Padres feel better equipped to handle WBC absences than they did three years ago
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres arrived at the Peoria sports complex in February 2023 with a swagger befitting…
Memories of Padres fading away in desert town of Yuma
YUMA , Ariz. — Driving into Arizona toward Padres camp, I felt a pull to do a little…
Padres need motivated Germán Márquez; implementing ABS strategy; slow-playing Ethan Salas
PEORIA, Ariz. — Germán Márquez sounds as invigorated as the Padres need him to be. “I’m excited to…
Is this the year Luis Campusano sticks with the Padres?
PEORIA, Ariz. — It’s either comical or tragic how long Luis Campusano has been in the Padres’ organization…
Padres would love to see Walker Buehler in brown and gold during 2026 season
PEORIA, Ariz. — This was strange. Maybe not Steve Garvey strange. Probably closer to Mike Piazza strange. Regardless,…
Nick Castellanos arrives in Padres camp with ‘new vibe’
PEORIA, Ariz. — Nick Castellanos was on the infield dirt on Field No.1 at the Peoria Sports Complex…
Padres add Germán Márquez, further filling out starting rotation
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres were not done. After agreeing to terms with Griffin Canning on Friday night,…
Padres’ starting rotation set at three spots — probably four — with competition coming
PEORIA, Ariz. — There is danger in taking everything a manager says literally. It is best to sometimes…
No set plan behind the plate; Yu Darvish update; virtually everyone in camp
PEORIA, Ariz. — The working theory was that Freddy Fermin would catch the vast majority of Padres games…
Padres’ A.J. Preller addresses contract extension, which still seems likely
PEORIA, Ariz. — A.J. Preller reiterated what everyone in the league knows. And he expanded on a topic…
Craig Stammen’s transition from player to manager takes big step with start of spring training
PEORIA, Ariz. — Craig Stammen threw off the mound in the Petco Park bullpen for the final time…
U-T’s spring training primer continues with a look at the Padres’ starting pitchers
Pitchers and catchers will report to the Padres’ spring training complex on Wednesday ahead of the first full-team…