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The San Diego Padres held a press conference on Monday to introduce new manager Craig Stammen to Padres fans and the press. President of baseball operations, A.J. Preller began by reviewing Stammen’s career with the organization, emphasizing his history as a player on the team, as well as a member of the staff after his […]
Ryan Bergert didn’t spend a ton of time with Kansas City in 2025, he only made eight starts for Kansas City after they acquired him at the trade deadline alongside Stephen Kolek (review for him coming soon!) for fan-favorite backup catcher Freddy Fermin. And, if you just looked at the raw numbers, you might not […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/minors/51430/arizona-fall-league-update-week-5 (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/arizona-fall-league-fall-stars-game-2025?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage (Jesse Borek – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6786143/2025/11/07/mlb-offseason-manager-hires/ (Ken Rosenthal – The Athletic)
The Peoria Javelinas did not have a good week, dropping four of the five games played and dropping to fourth in the Fall League standings. The offense has been anemic and Padres prospect Maikel Miralles got blown up for the second straight start. Padres pitchers Miralles, thanks to two short and explosive appearances, now has […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51418/padres-reacts-survey-results-friar-faithful-would-like-to-see-michael-king-remain-in-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/fernando-tatis-jr-bobby-witt-jr-win-platinum-gloves (Manny Randhawa – Padres.com) https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/padres-coaching-notes-niebla-fritz-bench-coach.html (Charlie Wright – MLB Trade Rumors) https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/padres-release-wes-benjamin.html (C...
The results of the Padres Reacts Survey Poll this week should not be surprising to anyone who follows the San Diego Padres. Five players who were free agents at the conclusion of the World Series or who became free agents by choosing to ops-out of the money and years remaining on their contracts were listed. […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51404/fernando-tatis-jr-wins-rawlings-platinum-glove-award-in-national-league (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51397/multiple-quality-free-agents-available-for-padres (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51383/padres-hire-craig-stammen-what-challenges-does-he-face-in-2026 (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-rea...
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was named the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winner in the National League for the second time in three years, Friday. Tatis Jr. beat out the rest of the NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, making him the best defensive player in the NL. Tatis Jr. won his […]
With the wait time over for exclusive negotiations with impending free agents, the San Diego Padres have 10 free agents hitting the market. They advanced qualifying offers to both Dylan Cease and Michael King and those two players have 10 days to submit their acceptance or refusal. All the other MLB teams have done the […]
It was somewhat controversial that the San Francisco Giants hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitiello as their new manager, despite his having no professional managing experience. Thursday, the San Diego Padres went a step further and hired a new manager who’s never managed before, anywhere. Craig Stammen spent seven years in the Padres organization as a […]
Less than a month after Mike Shildt’s retirement as San Diego Padres manager, the franchise has hired team executive Craig Stammen to the position. Yes, you read that right, Craig Stammen is the Padres’ new skipper. His resume is brief, as he was a 13-year veteran reliever, who pitched for the Padres from 2017 to […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51375/manny-machado-wins-silver-slugger-award (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51361/padres-hire-former-pitcher-craig-stammen-as-manager (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-hired-as-padres-manager (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2025-silver-slugger-award-winners (David Adler – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/dylan-cease-an...
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado won his third Silver Slugger Award Thursday, making him the only Padres player to do so for the 2025 season. Jake Cronenworth was also nominated for the award as the National League Utility Player, but that went to Alec Burleson of the St. Louis Cardinals. Machado had a […]
The New York Mets continue to round out their coaching staff, hiring Tim Leiper to be their third base coach, replacing Mike Sarbaugh. Leiper, whose most recent coaching job came as the San Diego Padres’ third base coach last season, has a wealth of experience in baseball. The California native’s baseball career began as a […]
The Colorado Rockies have worked out a deal to hire Cleveland Browns chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta, according to ESPN. DePodesta, age 52, originally was with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets before being hired by the Browns in 2016 to run their analytics program. In July of 2021, DePodesta […]
Qualifying offers were tendered to thirteen MLB players today, per multiple reports. The thirteen are: Bo Bichette, SS, Toronto Blue Jays Dylan Cease, SP, San Diego Padres Edwin Diaz, RP, New York Mets Zac Gallen, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks Trent Grisham, OF, New York Yankees Shota Imanaga, SP, Chicago Cubs Michael King, SP, San Diego Padres […]
Today was the deadline to extend Qualifying Offers to outgoing free agents, and the following 13 free agents got the offer from their respective teams: Houston Astros LHP Framber Valdez San Diego Padres RHP Dylan Cease San Diego Padres RHP Michael King Philadelphia Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber New York Mets RHP Edwin Diaz Detroit Tigers 2B Gleyber Torres Milwaukee Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen Chicago Cubs OF Kyle Tu...
Former Padres reliever Craig Stammen has been hired as their new manager. Stammen played for the Padres for six seasons, 2017-2022, and was highly respected and well-liked during his time with the team as a player, and was hired as a special assistant in the player development department after his retirement. Stammen, 41, played for […]
For a second time this offseason, a former Washington National has become a manager. This time it is former reliever Craig Stammen, who got hired as the manager of the San Diego Padres. Stammen had a 13 year career, which was split almost evenly between DC and San Diego. Now he will be managing the […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51353/victor-rodriguez-to-become-astros-hitting-coach (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51318/padres-reacts-survey-players-become-free-agents-which-one-would-you-bring-back-to-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51321/padres-need-to-add-left-handed-hitter (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/mlb-2026-spring-trai...
In a recent Padres Reacts Survey Poll, the majority of San Diego Padres fans thought it was time for a new hitting coach. It was reported Wednesday by San Diego Union Tribune’s Kevin Acee that is just what they will get as Victor Rodriguez left the Padres and joined the Houston Astros as their new […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The San Diego Padres have seen their roster change in many ways with the conclusion of […]
This offseason, one of the goals for the San Diego Padres is to balance out their batting order. The front office needs to add a left-handed hitter, and the market dictates that the catcher’s position has several options. The catcher position has been a revolving door in San Diego for the last few seasons. Austin […]
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51324/yu-darvish-has-surgery-out-for-2026 (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/yu-darvish-elbow-surgery (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-pitching-decisions-2025-26-offseason (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/04/padres-yu-darvish-undergoes-surgery-will-miss-2026-season/ (Jeff Sanders – U-T) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6777837/2025/11/04/padres-yu...
The San Diego Padres released a statement Tuesday announcing that pitcher Yu Darvish had surgery on Oct. 29. Per the press release, Darvish had his flexor tendon repaired and an internal brace procedure for his UCL. The expected recovery time is 12-15 months. Darvish had Tommy John surgery in 2015, while with the Texas Rangers. […]