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Manny Machado's candid comments about the Dodgers' spending habits have stirred the pot just as the Padres gear up for Spring Training. Meanwhile, as Jake Cronenworth finds himself still standing amidst trade chatter, the Padres may have unearthed their secret weapon for a versatile infield in 2026.
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Manny Machado’s unfiltered Dodgers take is an uncomfortable truth for MLB
Manny Machado complimented the Dodgers spending habits ahead of spring training game kicking off.
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Padres may be turning Jake Cronenworth into their ultimate safety valve
Still in San Diego after months of trade rumors, Jake Cronenworth may be the perfect answer to back up every position on the infield dirt for the Padres in 2026.
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Padres Reacts Survey: Has your opinion of the Padres’ offseason changed?
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 fans were asked how they would rate the San Diego offseason on a […]
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Padres 2026 Spring Training preview
San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen had a busy and exciting first week as the on-field manager of the Friars. After setting the tone of relaxed and straightforward media scrums, Stammen was gifted by president of baseball operations A.J. Preller with a flurry of baseball moves, creating a lot of business for the first week. […]
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Former manager Bob Melvin returning to Athletics as special assistant
The Athletics said Thursday that Melvin will advise the front office. The 64-year-old managed the A’s to three AL West titles from 2011-21, then left for San Diego and later San Francisco. The 64-year-old previously managed Seattle and Arizona.
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