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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 […]

11 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

13 days ago | 0 reads

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. […]

15 days ago | 0 reads

The curious case of Luis Campusano

The San Diego Padres drafted catcher Luis Campusano in the second round of the 2017 draft. He moved through the minors quickly, reaching the Padres in 2020 for a brief look. Around injuries and returns to the minor leagues, Campusano worked up the Padres prospect list with high hopes for his career. During all of […]

16 days ago | 1 read

Padres’ Jason Adam could return at start of 2026 season

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 […]

16 days ago | 2 reads

Padres face trade options as the offseason progresses

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 […]

18 days ago | 2 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Luis Campusano gets another season in San Diego… for now; Padres tender, non-tender players; no changes for how fans will be able to watch Padres games

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 […]

19 days ago | 2 reads

Good Moring San Diego: Tough offseason continues for Padres with passing of Randy Jones

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...

21 days ago | 1 read

Padres Reacts Survey: What kind of impact will potential sale have on the team?

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 2025-26 offseason has not been kind to the San Diego Padres, and with the announcement […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Padres legend Randy Jones passes away at 75

The Friar Faithful are mourning the loss of San Diego Padres pitching legend Randy Jones, who died Tuesday at the age of 75. No cause of death was announced.  Jones played 10 seasons in the majors from 1979 to 1983. He became the first face of the franchise during his eight seasons in San Diego. […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Starting pitching remains top priority, Padres eye short-term options

The San Diego Padres have opened the offseason with several jaw-dropping announcements. First, Mike Shildt abruptly retired as manager, then Craig Stammen is hired as his replacement. The biggest bombshell news came a few days later, as the Siedler family decided to hire a firm to determine their financial market options, including the possibility of […]

22 days ago | 0 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres protect two prospects, pitchers reject qualifying offers

https://www.gaslampball.com/minors/51604/padres-add-two-players-to-major-league-roster (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51590/padres-offseason-underway-minor-league-free-agents (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/nick-pivetta-padres-rotation-options-for-2026 (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/dylan-cease-michael-king-decline-padres-qualifying-offer (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://ww...

22 days ago | 0 reads

Padres add two players to major league roster

The San Diego Padres have several prospects eligible for the Rule 5 draft that takes place during the Winter Meetings in December. Tuesday was the deadline for adding eligible players to the roster to protect them from the draft. The goal is to shield the players that the organization feels could be claimed and stick […]

23 days ago | 1 read