San Diego Padres News
Padres' Jackson Merrill embraces a gritty role as the WBC pulls teammates away
Jackson Merrill is ready to take the baseball world by storm in 2026. He prefers to avoid the World Baseball Classic in order to ensure his health remains in check.
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Padres banking on backup catcher situation to resolve itself due to lack of depth
San Diegos catcher plan relies heavily on Luis Campusano bouncing back while Blake Hunt provides depth. Thats a narrow margin for a team with October goals.
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Padres offseason grade from one MLB writer clashes with fan doom
The Padres got a better grade by The Athletic's Jim Bowden than what most fans expected.
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Could a strong spring push this forgotten infielder onto the Padres roster?
Samad Taylor is off to a strong start at Padres spring training. Could another convincing performance land him a deserved spot on the MLB roster?
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Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a fearless call on Japan ahead of the WBC
Fernando Tatis Jr. did not mince words.
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Athletics bring back ex-Padres manager for role away from the dugout
After a two-year stint as the San Francisco Giants' manager, former San Diego Padres' skipper is returning to the franchise he had the most success with.
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Padres spring training opener gave fans a Mason Miller preview that felt unfair
Padres fans didnt learn much from the final score, but they learned plenty from Mason Millers velocity and the tone he set right away.
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Padres fans werent ready for Nick Castellanos to look this smooth at first base
One inning of defense wont crown anyone, but Castellanos looked comfortable enough to make the Padres lineup puzzle more interesting.
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Padres latest injury update puts the bullpen in an awkward spot
Yuki Matsuis injury creates a tricky puzzle for the Padres bullpen depth and early-season workload planning.
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Padres may open 2026 season with a rotation twist that creates one unexpected winner
Craig Stammen may have an approach to avoid injury in 2026.
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Padres' Triston McKenzie adds a new pitch that could unlock his ceiling
Triston McKenzie has a new pitch in his arsenal as he tries to make an impression at Padres' spring training.
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Padres spring training lineup is a veteran statement right out of the gate
San Diegos first spring lineup reads like a real regular-season order, with proven bats stacked early and new veterans plugged in immediately.
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Padres chairman reinforces San Diego commitment as sale rumors get louder
Padres' owner John Seidler made it clear that the team will not relocate after sale.
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Manny Machados unfiltered Dodgers take is an uncomfortable truth for MLB
Manny Machado complimented the Dodgers spending habits ahead of spring training game kicking off.
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Padres may be turning Jake Cronenworth into their ultimate safety valve
Still in San Diego after months of trade rumors, Jake Cronenworth may be the perfect answer to back up every position on the infield dirt for the Padres in 2026.
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Padres' last bench spot is turning into a defense vs. versatility standoff
The Padres have a few position players battling for the last spot on the bench. Who should it be?
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Ty Frances Padres homecoming comes with a heavy expectation
Finally returning to the San Diego Padres six years after being traded, Ty France expects to help the team compete for their first-ever World Series title.
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Padres' A.J. Preller extension quietly reveals a familiar roster philosophy
The Padres gave A.J. Preller a contract extension, but should fans be celebrating or worrying the club's latest move?
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Padres-Royals trade idea feels like a rare win-win waiting to happen
Padres can free up payroll while the Royals can gain another bat. What else could you ask for?
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Ex-Dodgers ace Walker Buehler gets candid about joining the Padres for a prove-it season
The Padres added Walker Buehler to the team, a former rival as a starting pitcher with the Dodgers.
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