How Musgrove's likely IL stint affects Padres' plans on the mound
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Joe Musgrove will “most likely” begin the regular season on the injured list. That’s what Padres manager Craig Stammen said prior to the club’s 3-1 win over the Giants on Monday afternoon at Peoria Sports Complex.
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The one person who didn't want to see Miller vs. Tatis? Craig Stammen
PEORIA, Ariz. -- When Team USA edged the Dominican Republic in a thrilling 2-1 victory in their World Baseball Classic semifinal contest on Sunday night, Padres manager Craig Stammen was certainly watching like much of the baseball world. But it wasn’t easy for the first-year skipper to take in. Because
The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring
You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than
Who's available -- and who's not -- out of Team USA 'pen in title game?
MIAMI -- The delicate balance between going for the gold and getting ready for the regular season impacted Team USA’s pitching plans for the World Baseball Classic final. And it will be fascinating to watch how manager Mark DeRosa and the Americans try to piece together the 27 outs that
With Padres, Castellanos finding new home at first
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Under the Arizona sun, the scene is familiar at every Cactus League game. A crowd gathers behind home plate, hands ready for a foul ball. Beyond the outfield fence, fans sit on colorful picnic blankets hoping to snag a home run. And on the field, defenders do
Latest Padres injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Padres injury news and transactions.
1 player who has made a big impression in each camp
Spring Training is arguably the best time for a player to make a good impression on his team. When a hitter or pitcher turns heads in the lead-up to Opening Day, it can set the tone for his entire season, offer a preview of what's to come, and make for
Pivetta puts arm fatigue behind him, looks ahead to start of season
PEORIA, Ariz. – Despite missing his last start due to arm fatigue, Nick Pivetta had no concerns or anxiety when he took the mound Saturday for his first start in 11 days. The work he did during the past week had told him everything he needed to know. “I think
Bogaerts anticipates smooth ramp-up after memorable run at Classic
PEORIA, Ariz. – After a brief break from Spring Training to represent Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, shortstop Xander Bogaerts was back in camp with the Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex on Friday, turning his focus toward preparing for the long Major League season ahead. Bogaerts appeared
Miller closes out USA's win over Canada in quarterfinals
HOUSTON – Team USA has definitely “punched its ticket” this time. And it’s a ticket to a real heavyweight bout. After a tumultuous couple of days emanating from a regrettable MLB Network interview segment for manager Mark DeRosa and a lamentable loss to upstart Italy, the American dream in this
Padres reliever Hoeing out for '26 season after elbow surgery
Padres right-hander Bryan Hoeing will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right arm, ruling him out for the 2026 season, Padres manager Craig Stammen announced on Thursday.
With Musgrove in 'holding pattern,' Márquez eyes fresh start in San Diego
PEORIA, Ariz. -- With each passing day, it’s looking more and more like Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove won’t be ready to go when San Diego opens the regular season at Petco Park on March 26.
Tatis hits huge homer for D.R., punctuates it with amazing bat flip
MIAMI -- This Dominican Republic lineup is all-time. And so are its home run celebrations. Juan Soto, Ketel Marte, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr. all crushed monster home runs in the heavyweight bout between the D.R. and Venezuela on Wednesday night at the World Baseball Classic, which the
Top prospect Schoolcraft flashes big potential in Padres camp
PEORIA, Ariz. – Kruz Schoolcraft is hard to miss on the Peoria backfields. For starters, he’s 6-foot-8, a full head and shoulder above many of the other Padres prospects in camp. And then there’s the grunt. Every pitch is delivered with a tennis-style audio effect. The 2025 25th overall pick
Here are 30 prospect predictions for 2026
We are all about the future at MLB Pipeline. Obviously, any talk about prospects and who they might become involves some prognostication. Fresh off flexing those muscles to present every organization’s Top 30 prospects list, we’re keeping our crystal ball in active mode to provide a prospect prediction for each
Updated Padres roster projection: France's chance; who fills out rotation?
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres are convinced their Opening Day roster will be as deep as any they've had under general manager A.J. Preller. That should leave some tricky decisions on the edges. With less than two weeks remaining until the Padres break camp in Peoria, there are close calls
Angels, Padres shake it up, baby, with Farris-Buehler matchup
TEMPE, Ariz. -- As Angels manager Kurt Suzuki began his media session Tuesday morning, he was immediately asked why the pitching matchup between his club and the Padres was so notable. “Ferris Bueller?” Suzuki said with a smile.
Tatis punctuates DR's first Classic grand slam with a beautiful bat flip
Fernando Tatis Jr. isn't playing for Slam Diego right now, but he brought a little of it with him to Team Dominican Republic's 10-1 win over Israel on Monday afternoon. The Padres superstar launched a no-doubt grand slam in the second inning, the first in Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic
With Song's status for Opening Day in doubt, Padres assessing options
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Before he exited a game last week with tightness in his right oblique, Sung-Mun Song was in the process of showing precisely why the Padres are so excited about his arrival.
The Padres Minor Leaguer rooming with two Classic stars
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Sheets' powerful presence leads Padres' 1B/DH options
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It’s been a year since Gavin Sheets burst onto the scene with an unforgettable Cactus League power surge. A non-roster invitee last spring, Sheets slugged his way to an Opening Day roster spot and played a crucial role in a Padres lineup that desperately needed his thump.
1 position battle still undecided for each team
There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and