San Diego Padres News
Padres To Hire Steven Souza Jr. As Hitting Coach
The Padres are hiring Steven Souza Jr. as hitting coach and Randy Knorr as bench coach, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Theyre new additions to the staff under first-year skipper…
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Padres Craig Stammen makes first big statement with two bold coaching hires
Craig Stammen just made his first big statement as Padres manager, adding a trusted bench coach and modern hitting voice to his staff in moves that could define San Diegos 2026 identity.
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Padres 2026 starting rotation gets wild makeover in bold MLB writer prediction
A bold 2026 Padres starting rotation prediction that leans on surprising rebound candidates and overseas upside instead of big-name aces.
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Padres can steal value by betting on non-tendered former All-Star catcher
The Padres have an opportunity to swipe Jonah Heim as a strong backup plan if no other option works out this offseason.
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Padres rotation hole puts Mason Miller at the center of a franchise-defining call
Converting Mason Miller into a starter would be the Padres boldest rotation play yet.
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2026 Hall of Fame ballot drags a complicated former Padres star back into the spotlight
The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot has Matt Kemp back in the conversation, giving Padres fans a fresh chance to revisit his strange, short-lived run in San Diego.
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One bold DH swing would redefine the Padres 2026 lineup
If the Padres get serious about upgrading DH for 2026, Kyle Schwarbers power, patience, and big-game track record could completely change how this lineup plays.
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Padres may have stashed a 2026 rotation sleeper with their latest 40-man move
Though they were eerily quiet prior to the MLB rostering deadline, the San Diego Padres made an under-the-radar move to protect a key pitching prospect who could help fill a spot in the starting…
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Potential Padres sale raises real Fernando Tatis Jr. trade questions
Padres ownership uncertainty has fans wondering what it means for Fernando Tatis Jr., and whether a new group would be more willing to explore the unthinkable on the trade market.
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Phillies warned their star's catcher next contract could from Padres
The Padres may have found a better option than Freddy Fermin at catcher for 2026. Could San Diego swipe J.T. Realmuto from the Phillies?
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Padres To Sign Outfielder Carlos Rodriguez
The Padres are expected to sign outfielder Carlos Rodriguez to a minor league deal, reports Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The agreement includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training. Not to be…
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Padres make surprise non-tenders while locking in key piece for 2026
The Padres non-tendered two pitchers, kept a key catcher, and tendered six arbitration-eligible players as they lock in their 2026 40-man roster.
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Padres search for DH/second base help lines up perfectly with Jorge Polancos plans
The San Diego Padres' search for infield help and a power-hitter may lead them to former Seattle Mariner Jorge Polanco, who is seeking a long-term contract with a contender.
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Qualifying offer decisions wipe multiple Padres free agent targets off the board
Several potential Padres free agent targets are off the market after accepting qualifying offers, tightening A.J. Prellers options for offseason upgrades.
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Rays listening on All-Star second baseman opens a door that the Padres can't ignore
The Padres either need a new first or second baseman. With Rays' Brandon Lowe potentially being open to trade, San Diego may want to check in on this slugger.
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Padres sign super-utility depth piece who could steal a roster spot in camp
The San Diego Padres added a super-utility infielder on a minor-league deal, and his versatility could make him a real threat to steal an Opening Day roster spot.
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Padres Sign Pablo Reyes To Minor League Deal
The Padres have signed infielder Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal, per Matt Eddy of Baseball America. The Klutch Sports client will presumably also receive an invite to major league camp in spring…
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3 Padres non-tender candidates that would only make their roster problems worse
The Padres have real non-tender decisions to make this offseason. Cutting these three players loose would only make their roster problems even harder to solve.
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Padres non-tender buzz around key reliever makes this offseason look desperate
Jason Adams injury and $6.8 million projection have sparked non-tender buzz. For the Padres, moving on from him could create more problems than it solves.
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Padres options at first base after Josh Naylor comes off the market
Josh Naylor is officially off the market, leaving the Padres to rethink their first base plan. Heres a look at the internal and external options still in play.
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