronto, Padres to net draft pick

Defending AL champion Blue Jays giving former Padres starter $210 million over seven years

Padres add experienced bench coach, rookie hitting coach
Randy Knorr joins Craig Stammen's staff as bench coach; Steven Souza Jr. is the new...

Padres non-tender Sean Reynolds, Omar Cruz; sign Luis Campusano to one-year deal
Catcher Luis Campusano is out of options after spending most of 2025 at Triple-A El...

Bill Center: Padres’ Randy Jones was the sinkerballer who lifted San Diego
Bill Center: Remembering Randy Jones, the sinkerballer who lifted San Diego

MLB, ESPN finalize deal to stream Padres games in 2026
Announcement comes as Major League Baseball unveils latest media deals

Friends remember Padres legend: ‘It was impossible not to smile when Randy Jones was around’
Longtime Poway and Escondido resident was a restauranteur, analyst, ambassador and commissioner of Padres fantasy...

‘The original Mr. Padre’ and ‘cornerstone’ of franchise, Randy Jones dies at 75
Left-hander won Cy Young Award, was associated with organization for 5 decades.

Padres protect two prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft
Right-handers Miguel Mendez and Garrett Hawkins both finished 2025 at Double-A San Antonio.

Dylan Cease, Michael King reject qualifying offers; Padres in line for two extra draft picks
Two defections were expected, leave Padres needing starting pitching for 2026.

Padres re-sign pitcher Kyle Hart to 1-year deal with club option
Left-hander gets 1-year deal with club option, will likely get chance to earn rotation spot

Tom Krasovic: Padres’ next owners will have to solve multiple puzzles
It's puzzle time once again.

As Padres explore sale, expect business as usual — and a likely contract extension for A.J. Preller
President of baseball operations, in final year of contract, has played large role in team's...

Nick Canepa: Who will buy the Padres? Here’s hoping for someone with deep pockets, passion for baseball
All we can hope for now is that the new moneybags comes in with eyes...

As the Seidler family explores a sale, the Padres are considered ‘beachfront real estate’
Even small-market teams are getting top dollar as the price of owning a Major League...

Tom Krasovic: Would a Padres sale help the club win it all?
The simple answer is: we don’t know.

Timeline: A look at the Seidler family’s stewardship of the Padres
A look at the Padres' successes, struggles through the Seidler family's ownership of the Padres.

Seidler family exploring sale of Padres
Process of 'evaluating future' expected to lead to a change in ownership

Padres say Fernando Tatis Jr. won’t be traded this offseason
Report fueled speculation Padres would part with star right fielder to manage payroll.

Padres notes: For starters; Ruben Niebla’s new role, title; Ethan Salas update
The Padres' No.1 need, far and away, is adding multiple starting, and they are still...

Padres focused on the experience new manager Craig Stammen brings to job
Former relief pitcher was convinced to do the job by A.J. Preller, who is banking...

Padres notes: Craig Stammen eager to rely on Ruben Niebla, A.J. Preller talks extension
Padres introduce new manager.

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. wins second Platinum Glove
Padres right fielder has two Platinum Gloves and two Gold Gloves in the last three...

Tom Krasovic: Padres’ hire of Craig Stammen is anything but conventional
Here are 6 things to know about Craig Stammen, the Padres' new manager.

Dylan Cease, Michael King get qualifying offers from Padres
Team will receive get draft pick compensation if pitchers sign elsewhere.

From 4 homers allowed to his place in Padres lore, a look at Craig Stammen through the years
A timeline of new Padres manager Craig Stammen's career in San Diego.

Padres notes: Ramón Laureano returning, more silver for Manny Machado
Ramon Laureano will make $6.5 million in 2026 after the Padres exercised a team option.

Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager
Former Padres relief pitcher becomes team's 19th full-time manager.

Padres announce spring training schedule
Padres spring schedule will include an exhibition against Team Great Britain

Victor Rodriguez leaving Padres to become Astros’ hitting coach
Padres will have their 10th hitting coach in 12 seasons.

Padres notes: Yu Darvish will miss 2026 season; options declined on three more players
Dr. Keith Meister performs UCL repair with an internal brace, repairs flexor tendon

Padres will have new closer after Robert Suarez opts out of contract
Reliever Wandy Peralta opts in for 2026; Padres expected to exercise option on left fielder...

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. wins second Gold Glove
Tatis wins NL's top defensive honor in right field for the second time in three...

Tom Krasovic: World champion Dodgers have Padres in a predicament
When a Major League Baseball franchise becomes a true dynasty, its closest rivals often bear...

Michael King opts out, could still receive qualifying offer from Padres
Right-hander is considered one of the top starting pitchers on the free agent market.

City Connect 2.0? Padres tease Dia de los Muertos uniform theme for 2026
The Padres posted a video on Sunday, the second day of Day of the Dead...

Padres offseason primer: Front office set to get back to work as World Series ends
A look at the business at hand as the MLB offseason gets underway

Add Nick Hundley, Ruben Niebla to list of Padres’ managerial finalists
Pitching coach, former catcher and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols are considered finalists for...

Tom Krasovic: Dodgers have grown beyond ‘dragon’ reputation — and Padres feel the heat
The Dodgers haven’t lost consecutive games in the postseason since escaping the clutches of Manny...

Albert Pujols interviews for second time as Padres narrow managerial search
Future Hall of Famer among those still in running to become next Padres manager

Padres’ Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth named NL Silver Slugger finalists
Machado is vying for third Silver Slugger award, Cronenworth hoping to win first

Tom Krasovic: Albert Pujols could be ideal fit for Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts and Padres
Game recognizes game, and Manny Machado, 33, knows Albert Pujols was a baseball god.

Padres interview bench coach for managerial job; Albert Pujols to meet with club Wednesday
Brian Esposito has spent the last three seasons on staff with the Padres.

Padres plan to interview Albert Pujols for manager position
Future Hall of Famer is greatly respected by players throughout Major League Baseball.

Nick Canepa: New skipper needs to make Padres tougher
Clutch hitting would also help if Padres hope to take next steps under new manager

Tom Krasovic: Padres’ most compelling managerial candidate is already on staff
Pitching coach Ruben Niebla's expertise at run prevention merits a closer look.

How the Padres’ managerial opening compares to the rest
San Diego can offer top-flight players, history of postseason appearances to next skipper.

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. a finalist for second Gold Glove
The Brewers' Sal Frelick and the Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll are also NL finalists for right...

Mike Shildt left Padres, ‘made a decision to go home’ in part due to ‘inability to please everyone’
Former Padres manager won a lot, but relationship with some coaches, others in organization was...

Tom Krasovic: Padres looking for stability, longevity from next manager
The Padres have yet to find their version of Dave Roberts, the San Diegan in...

‘A really attractive job’: A.J. Preller already receiving calls about Padres’ vacant managerial position
Interested parties began reaching out to Preller shortly after manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that...

Padres notes: A.J. Preller won’t rule out moving Mason Miller, Adrián Morejón to starting rotation; Ethan Salas update
“We’ll get together as a group, We’ll have our thoughts."

Tom Krasovic: Manager Mike Shildt always had Padres players’ backs
Know this: Mike Shildt leaves behind a large void.

Who will replace Mike Shildt as Padres manager? Start with these 11 candidates
A look at potential candidates to replace Mike Shildt as Padres manager.

Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager
.Manager cites the "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally and physically."

Tom Krasovic: There’s no time for half-measures as Padres look ahead to 2026
Entering his first full offseason, John Seidler may want to ponder a comment made a...

Padres’ Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts disciplined for umpire confrontation
Both infielders are fined; Iglesias also receives one-game suspension for actions following Game 3 of...

Tom Krasovic: Kurt Bevacqua’s homer 41 years ago today remains a singular moment in Padres history
More than four decades ago, Kurt Bevacqua led the Padres to their first (and only)...

Padres sign Taiwanese right-hander, add him to 2025 international amateur class
Taiwanese right-hander Lan-Hong Su signs for $750,000 after impressing at 18U World Baseball Cup

What will the Padres focus on after being exposed in playoff series loss to Cubs?
Playoff appearances are no longer enough

Projection says Padres will spend nearly $25 million on arbitration-eligible players in 2026
MLBTradeRumors.com projects seven arbitration-eligible Padres to make $24.4 million in 2026

Arbitrator says Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. owes $3.74 million to Big League Advance
BLA petitioning Superior Court of District of Columbia for payment as Fernando Tatis Jr. sues...

Tom Krasovic: Padres have an Old Guy problem, but it isn’t what you think
It's not that the Padres' 30-something's aren't producing; it's that so many others have played...

Padres head into the offseason with a need to power up for next October
Padres will look to improve in a few areas for 2026, none bigger than the...

Padres Daily: The end hits hard; thinking change; ready for ABS
Brief but heated exchange with umpires follows Game 3 loss, in which offense is again...

Padres notes: Bad timing for Fernando Tatis Jr., bad call for Xander Bogaerts
The demise of the 2025 Padres can be pinned on their inability to score across...

Padres’ Yu Darvish can’t ‘wrap mind’ around future after shortest start of career
39-year-old veteran lasts one-plus inning in Padres' 3-1 loss to the Cubs in Game 3...

Tom Krasovic: Padres’ bats go silent with season on the line
The result: another exasperating defeat that booted them from the World Series tournament

Padres Scene & Heard: Friar faithful flock to Wrigley Field at last minute
Sights and sounds from Thursday's Wild Card Series playoff loss to the Cubs at Wrigley...

‘Missed opportunity’: Padres’ season ends with Wild Card Series loss to Cubs
Ninth-inning rally not enough for club, who sees season end in playoffs' first round

Padres pregame: Cubs finally start a righty, Mike Shildt talks bullpen availability
The Padres will throw veteran Yu Darvish at the Cubs' Jameson Taillon in Game 3...

Padres Daily: Manny comes through; remarkable pen; who’s left; ho-hum excellence
Dylan Cease follows disappointing regular season with fine postseason start; Fernando Tatis Jr. makes the...

Padres notes: Mason Miller’s heat, Michael King ready, Dylan Cease’s part
Mason Miller's 104.5 mph fastball on Wednesday set an postseason record

With Mike Shildt pushing the right buttons, Padres’ bullpen redlines its way to series-tying win
This is the time of year when pitchers are asked to push beyond their physical...

Kirk Kenney: Padres fan’s allegiance stronger than ever, even after decades in Cubs Country
“You never forget where you came from and then you stay loyal, right?”


Aging Yu Darvish’s focus is clear heading into Padres’ elimination game
While Yu Darvish's troublesome elbow is a concern for the rest of his contract, his...

Tom Krasovic: Padres show high-end potential in extending Wild Card Series
If the Padres can bottle Tuesday’s performance, they could beat anybody

Start time set for Game 3 of Padres’ Wild Card Series
How to watch or listen to Thursday's game between Padres and Cubs from Wrigley Field

Petco Park Scene & Heard: Gallagher Square watch party is too cool for school
Padres fans gather at home stadium to cheer on road team

Padres beat Cubs, even Wild Card Series; decisive game on Thursday
Manny Machado hits two-run homer; Dylan Cease, bullpen shut down Cubs

Padres pregame: Lineup unchanged for Game 2 of Wild-Card Series vs. Cubs
Dylan Cease starts for Padres, Andrew Kittredge opening for Cubs and Padres left-handed hitters bracing...

Padres Daily: Looking to make, repeat history; same old; sac story
The Padres' lineup is lefty heavy, and there really isn't much they can do about...

Tom Krasovic: Popgun Padres now must hit themselves past Cubs
Shadows creeping in on Padres’ 90-win season

Padres notes: Nick Pivetta’s day turns on two pitches; optimism for Elias Diaz
The Cubs were the first team to get Dylan Cease used to baseball as a...

Padres Scene & Heard: Visiting fans relish Wrigley Field, Eddie Vedder shows true colors
News, notes, sights and sounds from Wednesday's Wild Card Series opener between the Padres and...

Game 2 starter Dylan Cease eager to put disappointing season, past playoff stumbles behind him
Padres righty Dylan Cease hoping September trend carries into Wednesday's Game 2 assignment against the...

How to watch and listen to Game 2 of Padres’ Wild Card Series on Wednesday
How to watch or listen to Padres Game 2 wild card game in English and...

Padres’ ‘backs are up against the wall’ after losing Wild Card Series opener
Visiting Padres will have to win on Wednesday and Thursday to keep season alive

Padres pregame: Freddy Fermin’s pairing with Nick Pivetta; Mason Miller honored
Lineups and a look at pitching matchups as the Padres play at Cubs for Game...

Padres set roster for Wild Card series vs. Cubs; catcher Elias Díaz left off
Luis Campusano, Martin Maldonado both on roster to back up Freddy Fermín

Padres’ season has always been about the postseason
The way Mike Shildt, Padres go about preparing is with the idea of minimizing the...

Padres’ visit to Chicago brings back memories of 1984 ‘Cub busters’
San Diego overcame the Windy City's NL team — and plenty of hot air —...

Padres notes: Nick Pivetta’s moment; Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish tabbed; catcher situation
Padres have four catchers in Chicago as they evaluate whether Elias Díaz can play after...

Tom Krasovic: Jackson Merrill, Pete Crow-Armstrong front and center as playoffs begin
Jackson Merrill 22, and the Cubs' 23-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong will make it a pair of...

The Padres’ Jeremiah Estrada has come a long way since Cubs DFA’d him
The Cubs cut Jeremiah Estrada loose on his 25th birthday; he returns to Wrigley nearly...

After stumbling through season’s final month, Padres get to the part that matters
Team skated through end of August and deep into September, but observers say that won't...

Tom Krasovic: As regular season wraps, Padres fans hope for more home games
Padres will have to beat the Cubs in Chicago to advance in the playoffs

Padres beat D-backs, finish regular season with 90 victories; catching update
Ramon Laureano's finger to be in a splint for three weeks; outfielder has 'delusional hope'...


