PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres more or less finalized their season-opening rotation as they broke camp on Monday, with lefty Kyle Hart and righty Randy Vásquez set to earn the final two spots. That much became clear when the team made the decision to option righty Stephen Kolek -- the

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SAN DIEGO -- The Braves and Padres open their season on Thursday with a 2024 postseason rematch. And perhaps even a ‘25 postseason preview? At the very least, those are the ambitions for these two National League heavyweights as the new season dawns. A year ago, the Padres dispatched an

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PEORIA, Ariz. -- The position-player half of the Padres’ roster is set. Outfielder Brandon Lockridge has been informed he’s made the team, which finalizes the group of 13 position players who will comprise the Padres’ roster. Lockridge will mostly serve in a bench role -- where he can showcase his

One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Padres’ Opening Day roster isn’t quite final. There are still major decisions to be made ahead of Thursday’s season opener against the Braves at Petco Park. But the specifics of those decisions came into focus with a roster deadline of sorts on Sunday, as the team

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PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres are closing in on their final roster decisions -- including a pair of spots in their starting five. On Sunday morning, manager Mike Shildt seemed to lay out precisely where those spots will land in his season-opening rotation. Shildt confirmed that Dylan Cease will get

If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still

A year ago, Jackson Merrill spent the spring learning to play center field. This year? He’s proficient enough in center to track down fly balls while simultaneously chatting with broadcasters Don Orsillo and Mark Grant -- and doing so as smoothly as ever.

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres break camp on Monday, and manager Mike Shildt recently noted that he’d like to have his Opening Day roster set before the team returns to San Diego. Translation: It’s decision time this weekend.

It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will miss the start of the season with right elbow inflammation -- news that has largely been expected since Darvish was shut down from throwing after his March 13 start and was confirmed by manager Mike Shildt on Friday. Darvish has played catch

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Opening Day is on the way, and it’s time to take a look at who MLB’s statistical standouts will be in 2025. We polled 59 MLB.com experts for their picks on who will lead the American League and National League in six key categories: homers, batting average, stolen bases, ERA,

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Gavin Sheets could be hitting his way into a roster spot. The Padres announced on Thursday that they selected the fifth-year first baseman/DH's contract, who was signed to a Minor League deal in February. The move adds Sheets to the 40-man roster, and though it doesn’t guarantee

With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When Padres manager Mike Shildt addressed the media prior to San Diego’s 4-3 Cactus League loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on Tuesday, the first question afforded Shildt a chance to dabble in some wordplay. “How’s Yu doing?” was the question. “How am I doing?” was

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Since A.J. Preller took over as GM in August 2014, the Padres have been as aggressive as any franchise in baseball. They aren't afraid to shuffle their big league roster, trade big-name prospects or challenge players in their farm system. Catcher Ethan Salas (No. 2/MLB No. 33)

The Braves and Padres are set to begin their 2025 season with a rematch of last year’s National League Wild Card Series -- and the pitching matchup many expected to see in Game 1 of that series. Chris Sale, who missed last year’s Wild Card Series with a back issue,

PEORIA, Ariz. -- How good was Michael King in his transition to the rotation last season? Good enough that he’s the Padres’ Opening Day starter in 2025. Manager Mike Shildt officially tabbed King as the Padres’ starting pitcher when they open their 2025 season on March 27 at Petco Park.

PEORIA, Ariz. -- It's been precisely one year since the Padres traded for Dylan Cease. Nearly two months later, they landed Luis Arraez. At the ensuing Trade Deadline, they made two major moves to bolster their bullpen. Naturally, those deals depleted the upper levels of their farm system. Still, the

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Kyle Hart signed shortly after Padres camp had begun, and he missed a couple turns through the starting rotation with an illness that sidelined him for several days. Yet, after throwing three-plus innings against the Diamondbacks in the split-squad Padres’ 5-4 loss on Sunday afternoon, Hart is