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The Padres made some big splashes in 2025 to make this roster a contender. Which ones turned out better than expected?
Will Lockwood|
The Padres built depth at the deadline, but now Jackson Merrill’s return puts Mike Shildt in a lineup crunch he can’t easily solve.
Tremayne Person|
Kash Mayfield has done everything to prove to the Padres that he needs a promotion to Double-A to end the 2025 season.
PJ Potter|
Can San Diego Padres fans and teammates have faith in starting Pitcher Dylan Cease to help the team catch the Dodgers in the 2025 NL West race?
Andy Johnson|
Nick Pivetta has been incredible in his first year with the Padres. MLB's latest pitching rankings have him within reach of a Cy Young run.
PJ Potter|
The Padres needed to fill a vacancy in their outfield ahead of the trade deadline. White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. was a potential suitor, but thankfully he never made it to San Diego.
PJ Potter|
Padres first baseman Luis Arraez is hitting .283, yet August revealed a troubling slump tied to his approach at the plate.
Tremayne Person|
In a heated NL West Race in 2025, the San Diego Padres will overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers, and here is why
Andy Johnson|
The Padres have seen tremendous success from their trade additions in 2025. All of that was on display considerably on Tuesday night in Seattle.
PJ Potter|
The San Diego Padres could benefit from potential MLB realignment, or it could backfire in their faces
Andy Johnson|
The Padres had a pair of Triple-A players continue showcasing their MLB readiness.
PJ Potter|
Padres fans should brace for a brutal 2026 schedule with an easy April quickly giving way to relentless battles against MLB’s best.
Tremayne Person|
Mason Miller could define MLB’s newest award when he steps into his first full season as San Diego’s bullpen anchor.
Tremayne Person|
Jeremiah Estrada has been one of the key pieces that has bolstered the best bullpen in the league, but his performances against the Dodgers have been alarming.
Will Lockwood|
Will Wagner is taking Jackson Merrill's spot on the roster while he sits on the injured list, but does this transaction make sense?
PJ Potter|
The Padres finally had the Dodgers cornered. After Los Angeles has tormented the Friars all season, it was the Padres who were in position of sweeping the series. That is, until struggling Dalton Rushing crushed a late three-run home run.
PJ Potter|
Nestor Cortes finally had his Padres moment against the Dodgers this weekend.
Will Lockwood|
Orioles’ latest catcher deal changes the picture. Should the Padres dare to dream about Adley Rutschman in San Diego?
Will Lockwood|
The San Diego Padres have the Boston Red Sox to thank for gifting them with the best play-by-play announcer in the league, Don Orsillo
Andy Johnson|
Padres star Manny Machado says Yu Darvish’s film study and advice set up his latest home run.
Tremayne Person|
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