San Diego Padres News
Padres refusal to trade Adrian Morejn is looking like a deadline masterstroke
A.J. Preller made plenty of deadline calculations, but keeping Adrian Morejn may prove to be the Padres most valuable move when October arrives.
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Padres must make room for Samad Taylor without derailing his breakout season
The Padres can activate Samad Taylor when rosters expand, but finding consistent playing time for their breakout outfielder will be the real challenge.
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Padres should notice what Diamondbacks still cant answer about Ketel Marte
Ketel Marte may soon return, but the Diamondbacks communication problem remains a potential edge for the Padres entering September.
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Padres MLB farm system ranking leaves no margin for Casey Mize, Robbie Ray regret
The Padres traded valuable prospects for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray. ESPNs No. 30 farm system ranking makes an October payoff more important than ever.
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Padres starter Randy Vsquez is defying modern pitching logic with an old-school weapon
Randy Vsquez has a 2.57 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in August with just 12 strikeouts, leaning on a sinker he's throwing more than ever. Here's how the San Diego Padres righty is winning without missing bats.
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Jeremiah Estradas latest setback makes Padres bullpen depth matter more than ever
With Jeremiah Estrada sidelined again, the Padres need their lesser-known relievers to keep the bridge to Mason Miller and Adrin Morejn standing.
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First major challenge for Padres' new ownership hides at bottom of farm system rankings
MLB's Pipeline ranks Padres' farm system dead last for third straight cycle, meaning scouting and development could very well be the new ownership's first test
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Stunning Yu Darvish update could indicate his Padres career has chance to be resurrected
Yu Darvish is throwing again following a long hiatus after elbow surgery, and the 40-year-old isn't ruling out a return to the Padres after all.
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Padres Manny Machado has one unlikely path to a third straight Silver Slugger in 2026
The numbers favor the field, yet Manny Machado still has one narrow route to a 2026 Silver Slugger three-peat with the Padres.
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Padres Place Jeremiah Estrada On 15-Day IL
Reliever Jeremiah Estrada was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, the Padres announced. The club recalled righty David Morgan to take his spot. This marks Estradas…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres future payroll plans could hinge on one vague phrase from new ownership
San Diegos new owners want a World Series and a healthy business. Their future payroll decisions will reveal how they balance both goals.
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Padres could face complete 2027 rotation overhaul with Nick Pivettas future now in their hands
Nick Pivetta's player option has become a team option due to injury, adding just one more decision onto the Padres' pile ahead of a crucial offseason.
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Former Padres pitcher Matt Waldron forces Nationals into surprising veteran sacrifice
Former Padres pitcher Matt Waldron keeps finding MLB opportunities, with the Nationals sacrificing Trevor Williams to give him another.
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Padres Sung-Mun Song demotion comes with an encouraging silver lining
Why the Padres optioned Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A, promoted Dustin Harris and may have created an encouraging outcome for both players.
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Padres Select Dustin Harris
The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris. Infielder Sung-Mun Song has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding active roster move. To open a…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres new owners Jos E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones absolutely nail introductory press conference
Padres new owners Jos E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones began their tenure with bold World Series ambitions, patient capital and plenty of personality.
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Padres hidden Wild Card advantage comes into focus amid Diamondbacks Ketel Marte uncertainty
Padres veterans have answered adversity with accountability, creating a sharp contrast as the Diamondbacks work through Ketel Martes situation.
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Fernando Tatis Jr.-Jackson Merrill home run surge raises the Padres playoff ceiling
Tatis and Merrill have taken over MLBs second-half home run leaderboard while powering the Padres into control of a Wild Card spot.
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Padres already have the ideal contingency plan after Casey Mizes injury
The Padres already have a way to protect Casey Mize after his ankle injury without disrupting Walker Buehler, Robbie Ray or Michael King.
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Padres still dont know what they have in Sung-Mun Song after an awkward rookie season
Sung-Mun Song hasn't played a ton for the Padres' in his first MLB season, impressing on defense but rarely doing anything of note at the plate. Has he lived up to expectations thus far?
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