https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/page/71/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/manny-machado-already-started-beating-the-projection-systems-last-season-r6181/There is a truth to the San Diego Padres that has been relevant since 2019: Manny Machado is the team’s most important player. Yes, this is a team that also employs the likes of Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill. But Machado drives the bus, a responsibility wrought by his blend of offense,...6181Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-spring-preview-2026-infield-and-catcher-r6168/Though most of the group remains the same, the San Diego Padres have two changes to highlight among their crop of infielders. With the departures of Luis Arraez and Ryan O'Hearn in free agency, the Friars enter 2026 having to replace them at first base and designated hitter, respectively. T...6168Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:00:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/the-friar-anthology-gold-standard-padres-bench-edition-r6160/Before diving into this article, we recommend reading previous entries in this series, along with an introduction in part one. With that said, let's look at the gold standard Padres, bench edition. Part one: Gold Standard Padres, Infield Edition Part two: Gold Standard Padres, Outfield Ed...6160Sat, 14 Feb 2026 22:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/padres-to-sign-german-marquez-in-second-rotation-move-of-day-r6158/If A.J. Preller has a significant other, they might not be happy with how he has spent his Valentine's Day. However, San Diego Padres fans are at least enjoying Preller's work. In their third move of the day, the Friars are bringing in a second contender for the starting rotation, agreeing...6158Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/griffin-canning-nick-castellanos-signings-round-out-padres-roster-how-do-they-fit-r6150/With the first week of spring training coming to an end, the Padres have brought in reinforcements to the rotation and lineup. The club on Saturday reportedly agreed to contracts with right-hander Griffin Canning and outfielder/DH Nick Castellanos. Canning was on the free-agent market all o...6150Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/rotation-bullpen-or-el-paso-analytically-breaking-down-jp-sears-arsenal-r6151/When the San Diego Padres traded for Mason Miller last year, the attention was (obviously, and entirely justifiably) squared on the acquisition of one of the hardest throwers in Major League Baseball. But there was also an underrated component of the trade that existed in the form of JP Sears. W...6151Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-spring-preview-2026-bullpen-r6123/The San Diego Padres' bullpen should be one of the best units in MLB in 2026. If you are a fan of relievers, you should enjoy this group. Last year, while ranking 10th in innings pitched, the Friars finished first in opponent batting average (.209) and WHIP (1.15) and second in strikeouts....6123Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:09:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/rotation-bullpen-or-el-paso-analytically-breaking-down-kyle-hart-arsenal-r6118/When the San Diego Padres signed Kyle Hart upon his return from the KBO ahead of 2025, it was a move that wasn’t met with a particular degree of fanfare. The former Boston Red Sox draftee had only appeared in 11 big league innings in the years since his 2016 selection, and the results were relat...6118Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/rotation-bullpen-or-el-paso-analytically-breaking-down-kyle-harts-arsenal-r6156/When the San Diego Padres signed Kyle Hart upon his return from the KBO ahead of 2025, it was a move that wasn’t met with a particular degree of fanfare. The former Boston Red Sox draftee had only appeared in 11 big league innings in the years since his 2016 selection, and the results were relat...6156Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:54:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/state-of-the-padres-aj-preller-knows-roster-still-has-holes-r6100/There is no question that A.J. Preller stays busy the entire offseason trying to improve the San Diego Padres' roster. The team's president of baseball operations has the reputation of being one of the most aggressive front-office executives in all of MLB. Even so, there haven't been a ton...6100Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/why-the-padres-kruz-schoolcraft-could-be-a-future-ace-r6095/Kruz Schoolcraft, the Padres' no. 2 prospect, has all of the intangibles to be the team's next ace going forward. In this video, we give an overview of the 6-foot-8 southpaw, his strengths, and overall projection of when you can expect to see him in San Diego. View the full article6095Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:43:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-spring-preview-2026-starting-rotation-r6092/Since losing Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller knew he had to retool the starting rotation. Dylan Cease and Michael King were about to become free agents and Yu Darvish wouldn't return following elbow s...6092Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:59:02 +0000