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• Padres Sign Catcher Blake Hunt to Minor League Contract

  

  By @VisualTejeda – FriarPulse Published December 23, 2025 — 3:00 PM (PST) — Carlsbad, California The San Diego Padres have signed catcher Blake Hunt to a minor league contract, adding experienced depth behind the plate. The signing was completed on December 16 and brings Hunt back to the organization that originally drafted him. Player Information…

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  December 23, 2025

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• Padres Offseason Check-In: Quiet Market, Under-the-Radar Depth Moves

  

  By @VisualTejeda – FriarPulse Published November 30, 2025 — 10:24 PM (PST) — Carlsbad, California A Slow Offseason in San Diego While other clubs have already flashed some headline moves, the Padres have kept things relatively low-key so far. No massive free-agent splashes, no earth-shaking trades — just steady, under-the-radar work. That doesn’t mean the…

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  November 30, 2025

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• Dylan Cease and Michael King Decline Padres’ Qualifying Offers: What It Signals for 2026

  

  By @VisualTejeda – FriarPulse Published April 09, 2025 — 2:14 PM (PST) — Carlsbad, California The Padres entered this offseason knowing their pitching staff would face difficult decisions, but Wednesday’s news delivered the clearest signal yet that significant changes are underway. Both Dylan Cease and Michael King officially declined the club’s one-year, $22.025 million qualifying…

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  November 18, 2025

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• The San Diego Padres Fans Deserve Better: A Franchise Betrayed

  

  The Seidler family’s decision to evaluate a sale of the Padres has ignited frustration across San Diego, raising serious questions about loyalty to Peter Seidler’s legacy and the future stability of the franchise.

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  November 13, 2025

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• Padres’ Catching Blueprint for 2026: Fermín, Campusano & Durán Form a Balanced Depth Chart

  

  The Padres’ 2026 catching plan is taking shape with Freddy Fermín expected to start, Luis Campusano in a hybrid catcher/DH role, and Rodolfo Durán providing depth in Triple-A. With Ethan Salas developing fast, San Diego’s future behind the plate looks set for years to come.

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  November 12, 2025

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• Manny Machado Collects 2,000th Hit at Petco Park — A Day After His Birthday

  By VisualTejeda | July 7, 2025 · 7:52 PM PST San Diego witnessed baseball history tonight — and it couldn’t have been scripted any better. Just one day after his 33rd birthday, Manny Machado became the newest member of MLB’s exclusive 2,000-hit club, lacing a sharp grounder through the 5.5 hole (between third base and…

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  July 7, 2025

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• All Eyes on Yu: Darvish Returns to the Padres Rotation with Season on the Line

  By VisualTejeda | July 7, 2025 | 4:40 PM PST Yu Darvish is back. And not a moment too soon. After missing over a month with elbow inflammation, the veteran right-hander returned to the mound today in a pivotal midseason matchup for the Padres. With San Diego fighting to stay in the Wild Card hunt,…

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  July 7, 2025

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• The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Race: Merrill, Skenes, and Imanaga Lead the Pack

  By VisualTejeda | October 24, 2024 The 2024 National League (NL) Rookie of the Year (ROY) race has been a thrilling one, with a trio of impressive rookies making their mark in Major League Baseball. As the regular season concludes, three standout players—Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates,…

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  October 24, 2024

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• A.J. Preller Reflects on the Padres’ 2024 Season and Previews 2025 Offseason Plans

  By @VisualTejeda October 22, 2024 San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller recently addressed the media, reflecting on the 2024 season and outlining his strategic vision for the offseason. In an eventful press conference, Preller covered topics ranging from the team’s postseason efforts to roster adjustments and player health. His insights offer a glimpse into…

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  October 22, 2024

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