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The San Diego Padres were dead set on landing Sasaki, who ultimately signed with the Dodgers over the weekend. The Friars were in a position to offer everything they could to add to their bonus pool via trade, which would have brought Sasaki's deal to just over $10 million.

What will become of the New York Yankees' everyday left fielder from this past season? The Yankees acquired Alex Verdugo in a trade with the rival Boston Red Sox last winter, seemingly stabilizing the left field position that had plagued them for the last few seasons.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Robert Suarez became an All-Star in his first season as the closer, but questions about his pitch mix arose as his effectiveness

“Martinez’s acquisition could prove pivotal for the Padres, offering a cost-effective solution to their DH conundrum. As a three-time American League Silver Slugger, Martinez brings a wealth of experience and a potent bat that could bolster San Diego’s offensive lineup.”

The San Diego Padres could end up being dark horse candidates to acquire Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays.

A former Detroit Tigers infielder is signing a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2025 MLB season.

The Baltimore Orioles have succeeded in addressing a few of their needs that existed coming into the offseason. Seeking to balance out their lineup with some ri

The family of the late Padres owner Peter Seidler is fighting over the whom to designate as the team's control person.

The lawsuit comes at a time when the Padres are among the favorite teams to recruit Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and his arrival could be complicated. The petition accused Robert's wife ...

Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki is set to earn election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. This comes on the heels of his