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The Padres just added a former Reds hitter who makes a ton of contact and punishes lefties. The real question is where he actually fits.
Tremayne Person|
A new court filing changes the shape of the Seidler dispute and the Padres are left needing clarity more than ever.
Tremayne Person|
Fernando Tatis Jr. finished 2025 in rare all-around company, and it reframes what the Padres can build around in 2026.
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Padres fans are growing impatient, and A.J. Preller’s latest quote hints at a value-driven plan that won’t feel reassuring after a winter of departures and thin depth.
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The Padres are rumored to have interest in a 2024 All-Star slugger, but 2025 raised real concerns.
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Merrill brushed off the Dodgers conversation, and his reasoning shows why San Diego can’t let one team hijack the season.
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San Diego added Riley Pint on a minor-league invite, chasing a high-velocity bullpen option that could either click fast or flame out.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres need the ball to move again. A contact-first, glove-forward option could be the unsexy fix they can’t ignore.
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The market may be handing the Padres a discount. If they want homers without a trade, this is the kind of gamble A.J. Preller usually makes.
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MLB believes Pivetta will be 1/10 pitchers to eclipse 200 strikeouts in 2026.
Will Lockwood|
Padres fans might want patience, but Miguel Mendez is trending toward the big-league conversation sooner than expected.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres’ lineup could use a pressure-release bat, but the waiting game is starting to look like an avoidable mistake.
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Luis Arraez stunningly lands with an NL West rival, and the Padres’ missed contact-bat opportunity suddenly looks a lot more painful.
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San Diego needs innings, and a temporary home park may be dragging down a potential trade target’s value. The Padres should at least explore it.
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A former top pick with a long disappearance is back in affiliated ball. The Padres are betting Andrew Thurman can turn durability into value.
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The Padres can’t treat development like background noise anymore. Ryan Wideman is the test case, and his swing decisions are the whole story.
Tremayne Person|
Salas' falloff tells us a lot about how the Padres farm system will be a liability for years to come.
Will Lockwood|
A.J. Preller’s contract situation may be shaping the Padres’ cautious offseason approach.
Tremayne Person|
A familiar lefty from the Padres’ 2023 bullpen surge is headed to Astros camp on a cheap deal. It’s a small move with an annoyingly sharp sting for San Diego.
Tremayne Person|
The Padres are known for being aggressive with their prospects, but the recent observations by ESPN and other platforms are telling us that Preller is being too aggressive.
Will Lockwood|
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