Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. wins second Platinum Glove By Jeff Sanders November 7, 2025 at 8:18 p.m. Padres right fielder has two Platinum Gloves and two Gold Gloves in the last three...
Tom Krasovic: Padres’ hire of Craig Stammen is anything but conventional By Tom Krasovic November 6, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. Here are 6 things to know about Craig Stammen, the Padres' new manager.
Dylan Cease, Michael King get qualifying offers from Padres By Kevin Acee November 6, 2025 at 3:33 p.m. Team will receive get draft pick compensation if pitchers sign elsewhere.
From 4 homers allowed to his place in Padres lore, a look at Craig Stammen through the years By Jeff Sanders November 6, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. A timeline of new Padres manager Craig Stammen's career in San Diego.
Padres notes: Ramón Laureano returning, more silver for Manny Machado By Jeff Sanders November 6, 2025 at 3:33 p.m. Ramon Laureano will make $6.5 million in 2026 after the Padres exercised a team option.
Padres hire Craig Stammen as manager By Kevin Acee November 6, 2025 at 6:02 p.m. Former Padres relief pitcher becomes team's 19th full-time manager.
Padres announce spring training schedule By Jeff Sanders November 5, 2025 at 11:27 a.m. Padres spring schedule will include an exhibition against Team Great Britain
Victor Rodriguez leaving Padres to become Astros’ hitting coach By Kevin Acee November 5, 2025 at 10:05 a.m. Padres will have their 10th hitting coach in 12 seasons.
Padres notes: Yu Darvish will miss 2026 season; options declined on three more players By Jeff Sanders November 4, 2025 at 5:33 p.m. Dr. Keith Meister performs UCL repair with an internal brace, repairs flexor tendon
Padres will have new closer after Robert Suarez opts out of contract By Kevin Acee November 3, 2025 at 2:57 p.m. Reliever Wandy Peralta opts in for 2026; Padres expected to exercise option on left fielder...
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. wins second Gold Glove By Jeff Sanders November 2, 2025 at 6:36 p.m. Tatis wins NL's top defensive honor in right field for the second time in three...
Tom Krasovic: World champion Dodgers have Padres in a predicament By Tom Krasovic November 4, 2025 at 10:06 a.m. When a Major League Baseball franchise becomes a true dynasty, its closest rivals often bear...
Michael King opts out, could still receive qualifying offer from Padres By Kevin Acee November 2, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. Right-hander is considered one of the top starting pitchers on the free agent market.
City Connect 2.0? Padres tease Dia de los Muertos uniform theme for 2026 By Jeff Sanders November 3, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. The Padres posted a video on Sunday, the second day of Day of the Dead...
Padres offseason primer: Front office set to get back to work as World Series ends By Jeff Sanders November 4, 2025 at 4:14 p.m. A look at the business at hand as the MLB offseason gets underway
Dodgers win Game 7 in 11 innings, become first repeat World Series champions in 25 years By Bill Plunkett November 3, 2025 at 6:56 a.m. Will Smith homers in the 11th inning after Miguel Rojas connected for a tying drive...
Tom Krasovic: Tijuana’s Dodger-killing catcher is the World Series hero San Diego needs By Tom Krasovic October 30, 2025 at 6:25 p.m. Thank you and muchas gracias, baseball gods, for sending us Tijuana's Alejandro Kirk.
Add Nick Hundley, Ruben Niebla to list of Padres’ managerial finalists By Kevin Acee October 29, 2025 at 2:36 p.m. Pitching coach, former catcher and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols are considered finalists for...
Tom Krasovic: Dodgers have grown beyond ‘dragon’ reputation — and Padres feel the heat By Tom Krasovic October 28, 2025 at 9:34 p.m. The Dodgers haven’t lost consecutive games in the postseason since escaping the clutches of Manny...
Albert Pujols interviews for second time as Padres narrow managerial search By Kevin Acee October 28, 2025 at 5:38 p.m. Future Hall of Famer among those still in running to become next Padres manager
Padres’ Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth named NL Silver Slugger finalists By Jeff Sanders October 22, 2025 at 12:35 p.m. Machado is vying for third Silver Slugger award, Cronenworth hoping to win first
Tom Krasovic: Albert Pujols could be ideal fit for Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts and Padres By Tom Krasovic October 22, 2025 at 9:27 a.m. Game recognizes game, and Manny Machado, 33, knows Albert Pujols was a baseball god.
Padres interview bench coach for managerial job; Albert Pujols to meet with club Wednesday By Kevin Acee October 21, 2025 at 6:04 p.m. Brian Esposito has spent the last three seasons on staff with the Padres.
Padres plan to interview Albert Pujols for manager position By Kevin Acee October 20, 2025 at 4:28 p.m. Future Hall of Famer is greatly respected by players throughout Major League Baseball.
Nick Canepa: New skipper needs to make Padres tougher By Nick Canepa October 18, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. Clutch hitting would also help if Padres hope to take next steps under new manager
Tom Krasovic: Padres’ most compelling managerial candidate is already on staff By Tom Krasovic October 20, 2025 at 8:37 a.m. Pitching coach Ruben Niebla's expertise at run prevention merits a closer look.
How the Padres’ managerial opening compares to the rest By Jeff Sanders October 15, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. San Diego can offer top-flight players, history of postseason appearances to next skipper.
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. a finalist for second Gold Glove By Jeff Sanders October 15, 2025 at 2:43 p.m. The Brewers' Sal Frelick and the Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll are also NL finalists for right...
Mike Shildt left Padres, ‘made a decision to go home’ in part due to ‘inability to please everyone’ By Kevin Acee October 15, 2025 at 5:58 p.m. Former Padres manager won a lot, but relationship with some coaches, others in organization was...
Tom Krasovic: Padres looking for stability, longevity from next manager By Tom Krasovic October 15, 2025 at 10:51 a.m. The Padres have yet to find their version of Dave Roberts, the San Diegan in...
‘A really attractive job’: A.J. Preller already receiving calls about Padres’ vacant managerial position By Jeff Sanders October 14, 2025 at 4:57 p.m. Interested parties began reaching out to Preller shortly after manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that...
Padres notes: A.J. Preller won’t rule out moving Mason Miller, Adrián Morejón to starting rotation; Ethan Salas update By Jeff Sanders October 14, 2025 at 4:54 p.m. “We’ll get together as a group, We’ll have our thoughts."
Tom Krasovic: Manager Mike Shildt always had Padres players’ backs By Tom Krasovic October 13, 2025 at 6:14 p.m. Know this: Mike Shildt leaves behind a large void.
Who will replace Mike Shildt as Padres manager? Start with these 11 candidates By Jeff Sanders October 13, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. A look at potential candidates to replace Mike Shildt as Padres manager.
Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager By Kevin Acee October 13, 2025 at 5:55 p.m. .Manager cites the "severe toll" the job has taken on him "mentally and physically."
Tom Krasovic: There’s no time for half-measures as Padres look ahead to 2026 By Tom Krasovic October 12, 2025 at 7:02 a.m. Entering his first full offseason, John Seidler may want to ponder a comment made a...
Padres’ Jose Iglesias, Xander Bogaerts disciplined for umpire confrontation By Jeff Sanders October 10, 2025 at 3:12 p.m. Both infielders are fined; Iglesias also receives one-game suspension for actions following Game 3 of...
Tom Krasovic: Kurt Bevacqua’s homer 41 years ago today remains a singular moment in Padres history By Tom Krasovic October 10, 2025 at 11:31 a.m. More than four decades ago, Kurt Bevacqua led the Padres to their first (and only)...
Padres sign Taiwanese right-hander, add him to 2025 international amateur class By Jeff Sanders October 9, 2025 at 3:17 p.m. Taiwanese right-hander Lan-Hong Su signs for $750,000 after impressing at 18U World Baseball Cup
What will the Padres focus on after being exposed in playoff series loss to Cubs? By Kevin Acee October 8, 2025 at 6:55 p.m. Playoff appearances are no longer enough
How San Diegans fared in Major League Baseball this season By John Maffei October 7, 2025 at 5:37 p.m. By the end of Major League Baseball's regular season, 44 players with San Diego ties...
Projection says Padres will spend nearly $25 million on arbitration-eligible players in 2026 By Jeff Sanders October 6, 2025 at 3:54 p.m. MLBTradeRumors.com projects seven arbitration-eligible Padres to make $24.4 million in 2026
Arbitrator says Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. owes $3.74 million to Big League Advance By Jeff Sanders October 5, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. BLA petitioning Superior Court of District of Columbia for payment as Fernando Tatis Jr. sues...
Tom Krasovic: Padres have an Old Guy problem, but it isn’t what you think By Tom Krasovic October 4, 2025 at 8:06 p.m. It's not that the Padres' 30-something's aren't producing; it's that so many others have played...
Padres head into the offseason with a need to power up for next October By Kevin Acee October 6, 2025 at 6:08 a.m. Padres will look to improve in a few areas for 2026, none bigger than the...
Padres Daily: The end hits hard; thinking change; ready for ABS By Kevin Acee October 3, 2025 at 8:55 a.m. Brief but heated exchange with umpires follows Game 3 loss, in which offense is again...
Padres notes: Bad timing for Fernando Tatis Jr., bad call for Xander Bogaerts By Jeff Sanders October 2, 2025 at 10:14 p.m. The demise of the 2025 Padres can be pinned on their inability to score across...
Padres’ Yu Darvish can’t ‘wrap mind’ around future after shortest start of career By Jeff Sanders October 2, 2025 at 8:08 p.m. 39-year-old veteran lasts one-plus inning in Padres' 3-1 loss to the Cubs in Game 3...
Tom Krasovic: Padres’ bats go silent with season on the line By Tom Krasovic October 2, 2025 at 11:57 p.m. The result: another exasperating defeat that booted them from the World Series tournament
Padres Scene & Heard: Friar faithful flock to Wrigley Field at last minute By Ryan Finley October 2, 2025 at 6:02 p.m. Sights and sounds from Thursday's Wild Card Series playoff loss to the Cubs at Wrigley...
‘Missed opportunity’: Padres’ season ends with Wild Card Series loss to Cubs By Kevin Acee October 2, 2025 at 8:19 p.m. Ninth-inning rally not enough for club, who sees season end in playoffs' first round
Padres pregame: Cubs finally start a righty, Mike Shildt talks bullpen availability By Jeff Sanders October 2, 2025 at 11:40 a.m. The Padres will throw veteran Yu Darvish at the Cubs' Jameson Taillon in Game 3...
Padres Daily: Manny comes through; remarkable pen; who’s left; ho-hum excellence By Kevin Acee October 2, 2025 at 6:31 a.m. Dylan Cease follows disappointing regular season with fine postseason start; Fernando Tatis Jr. makes the...
Padres notes: Mason Miller’s heat, Michael King ready, Dylan Cease’s part By Jeff Sanders October 1, 2025 at 7:35 p.m. Mason Miller's 104.5 mph fastball on Wednesday set an postseason record
With Mike Shildt pushing the right buttons, Padres’ bullpen redlines its way to series-tying win By Ryan Finley October 1, 2025 at 7:27 p.m. This is the time of year when pitchers are asked to push beyond their physical...
Kirk Kenney: Padres fan’s allegiance stronger than ever, even after decades in Cubs Country By Kirk Kenney October 1, 2025 at 6:06 p.m. “You never forget where you came from and then you stay loyal, right?”
Aging Yu Darvish’s focus is clear heading into Padres’ elimination game By Jeff Sanders October 1, 2025 at 6:14 p.m. While Yu Darvish's troublesome elbow is a concern for the rest of his contract, his...
Tom Krasovic: Padres show high-end potential in extending Wild Card Series By Tom Krasovic October 2, 2025 at 6:33 a.m. If the Padres can bottle Tuesday’s performance, they could beat anybody
Start time set for Game 3 of Padres’ Wild Card Series By Carlos Rico October 2, 2025 at 5:17 p.m. How to watch or listen to Thursday's game between Padres and Cubs from Wrigley Field
Petco Park Scene & Heard: Gallagher Square watch party is too cool for school By Kirk Kenney October 1, 2025 at 5:32 p.m. Padres fans gather at home stadium to cheer on road team
Padres beat Cubs, even Wild Card Series; decisive game on Thursday By Kevin Acee October 2, 2025 at 12:11 p.m. Manny Machado hits two-run homer; Dylan Cease, bullpen shut down Cubs
Padres pregame: Lineup unchanged for Game 2 of Wild-Card Series vs. Cubs By Jeff Sanders October 1, 2025 at 3:11 p.m. Dylan Cease starts for Padres, Andrew Kittredge opening for Cubs and Padres left-handed hitters bracing...
Padres Daily: Looking to make, repeat history; same old; sac story By Kevin Acee October 1, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. The Padres' lineup is lefty heavy, and there really isn't much they can do about...
Tom Krasovic: Popgun Padres now must hit themselves past Cubs By Tom Krasovic October 1, 2025 at 9:26 p.m. Shadows creeping in on Padres’ 90-win season
Padres notes: Nick Pivetta’s day turns on two pitches; optimism for Elias Diaz By Jeff Sanders September 30, 2025 at 5:21 p.m. The Cubs were the first team to get Dylan Cease used to baseball as a...
Padres Scene & Heard: Visiting fans relish Wrigley Field, Eddie Vedder shows true colors By Ryan Finley September 30, 2025 at 5:37 p.m. News, notes, sights and sounds from Wednesday's Wild Card Series opener between the Padres and...
Game 2 starter Dylan Cease eager to put disappointing season, past playoff stumbles behind him By Jeff Sanders September 30, 2025 at 4:07 p.m. Padres righty Dylan Cease hoping September trend carries into Wednesday's Game 2 assignment against the...
How to watch and listen to Game 2 of Padres’ Wild Card Series on Wednesday By Carlos Rico October 1, 2025 at 10:41 a.m. How to watch or listen to Padres Game 2 wild card game in English and...
Padres’ ‘backs are up against the wall’ after losing Wild Card Series opener By Kevin Acee September 30, 2025 at 6:32 p.m. Visiting Padres will have to win on Wednesday and Thursday to keep season alive
Padres pregame: Freddy Fermin’s pairing with Nick Pivetta; Mason Miller honored By Jeff Sanders September 30, 2025 at 7:55 p.m. Lineups and a look at pitching matchups as the Padres play at Cubs for Game...
Padres set roster for Wild Card series vs. Cubs; catcher Elias Díaz left off By Jeff Sanders September 30, 2025 at 2:37 p.m. Luis Campusano, Martin Maldonado both on roster to back up Freddy Fermín
Padres’ season has always been about the postseason By Kevin Acee September 30, 2025 at 5:14 p.m. The way Mike Shildt, Padres go about preparing is with the idea of minimizing the...
Padres’ visit to Chicago brings back memories of 1984 ‘Cub busters’ By Kirk Kenney September 29, 2025 at 7:01 p.m. San Diego overcame the Windy City's NL team — and plenty of hot air —...
Padres notes: Nick Pivetta’s moment; Dylan Cease, Yu Darvish tabbed; catcher situation By Kevin Acee September 29, 2025 at 4:56 p.m. Padres have four catchers in Chicago as they evaluate whether Elias Díaz can play after...
Tom Krasovic: Jackson Merrill, Pete Crow-Armstrong front and center as playoffs begin By Tom Krasovic September 30, 2025 at 5:14 p.m. Jackson Merrill 22, and the Cubs' 23-year-old Pete Crow-Armstrong will make it a pair of...
The Padres’ Jeremiah Estrada has come a long way since Cubs DFA’d him By Jeff Sanders September 29, 2025 at 3:28 p.m. The Cubs cut Jeremiah Estrada loose on his 25th birthday; he returns to Wrigley nearly...
After stumbling through season’s final month, Padres get to the part that matters By Kevin Acee September 29, 2025 at 7:40 a.m. Team skated through end of August and deep into September, but observers say that won't...
Tom Krasovic: As regular season wraps, Padres fans hope for more home games By Tom Krasovic September 28, 2025 at 7:07 p.m. Padres will have to beat the Cubs in Chicago to advance in the playoffs
Padres beat D-backs, finish regular season with 90 victories; catching update By Jeff Sanders September 28, 2025 at 6:16 p.m. Ramon Laureano's finger to be in a splint for three weeks; outfielder has 'delusional hope'...
Padres pregame: Luis Campusano joining taxi squad, Kyle Hart optioned By Jeff Sanders September 28, 2025 at 11:26 a.m. Luis Campusano has locker at Petco Park, Kyle Hart optioned to make room for JP...
Padres Daily: Pitching picture becomes clearer (though not clear) By Kevin Acee September 28, 2025 at 6:31 a.m. Michael King appears likely to join Randy Vásquez as bullpen option in wild-card series; Fernando...
Here’s how the Padres fared vs. the Cubs this season By Jeff Sanders September 29, 2025 at 3:40 p.m. A look at the six games played in April between the Padres and Cubs
Padres beat Diamondbacks, might have lost Elías Díaz By Kevin Acee September 27, 2025 at 9:02 p.m. Backup catcher leaves game in fourth inning with apparent oblique issue; Michael King walks two,...
Tom Krasovic: Padres can expect better outcome this time than in 1984 By Tom Krasovic September 27, 2025 at 7:44 p.m. Padres’ first-ever road playoff game ended poorly
Padres pregame: Locked into No. 5 seed, Saturday’s lineup geared toward postseason readiness By Jeff Sanders September 27, 2025 at 3:22 p.m. Michael King will make his final start of the season and fourth since returning from...
First look: Start times set for Padres-Cubs wild-card series By Jeff Sanders September 29, 2025 at 6:38 a.m. Head-to-head records, team leaders and things to watch for the best-of-three NL wild-card series
Padres Daily: Looking at Darvish; Tatis showing signs of old times; Arraez rising By Kevin Acee September 27, 2025 at 6:31 a.m. Fernando Tatis Jr. came up big in a big moment; Luis Arraez has high praise...
Padres eliminate D-backs, keep alive hopes of hosting wild-card series By Kevin Acee September 27, 2025 at 4:35 p.m. Yu Darvish allows two home runs, gets helped by defense and Diamondbacks in what was...
Padres pregame: Fernando Tatis Jr. returns, will start; Will Wagner replaces Ramón Laureano By Jeff Sanders September 26, 2025 at 4:40 p.m. Fernando Tatis Jr. back in the fold after missing first three games of homestand with...
Chargers OL Mekhi Becton (concussion) won’t play Sunday By Elliott Teaford September 26, 2025 at 3:14 p.m. In addition to changes on the offensive line, the Chargers will be without wide receiver...
Clubhouse chatter: What the Padres cherish about postseason baseball By Jeff Sanders September 27, 2025 at 2:52 p.m. From the calm before the storm, champagne celebrations and the weight of each pitch, here's...
On deck: It’s Padres vs. Cubs, but where? D-backs visit amid playoff hunt By Jeff Sanders September 26, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. Padres will play Cubs in next week’s NL wild-card series; venue still up in the...
Padres to wear popular, polarizing City Connect unis for final time on Friday By Jeff Sanders September 25, 2025 at 3:56 p.m. Padres will unveil their new City Connect uniforms next spring
Padres know experience matters in the playoffs, where you ‘live and die on every single pitch’ By Annie Heilbrunn September 25, 2025 at 3:24 p.m. Padres have 21 players with postseason experience as they prepare for next week's playoff opener
Padres Daily: All but settled; left without Laureano; missing Manny By Kevin Acee September 25, 2025 at 6:31 a.m. The Padres could face two left-handed starters (and some good left relievers) in the wild-card...
Ramón Laureano injured, will miss at least a portion of Padres’ postseason By Kevin Acee September 25, 2025 at 7:24 a.m. Outfielder suffers fractured finger in loss to Brewers at Petco Park
Padres notes: Dylan Cease trending in right direction; David Morgan returns By Jeff Sanders September 24, 2025 at 6:06 p.m. Dylan Cease finishes a down year with a 3.12 ERA in September as he awaits...
Padres pregame: David Morgan comes off IL, Fernando Tatis Jr. still out By Jeff Sanders September 24, 2025 at 12:45 p.m. To make room for David Morgan (shoulder), reliever Ron Marinaccio is optioned to Arizona Complex...
Padres Daily: Still matters; it takes everyone; power surge; Vásquez in the discussion By Kevin Acee September 24, 2025 at 9:19 a.m. Padres win without four regulars in lineup; Randy Vásquez might be in line for a...