While the old adage says that a win is a win, most would agree that not all victories are equal in terms of overall significance to a team -- or simply from an entertainment perspective as a fan. With that in mind, and with the help of all 30 MLB.com

SAN DIEGO -- The busy Padres have landed one of the most coveted international free agents on the market, finalizing a four-year deal with infielder Sung-Mun Song on Monday. News of the deal with Song first broke Friday, mere hours after San Diego agreed to a deal to re-sign starter

There are 120 Minor League Baseball teams, and they each play approximately 70 home games a year. In the interest of not doing math, let's just say this results in a lot of gameday promotions over the course of the season. Theme nights, giveaways, celebrity appearances and more are a

When we rank prospects at MLB Pipeline, it’s always with a long-term-potential frame of mind. We’re trying to project what kind of big leaguer each of these Minor Leaguers are going to be, so we look at tools or stuff and how we think each player will use them consistently

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres’ rotation depth is thin. That’s not exactly a secret. Even with Michael King returning, Dylan Cease signed with the Blue Jays, and Yu Darvish is slated to miss the entire 2026 season following elbow surgery. But the question marks extend beyond that. The Padres have

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres made their first big move of the offseason, bringing back Michael King on a three-year deal -- a critical signing for a rotation that needed an arm like King. They followed it by adding star KBO infielder Sung-Mon Song, though that deal has not yet

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres needed starting pitching this winter, and in the end, they didn’t have to look very far to find it. Right-hander Michael King has signed a three-year deal to return to San Diego -- worth $75 million in total, with opt-outs after each of the first

This page will be updated throughout the offseason with the latest Padres injury news and transactions.

There are 27 players on the 2026 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Hall of Fame ballot, and their careers went in so many different directions. Some were paragons of stability. Ryan Braun, Alex Gordon, Félix Hernández, Dustin Pedroia and David Wright each played for just one Major League team.

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres have begun adding some of the starting-pitching depth they so desperately need this winter. Right-hander Triston McKenzie has signed a Minor League deal with the Padres and will receive an invite to big league Spring Training.

As we say goodbye to 2025, it's a good time to revisit some of the best moments of the past season. From 13-strikeout complete games to multiple four-homer performances, the 2025 campaign featured excitement all across MLB. With the help of all 30 MLB.com beat writers, here's a look at

The Team USA pitching staff got a massive infusion of talent on Thursday, as it was revealed that Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller, Logan Webb and David Bednar plan to suit up in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The U.S. will now have both 2025 Cy Young Award winners in its

SAN DIEGO -- The Padres finalized the coaching staff for new manager Craig Stammen on Wednesday, with Steven Souza Jr. set to assume the role of hitting coach and Randy Knorr taking over as bench coach. As expected, pitching coach Ruben Niebla remains on board after he was a finalist

SAN DIEGO -- A month and a half removed from surgery on his right elbow, Yu Darvish acknowledged his uncertain future on the mound on Monday. Speaking at a charity event for the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego, the 39-year-old Darvish said he isn’t sure whether he’ll pitch again

ORLANDO, Fla. -- On the set of MLB Network at the 2018 Winter Meetings, Padres general manager A.J. Preller was asked about Fernando Tatis Jr., who back then was a top prospect on the verge of breaking into the big leagues. Would he ever consider trading Tatis? Yes, Preller famously

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Winter Meetings came and went, and the Padres’ lone transaction was a relatively minor one. They signed right-hander Daison Acosta to a one-year Major League contract on Monday, then were mostly quiet. Don’t mistake that for an uneventful week. Following three days in Orlando, it seems

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Scrambling for a holiday gift for the baseball fan(s) in your life? Calm down. Take a breath. We're here to help. With an assist from MLB.com's beat writers, here's one fun gift idea for fans of each team, all available at MLBshop.com. Jump to: AL East | AL Central |

Major League Baseball’s Mexico City Series will return in 2026, featuring two games between the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. The contests at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú Béisbol, which will be the latest installment of MLB’s WORLD TOUR, will be D-backs

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Winter Meetings are in full swing, and the Padres are open for business. With A.J. Preller as general manager, they always are. “It’s been active,” Preller said Tuesday, speaking from his suite in Orlando. “In general, I think it’s been productive, starting to figure out some

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Padres entered the offseason with perhaps the most fearsome bullpen in baseball. They intend to keep it that way. After months of speculation regarding his role for 2026, Mason Miller is expected to remain in the bullpen, new Padres manager Craig Stammen said on Monday. Adrian

The World Baseball Classic may not begin until March, but you could be forgiven for thinking that it all kicked off in December. On Tuesday, managers, general managers, and team officials for all 20 teams participating in next year's tournament gathered at the Signia by Hilton Orlando for the 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In an annual highlight of the Winter Meetings, the Scout of the Year program celebrates evaluators and administrators for their contributions to baseball. It did so again Tuesday evening here, with one of the honorees using the occasion to announce his retirement. Padres senior adviser and director

Now that MLB has held the Draft Lottery and we know which teams are picking where, it's time to predict whom they'll select. The 2026 Draft actually won't begin until July 11, so we have 214 days to figure it all out. But we can't wait to make our first