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San Diego Padres ‘fully expect' to sign Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki
Padres manager Mike Shildt made a bold statement about his team’s belief that San Diego will be signing Japanese ace Roki Sasaki.
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If Padres lose Jurickson Profar, options include longtime prospect and SpongeBob
Major League Baseball’s annual Winter Meetings are underway in Dallas. Now that Juan Soto’s gargantuan contract has been solidified the market for free agent outfielders should get active in a hurry. Soto is a special case so his 15-year, $765 million “I am Steve Cohen, hear me roar” contract really has no impact on how other players are going...
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On Friar Podcast: What will A.J. Preller pull off at Winter Meetings?
The Padres have to land Roki Sasaki. They also probably should trade one of their star pitchers.
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Trades? Free Agents? Extensions? 3 Padres ideas for the MLB Winter Meetings
The Padres need to reshape their roster a bit in 2025 and they have several creative options to ponder.
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Catcher Kyle Higashioka leaves Padres after signing with Texas Rangers
After a career year in San Diego, free-agent catcher Kyle Higashioka signed a two-year contract with the Rangers
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Former Padre Blake Snell headed to Dodgers
The absurdly rich get richer. On the heels of a World Series the Dodgers are back to their spending ways, this time dishing out a reported $182 million dollars to land former Padres ace Blake Snell. According to numerous reports the agreement is for five years, and features deferred money, no opt outs, a limited no trade clause and a…
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On Friar Podcast: De Vries, Salas and Prospects We Need to Know with John Conniff
Where will Salas and De Vries start 2025? And who is poised to help the Padres next season?
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Roki Sasaki is the key to the Padres reaching the World Series. Here's why…
Why the Padres are favorites to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki and how his presence could be the final piece to a World Series title.
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Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki expected to sign in 2025: What that means for the Padres
Roki Sasaki is expected to sign in 2025. Why is that so important to San Diego?
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Padres' Jackson Merrill finishes 2nd in National League Rookie of the Year voting
Major League Baseball handed out its National League Rookie of the Year Award Monday. This was a two-person race between San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill and Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Paul Skenes. MLB announced the winner of the award just before 3:30 p.m. Monday and Skenes was named the National League Rookie of the Year, with Merrill finishing second in…
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On Friar Podcast: Sasaki Sweepstakes, Big Roster Questions with Kyle Glaser
What makes Sasaki so good? And how good are the Padres’ chances of landing him?
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Machado, Merrill and Profar named Silver Slugger winners
Only two MLB teams boast three Silver Slugger winners in 2024. One of them is the Padres, the other won the World Series. Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill and Jurickson Profar took the honors Tuesday afternoon. It is the second time in club history that the Padres have had three winners, matching the 2022 season. Jackson Merrill became the fourth youngest…
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Merrill and Shildt among finalists for National League awards
The Padres had a number of promising developments in 2024. Two new contributors to the club’s success were recognized for their efforts on Monday. When finalists for BBWAA awards came out Jackson Merrill and Mike Shildt made the list. Merrill is up for National League Rookie of the Year, while Shildt is a candidate for the league’s top manager....
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5 things to know about Roki Sasaki
Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki has dominated in Japan since he started playing professionally in 2021.
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Padres hang on to their “Pitcher Whisperer,” keep Ruben Niebla on coaching staff
The Padres have agreed to a new contract with pitching coach Ruben Niebla.
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On Friar Podcast: Shildt's Extension, Profar and Kim, Offseason Moves Begin
The offseason is truly underway! Mike Shildt and A.J. Preller were all smiles when they announced Shildt’s two-year extension. Has the Padres’ GM finally found his skipper? Derek and Darnay share their thoughts on the news we expected.
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On Friar Podcast: Shildt's Extension, Profar and Kim, Offseason Moves Begin
Greg takes a well deserved victory lap after being spot on about Mike Shildt’s impact on the Padres.
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Padres reward Mike Shildt with two-year extension
A piece of Padres offseason news many were expecting is finally official. Mike Shildt is going to be sticking around for a few years.
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Prospect eyed by Padres lied about age by five years, MLB finds: Report
MLB reportedly found a prospect bound for the San Diego Padres falsified his age by five years from 14 to 19.
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On Friar Podcast: Greg Garcia on Dodgers' Win, Mike Shildt and Padres' Outlook
Greg takes a well deserved victory lap after being spot on about Mike Shildt’s impact on the Padres.