Jake Cronenworth might be redefining who he is as a player
PEORIA, Ariz. — Jake Cronenworth was at lunch with a friend this winter when that person asked him…
Padres players appreciate approach, perspective of youthful coaching staff
PEORIA, Ariz. — The different vibe, the altered tempo of this year’s spring training is at first deceiving.…
Padres have the pitchers, power hitters and pieces to be darn good in 2026
Sez Me … There are fewer people in China than there are baseball experts. They are legion. Lined…
Joe Musgrove was all he could be in spring debut, return from Tommy John
PEORIA, Ariz. — It was a start. Joe Musgrove returned to a major league mound (sort of) to…
Padres seek ‘fifth starter’ in rotation, whatever that ends up meaning
PEORIA, Ariz. — The No.5 starter. It seems so straightforward. It is not. The designation itself is so…
Padres pitcher Michael King has healthy outlook on 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. — In the dugout one afternoon last week, Padres physical therapist Scott Hacker found himself watching…
Padres’ bench battle heats up as depart for World Baseball Classic
PEORIA, Ariz. — Bryce Johnson got fill-in work while Fernando Tatis Jr. missed a chunk of the 2024…
Five potential buyers bid on Padres as club’s sale reaches next stage
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seidler family’s exploration of a sale is moving full steam ahead toward an actual…
David Morgan’s drive a difference-maker as he pushes to move up in Padres’ bullpen
PEORIA, Ariz. — David Morgan may yet buy that Ford Bronco Raptor he’s been eyeing since becoming a…
Not all was lost for Padres prospect Ethan Salas
PEORIA, Ariz. — Ethan Salas turned 19 last June. That’s right. Nineteen. Because his brothers play in the…
Former manager Bud Black is again a piece of Padres’ ‘puzzle’
PEORIA, Ariz. — When the Colorado Rockies fired longtime manager Bud Black in May, the San Diego resident…
Gavin Sheets ready to meet challenge for Padres again
PEORIA, Ariz. — Gavin Sheets was little more than an intriguing player at this point in Padres camp…