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Some clarity halfway through spring camp

The midway point through Spring Training brings a little more clarity to the roster competitions going on in camp for the San Diego Padres with almost three weeks to go. The scores of the games don’t matter; the games often include minor league players that will never see a major league roster. Even the performances […]

ST Game 16: San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians

San Diego Padres at Cleveland Guardians, March 7, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Goodyear Ballpark – Goodyear, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

2026 Spring Breakout showcases top prospects

The 3rd annual MLB Spring Breakout showcases the top prospects in baseball, including the San Diego Padres top players in their minor league system. Ninety-one of the top 100 prospects have been named to be included in the rosters for the 16 games that will be played between March 19-22. This will be the last […]

ST Game 15: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, March 6, 2026, 5:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV/MLB Network Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

Dominican Republic poised to challenge USA, Japan for 2026 WBC title

Major League Baseball Spring Training clubhouses in Florida and Arizona have thinned out this week, as the 2026 World Baseball Classic has officially begun. Tournament games will take place across the United States, Japan and Puerto Rico. Team USA and defending champion Japan are the prohibitive favorites. However, do not count out the Dominican Republic […]

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ST Game 14: San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres at Seattle Mariners, March 5, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

From number one prospect to 162-game suspension

In 2013, the consensus number one prospect in all of MLB was Jurickson Profar. The switch-hitting shortstop for the Texas Rangers was turning heads with his elite combination of power, speed and defense. It’s hard to forget the miraculous year that Profar had in 2024 with the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, that season is stained […]

Joe Musgrove takes mound for Padres, game ends in 2-2 tie

It probably was not the exact start Joe Musgrove had in mind for his return to the mound in the San Diego Padres’ 2-2 tie with Great Britain at the Peoria Sports Complex on Wednesday, but it was positive. He got one out in the first inning, allowed a run and was taken out with […]

ST Game 13: Great Britain at San Diego Padres

Great Britain at San Diego Padres, March 4, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

Padres Reacts Survey: Who can benefit most from Padres regulars at WBC?

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. There is no debate the San Diego Padres have a talented roster. That talent comes from […]

Nick Castellanos powers Padres back into win column

The San Deigo Padres got back in the win column with a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. on Tuesday. It was good for the Padres to get a win, but the best part of the day was seeing Nick Castellanos connect on a two-run home run to […]

ST Game 12: San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox

San Diego Padres at Chicago White Sox, March 3, 2026, 12:05 p.m. PST Watch: None Location: Camelback Ranch – Glendale, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

World Baseball Classic is here!

Wednesday is the first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. All seven of the Padres involved left the team over the weekend. Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wandy Peralta joined the Dominican Republic team for an exhibition in the DR. Xander Bogaerts joined the Netherlands team in Florida for their exhibition against Tampa […]

Padres struggle in loss to Athletics

The San Diego Padres were held without a hit through four innings of play against the Athletics at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday. That came to an end when Gavin Sheets stepped to the plate and delivered a single to right field. Sheets was followed by Nick Castellanos who grounded into a fielder’s choice […]

The strange lineup math in San Diego

As the third week of Spring Training gets underway, the San Diego Padres have continued to show promise in their Cactus League play. They have remained competitive in games they had no business being competitive in. As hard as it is to gauge the weight of spring performance, it has been exciting to watch. Now […]

ST Game 11: Athletics at San Diego Padres

Athletics at San Diego Padres, March 2, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

Padres have many decisions this spring

There is a lot going on in spring camp besides what we see in the games played. The backfields, the B games, the live BP and the bullpen sessions thrown are all just as important or more important as what we see on the field. I spent three days this past week watching practice and […]

Padres, Alex Verdugo agree on minor-league deal

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres and Alex Verdugo have agreed on a minor-league deal. The terms do not include an invitation to the big-league camp. Instead, Verdugo will report to the minor league facility in Peoria, Ariz.  The 29-year-old outfielder was released by the Atlanta Braves last […]