San Diego Padres

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 09: Nelson Cruz #32 of the San Diego Padres celebrates hitting a 3-run home run during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on April 9, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks, Dodgers, and Padres: 2 truths and 1 lie about the NL West

San Diego Padres: Xander Bogaerts off to hot start in 2023

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MLB division previews and predictions: NL West

Mar 23, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Rougned Odor (8) hits a single against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second inning at American Family Fields of Phoenix. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

3 San Diego Padres who could impact the bench depth

Oct 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning during game four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Juan Soto should be next to receive contract extension

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a home run in the first inning of Game Four of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres: Manny Machado on deciding to opt out after 2023

Oct 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Juan Soto (22) hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning during game four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Juan Soto ready to put best foot forward in first full season with Padres

Sep 29, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon (50) reacts as Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Will Smith (left) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Starting pitching depth key for postseason berth

May 29, 2018; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado (13) turns a double play over Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (34) in the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Rehashing Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper vs. Manny Machado debate

Oct 12, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) waves to the fans after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The Dodgers aren’t the team to beat in the NL West anymore

Oct 15, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits a double in the third inning against the San Diego Padres during game four of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres? Who has best NL West lineup?

Aug 28, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Trent Grisham (2) runs to third base during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Why Trent Grisham could determine San Diego Padres success in 2023

DETROIT, MI - JULY 25: A detailed view of two San Diego Padres batting helmets and a baseball sitting in the dugout during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 25, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Padres 12-4. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Albuquerque Isotopes are related to the San Diego Padres, really

Oct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) hits s ingle in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres promotional calendar stops Ha-Seong Kim rumors?

Apr 16, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) in the dugout during the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

What do the San Diego Padres have in new left fielder, Fernando Tatis Jr.?

San Diego Padres sign top international prospect in 2023 class

Aug 13, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) waves to the crowd after hitting his 2000th career hit in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres reportedly interested in Nelson Cruz

Jun 22, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (top) looks on from the dugout during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

3 potential landing spots for former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer

SAN DIEGO - APRIL 7: General view of the exterior of Petco Park before action between the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7, 2005 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Peter Seidler’s baseball DNA building contender in San Diego Padres

NEW YORK - JULY 4, 1939. Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, is shown at the microphone during Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, a farewell to the slugger, at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

The most memorable moments for each team in MLB history

Aug 2, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Who wants Fernando Tatis Jr.? Make the San Diego Padres an offer

Oct 3, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) removes his helmet during an at bat against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Look out for San Diego Padres in next winter’s Shohei Ohtani free agent chase

Oct 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (13) gestures after hitting a home run in the first inning during game four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres may have to worry about losing Manny Machado

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 03: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres strikes out in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on October 03, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)

Maybe it is time for San Diego Padres to trade Fernando Tatis Jr.

May 10, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) celebrates with catcher Christian Vazquez (7) after scoring against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Padres rumors: Could Xander Bogaerts help San Diego land Vazquez?

Dec 5, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the media at Manchester Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Padres secret: monopoly power

Oct 5, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) waves to the crowd while leaving the game during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Why Xander Bogaerts is the perfect addition for San Diego Padres