Padres offseason plans get lackluster update from MLB insider originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Diego Padres are entering an offseason that has already been marred with change. Mike Shildt was a surprise retirement, and Craig Stammen was a surprise hiring.

ESPN's press release says it has become the rights holder for MLB.TV, meaning thousands of games will now be available on the ESPN app in addition to MLB platforms for the 2026 season.

Bob Nightengale reports that the Padres are reluctant to trade Fernando Tatis Jr, but that he's also their most appealing trade chip.

The family of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler announced on Thursday it had begun exploring strategic options for the team.

LAS VEGAS — The San Diego Padres, who are about $300 million in debt, are exploring the possibility of selling the franchise, the team announced Thursday at the end of the GM Meetings. The potential sale comes two years nearly to the day, Nov. 14, 2023, that owner Peter Seidler died of cancer.

Left-hander Kyle Hart is staying with the San Diego Padres, agreeing Monday to a $1.2 million, one-year contract that includes a club option for 2027. Hart gets a $1 million salary for 2026, and the Padres have a $2.

Wednesday, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred commented publicly on the potential of a Padres sale for the first time.

A foundational Padres ace dies, leaving behind a legacy built on grit, craft, and an era-defining role in shaping San Diego’s baseball identity.