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A record offer, a passed chance, and an ALDS reminder: the Padres may have avoided the wrong kind of splash with Aaron Judge.
Tremayne Person|
A division rival plans to cut spending in 2026, potentially narrowing the Padres’ NL West race to two heavyweights.
Tremayne Person|
A contact-first bat with limited power and defense doesn’t solve the Padres’ 2026 needs.
Andy Johnson|
Padres 2025 showed upside and gaps. From splashy adds to stalled returns, here’s what worked, what failed, and what must change now.
Will Lockwood|
Padres exit October with more questions than answers. Three takeaways on the bats, pitching, and what must change before 2026.
Will Lockwood|
The Padres superstar didn't perform well when needed most.
PJ Potter|
A quick playoff exit means tough choices. These five Padres likely won’t return in 2026 as the front office reshapes the roster.
Tremayne Person|
Padres-Cubs Game 3 hinged on a missed strike. Next year’s ABS challenge aims to fix the zone without slowing October drama.
Tremayne Person|
Mike Shildt went off on the umpiring crew after a low strike to Bogaerts ended Game 3.
Tremayne Person|
Adrian Morejon pitched in all three Padres playoffs games in 2025.
Will Lockwood|
The Padres’ October ends in Chicago: six runs allowed, five scored, and too many chances missed.
Tremayne Person|
Jackson Merrill's late home run on Thursday gave the Padres life, though it wasn't enough.
PJ Potter|
The high altitude in Denver clearly didn’t get in the way of thinking for Rockies owner Dick Monfort, as he announced that the team would be parting ways with their GM
Will Lockwood|
Yu Darvish lasted only one inning in NL Wild Card Game 3, pushing the Padres into a bullpen scramble.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres face the Cubs in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card round on Thursday.
PJ Potter|
Mike Shildt isn’t tapping the brakes for Game 3. The Padres’ manager set a confident tone after Game 2’s shutdown.
Tremayne Person|
Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres has a solid argument to be the best pitcher right now.
PJ Potter|
After a quiet opener, San Diego’s core delivered to force Game 3 in the NL Wild Card Series.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres released their lineup for Game 2 against the Chicago Cubs.
PJ Potter|
Dylan Cease faces the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the Wild Card round on Wednesday.
PJ Potter|
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