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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 / 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.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 13

Spring Training Game: San Diego Padres at Kansas City Royals

Your game thread for March 13, 2025. Location: Surprise Stadium, Surprise, AZ Watch: N/A Listen: Padres MLB Audio Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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.

Ethan Salas News / Gaslamp Ball / March 13

Leodalis De Vries and Ethan Salas highlight 2025 San Diego Padres Spring Breakout roster

Friars have 15 of their top 30 prospects on the roster The 2025 MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s top minor-league prospects competing against one another.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13

3 San Diego Padres bold predictions for 2025 MLB season

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 MLB season with plenty of uncertainty but no shortage of potential. They’ve retained their core, added key reinforcements, and maintained the aggressive mindset that has made them a consistent contender.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Fatal flaw San Diego Padres must address for 2025 MLB season

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 season with plenty of talent, but significant concerns that could derail their playoff aspirations. The biggest and most pressing issue looming over the franchise isn’t just a lack of depth or roster holes—it’s ownership instability.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / March 12

Padres fans should give John Seidler a chance

The brother of Peter used to be a Dodgers fan and officially took over as San Diego’s chairman today In case you missed it today, John Seidler has officially taken over as Padres chairman.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 12

Padres $4.8 Million Reliever on San Diego: 'Nowhere I'd Rather Be'

The San Diego Padres had Jason Adam and let him go. “I love looking back at the journey,” Adam said recently. San Diego first signed the reliever as a free agent in 2017, but he never made it past Double-A.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / March 12

A New Candidate Has Emerged in Opening Day Bullpen Competition for Padres

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of figuring out many key decisions this spring. With the second catcher spot, the designated hitter position, and the final spot in the pitching rotation up for grabs, talented players on the fringes of the roster are doing whatever they can to be in a solidified position ahead of Opening Day.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / March 12

Spring Training Game: San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies

Your game thread for March 12, 2025. Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Padres TV Listen: Padres MLB Audio Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 9

Padres ‘prefer’ to keep Dylan Cease, Michael King amid trade rumors

The San Diego Padres have been very proactive on the trade market in recent years; for example, instead of letting Juan Soto head into free agency and try and keep him by engaging in the biggest bidding war the league has ever seen, they traded him last year to maximize asset value.

Jose Iglesias News / Yardbarker / March 5