San Diego Padres News
Mets Bo Bichette heist from Phillies subtly puts Padres back in trade talks
Bo Bichettes move to the Mets reshuffles the infield and puts Padres trade talks back on the table with New York suddenly overloaded.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres add a forgotten ex-Rangers bat as the bench picture tightens
A.J. Preller continues to add depth options to the San Diego Padres' bench and minor-league system, including former Texas Rangers standout Nick Solak.
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Padres uneasy rotation question is running out of runway before camp
A.J. Preller has choices, but time isnt one of them. The Padres rotation situation is tightening as camp approaches.
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Padres have no conceivable path forward after Kyle Tuckers Dodgers decision
The Dodgers added Kyle Tucker to an already loaded core, and the Padres now look stuck chasing oxygen
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Padres land a dynamic shortstop as international free agency opens with a new priority
The Padres moved fast to sign Cuban shortstop Joniel Hernandez. The timing and price point hint at a shift that could reshape how they build depth.
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Padres have a dangerous breakout prospect execs are raving about in 2026
The San Diego Padres are lacking impact prospects after trading so many away in recent years, though one 2025 draft pick appears poised to take the next step into stardom in 2026.
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Padres former manager, ex-slugger reunion hints at a bigger player-dev direction
The Padres made two reunion hires that read like more than sentiment. The subtext: a sharper plan behind the scenes.
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Padres deal-making takes a painful hit after the Marlins-Yankees trade reveals more
The Yankees paid up, the Marlins cashed out, and the Padres are left with the same uncomfortable question about how they handle young arms.
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Padres Sign Nick Solak, Omar Cruz To Minor League Deals
The Padres have signed infielder/outfielder Nick Solak and left-hander Omar Cruz to minor league deals, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America. Presumably, both players will be invited to big…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Hire Wil Myers, Bud Black
The Pades are bringing back some old friends in new jobs. Wil Myers has been hired as a special assignment coach in player development while Bud Black will be a senior advisor to baseball operations.…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres failed pursuit of Nolan Arenado quietly reveals troubling misstep
Padres were close on Arenado, but wouldnt take on enough salary. The result is an uneasy reminder of how tight the margin is in the NL West.
Source: Friars On Base
Joe Musgrove's latest 2026 note is exactly what Padres fans want to hear
Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove is not expected to have an innings cap in 2026 after missing all of the 2025 campaign.
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The Padres World Series case has Dodgers fingerprints all over it
MLBs decade forecast put the Padres in a revealing spot.
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Padres desperate low-cost bet exposes a brutal corner depth problem
San Diegos Jose Miranda bet is low-risk, high-need. And it reveals an uncomfortable truth about the Padres corner depth outlook.
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Padres face mounting pressure from D-backs, Giants with latest news, rumors
The Padres offseason pause looks more dangerous after the Diamondbacks curveball and the Giants latest pursuit at second base.
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Jackson Merrills ESPN nod gave the Padres an unmistakable reminder of whats next
The Padres didnt need ESPN to tell them Merrill is special, but this nod underlines the stakes.
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Padres Rumors: San Diego could trade Nick Pivetta, replace him with these free agents
The Padres starter search may be on hold for one reason: a Nick Pivetta trade. If San Diego sells, which free agents fit the pivot?
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Surprising Luis Arraez twist puts the Padres reunion plans on thin ice
The Reds are being linked to Luis Arraez, and its the kind of fit that can ruin the Padres reunion plans in a hurry.
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Padres strange free-agent lull hints a major roster move is looming
A.J. Prellers offseason lull feels intentional. If the Padres are clearing money, a bigger move may be closer than it looks.
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Sung-mun Songs jarring 2026 projection raises a big question for the Padres
Sung-mun Songs 2026 projection is conservative, and thats what makes it loud.
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