San Diego Padres News
Padres avoid worst-case Michael King outcome by beating Yankees to a reunion
Padres re-sign Michael King and dodge worst-case free agency.
Source: Friars On Base
Risky Michael King contract details make it very clear why Padres got a bargain
Michael Kings $75M deal looks risky, but the opt-outs and CBT math show why the Padres may have landed a one-year ace at a discount.
Source: Friars On Base
A.J. Preller signs a KBO infielder to bolster Padres infield depth
A.J. Preller keeps the Padres offseason moving by reportedly signing Sung-mun Song to bolster infield depth on a budget-friendly deal.
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Ha-Seong Kim to Atlanta sets up the Padres for a sneaky rotation add
A Ha-Seong Kim domino just fell, and it could help the Padres upgrade the rotation under the radar. Osvaldo Bido suddenly makes sense.
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Padres To Sign Sung-Mun Song
The Padres are in agreement with infielder Sung Mun Song on a contract, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. According to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR, its a three-year deal that…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres just made their best offseason move by keeping Michael King in San Diego
The Padres made their smartest move of the winter by keeping Michael King in San Diego. A 3-year deal locks in rotation stability and raises the 2026 ceiling.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres To Re-Sign Michael King
The Padres have an agreement to re-sign Michael King to a three-year contract with opt-outs after the first two seasons. The Excel Sports Management client is reportedly guaranteed $75MM. Hell…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres still have a first base bat with real pop waiting in free agency
The Padres may not need to trade anyone to add thump at first base. The fallback is still available.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres To Sign Triston McKenzie To Minor League Deal
The Padres and right-hander Triston McKenzie have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. The Octagon client will receive an invite to big league camp in spring…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Padres bet on bounce back with low-risk signing of former Guardians star pitcher
San Diego signed Triston McKenzie to a minor-league deal with a spring invite, betting Ruben Niebla can help revive his 2022 form.
Source: Friars On Base
Cleveland's latest bizarre DFA could turn into Padres' surprise Christmas gift
The Guardians cleared a 40-man spot in a surprising way, and the Padres might be the team best positioned to benefit.
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Mason Miller takes his stuff to Team USA as Padres trade chatter swirls
Mason Miller is set to join Team USA in the World Baseball for 2026. The Padres reliever has an opportunity to showcase to the world that he is as good as advertised.
Source: Friars On Base
Padres could unlock the one JP Sears fix that would change his ceiling fast
The Padres have a full spring training to work with JP Sears. If all goes the way it should, Sears can be a more reliable starter than you think.
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Padres former bullpen arm lands a contract in Japan for a career rebuild
The San Diego Padres have lost a member of their 2025 bullpen, as Sean Reynolds is heading to Japan to pitch in the NPB.
Source: Friars On Base
Latest Diamondbacks rumor makes Ketel Marte trade buzz less funny for Padres fans
Diamondbacks Bregman buzz makes the Ketel Marte dream feel dangerous for Padres fans
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Where does the Padres' starting rotation rank in the NL West
Where does the Padres starting rotation rank in the NL West? Stacking them up against the Dodgers, Giants, D-backs, and Rockies gets interesting fast.
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Padres bracing for Michael King exit as his market goes full AL East
San Diego Padres bracing for Michael King exit as his market goes full AL East
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Mason Miller trade buzz tests how serious the Padres are about contending in 2026
The Padres are receiving trade interest on Mason Miller, and its a major tell about how serious they are about contending in 2026.
Source: Friars On Base
Braves latest deal just made the Padres Xander Bogaerts contract look smarter
The Braves re-sign Ha-Seong Kim on a pricey one-year pact, and it quietly shifts the conversation around the Padres long-term investment in Xander Bogaerts.
Source: Friars On Base
Giants chasing a bounce-back bat could swing the NL West against the Padres
If the San Francisco Giants sign Cody Bellinger, then that move could be enough for them to leapfrog the Padres in NL West hierarchy.
Source: Friars On Base
