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Campusano Comes Through as Padres Rally, Estrada’s Velocity Slips
sports19 hours ago

Campusano Comes Through as Padres Rally, Estrada’s Velocity Slips

Campusano delivers late-inning RBI and standout defense for the Padres in a win over the Rockies, with Bogaerts continuing to anchor the lineup; Estrada is dealing with reduced velocity and command issues, prompting bullpen and roster considerations as San Diego anticipates Jason Adam’s return and leans on Vásquez; the piece also notes strong City Connect uniform sales and ongoing discussions about Padres’ offensive vs. pitching dynamics.

Padres Walk-Off Grand Slam Delivers Crushing Blow to Rockies and a Legendary Broadcast Moment
sports1 day ago

Padres Walk-Off Grand Slam Delivers Crushing Blow to Rockies and a Legendary Broadcast Moment

Xander Bogaerts hit a bases-loaded walk-off grand slam in the 12th to beat Colorado in San Diego, underscoring the Rockies’ brutal 2025 season. Rockies play-by-play voice Drew Goodman’s deadpan call—joking that a grounder would end the jam—matched the moment’s irony, while Padres announcer Don Orsillo provided the electric call. The loss leaves Colorado at 6-7 on the year after a four-game win streak, continuing a painful stretch for the franchise.

Padres Put Yu Darvish on Restricted List Amid Contract Talks
sports16 days ago

Padres Put Yu Darvish on Restricted List Amid Contract Talks

San Diego revealed its Opening Day roster and said Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, meaning he won’t pitch in 2026 after elbow surgery and his salary for the year is uncertain as the team scouts options and potential contract restructuring or buyouts. The move frees payroll space and signals ongoing negotiations about Darvish’s future, while the Padres also shuffled roster spots and dealt with multiple injuries.

Buehler’s self-made path earns Padres season-opening start
sports20 days ago

Buehler’s self-made path earns Padres season-opening start

Walker Buehler bet on himself by signing a minor-league contract with the Padres and earned a spot in the season-opening rotation after strong spring training. He’s adjusted his pitch mix and mechanics to compensate for reduced velocity after Tommy John surgery, with guidance from pitching coach Ruben Niebla, and is aiming to contribute quality innings as San Diego contends for a playoff run. He comes guaranteed $1.5 million with a potential $2.5 million in incentives.

Padres Officially Adds Ty France to Opening Day Roster
sports20 days ago

Padres Officially Adds Ty France to Opening Day Roster

The Padres informed Ty France he made the Opening Day roster and officially had his 40-man contract selected, adding him to a 40-man roster after a minor-league deal that pays $1.35 million if he sticks. The 31-year-old returns to San Diego as the AL Gold Glove–winning first baseman, though his bat has cooled to roughly .245/.312/.363 over 1025 plate appearances across the Mariners, Twins, Mariners, and Blue Jays in recent seasons. Sung‑Mun Song’s oblique injury opened a roster spot, leaving Gavin Sheets as the likely starter at first with France and other bats (Andujar, Castellanos) in the mix for at-bats, and France retains an opt-out window this weekend.

DeRosa Passes on Mason Miller in WBC Final to Protect Padres' Pitcher Workload
sports24 days ago

DeRosa Passes on Mason Miller in WBC Final to Protect Padres' Pitcher Workload

In the World Baseball Classic final, USA manager Mark DeRosa did not call on Mason Miller in the ninth, saying he was honoring the Padres and would only bring him in if Team USA took the lead; Miller was unavailable in non-save situations and had appeared four times for four innings in the tournament, with his last outing Sunday, raising workload concerns in spring training. Venezuela closer Danny Palencia closed out the win as Miller's absence helped seal the loss for Team USA.

Padres Sale Heats Up With Five Bids Targeting Near-$3B Price
business1 month ago

Padres Sale Heats Up With Five Bids Targeting Near-$3B Price

The Seidler family is accelerating the sale of the San Diego Padres, with five prospective buyers submitting bids, including Joe Lacob, Jose Feliciano, Dan Friedkin, and a Drew Brees–Vuori group. While Sportico estimated the franchise at about $2.31 billion, industry sources suggest the sale could exceed $2.5 billion and possibly approach $3 billion, a figure that would set a MLB record if realized, with a potential deal around Opening Day.

Padres Bet on Walker Buehler in Rotation Race
sports1 month ago

Padres Bet on Walker Buehler in Rotation Race

San Diego signed ex-Dodger Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal and plugged him into a crowded rotation competition alongside Waldron, McKenzie, Márquez, Sears and Gonzales; at 31 and coming off a second Tommy John surgery, Buehler has battled command and velocity post-injury but flashed in the postseason and will try to rebound for a rotation slot in 2026.

Padres extend architect of contention A.J. Preller with multi-year deal
sports1 month ago

Padres extend architect of contention A.J. Preller with multi-year deal

San Diego Padres announce a multi-year contract extension for president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, locking him in for at least three more years (length not disclosed) as the architect who rebuilt the franchise into a perennial contender. The move follows a tenure that has yielded four playoff appearances in six years and an NLCS in 2022, driven by bold trades and payroll decisions; teammates like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado publicly praised his leadership as the team aims for its first World Series.

Padres stay put in San Diego as sale looms, Ty France returns, Pivetta backs one-catcher plan
sports1 month ago

Padres stay put in San Diego as sale looms, Ty France returns, Pivetta backs one-catcher plan

Padres chairman John Seidler reaffirmed the team will remain in San Diego even as the family explores a sale that could close by 2026, with bidders including Lacob, Friedkin and Feliciano; relocation would be costly, making a move unlikely. Meanwhile, Ty France, back with the Padres on a minor-league deal, returns to his hometown club and adds first-base/DH depth. On the field, Nick Pivetta says he prefers working with a single catcher (Freddy Fermin in the playoff game), signaling a possible one-catcher approach despite mixed calls from management about a two-catcher plan.

Padres Extend A.J. Preller, Securing Front-Office Stability
baseball1 month ago

Padres Extend A.J. Preller, Securing Front-Office Stability

The San Diego Padres announced a multi-year extension for president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, keeping the architect of the team’s aggressive roster-building in place as ownership questions loom. Terms were not disclosed; since taking over in 2014, Preller has helped transform the Padres into playoff contenders with a high-profile trade track record, even as payroll and asset-management debates persist.

Padres Sign Castellanos, Embrace a Fresh Start and a Flexible Role
sports1 month ago

Padres Sign Castellanos, Embrace a Fresh Start and a Flexible Role

Nick Castellanos arrived at Padres spring training in Peoria with a “new vibe” after signing a one-year deal with the team following his release by the Phillies. He spent time working on first-base fundamentals and said he’s ready to do whatever helps the club, including a possible platoon at first base or designated hitter and earning every at-bat. Padres executives emphasized a fresh start, energy, and a flexible plan to maximize his impact, with Castellanos expressing enthusiasm for the organization’s culture and support.