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Padres Utility Man Expected to Have Major Breakout in 2025

Eguy Rosario has been in and out of the Major Leagues since 2022. However, MLB insider Kiley McDaniel predicts the Dominican Republic native to have a major breakout in 2025.

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Spring Training Game: Texas Rangers at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for March 14, 2025. Location: Peoria Stadium, Peoria, AZ Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Padres Lineup Ranked Among Top 10 in MLB, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres were one of the least active clubs throughout the offseason, and yet their lineup is still considered to be top 10 in Major League Baseball.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Padres Insider Makes Surprise Prediction for Winner of Major Spring Competition

The San Diego Padres have several ongoing competitions this spring, including one for the final spot in the starting rotation. As of now, the San Diego rotation includes Dylan Cease, Michael King, Yu Darvish, and Nick Pivetta.

San Diego Padres News / Rolling Stone / March 14

Eddie Vedder Will Present Seattle Mariners-San Diego Padres Rivalry ‘Cup’ During MLB Season

The winner of the Padres-Mariners series will win the Vedder Cup, designed by the Pearl Jam frontman himself

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Yankees Could Trade for Padres' $108 Million Ace, Says Insider

For much of the offseason, there has been speculation the San Diego Padres would be involved in a blockbuster trade. President of baseball operations A.J.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Padres Manager Shuts Down $80 Million All-Star Playing First Base

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said infielder Jake Cronenworth will likely not see any time at first base in 2025. Cronenworth bounced between first and second base the last few seasons, but will remain at second next season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 14

Padres Notes: Massive Roster Move, Huge Trade Updates, Friars Predicted to Miss Postseason

The San Diego Padres are continuing to trim down their roster as spring training nears its conclusion. The Padres have removed three pitchers competing for roster spots, including two who had some impressive showings this spring.

San Diego Padres News / LWOSports.com / March 14

2025 San Diego Padres O/U: Win Total Why the Padres Will Hit the Over

According to FanDuel, the San Diego Padres have a win total projection of 85.5 wins. You could argue both sides of the spectrum when it comes to the NL West franchise, but the Padres will hit over the win total this season.

Kyle Hart News / Gaslamp Ball / March 14

Padres FA signing Kyle Hart unlikely fifth starter candidate

The former KBO star is battling Randy Vasquez, Matt Waldron and Stephen Kolek for a spot in the starting rotation The San Diego Padres have a pitching award winner vying for a starter’s role in camp this spring.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Padres receiving plenty of interest on veteran starting pitcher

A pre-Opening Day trade still seems highly unlikely — despite the interest.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 13

Padres build depth for 2025 season

Many changes since the start of February Catcher The San Diego Padres have spent their spring camp looking for solutions to their depth issues for the coming season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Free Agent Signs With Mexican League Team

San Diego Padres free agent pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has agreed to terms with the Tigers de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League, the club announced via social media Tuesday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Breakout Star Opens Up on Dominant Spring as He Competes for Roster Spot

The San Diego Padres made a flurry of moves in February, after a winter filled with an ugly ownership lawsuit and the loss of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Sign Former Phillies Pitcher in Free Agent Move

The San Diego Padres reportedly added a former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher in a free-agent move, according to a social media post from MadFriars. Andrew Bellatti's minor league deal was reported on Monday.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Breakout Reliever, 2 Other Pitchers Cut From Spring Roster

The San Diego Padres made two more roster cut announcements as they continue to trim their spring training roster ahead of Opening Day. First, the team reassigned right-handed pitcher Bradgley Rodriguez to minor league camp.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Have Slammed Door on Michael King Trade, But Not Dylan Cease: Report

The San Diego Padres have not slammed the door on a trade for Dylan Cease. Fans of the Padres have heard this story all offseason long, but all eyes are once again on Cease as a new update in this saga comes to light.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Another MLB Insider Predicts Padres to Miss 2025 Postseason

The 2024 season for the San Diego Padres was one of redemption and proving people wrong. While the year didn't end in the manner that anyone involved would have hoped, the team did build a foundation for the future.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 13

Padres Notes: Pitcher Suffers Unfortunate Setback, Massive Trade Updates, New Candidate for Bullpen

The San Diego Padres have been diligently working to find the fifth starter in their pitching rotation. Unfortunately, one of the top candidates suffered a bit of a setback which could hamper his chances for the final slot.

Phil Maton News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Cardinals sign Phil Maton

The Cardinals announced this morning that they’ve signed right-hander Phil Maton to a one-year, major league deal, as noted by Derrick Goold of the St.

Jackson Merrill News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Padres Eye Long-Term Extension for Jackson Merrill

The San Diego Padres have never shied away from long-term commitments. They’ve locked up stars like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts to contracts of a decade or more.

Jackson Merrill News / Just Baseball / March 12

Will Jackson Merrill Earn the Padres a Bonus Draft Pick?

Around this time last year, I wrote about Bobby Witt Jr. and the possibility that he could earn the Royals an extra draft pick with an MVP-finalist campaign in 2024.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Fastball on SI / March 11

San Diego Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Made Personal History on Monday

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a massive home run off Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene on Monday as part of Cactus League action at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz.

Jhony Brito News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 10

Padres to keep Jhony Brito in long relief

The Padres are keeping Jhony Brito in long relief, manager Mike Shildt told reporters (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com). While not especially surprising, that takes him out of the competition for the fifth starter spot.

Jose Iglesias News / Yardbarker / March 5