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As the Padres gear up for Cactus League action, the competition for the final bench spot is heating up, with players jockeying for position both in the lineup and on the mound. The buzz around Ty France’s return adds another layer of intrigue as San Diego aims to silence critics predicting a step back this season.
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Padres' last bench spot is turning into a defense vs. versatility standoff
The Padres have a few position players battling for the last spot on the bench. Who should it be?
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Ty France’s Padres homecoming comes with a heavy expectation
Finally returning to the San Diego Padres six years after being traded, Ty France expects to help the team compete for their first-ever World Series title.
Gaslamp Ball
Good Morning San Diego: Padres looking for new pitcher additions to bolster back of rotation
The San Diego Padres have not added a big-name pitcher since the re-signing of Michael King earlier this offseason. Instead, the Padres have picked up players on one-year or minor league deals seemingly hoping that quantity will deliver quality. The Padres added Griffin Canning, German Marquez and Walker Buehler. Lincoln Zdunich of Gaslamp Ball believes […]
Gaslamp Ball
Padres should be snake-in-the-grass in 2026
Despite multiple additions early in Spring Training, the San Diego Padres took a step back in 2026 projections according to both FanGraphs and PECOTA (Baseball Prospectus). In January, the numbers projected significant steps back for multiple players on the team but the lack of adding any higher tier talent seems to have negatively affected how […]
MLB.com
Gloves popping, bats cracking, gongs ringing? The sights and sounds of Padres camp
PEORIA, Ariz. -- After a flurry of moves to round out their roster, there’s excitement ringing throughout Padres camp. You can hear it.
Or … maybe that sound is the Padres-themed gong that has worked its way into throwing drills this spring.
MLB.com
4 Padres roster battles to watch as games begin
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres begin Cactus League play on Friday at 12:10 p.m. PT against the Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex. The game will be available for free on MLB.TV.
Here’s a look at the four spring roster battles to watch and the candidates for each:
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