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Trading Juan Soto to the Yankees was the first and certainly the largest domino to fall in the Padres off-season. But it will definitely not be the last. The deal for five players cleared a bunch of payroll space that now offers a litany of intriguing possibilities. Adding another pitcher? Signing Ha-Seong Kim’s old buddy to play outfield? It’s...

Let’s be absolutely clear right off the bat: nobody in the Padres organization WANTED to trade Juan Soto. He’s one of the most dangerous offensive forces in baseball, entering a contract year, and was probably going to put up monster numbers no matter where he played the 2024 season. However, there are other factors at play that, for lack...

The deal finally got done. Darnay Tripp and Todd Strain discuss the Padres trade of Juan Soto to the Yankees. What did A.J. Preller get back? Could this have all been avoided? How will the return impact 2024? And what does this mean for the rest of the offseason?

After weeks of speculation the Padres dealt the slugger for arms that should help in 2024.

A 109-year-old Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card sold for $7.2 million on Monday, according to Robert Edward Auctions in Chester, New Jersey.

It’s looking more and more like the Padres will part with Juan Soto. Is that the most prudent move given the team’s needs and limited finances? The guys discuss, plus Nick Martinez and Ryan Flaherty have new homes. And Derek gets his first chance to share his take on Mike Shildt becoming the club’s new manager.

As soon as the Padres let Bob Melvin walk up the California coast to San Francisco, two internal candidates immediately became the favorites to replace him: advisor and occasional 3rd base coach Mike Shildt, and bench coach/offensive coordinator Ryan Flaherty. Both are well-regarded by the organization and the hope was both would stick around in some capacity regardless of...

In the NBA we see All-Stars traded for other All-Stars all the time. That doesn’t happen very often in Major League Baseball. Usually it’s a superstar dealt for bunch of prospects and solid but not earth-shattering veterans. Wouldn’t it be fun to see a true blockbuster this winter? The Padres have almost certainly painted themselves into a corner where...

The passing of Padres owner Peter Seidler was a devastating blow to baseball fans in San Diego and around the world. He made a lasting impact on the franchise, the city, and the game, making a real difference on his franchise in his adopted home town. Now America’s Finest City can honor the man for a life well lived....

We get a better idea of who Mike Shildt is and how he’ll manage the Padres with a hand from San Diego guy and former Friar Greg Garcia. He explains how Shildt picks the right times to get fired up, and does players a favor by taking tough decisions out of their hands. What is yellow-padding and how could...

After a lengthy search A.J. Preller and the Padres picked Mike Shildt. How did his experience with the organization factor into the decision? What did we learn about his style and approach? Is he equipped to stay aligned with Preller? How does he feel about the Padres’ clubhouse culture? Hear what he and Preller had to say, including Preller’s...

The guys discuss what has been an eventful and emotional week for the Padres. Peter Seidler’s passing shook the city on Tuesday, Darnay and Todd share their thoughts on an owner that led with generosity, optimism and fearlessness. Thursday we learned that Eric Kutsenda sill step in for Seidler, at least for now. On Wednesday Blake Snell won the...

Tuesday morning brought the heartbreaking news of Peter Seidler’s passing. Darnay and Todd discuss the legacy left by the Padres’ owner, and the impact he had at Petco Park and beyond. Seidler challenged conventional thinking of how “small market” franchises should operate, and was guided by his love for players and commitment to bringing San Diego a champion. We...

After multiple high-profile trades the last few years most people thought the Padres once-vaunted minor league system was gutted and, honestly, it should have been. But this organization has found ways to re-stock the cupboard amazingly fast. Case-in-point: Jakob Marsee. The left-handed hitting outfielder was a 6th round pick out of Central Michigan University in 2022. He started the year…

The Padres’ search for a manager continues to drag on, so to pass the time we caught up longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. What’s taking so long? What does Bernie like so much about Phil Nevin? And how confident are we that the next guy can stay on the same page with A.J. Preller? Scott Boras spoke...

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim are both shortstops by trade. Both of them now own hardware as the best defensive player at their position in the entire National League. That position, however, is not shortstop. Tatis Jr. and Kim won their first career Gold Glove Awards over the weekend. Tatis Jr. earned it as a right fielder while Kim…