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As the Padres continue their spring training journey, the pressure is on for players like Samad Taylor to make a name for themselves amidst the buzz surrounding stars like Fernando Tatis Jr. With the Cactus League in full swing, the competition is heating up and every performance counts.
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Could a strong spring push this forgotten infielder onto the Padres’ roster?
Samad Taylor is off to a strong start at Padres spring training. Could another convincing performance land him a deserved spot on the MLB roster?
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Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a fearless call on Japan ahead of the WBC
Fernando Tatis Jr. did not mince words.
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ST Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, February 22, 2026, 12:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV and MLB Network Location: Peoria Sports Complex – Peoria, AZ Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. GB community, this is your thread for today’s game. Enjoy!
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What will become of baseball’s last knuckleballer?
The San Diego Padres have played two Cactus League games with many more to go before Opening Day in late March. Even with only two games played, the Friars have given fans plenty to think about. As Spring Training continues the next few weeks, certain players have more to prove than others in order to […]
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Here's what we're seeing after Padres' first few spring games
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres are off and running in the Cactus League.
Here are six takeaways from their first weekend of games:
1\. Heavy usage for WBC-bound Padres
Lefty reliever Yuki Matsui is currently sidelined by a left adductor strain, which could force him to miss the World Baseball
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1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster
Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity.
Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That
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