Controversial ex-Red Sox signs MiLB deal with San Diego Padres
Alex Verdugo will get another chance to prove himself in the National League West. According to the San…
Diamondbacks’ Ryan Thompson among players skeptical of MLB’s ABS Challenge System
PHOENIX — MLB’s newest automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system is leaving players, coaches and fans with a multitude…
Five potential buyers bid on Padres as club’s sale reaches next stage
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seidler family’s exploration of a sale is moving full steam ahead toward an actual…
Padres Reliever Yuki Matsui Ruled Out of WBC for Japan Due to Groin Strain
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status…
2026 MLB rookie class: The top 20 most likely to make an impact this season
When I rank prospects every offseason here at The Athletic, I’m considering the players’ eventual peaks and their…
10 Best Closers in MLB Right Now
Who is the best closer in baseball right now? Before the first pitch of the 2026 Major League…
Kyle Tucker makes Dodgers spring debut in win over Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. –– As each of the Dodgers’ first three batters came to the plate at the start…
Padres feel better equipped to handle WBC absences than they did three years ago
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres arrived at the Peoria sports complex in February 2023 with a swagger befitting…
MLB rookies to watch this spring: 20 players poised make an impact in 2026
As I’ve mentioned previously, this year’s MLB rookie class has the potential to be special. There are numerous…
Nick Castellanos explains what he learned from Phillies split as slugger begins new chapter with Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. —Nick Castellanos has no regrets about how his time in Philadelphia ended. The newly acquired Padre,…
Former MLB all-star hitter is attempting a comeback as a pitcher
Few stories in recent baseball history have been as unexpected or captivating as the one unfolding around Joey…
Padres add to roster during first week of Spring Training
The San Diego Padres got off to a good start with their first week of Spring Training for…