San Diego Padres News
Padres catcher situation could get messy fast without one smart signing
The Padres signing Jonah Heim could benefit both sides in a big way. A change of scenery for Heim, and the need for a second catcher in San Diego.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres rotation prediction is a thrill ride built on one uneasy assumption
The San Diego Padres' starting rotation remains iffy heading into spring training, but does that mean they should be willing to bet on a bounce back from Zac Gallen?
Source: Friars On Base
Padres sale chatter takes a dramatic turn as a real bidding window forms
Things are beginning to heat up in terms of a pool of bidders for the San Diego Padres.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres take a hopeful flier on an under-the-radar arm with real swing-and-miss
With bad starting pitching depth, the Padres could roll the dice on Michael Flynn, a perennial minor leaguer.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Had Interest In Goldschmidt, Valdez
Paul Goldschmidt is headed back to the Bronx after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Yankees. The Diamondbacks had been his only other known suitor for much of the offseason, but it may have…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Miguel Andjar signing just cranked up the battle for backup catcher
The signing of Miguel Andjar will impact how the Padres decide how many cathers they will roster in a big way.
Source: Friars On Base
Forgotten Padres slugger is absolutely pummeling baseballs in Caribbean Series
The Padres once bet on Franchy Corderos raw power. Now hes putting on a show in the Caribbean Series.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres' bullpen dark horse could force a brutal roster call in spring training
The Padres may turn to Francis Pena this season as a bullpen option. His struggles in the minor leagues tell us that he isn't ready just yet, but San Diego's depth may thin out sooner than we think.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres, Riley Pint Agree To Minor League Deal
The Padres reached agreement with former fourth overall pickRiley Pint on a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Pints training facility, Driveline Baseball, announced…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres arbitration comfort just got tested after Skubals ceiling-shattering win
Tarik Skubals record $32M arbitration win changes the rules. The Padres may have to rethink how they handle future stars.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres depth chart makes losing Framber Valdez bidding to Tigers even more painful
The Padres rotation has talent, but not much cushion. Missing out on Framber Valdez made that reality impossible to ignore.
Source: Friars On Base
Michael King drops a telling Yu Darvish truth Padres fans will appreciate
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King heaped praise upon Yu Darvish for his leadership and selflessness, throwing another wrench into Darvish's retirement saga.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres sign former Reds hard-contact bat with real matchup value
The Padres just added a former Reds hitter who makes a ton of contact and punishes lefties. The real question is where he actually fits.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres To Sign Miguel Andujar
The Padres have an agreement with free agent corner infielder/outfielderMiguel Andujar, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Its a one-year, $4MM contract, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. More…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Seidler lawsuit takes a revealing turn from headlines to the receipts
A new court filing changes the shape of the Seidler dispute and the Padres are left needing clarity more than ever.
Source: Friars On Base
Latest On Padres Ownership
The legal battle which has been hovering over the Padres for the past year-plus moved a bit closer to resolution this week. While its not over the finish line, it appears the club took one step…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Mickey Lolich Passes Away
The Tigers announced Wednesday that three-time American League All-Star and 1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich passed away this morning. He was 85 years old. Debuting as a 22-year-old during the 1963…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Fernando Tatis Jr. silently joined Bobby Witt Jr., Mookie Betts in rarefied air
Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2025 in rare all-around company, and it reframes what the Padres can build around in 2026.
Source: Friars On Base
A.J. Prellers latest quote adds a telling wrinkle to the Padres offseason
Padres fans are growing impatient, and A.J. Prellers latest quote hints at a value-driven plan that wont feel reassuring after a winter of departures and thin depth.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Rumors: San Diego battling Pirates for 2024 All-Star slugger
The Padres are rumored to have interest in a 2024 All-Star slugger, but 2025 raised real concerns.
Source: Friars On Base
