Michael McDermott

Joined: Dec 10, 2024

Nov 21, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the media during a press conference announcing the hiring of manager Mike Shildt (not pictured) at Petco Park.

Padres struggling to keep up in free agency as NL West opponents continue making moves

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Padres' 2025 outlook could go sideways in a hurry if Roki Sasaki signs elsewhere

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) celebrates with teammates after the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

MLB execs predict Roki Sasaki chase will end in heartbreaker for Padres

Oct 15, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler celebrates defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Padres News: Big ownership update, Rickey Henderson passes, minor-league signing

Aug 22, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Padres Rumors: Biggest trade suitor yet emerges in Dylan Cease buzz

Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (10) reacts after making a catch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Jurickson Profar's contract request reportedly revealed for Padres in free agency

Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Padres manager Mike Shildt provides hope for Roki Sasaki signing

Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Another team with a top farm system emerges as Padres' trade partner for Dylan Cease

Oct 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Luis Arraez (4) reacts at bat in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game five of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Luis Arráez trade rumors make more sense after recent report from Padres insider

Oct 9, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game four of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Padres Rumors: Worrisome trade buzz surfaces that could kill 2025 playoff chances