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San Diego needed a steady middle-order problem for pitchers. They got one in Manny Machado.
Tremayne Person|
The blueprint is on display and the window is open. The Padres can turn information into wins by building a real operating system for analytics.
Tremayne Person|
The QO market adds draft penalties and tightens payroll. The Padres are better off targeting non-QO free agents to protect the 2026 season.
Tremayne Person|
Carlos Hernandez says he’s interested in the Padres’ managerial opening, eyeing a move from the broadcast booth to the dugout. San Diego hasn’t signaled interest
Will Lockwood|
Will the Padres pursue star pitcher Tarik Skubal? The left-hander for the Tigers could be shopped this offseason.
PJ Potter|
Giants hire Tony Vitello from Tennessee while still owing Bob Melvin in 2026. Padres fans are loving the gamble, the payout, and the buyout drama in the NL West.
Tremayne Person|
The data backed him. The finalists list didn’t. How a Padres bat with a Hank Aaron nod got squeezed out of a crowded NL field.
Tremayne Person|
Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth are both NL Silver Slugger finalists for 2025.
PJ Potter|
The Orioles and Twins are eyeing Scott Servais. After a season with the Padres, the veteran manager could move, unless San Diego makes its own play.
Tremayne Person|
What will the Padres' bullpen look like in 2026 if Mason Miller transitions into a closer?
Will Lockwood|
If the Padres go big, they won’t just pay the player. They’ll pay the system that punishes going big.
Tremayne Person|
Padres’ manager hunt starts in-house with a candidate known for game management.
Tremayne Person|
A messy Phillies split could help the Padres. The buy-low case for Nick Castellanos, the defensive limits, and the exact role that pays off in Petco.
Tremayne Person|
As a search for a new manager in San Diego is underway, a major new break just occurred for one of the Padres’ top candidates. It was announced that Albert Pujols may be in the running.
Will Lockwood|
We ranked MLB managerial openings from worst to best, and explain where the Padres’ job really lands.
Tremayne Person|
All signs point to Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease departing San Diego in free agency, but fans should rejoice after the latest update on the 29-year-old right-hander.
Will Lockwood|
Greupner’s PR swing aimed to reassure fans, yet the signal on AJ Preller remains mixed: discussions started, decisions still pending.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres need a reliable starting pitcher in their rotation for 2026. Shane Bieber could be the answer.
PJ Potter|
The Padres need thump. Munetaka Murakami offers left-handed power and corner flexibility. We break down the posting, price tag, and San Diego’s case.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres may not be the only team to undergo a variety of changes, as an NL West rival may see its star player on the opposite coast.
Will Lockwood|
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