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Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans do not expect much from A.J. Preller, San Diego at MLB Winter Meetings
The Friar Faithful have lived this experience before. The San Diego Padres and their general manager and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller are heading into MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla. with little financial flexibility and an unknown list of targets to fill the roster. Fans can only speculate about how Preller and the […]
Good Morning San Diego: Winter Meetings are approaching, young players in the Padres organization are trying to make a name for themselves
The offseason has not brought much news or much positive news with regard to the San Diego Padres. That has not stopped multiple players from the lower levels of the organization from playing in the various winter leagues to improve their skills. Luis Campusano went 0-for-21 last year at the MLB level so his time […]
Multiple Padres prospects in Winter Leagues
The international baseball winter leagues have been in progress since shortly after the MLB season ended. Although no San Diego Padres major league players are currently playing with any of the teams, multiple Padres minor league players are active. Dominican Republic Winter League Catcher/DH Luis Campusano, who recently signed a one-year contract with the organization, […]
The trade market offers Padres several starting pitching options
The MLB Winter Meetings begin Sunday in Orlando, Fla., and the San Diego Padres are looking to upgrade their starting rotation. Team President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller should have plenty of options available on the trade market. The window of opportunity to contend for a postseason berth is slowly closing on […]
Good Morning San Diego: Several questions surround the Padres organization, the upcoming Winter Meetings might provide some answers
The addition of Ty Adcock to the bullpen could mean several things for the San Diego Padres. It could be a sign the team is not going to rest on the success of the past and look to build on a strength. It could mean that Mason Miller or Adrian Morejon, perhaps both, will be […]
San Diego adds depth to bullpen with signing of Ty Adcock
San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced Thursday the team signed relief pitcher Ty Adcock to a major league contract. On the surface it looks like a general manager looking to add depth to his bullpen and make the strength of his team stronger, but could it mean something […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres need to address starting pitching, may have to do so via trade
With three rotation holes to fill, the San Diego Padres have no doubt been monitoring the dollars that have been given out to starting pitchers to this point in free agency. The contracts imply that addressing the pitching needs through free agency may not be attainable for San Diego from a monetary standpoint. Thomas Conroy […]
Padres bracing for financial shift in SP free agent market from Ponce’s record-setting deal
The MLB Winter Meetings are a haven for baseball fans longing for 24-hour coverage of their favorite sport. The Hot Stove should come to a sizzle with the expected amount of free-agent signings and blockbuster trades to transpire next week. The San Diego Padres need starting pitching because of the holes in their rotation. They […]
MLB Winter Meetings preview
Major League Baseball is on the cusp of the 2025 Winter Meetings with front office personnel, scouts, media, vendors and those seeking jobs gathering for the meeting. This year the meetings take place in Orlando, Fla. beginning Dec. 7 and closing on Dec. 10. There are multiple highlights that take place as well as the […]
Padres offseason begins slowly
Going into the official start of the Hot Stove season, the Padres still have some outstanding work to be done regarding housekeeping. President of baseball operations/general manager A.J. Preller is still a lame duck general manager and there has still not been a third base coach hired/announced. The lack of any decision regarding Preller is […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres have key positions to fill, the most important may be starting pitcher
The San Diego Padres have several needs address on their roster prior to the start of the 2026 season. The most critical of those needs is starting pitcher. Dylan Cease departed in free agency and has signed with the Toronto Blue Jays. Michael King also departed in free agency and has not yet signed with […]
Padres Reacts Survey: Will San Diego break its silence at MLB Winter Meetings?
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 MLB Winter Meetings are approaching and the San Diego Padres have yet to address any […]
Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans overwhelmingly identify starting pitching as biggest area of need for San Diego
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. Teams such as the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and even the Los Angeles Angels have been […]
Good Morning San Diego: The Padres have some talent in the minors, but will they ever make the MLB roster in San Diego?
In baseball, there are typically two camps, (1) people who love prospects and the potential they bring for the long-term future of an organization or (2) people who see prospects as capital to be used to trade and improve the big-league club. San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller has […]
Padres top 10 prospects per Baseball America
Major League Baseball has not released its prospect rankings for its 30 teams for the 2026 season. The minor league evaluations will come out before the new season begins and the current rankings came after the trade deadline. Baseball America, the biggest evaluator of baseball prospects, is releasing its new rankings, team by team. They […]
Good Morning San Diego: Mason Miller, Adrian Morejon could be converted back to starters for the Padres
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Good Morning San Diego: A.J. Preller is going to have to be creative to complete Padres rotation, roster for 2026
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Padres pitching options appear slim
The San Diego Padres organization, by its own admission, has a starting pitching problem. With Dylan Cease signing a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, there is only Michael King left as a re-sign possibility and the chances of that appear to be quite slim. Although he doesn’t have the best health […]
Good Morning San Diego: Padres fans await significant free agent signing, meanwhile other teams are making moves
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Good Morning San Diego: Craig Stammen adds to his coaching staff; Jake Cronenworth identified as possible trade candidate
New San Diego Padres Manager Craig Stammen made his first moves as the team’s skipper by selecting Randy Knorr and Steven Souza Jr. as the new bench coach and hitting coach respectively. Neither name is all that familiar to Padres fans, but they are familiar to Stammen. One is a long-time coach and former player […]
Padres Craig Stammen adds two familiar faces to his coaching staff
If you have concerns about new San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen’s lack of experience at the position, your fears may be tempered a bit with the recent hires to the coaching staff. The Padres named Steven Souza Jr. as the hitting coach and Randy Knorr as the bench coach for the 2026 season. Both […]
Good Morning San Diego: The Padres have been quiet, but other teams are gearing up to take a shot on free agents
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Good Morning San Diego: Winter leagues provide Padres players with opportunities, Dylan Cease lands with new team
The San Diego Padres have made a couple minor league signings, but there has not been any activity or reported contract discussions with any of the free agents, to include their own. While the offseason work in the front office has yet to be seen, but is surely taking place, Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball […]
Padres Reacts Survey: San Diego has many areas to improve, which is the most important to address?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. 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 finances of the San Diego Padres have been a topic of discussion for fans and […]
Padres sign a free agent, Winter leagues in progress
The San Diego Padres made no moves during the General Manager’s meetings, but none were expected. They still haven’t finished filling out their coaching group, so a slow start to the offseason isn’t a surprise. With a new bench coach and hitting coach on board, the organization is still looking for its third base coach. […]
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