San Diego Padres News
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jackson Merrills icy Dodgers stance exposes the one mistake the Padres cant afford
Merrill brushed off the Dodgers conversation, and his reasoning shows why San Diego cant let one team hijack the season.
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Padres bring in a forgotten fireballer for one last shot at a comeback
San Diego added Riley Pint on a minor-league invite, chasing a high-velocity bullpen option that could either click fast or flame out.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres restless offseason could end with a homecoming nobody expected
The Padres need the ball to move again. A contact-first, glove-forward option could be the unsexy fix they cant ignore.
Source: Friars On Base
Multiple Teams Interested In Ty France
The Diamondbacks, Mets, Padres, and Yankees are among the teams who have shown interest in Ty France, according to MassLive.coms Chris Cotillo. The free agent first baseman won the AL Gold Glove…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres Notes: Sheets, DH, Preller
With Luis Arraez having departed for San Francisco on a one-year deal yesterday, its now official that the Padres will have a new face at first base this year. As noted by Jeff Sanders of the San…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres may need a risky power fix that comes with strikeout baggage
The market may be handing the Padres a discount. If they want homers without a trade, this is the kind of gamble A.J. Preller usually makes.
Source: Friars On Base
