https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/page/33/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/dylan-ceases-departure-puts-padres-in-the-limelight-r4638/Now official, Dylan Cease won't be returning to the San Diego Padres in 2026 after signing a $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. Where can the Friars turn to replace their ace? View the full article4638Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/sean-boyle-could-play-a-legitimate-role-for-2026-padres-r4633/It was a quiet move that barely broke through the list of transactions on the Major League Baseball website, but the San Diego Padres have made another depth signing for a depleted pitching staff in former New York Yankees prospect Sean Boyle. It's a minor-league deal, but one that could have at...4633Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/is-willi-castro-the-ideal-position-player-target-for-padres-this-offseason-r4613/There are a couple of certainties when it comes to how the San Diego Padres might set out toward building their 2026 roster this winter.  The first is a focus on pitching. This is a team losing Dylan Cease and Michael King to free agency. On the same note, Yu Darvish will miss all of next y...4613Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/jacob-degrom-offers-padres-a-blueprint-for-joe-musgroves-return-to-the-mound-r4591/The San Diego Padres need Joe Musgrove to perform. Last year’s rotation was already an island of misfit toys, and things are only getting more complicated in 2026. Nick Pivetta will return, but can the 32-year-old breakout star be trusted to sustain his career-high output from last season? No on...4591Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/five-things-for-padres-fans-to-be-thankful-for-r4577/Happy Thanksgiving from us at Padres Mission. It's a time to sit back and think of everything you can be thankful for. I'm grateful for my first year here, covering the San Diego Padres. It's been a fantastic, fun first season, and I look forward to the future, which hopefully includes a World S...4577Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/what-padres-fans-are-thankful-for-this-thanksgiving-r4562/It's that time of year again! Padres Mission invites you to discuss your favorite players and moments from the 2025 San Diego Padres season!View the full article4562Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:43:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/pablo-reyes-signing-is-first-of-a-familiar-trend-for-padres-this-offseason-r4558/When the San Diego Padres were building their bench for the 2025 season, they followed a very specific formula. With little money to invest (save for the deal to which they signed Nick Pivetta), the reserve group was comprised largely of minor-league signings that were selected to the active ros...4558Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/luis-campusanos-inflection-point-is-2026-and-the-padres-need-to-give-him-a-chance-r4530/Luis Campusano's role with the San Diego Padres has been one of the more perplexing organizational developments over the last handful of seasons. Peaking as the team's No. 3 overall prospect in each of 2021 and 2022, the backstop has never quite gotten the run that his offensive upside might hav...4530Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/core-or-out-the-door-padres-trade-candidates-1-5-r4516/With the offseason now in full gear and rumors flying about the San Diego Padres' ownership changing hands, difficult decisions might have to be made. This is part two of a series where we’ll analyze the Padres’ ten best players and how likely each player is to be traded this offseason....4516Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:18:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/the-ethan-salas-hype-train-has-slowed-how-long-will-it-take-to-reach-san-diego-r4515/The question might sound ridiculous, but it is justifiable given the subject's history: After three challenging minor league seasons, is Ethan Salas already a post-hype player? Before answering, we need to define "post-hype." The term refers to a highly regarded prospect who fails to excel...4515Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/core-or-out-the-door-padres-trade-candidates-6-10-r4500/With the offseason now in full gear and rumors flying about the Padres' ownership changing hands, a difficult decision might have to be made. This is part one of a series where we’ll analyze the Padres’ ten best players and how likely each player is to be traded this offseason.  10. Adrian...4500Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:16:22 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/depth-check-examining-the-padres-middle-infield-depth-for-2026-r4488/The San Diego Padres finished 90-72 last season, three games behind the Dodgers in the NL West. Their postseason run ended in a Game 3 Wild Card loss to the Chicago Cubs. Manager Mike Shildt left the dugout as a result, and newbie Craig Stammen has taken his place. All told, this is a roster cap...4488Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:52:01 +0000