San Diego Padres News
Craig Stammen faces a Padres Year 2 curse that doomed his predecessors
Craig Stammen proved he could steady the Padres in a crisis. Now he and A.J. Preller must avoid a familiar second-year ending.
Source: Friars On Base
Xander Bogaerts deal is the Padres roster headache nobody can wish away
With seven years left on Xander Bogaerts deal, the Padres need more than hope to protect their contention window.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres rival Dodgers lose a longtime coaching fixture in unexpected offseason split
Aaron Bates is leaving the Dodgers despite a multiyear offer to stay, giving Padres fans a welcome look at a rivals disrupted coaching continuity.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Foster Griffin prediction makes Erick Feddes next chapter worth remembering
The Padres can make a case for signing Foster Griffin. Counting on him to settle their rotation problems would be a much tougher sell.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Manny Machado couldnt homer his way past a glaring Silver Slugger problem
We can point to Manny Machados 30 homers. The rest of his offensive production explains why his Silver Slugger case fell short.
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Padres Ty France matched Bryce Harpers OPS and still got a Silver Slugger snub
Ty France delivered 21 homers and an .865 OPS for the Padres. Was a crowded first-base field enough to justify his Silver Slugger omission?
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Fernando Tatis Jr.s Silver Slugger nod puts Padres early power panic in perspective
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit five first-half homers, then 20 after the break. His Silver Slugger nod rewards a turnaround the Padres desperately needed.
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Padres lose a familiar voice to Andy Greens long-awaited Mets reunion
A.J. Ellis is leaving the Padres for Andy Greens Mets coaching staff, giving two close friends a reunion and San Diego some experience to replace.
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Padres could fit the bill for Dustin May's comeback and watch him hit the jackpot
Does Dustin May help fulfill the Padres pitching needs?
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Padres have every reason to bring Ty France back and one reason to hesitate
The Padres should pursue a Ty France reunion. His bat and glove justify the investment, provided his career year holds up under everyday expectations.
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Rumored massive Franmil Reyes extension could make former Padres slugger one of Japans highest-paid players ever
Padres fans remember Franmil Reyes towering homers. His rumored $40 million extension in Japan could deliver an equally memorable payday.
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Padres news: Bruce Bochys Hall of Fame bid, Luis Gutierrezs big-league chance, Kaima Tairas potential fit
Bruce Bochys Hall of Fame case has deep Padres roots. Luis Gutierrez and Japanese right-hander Kaima Taira bring the focus back to pitching.
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Padres give Adrian Morejon $23 million reasons to accept qualifying offer
Adrian Morejon has plenty to consider in free agency, but the Padres $23.15 million qualifying offer gives him a compelling reason to stay.
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Padres Select Luis Gutierrez
The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Luis Gutierrez. More to come.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres latest free-agent departures put pressure on A.J. Preller to deliver real upgrades
The Padres have openings in their lineup and pitching staff. A.J. Preller must turn those spots into real upgrades for the 2027 season.
Source: Friars On Base
Yuki Matsuis return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoid
Yuki Matsui gives the Padres a valuable returning arm. Counting on another dominant ERA would leave San Diegos bullpen exposed.
Source: Friars On Base
Miguel Andujar, Lucas Giolito, Griffin Canning Enter Free Agency After Declined Mutual Options
The Padres announced that Miguel Andujar and right-handers Lucas Giolito and Griffin Canning are all now free agents. San Diego declined its end of mutual options with Giolito and Canning, while…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Exercise Club Option On Kyle Hart; Yuki Matsui Declines To Opt Out
The Padres have some clarity on a couple of bullpen pieces. The team has picked up their $2.5MM club option on Kyle Hart, while left-hander Yuki Matsui has declined to exercise his opt-out clause,…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Wandy Peraltas $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problem
The Padres can appreciate Wandy Peraltas durability while demanding a clearer bullpen role after his ground ball rate dropped sharply in 2026.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres Wandy Peralta Exercises Player Option
Padres left-hander Wandy Peralta has exercised his $4.45MM player option, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He will return as a member of San Diegos bullpen for 2027. This is the third…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
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