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The second anniversary of the passing of San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler comes the day after his family announced their intention to sell the team he so passionately loved. This shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone who follows the Padres closely. Despite the stated preference by Mr. Seidler that the team remain in […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 2 days ago | 0 reads
So, what is next? It is the battle cry heard throughout San Diego following the announcement by the Seidler family that they’re exploring all strategic options, including the potential sale of the Padres. No specific buyers have been identified, but the Seidler family has hired the advisory firm of BDT & MSD Partners to assist […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 2 days ago | 0 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51489/seidler-family-to-sell-padres (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/seidler-family-to-explore-strategic-options-for-san-diego-padres (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/13/seidler-family-exploring-sale-padres/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/13/tom-krasovic-would-a-padres-sale-help-the-club-win-it-all/ (Tom Krasovic – U-T) https://www...
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Peter Seidler, Ron Fowler and the ownership group that purchased the Padres in 2012 introduced a new era to San Diego baseball. It began with a payroll at $62.9 million in their first season and rose to a high of $257.2 million in 2023 after Peter Seidler bought out Fowler and assumed controlling interest in […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
So that’s how they intend to get out of all those back-loaded contracts. Wink-wink. This morning, the Seidler family released a statement indicating their intentions to explore a potential sale of the San Diego Padres. That statement can be seen below . San Diego Padres Exploring a Sale Take it away, Seidlers: SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Seidler family today announced that it has decided to initiate a formal process to explore strategic options for the San Diego Padres, inclu...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 4 days ago | 0 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51476/fernando-tatis-jr-is-wanted-especially-in-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51471/padres-reacts-survey-what-do-you-think-about-the-craig-stammen-hire (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2025-mlb-cy-young-award-voting-results (MLB Staff – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/12/padres-say-fernando-tatis-jr-wont-be-traded-this-offs...
From Gaslamp Ball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The MLB offseason can be slow and laborious for members of the media, and there are still deadlines and submission requirements that have to be met. It seems that every offseason one of the main talking points around the San Diego Padres is Fernando Tatis Jr. and whether the Padres should look to trade the […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. San Diego Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller introduced Craig Stammen as […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The hit by Luis Salazar that won this day’s game might have been the single play that cemented the NL East title for the Cubs in 1989. To understand that statement, a little context is needed. Salazar had been acquired in trade just 10 days earlier from the Padres. It was just his ninth game […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 5 days ago | 2 reads
The Padres’ next big hire: Craig Stammen’s bench coach (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) Stammen sets sights on ultimate goal, Padres history (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) Preller: Padres’ starting rotation ‘top need’ for 2026 (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) Padres notes: For starters; Ruben Niebla’s new role, title; Ethan Salas update (Kevin Acee – U-T)
From Gaslamp Ball | 5 days ago | 0 reads
The San Diego Padres had a busy first week of the official start of the offseason. The franchise hired Craig Stammen as its next field manager and is close to a contract extension agreement with A.J. Preller. But their next hire could be the biggest of the offseason, as the team’s next bench coach could […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 5 days ago | 1 read
Padres introduce Craig Stammen (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) Stammen sets sights on ultimate goal, Padres history (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) From disciple to manager, Stammen excited to continue working with Niebla (Shaun O’Neill – Padres.com) Padres focused on the experience new manager Craig Stammen brings to job (Kevin Acee – U-T) Padres notes: Craig Stammen eager to […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 6 days ago | 1 read
The San Diego Padres held a press conference on Monday to introduce new manager Craig Stammen to Padres fans and the press. President of baseball operations, A.J. Preller began by reviewing Stammen’s career with the organization, emphasizing his history as a player on the team, as well as a member of the staff after his […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 7 days ago | 1 read
Ryan Bergert didn’t spend a ton of time with Kansas City in 2025, he only made eight starts for Kansas City after they acquired him at the trade deadline alongside Stephen Kolek (review for him coming soon!) for fan-favorite backup catcher Freddy Fermin. And, if you just looked at the raw numbers, you might not […]
From Royals Review | 7 days ago | 1 read
https://www.gaslampball.com/minors/51430/arizona-fall-league-update-week-5 (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/arizona-fall-league-fall-stars-game-2025?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage (Jesse Borek – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6786143/2025/11/07/mlb-offseason-manager-hires/ (Ken Rosenthal – The Athletic)
From Gaslamp Ball | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Peoria Javelinas did not have a good week, dropping four of the five games played and dropping to fourth in the Fall League standings. The offense has been anemic and Padres prospect Maikel Miralles got blown up for the second straight start. Padres pitchers Miralles, thanks to two short and explosive appearances, now has […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 8 days ago | 0 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51418/padres-reacts-survey-results-friar-faithful-would-like-to-see-michael-king-remain-in-san-diego (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/fernando-tatis-jr-bobby-witt-jr-win-platinum-gloves (Manny Randhawa – Padres.com) https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/padres-coaching-notes-niebla-fritz-bench-coach.html (Charlie Wright – MLB Trade Rumors) https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/padres-release-wes-benjamin.html (C...
From Gaslamp Ball | 8 days ago | 1 read
The results of the Padres Reacts Survey Poll this week should not be surprising to anyone who follows the San Diego Padres. Five players who were free agents at the conclusion of the World Series or who became free agents by choosing to ops-out of the money and years remaining on their contracts were listed. […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 9 days ago | 1 read
https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51404/fernando-tatis-jr-wins-rawlings-platinum-glove-award-in-national-league (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51397/multiple-quality-free-agents-available-for-padres (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51383/padres-hire-craig-stammen-what-challenges-does-he-face-in-2026 (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-rea...
From Gaslamp Ball | 9 days ago | 1 read
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was named the Rawlings Platinum Glove Award winner in the National League for the second time in three years, Friday. Tatis Jr. beat out the rest of the NL Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, making him the best defensive player in the NL. Tatis Jr. won his […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 9 days ago | 1 read
With the wait time over for exclusive negotiations with impending free agents, the San Diego Padres have 10 free agents hitting the market. They advanced qualifying offers to both Dylan Cease and Michael King and those two players have 10 days to submit their acceptance or refusal. All the other MLB teams have done the […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 9 days ago | 1 read
It was somewhat controversial that the San Francisco Giants hired Tennessee coach Tony Vitiello as their new manager, despite his having no professional managing experience. Thursday, the San Diego Padres went a step further and hired a new manager who’s never managed before, anywhere. Craig Stammen spent seven years in the Padres organization as a […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Less than a month after Mike Shildt’s retirement as San Diego Padres manager, the franchise has hired team executive Craig Stammen to the position. Yes, you read that right, Craig Stammen is the Padres’ new skipper. His resume is brief, as he was a 13-year veteran reliever, who pitched for the Padres from 2017 to […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 9 days ago | 0 reads
https://www.gaslampball.com/awards/51375/manny-machado-wins-silver-slugger-award (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51361/padres-hire-former-pitcher-craig-stammen-as-manager (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/craig-stammen-hired-as-padres-manager (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/2025-silver-slugger-award-winners (David Adler – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/dylan-cease-an...
From Gaslamp Ball | 10 days ago | 1 read
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado won his third Silver Slugger Award Thursday, making him the only Padres player to do so for the 2025 season. Jake Cronenworth was also nominated for the award as the National League Utility Player, but that went to Alec Burleson of the St. Louis Cardinals. Machado had a […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 10 days ago | 2 reads