German Marquez Signs Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed starting pitcher German Marquez to a one-year deal on Saturday. Marquez doesn't have pretty overall numbers, but he spent the first decade of his career pitching in Coors Field with the Colorado Rockies. Last season, Marquez posted a 6.70 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and an 83/48 K/BB ratio across 26 […]

Nick Pivetta a Regression Candidate Following Career-Year in 2025?

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nick Pivetta put together a breakout season in 2025, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.87 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts across 181 2/3 innings (31 starts). 2025 was the 32-year-old's first season with an ERA under 4.04, and he still holds a career ERA of 4.47 across over […]

Griffin Canning, Padres Agree to a Deal

Free-agent right-hander Griffin Canning (Achilles) and the San Diego Padres agreed to an undisclosed contract on Saturday, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Canning was in the midst of a breakout campaign last year with the New York Mets, going 7-3 with a career-best 3.77 ERA (4.04 FIP) […]

Nick Castellanos Heading to the Padres

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos is joining the San Diego Padres on a league-minimum MLB deal ($780,000), according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports that Castellanos is expected to make his first-base debut with the Padres while also seeing time in the outfield and at designated hitter. The Philadelphia […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects for Dynasty Leagues (2026)

Pitchers and catchers are starting to roll into teams' workout facilities, and spring training is just around the corner. As teams start to get ready for an exciting season ahead, fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should always stay busy. Whether considering potential trades, reviewing positional prospect depth, reacting to free-agent signings, or preparing for first-year […]

Jason Adam Thinks he Could be Ready for Opening Day

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jason Adam (quadriceps) told 97.3 The Fan on Friday that he thinks he could be available for Opening Day in late March as he works his way back from a ruptured left quadriceps tendon that he suffered late last year. Adam has been throwing bullpen sessions, but he still has […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team From Worst to First Before Spring Training [2026]

With pitchers and catchers reporting to camp this week, baseball is officially in the air. With that being said, it's time to update our MLB power rankings as the first spring training games are just days away. With a busy offseason filled with top free-agent signings and trades, the teams have already begun to shift […]

Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Avoids: ADP Report (2026)

The second base position is one of the most difficult to analyze heading into the 2026 season. While there are clear stars at the top, like Ketel Marte and Jazz Chisholm Jr., most of the position features players with inconsistent profiles and track records, making them difficult to select at their current prices. In this […]

Sung-Mun Song Set for Utility Role in San Diego

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mon Song said that he's been told that he'll work at third base, second base, first base, and maybe some outfield as he enters his first major-league season, according to Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan. The Padres signed the 29-year-old to a four-year, $15 million contract in December after he […]

Mason Miller Officially Named Padres Closer

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen officially announced on Wednesday that right-handed reliever Mason Miller will be the team's closer in 2026, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. It formally ends any speculation that Miller would transition to a starting role with the Friars. The hard-throwing 27-year-old starred in a late-inning setup role in SD […]

OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 750 Players for On-Base Percentage Leagues (2026)

The thick of the 2026 fantasy baseball offseason is finally here. At RotoBaller, we continue generate fantasy baseball rankings for all types of formats to help prepare you for your upcoming drafts. Today, we focus on on-base percentage formats with our 2026 OBP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for on-base percentage (OBP) leagues. These OBP rankings include […]

Gavin Sheets the Top Option at First Base

San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen said that Gavin Sheets is currently the team's No. 1 option at first base, according to Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Sheets was a big success for the Friars last year in his first season with the team, but he split his time between left field (64 […]

Updated Closers, Relief Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

There is a vast difference in ranking relief pitchers in points leagues versus roto leagues. In traditional 5x5 roto leagues, saves can be scarce, and fantasy managers might take the plunge to draft a top closer, while in point formats, the first reliever ranked is 40th overall.  With starting pitching being a premium, starters with […]

Eric Cross' Top 12 Starting Pitcher (SP) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

Watching an elite pitcher go about his craft is personally one of my favorite parts of watching baseball. Dotting a fastball on the corner, making a hitter look foolish on a breaking ball, changing speeds and eye levels, all exciting elements of pitching that make it a spectacle. That is especially the case with the […]

Updated Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

At RotoBaller HQ, we are wrapping up our points leagues rankings positional series, and today, we review catchers. Unless you are in a two-catcher format, fantasy managers can wait until the later rounds to draft their starter. Cal Raleigh is the only elite option and the only catcher ranked within the top 75 overall of […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

Depending on where you live, it might not feel like it with the cold weather, but pitchers and catchers are reporting soon. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more point leagues content with our 2026 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. These February rankings cover the top […]

Padres Seeking Another Hitter, Starting Pitcher

The San Diego Padres are reportedly not done making moves just yet. According to Dennis Lin, the Padres are still seeking another hitter and starting pitcher ahead of the 2026 season. They were finalist to land first baseman Paul Goldschmidt before he signed with the New York Yankees on Friday. The Padres did bring in […]

Miguel Mendez Could be on the Big-League Radar in 2026

San Diego Padres right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Mendez "could factor into San Diego's starting depth this season and push up his timeline with a strong spring," according to MLB.com. Mendez is still raw at 23 years old and made only six starts at Double-A San Antonio last year, but the Dominican hurler broke out in […]

Padres Sign Leandro Cedeno to Minor-League Contract

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Leandro Cedeno to a minor-league contract on Thursday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 27-year-old spent the last three seasons playing in Japan for the Orix Buffaloes and the Seibu Lions. Cedeno, a right-handed-hitting Venezuelan, was originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals […]

Updated Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

While it's still cold outside in some areas, it's still an exciting time for fantasy baseball managers as we are getting closer to spring training and Opening Day. At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our positional rankings series. Today, we look at the outfield position and have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings for points […]

Updated Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

With spring training starting soon, it's time to go through more positional rankings. Today, we review the third base position in point leagues, which is one of the more unique positions to rank in 2026. There are two elite options (Jose Ramirez and Junior Caminero) and a lot of question marks once the top five […]

Miguel Andujar, Padres Agree on One-Year Contract

Free-agent outfielder Miguel Andujar and the San Diego Padres agreed on a one-year, $4 million contract on Wednesday evening, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Andujar, 30, will join the Friars after a solid 2025 campaign with the Athletics and Cincinnati Reds. He hit .298/.329/.436 with six homers and 27 RBI in 60 games for […]

Updated Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

Many fantasy baseball managers play in point leagues rather than traditional 5x5 roto leagues. At RotoBaller, we've got you covered and continue to provide content on point formats. Today, we focus on SS with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. Shortstop seems to be the least […]

Updated Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

We are getting closer to the start of spring training as the countdown to Opening Day continues to go down. It's an exciting time as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Second base is one of the few positions you can wait until late in the draft and still walk away with a […]

Manny Machado Remains a Consistent Force at the Hot Corner

San Diego third baseman Manny Machado continues to turn in consistent seasons for the Padres, and he may be a little under the radar based on his current average draft position. Machado didn't have an eye-catching season in 2025, but he did continue his run of reliable production. He finished with 27 homers in his […]

Updated First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

It's officially February, as we are really close to the start of spring training. At RotoBaller HQ, we have expanded our rankings in points leagues and today focus on first base. The 1B position pool can dry up quickly, and with first base lacking depth, managers might want to draft an elite one early. We […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Believes He'll Improve in 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. recently admitted that his offensive struggles were mainly mechanical last season. He feels that he's made the correct adjustments and that the 2026 season will be special for him. Tatis says his head is in the right place and his best seasons are ahead of him. On paper, […]

Jackson Merrill Feels More Comfortable Heading into 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill said that he's feeling more comfortable heading into his third season. He continued by saying the experience as helped, and he has developed a lot of mental strength. Merrill played in 156 games during his rookie campaign, but spent a ton of time on the injured list during his […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Update)

Fantasy baseball points leagues are becoming increasingly popular and head-to-head points leagues are the closest format that resembles fantasy football. For managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our updated top 750 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. We have expanded […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' January 2026 Update

Baseball season is nearly here. Pitchers and catchers report in under two weeks, fantasy baseball drafts are ramping up, and baseball excitement is buzzing. But for those of us who play in dynasty leagues, the baseball season never fully ends, as there are always trades to be made and offseason drafts to complete. Below, you'll […]