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San Diego Padres baseball in the form of a blog

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World Series Game 6: Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers (2-3) at Toronto Blue Jays (3-2), October 31, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP) vs. Kevin Gausman (LHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Good Morning San Diego: Padres still deciding on manager, have many other decisions ahead

https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51210/padres-first-offseason-questions (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51216/pujols-niebla-hundley-among-the-finalists-in-padres-managerial-search (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-prospect-carson-montgomery-returns-from-tommy-john-surgery-in-arizona-fall-league?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage (Jesse Borek – Padres.com) https://www.mlbtraderumors.co...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Padres first offseason questions

Within five days after the end of the World Series all MLB teams have to make decisions regarding the players who have options in their contracts. Those options can be player options (player makes the decision), club options (club decides what action to take), or mutual options (either side can make the decision). For the […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Pujols, Niebla, Hundley among the finalists in Padres managerial search

Major League Baseball is having one of the more competitive World Series in recent years, but the Friar Faithful are enjoying the festivities from their homes once again and not at Petco Park. The San Diego Padres are seeking to hire a new voice in the dugout. The front office was caught off guard by […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Managerial search may be coming to an end for Padres

https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51176/albert-pujols-emerges-as-top-padres-managerial-candidate (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-could-be-close-to-naming-manager-for-2026 (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/29/nick-hundley-ruben-niebla-and-albert-pujols-in-running-to-be-padres-manager/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6719990/2025/10/27/mlb-free-agents-2025-contract-team-predic...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

World Series Game 5: Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays (2-2) at Los Angeles Dodgers (2-2), October 29, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Trey Yesavage (RHP) vs. Blake Snell (LHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Albert Pujols emerges as top Padres managerial candidate

The hottest rumor on the managerial carousel is that Albert Pujols will be managing a major league team in 2026. Some of the franchises linked to him have gone in another direction, while one has him at the top of their list. The Los Angeles Angels, who were thought to be his top suitor, instead hired […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres begin second round of interviews with managerial candidates

https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51168/going-for-it-in-2026 (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51146/padres-reacts-survey-is-it-time-to-make-a-change-after-san-diegos-lack-of-power-slug-in-2025 (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/28/albert-pujols-has-second-interview-as-padres-continue-search-for-new-manager/ (Kevin Acee – U-T) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/10/28/tom-...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Going for it in 2026

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays fight it out for the 2025 World Series trophy, the rest of baseball is planning for 2026. If you aren’t a fan of the two teams currently still playing, then looking forward is what most of us are doing. Conjecture takes a prominent role during […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

World Series Game 4: Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays (1-2) at Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1), October 28, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Shane Bieber (RHP) vs. Shohei Ohtani (RHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Good Morning San Diego: Names being suggested as possible additions for Padres during offseason

https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51148/padres-will-be-losing-could-be-adding-players-based-on-predictions-from-jim-bowden-of-the-athletic (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51115/padres-a-perfect-landing-spot-in-potential-sonny-gray-trade (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.gaslampball.com/minors/51118/arizona-fall-league-update (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6719990/2025/10...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

World Series Game 3: Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays (1-1) at Los Angeles Dodgers (1-1), October 27, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Max Scherzer (RHP) vs. Tyler Glasnow (RHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Padres a perfect landing spot in potential Sonny Gray trade 

This offseason, the San Diego Padres could be in the market for a starting pitcher, as their rotation is unsettled at this moment.  Dylan Cease and Michael King are expected to test the free agent market. The front office has concerns about Yu Darvish’s health status heading into the 2026 season, and Joe Musgrove is […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Arizona Fall League update

At the end of the third week of the Arizona Fall League, the Peoria Javelinas sit in third place. They are two games back of the leading Scottsdale Saguaros and have an 8-7 record after going 2-3 for the week. Starter Maikel Miralles had a bad outing, which raised his ERA to 11.42 after only […]

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about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres continue managerial search

https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-offseason-priorities-include-manager-frontline-starter (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-prospects-to-watch-in-2026?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6738377/2025/10/23/mlb-offseason-trade-targets-tarik-skubal-jarren-duran/ (Jim Bowden – The Athletic) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6735473/2025/10/22/hagen-smith-anderson-brito-arizona-fall-league-pitchers/ (Keith Law – T...

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Good Morning San Diego: Poll finds fans would be okay with Albert Pujols as manager

https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-reacts-poll/51097/padres-reacts-survey-results-padres-albert-pujols-could-be-a-match-fans-appear-split (Matt DeWalt – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-offseason-priorities-include-manager-frontline-starter (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6738377/2025/10/23/mlb-offseason-trade-targets-tarik-skubal-jarren-duran/ (Jim Bowden – The Athletic)

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

World Series Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays, October 25, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Dodgers – Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP) vs. Blue Jays – Kevin Gausman (RHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Good Morning San Diego: Padres have work to do this offseason, must start with choosing manager

https://www.gaslampball.com/san-diego-padres-analysis-commentary/51072/padres-offseason-begins-soon (Cheri Bell – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/padres-offseason-priorities-include-manager-frontline-starter (AJ Cassavell – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6738377/2025/10/23/mlb-offseason-trade-targets-tarik-skubal-jarren-duran/ (Jim Bowden – The Athetic)

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

World Series Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays, October 24, 2025, 5 p.m. PST Watch: FOX Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada Listen: ESPN Radio Starting Pitchers: Dodgers – Blake Snell (LHP) vs. Blue Jays – Trey Yesavage (RHP) Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Padres offseason begins soon

Major League Baseball has come down to the last series of the 2025 season, the World Series. Upon the completion of the best-0f-seven series beginning Friday, all of MLB will begin their offseason. Although the Padres are in the midst of a managerial search that will need to be completed before the serious work of […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Good Morning San Diego: Dylan Cease set to be free agent following conclusion of World Series

https://www.gaslampball.com/gaslamp-ball-staff-editorials/51047/the-padres-dylan-cease-ending-two-year-tumultuous-relationship (Thomas Conroy – Gaslamp Ball) https://www.mlb.com/padres/news/best-prospect-stat-from-each-mlb-farm-system-2025?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage (Sam Dykstra and Jonathan Mayo – Padres.com) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6738377/2025/10/23/mlb-offseason-trade-targets-tarik-skubal-jarren-duran/ (Jim Bowden – Gaslamp Ball)

about 2 months ago | 1 read