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Good Morning San Diego: Padres need Michael King, but should not overpay to bring him back

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)

2 months ago | 1 read

Padres may not need to break the bank to re-sign Michael King

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 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres’ sale will not prevent extension talks for A.J. Preller

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...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans uncertain about hiring of Craig Stammen as manager

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 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Potential sale of Padres leads to questions about the team

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...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Can the Padres be successful without Peter Seidler?

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 […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

What to know about the potential sale of the Padres 

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 […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Seidler family looking at selling Padres

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...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Seidler family to sell Padres

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 […]

2 months ago | 8 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Reports of Fernando Tatis Jr. trade dismissed, Nick Pivetta recognized for solid season with Cy Young votes

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...

2 months ago | 4 reads

Fernando Tatis Jr. is wanted… especially in San Diego

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 […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Padres Reacts Survey: What do you think about the Craig Stammen hire?

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 […]

2 months ago | 6 reads

Good Morning San Diego: GM meetings get rumor mill churning

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)

2 months ago | 3 reads

The Padres’ next big hire: Craig Stammen’s bench coach

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 […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Craig Stammen meets the media, talks about vision for Padres

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 […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Padres introduce Craig Stammen

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 […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres minor leaguers compete in AFL Fall Stars game

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)

2 months ago | 5 reads

Arizona Fall League update Week 5

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 […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres should look to bring Michael King back on new deal

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...

3 months ago | 4 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Fernando Tatis Jr. wins Platinum; free agents are plentiful

https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51404/fernando-tatis-jr-wins-rawlings-platinum-glove-award-in-national-league (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51397/multiple-quality-free-agents-available-for-padres (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51383/padres-hire-craig-stammen-what-challenges-does-he-face-in-2026 (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-rea...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Fernando Tatis Jr. wins Rawlings Platinum Glove Award in National League

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was named the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winner in the National League for the second time in three years, Friday. Tatis Jr. beat out the rest of the NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, making him the best defensive player in the NL. Tatis Jr. won his […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Multiple quality free agents available for Padres

With the wait time over for exclusive negotiations with impending free agents, the San Diego Padres have 10 free agents hitting the market. They advanced qualifying offers to both Dylan Cease and Michael King and those two players have 10 days to submit their acceptance or refusal. All the other MLB teams have done the […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Padres hire Craig Stammen: What challenges does he face in 2026?

Less than a month after Mike Shildt’s retirement as San Diego Padres manager, the franchise has hired team executive Craig Stammen to the position. Yes, you read that right, Craig Stammen is the Padres’ new skipper.  His resume is brief, as he was a 13-year veteran reliever, who pitched for the Padres from 2017 to […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres pick Craig Stammen to lead team, extend offers to Dylan Cease, Michael King

https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51375/manny-machado-wins-silver-slugger-award (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51361/padres-hire-former-pitcher-craig-stammen-as-manager (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-hired-as-padres-manager (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2025-silver-slugger-award-winners (David Adler – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/dylan-cease-an...

3 months ago | 2 reads