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How Musgrove's likely IL stint affects Padres' plans on the mound

Buehler (5 IP, 0 R, 7 K) posts best outing of spring in bid to make Opening Day rotation
March 16, 2026

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.

Back for 2026, stream games on PADRES.TV; select spring games free

February 10, 2026

The countdown to the 2026 season is on, and there's no better place to watch all the action than on PADRES.TV presented by UC San Diego Health.

The one person who didn't want to see Miller vs. Tatis? Craig Stammen

March 16, 2026

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

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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?

March 16, 2026

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

March 15, 2026

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

March 16, 2026

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

March 15, 2026

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

March 14, 2026

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

March 13, 2026

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

March 14, 2026

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

March 13, 2026

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

March 13, 2026

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

March 12, 2026

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 

March 11, 2026

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

March 11, 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?

March 10, 2026

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

March 10, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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Sheets' powerful presence leads Padres' 1B/DH options

Gillaspie impresses again in similar role to what Stammen used to fill
March 8, 2026

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

March 8, 2026

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