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It all happened fast. A Sunday afternoon in May saw the Colorado Rockies pounding the San Diego Padres 9-3 and preparing to get on a plane to play the Texas Rangers. Bud Black was late to his post-game media scrum, and the air was weird. Something was going on, but no one was sure what. […]
From Purple Row | 3 months ago | 2 reads
One of the missing pieces on the 2025 San Diego Padres postseason roster was Jason Adam. He ruptured his left quadricep tendon, which required surgery, in September. The Friar Faithful received encouraging news on their star reliever, as he could be back on the mound at the start of next season. Adam is a mainstay […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
For a time, it seemed like the only news this offseason concerning the San Diego Padres was bad news. That changed this week. Other than a couple players being signed to minor league contracts with invites to Spring Training, there has been no news about the Padres. With so many things in flux in San […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 1 read
With a limited spending budget seemingly obvious, Padres President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller will once again need to be creative while filling out the roster for the 2026 season. Going by recent statements, Preller will have an operating budget similar to last season. Estimating the current payroll, while adding in the arbitration numbers for […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 5 reads
AJ Cassavell of Padres.com completed his list of Top-10 moments in Padres history. Of course, this list may vary from the list you would come up with, but it is always fun to reflect on past events. Baseball News:
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
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. It has been an offseason to forget for the San Diego Padres to this point. Manager Mike Shildt […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 1 read
Luis Campusano will be returning to the San Diego Padres after he and the team agreed to a one-year deal for the 2026 season, according to a report from AJ Cassavell on Padres.com. The struggles of Campusano have been discussed in great detail over the past couple of seasons. His defense leads much to be […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 6 reads
The San Diego Padres have made their second signing of the offseason according to a report by Darragh McDonald from MLB Trade Rumors. The Padres signed Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal and is expected to get an invite to Spring Training. Reyes would be considered a super utility, having played all over the […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Since the Padres inaugural season in 1969, the Dodgers have mostly maintained the upper hand in clashes between the two teams. Since the 2020 season, San Diego’s goal has been to create a serious rivalry between themselves and the Dodgers. To put it simply, they got what they wished for, and they are paying for […]
From True Blue LA | 3 months ago | 4 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51601/padres-reacts-survey-what-kind-of-impact-will-potential-sale-have-on-the-team (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-breaking-news/51637/padres-legend-randy-jones-passes-away-at-75 (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51613/starting-pitching-remains-top-priority-padres-eye-short-term-options (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/n...
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The second anniversary of the passing of San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler comes the day after his family announced their intention to sell the team he so passionately loved. This shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone who follows the Padres closely. Despite the stated preference by Mr. Seidler that the team remain in […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
So, what is next? It is the battle cry heard throughout San Diego following the announcement by the Seidler family that they’re exploring all strategic options, including the potential sale of the Padres. No specific buyers have been identified, but the Seidler family has hired the advisory firm of BDT & MSD Partners to assist […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51489/seidler-family-to-sell-padres (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/seidler-family-to-explore-strategic-options-for-san-diego-padres (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/13/seidler-family-exploring-sale-padres/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/13/tom-krasovic-would-a-padres-sale-help-the-club-win-it-all/ (Tom Krasovic – U-T) https://www...
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Peter Seidler, Ron Fowler and the ownership group that purchased the Padres in 2012 introduced a new era to San Diego baseball. It began with a payroll at $62.9 million in their first season and rose to a high of $257.2 million in 2023 after Peter Seidler bought out Fowler and assumed controlling interest in […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 8 reads
So that’s how they intend to get out of all those back-loaded contracts. Wink-wink. This morning, the Seidler family released a statement indicating their intentions to explore a potential sale of the San Diego Padres. That statement can be seen below . San Diego Padres Exploring a Sale Take it away, Seidlers: SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Seidler family today announced that it has decided to initiate a formal process to explore strategic options for the San Diego Padres, inclu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51476/fernando-tatis-jr-is-wanted-especially-in-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51471/padres-reacts-survey-what-do-you-think-about-the-craig-stammen-hire (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2025-mlb-cy-young-award-voting-results (MLB Staff – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/12/padres-say-fernando-tatis-jr-wont-be-traded-this-offs...
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The MLB offseason can be slow and laborious for members of the media, and there are still deadlines and submission requirements that have to be met. It seems that every offseason one of the main talking points around the San Diego Padres is Fernando Tatis Jr. and whether the Padres should look to trade the […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 5 reads
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. San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller introduced Craig Stammen as […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 6 reads
The hit by Luis Salazar that won this day’s game might have been the single play that cemented the NL East title for the Cubs in 1989. To understand that statement, a little context is needed. Salazar had been acquired in trade just 10 days earlier from the Padres. It was just his ninth game […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The Padres’ next big hire: Craig Stammen’s bench coach (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) Stammen sets sights on ultimate goal, Padres history (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) Preller: Padres’ starting rotation ‘top need’ for 2026 (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) Padres notes: For starters; Ruben Niebla’s new role, title; Ethan Salas update (Kevin Acee – U-T)
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The San Diego Padres had a busy first week of the official start of the offseason. The franchise hired Craig Stammen as its next field manager and is close to a contract extension agreement with A.J. Preller. But their next hire could be the biggest of the offseason, as the team’s next bench coach could […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Padres introduce Craig Stammen (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) Stammen sets sights on ultimate goal, Padres history (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) From disciple to manager, Stammen excited to continue working with Niebla (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) Padres focused on the experience new manager Craig Stammen brings to job (Kevin Acee – U-T) Padres notes: Craig Stammen eager to […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
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 […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 5 reads
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 […]
From Royals Review | 3 months ago | 4 reads
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)
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 5 reads