https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/page/36/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/craig-stammens-shocking-hire-isnt-a-surprise-if-you-buy-into-padres-current-success-model-r4295/The most straightforward interpretation of the San Diego Padres' decision to hire Craig Stammen as manager is to focus on stability. Don't consider how MLB teams have traditionally hired managers; rather, think of the Padres' position today. They want to keep a high-value competitive window open...4295Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/updating-san-diego-padres-status-in-the-wild-wild-national-league-west-r4290/The San Diego Padres have made the playoffs in four of the past six seasons. In that time, they've finished no worse than third in the NL West, but also no better than second. They've firmly been the runner-up to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the division during that time, though that status is set...4290Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-mission-is-looking-for-contributors-details-inside-r4266/We're looking for contributors to write Padres content over the offseason! First, feel free to reach out via email at brock.beauchamp@padresmission.com or reply to this article. Writing Articles If you’ve ever wanted an audience for your Jays takes, this is the perfect place. While w...4266Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:26:10 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-arbitration-decisions-projections-mason-miller-r4255/The San Diego Padres had an All-Star bullpen in 2025, and it got even better at the trade deadline, when Mason Miller was acquired from the Athletics on July 31 along with JP Sears. Miller immediately elevated the late-game advantage that the Padres already had and helped to mask a lot of the is...4255Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:57:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/four-free-agent-fits-for-the-padres-suddenly-empty-rotation-r4238/The Padres have a few needs to address this offseason, but a front-end starter is the top priority. Budget limitations leave around $52 million in Competitive Balance Tax Space (25th among MLB teams), so they must be selective in their free-agent signings.   This offseason, the Padres l...4238Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:57:05 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-aj-preller-discussing-extension-r4215/The San Diego Padres have had a busy start to the postseason, announcing a variety of moves that will have implications on how they approach the 2025- 2026 MLB off-season. Additionally, they are just days removed from naming Craig Stammen as the team's next manager. Now, they are looking to lock...4215Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:40:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/want-to-become-the-padres-general-manager-our-2026-%E2%80%9Cyoure-the-gm%E2%80%9D-payroll-tool-has-released-r4214/Every offseason, we offer our You’re The GM! tool to build your ideal Padres roster. This year, we’ve updated and streamlined the tool a bit to improve the experience. The idea behind this feature is to give fans a chance to play the role of General Manager (or CBO or PoBO… you get the idea...4214Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:14:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-arbitration-decisions-projections-jp-sears-r4213/The San Diego Padres had a volatile starting rotation in 2025, mainly due to injuries and inconsistent availability, forcing the organization to continuously adapt its pitching strategy. San Diego relied on a series of spot starters to eat innings before turning it over to their All-Star-laden b...4213Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:48:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/manny-machado-wins-silver-slugger-r4200/Major League Baseball announced the National League Silver Slugger winners, and one San Diego Padres player will need to make room in his trophy case. Third baseman Manny Machado won his third career Silver Slugger and second in as many seasons. His first Silver Slugger came in 2020, his se...4200Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:17:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/yu-darvishs-replacement-in-san-diego-could-come-in-the-form-of-another-japanese-pitcher-from-the-cubs-r4194/Shota Imanaga is now a free agent after the Chicago Cubs declined his three-year, $57 million team option and Imanaga responded by declining a player option of his own. It's a rather shocking turn of events after the Japanese southpaw clearly took charge as the ace of the staff in 2024, but sign...4194Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:51:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/san-diego-padres-tender-qualifying-offers-to-michael-king-dylan-cease-r4191/The San Diego Padres continue to paint a picture of what the next four months may look like early on in the 2025-2026 off-season. They've lost five players to option decisions and one to injury (Yu Darvish) while getting assurance that Wandy Peralta and Ramon Laureano will return in 2026. M...4191Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-exercise-ramon-laureano-option-keeping-him-in-san-diego-next-season-r4171/San Diego’s decision to exercise Ramón Laureano’s 2026 club option keeps a 2025 midseason addition rostered after one of the most productive years of his career. The option covers the 2026 season at $6.5 million. The 31-year-old Laureano split 2025 between Baltimore and San Diego, appearing in 1...4171Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:07:16 +0000