San Diego Padres baseball in the form of a blog
The 2025-26 Hot Stove League is underway with two transactions by the Padres. Free agent utility player Pablo Reyes, 32, was signed to a minor league contract on Nov. 11. Reyes has seen time in MLB from 2018-2025 with multiple teams. He missed 2020 due to a banned substance suspension. He will most likely get […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51580/deadline-for-dylan-cease-michael-king-to-accept-qualifying-offer-is-approaching (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-news/51576/kyle-hart-padres-agree-to-terms-on-one-year-deal (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/minor-league-game-threads/51572/arizona-fall-league-closes-out-its-season (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/kyle-hart-padres-contract-for-2026 (A...
23 days ago | 1 read
Dylan Cease and Michael King, along with the other 11 MLB players who received qualifying offers from their respective teams, have less than 24 hours to accept the offer of a one-year contract at $22.025 million for the 2026 season. The deadline is set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. The San Diego Padres extended offers […]
24 days ago | 0 reads
The San Diego Padres re-signed a pitcher on Monday according to a team press release. No, it was not Michael King, instead it was Kyle Hart, who agreed to terms on a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2026 season that includes a club option for 2027. Much of the Friar Faithful were hoping to […]
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The final week of the Arizona Fall League saw the Peoria Javelinas, the AFL team with eight Padres prospects, finish in fourth place. They played their final three games of the regular schedule, winning two of three, and then won the first playoff game in the altered schedule. The plan at the beginning of the […]
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https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51550/padres-may-not-need-to-break-the-bank-to-re-sign-michael-king (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2026-mvp-candidates-to-unseat-aaron-judge-and-shohei-ohtani (Will Leitch – Padres.com) Toughest Rule 5 Draft decisions 2025 (Jonathan Mayo and Jim Callis – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/15/tom-krasovic-padres-next-owners-will-have-to-solve-multiple-puzzles/ (Tom Krasovic – U-T)
24 days ago | 1 read
The Friar Faithful have spoken. In a recent Gaslamp Ball survey poll, more than 54% want the San Diego Padres to re-sign Michael King this offseason. Usually, that wish would be unfulfilled because of the volatile market for free agent starting pitchers. Last Spring Training, many in the media projected him to be the top […]
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https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51528/padres-reacts-survey-results-fans-uncertain-about-hiring-of-craig-stammen-as-manager (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/15/tom-krasovic-padres-next-owners-will-have-to-solve-multiple-puzzles/ (Tom Krasovic – U-T) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/15/as-padres-explore-sale-expect-business-as-usual-and-likely-an-a-j-preller-contract-extension/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.sandiegouniont...
25 days ago | 0 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. The offseason started slowly for the San Diego Padres, but it has ramped up over the past couple […]
26 days ago | 0 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51505/can-the-padres-be-successful-without-peter-seidler (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51513/what-to-know-about-the-potential-sale-of-the-padres (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-takeaways-from-gm-meetings (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-takeaways-from-gm-meetings (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiego...
26 days ago | 0 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 […]
27 days 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 […]
27 days ago | 2 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...
27 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
28 days ago | 2 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...
28 days ago | 3 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 […]
28 days ago | 4 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 […]
28 days ago | 4 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)
29 days ago | 0 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 […]
30 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
about 1 month 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 […]
about 1 month ago | 3 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)
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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 […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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...
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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. […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads