Sports reporter

Jeff Sanders

Currently on the Padres beat at The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jeff Sanders has covered everything from local government and education to high school and college sports to the Los Angeles Angels for several Southern California newspapers. He graduated from Chapman University with an English degree in 2002 and has won several awards in sports writing, including national Associated Press Sports Editors honors in 2011 and 2012.

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after scoring on a Manny Machado double in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Again ‘playing with’ Fernando Tatis Jr. atop the order

March 28, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

Fernando Tatis Jr. had not hit leadoff since 2023, but he's lead off twice to start the 2025 season for the Padres

Leodalis De Vries looks on during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres minors: Leo De Vries to TinCaps, Ethan Salas to Missions

March 28, 2025 at 3:37 p.m.

Padres setting rosters for full-season s as Triple-A El Paso starts season on Friday

San Diego Padres’ Tirso Ornelas on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres farm system at a glance

March 28, 2025 at 8:44 p.m.

Opening days, coaching staffs at each Padres minor league team in 2025

The Padres’ Tyler Wade walks in the dugout during a spring training game on Feb. 21, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Looking to trade Eguy Rosario, keep Tyler Wade in minors; Omar Cruz’s change of plans

March 27, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

Tyler Wade had ed through waivers and deciding whether to accept assignment to Triple-A El Paso; Padres looking to trade Eguy Rosario

The Padres’ Brandon Lockridge on Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres pregame: Brandon Lockridge’s opportunity, Fernando Tatis Jr. leads off in opener

March 27, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Former Yankee relishes landing in opening day lineup after making first opening day roster

Eguy Rosario, Tyler Wade DFA’d as Padres set opening day roster

March 27, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

Rookie Omar Cruz recalled to bullpen; Yu Darvish, Sean Reynolds, Jhony Brito, Bryan Hoeing and Matt Waldron all on injured list to start the year

Eguy Rosario, Tyler Wade DFA’d as Padres set opening day roster

March 27, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.

Rookie Omar Cruz recalled to bullpen; Yu Darvish, Sean Reynolds, Jhony Brito, Bryan Hoeing and Matt Waldron all on injured list to start the year

Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates a two-RBI triple in the second inning as Atlanta Braves’ Gio Urshela defends on during a wild card playoff game at Petco Park on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres Opening Day: Braves in town for wild-card rematch to start 2025

March 27, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

Chris Sale starting opening day for the Braves, while Padres turn to Michael King

Bob Scanlan, field reporter for the San Diego Padres, goes on the air after a game between the Padres and the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in Miami. MLB took over broadcasts of the Padres’ games this week, and it could happen with several other teams. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Padres announce 10 local, over-the-air simulcasts

March 26, 2025 at 9:27 p.m.

The Padres will air 10 regular-season Saturday games on CBS 8 and the CW for free this season

San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart takes the mound during a practice at Petco Park on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: It’s ‘everything’ for Kyle Hart to return to majors, Michael King excited to start

March 27, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

Padres' 32-year-old left-hander relishes opening day roster assignment after bouncing between teams and spending last year in Korea

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, smiles as he celebrates in the dugout after hitting a single against the Texas Rangers and being replaced by a pinch runner in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Progress report: Los Angeles Dodgers

March 21, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Sizing up the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2025 season

Former San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy reacts after the first pitch before game 4 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Former ace Jake Peavy reing Padres as special assistant to CEO

March 20, 2025 at 1:09 p.m.

2007 NL Cy Young winner to serve as a Padres ambassador, among other responsibilities in multiple departments; will continue to work at MLB Network

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Progress report: Atlanta Braves

March 20, 2025 at 5:03 a.m.

Sizing up the Atlanta Braves ahead of the 2025 season

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker runs the bases during practice on the first day of full-squad workouts during spring training at Sloan Park Friday Feb. 14, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Progress report: Chicago Cubs

March 19, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.

Sizing up the Chicago Cubs ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Adrian Morejon looks on during a spring training practice on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

After breakout year, Adrián Morejón knows what suits him, Padres best

March 18, 2025 at 2:29 p.m.

Starting pitchers get paid, but Padres left-hander knows so do healthy pitchers and he was his best and healthiest last year in the bullpen

Manny Machado in MLB The Show 25 (Sony San Diego Studio)

MLB The Show 25: Padres chasing wild-card, not Dodgers

March 18, 2025 at 5:11 a.m.

A look at how Sony San Diego Studio's MLB video game thinks the Padres will stack up in 2025

New York Mets’ Juan Soto rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Progress report: New York Mets

March 18, 2025 at 6:44 a.m.

Sizing up the New York Mets ahead of the 2025 season

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom looks on during spring training baseball practice at the team’s training facility Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Progress report: Texas Rangers

March 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Texas Rangers ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Ethan Salas in the dugout against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres prospects lose to Athletics in Spring Breakout game

March 14, 2025 at 7:04 p.m.

USD's Jack Costello breaks up a no-hitter; catcher Ethan Salas has two hits and throws out a runner on the bases

The Padres and Mariners will play for the Vedder Cup starting this season. (San Diego Padres)

#VedderCup: New Padres-Mariners rivalry trophy grew out of ‘Padres Twitter’

March 14, 2025 at 6:28 p.m.

Fans coined interleague matchup between the Padres and Mariners the "Vedder Cup" as a nod to Pearl Jam frontman who lived in San Diego and later moved to Seattle

Baltimore Orioles Jackson Holliday is greeted in the dugout after his two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Progress report: Baltimore Orioles

March 14, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Baltimore Orioles ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ A. J. Preller president of baseball operations and general manager looks on during a spring training practice on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Wash, rinse, repeat as Padres system looks to rise again in 2025

March 13, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

As was the case with the 2022 draft, Padres hoping collection of 2024 draftees help lift farm system after trades depleted it for last year's playoff push

Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader discusses his grip for various pitches during a spring training baseball practice Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Progress report: Houston Astros

March 13, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Houston Astros ahead of the 2025 season

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, center, stretches during a spring training baseball workout Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Progress report: New York Yankees

March 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the New York Yankees ahead of the 2025 season

Arizona Diamondbacks first base Josh Naylor, left, shakes hands with Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) prior to a spring training baseball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Progress report: Arizona Diamondbacks

March 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the 2025 season

Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton is greeted by third base coachTommy Watkins, left, on a two-run home run by Trevor Larnach in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Progress report: Minnesota Twins

March 10, 2025 at 5:02 a.m.

Sizing up the Minnesota Twins ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Bradgley Rodriguez on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Bradgley Rodriguez’s rise; Matt Waldron can’t corral knuckler; Nick Pivetta rebounds

March 9, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.

After dealing with elbow issues for two years, Padres relief prospect Bradgley Rodriguez hit the ground running in 2024 and isn't looking back

The Padres’ Matt Waldron pitches against the A’s during a spring training game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Spring training update: Matt Waldron struggles as Giants come back to beat Padres

March 9, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Matt Waldron gives up six runs in loss, Gavin Sheets homers late against Giants

The Padres’ Tirso Ornelas during a spring training game on Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Patient Tirso Ornelas looking to win a job with the Padres

March 9, 2025 at 11:17 a.m.

Tirso Ornelas has multiple trips to almost every full-season , but he's hoping to finally hit his way to the majors some eight years after arriving in the Padres' 2016-2017...

The Padres’ Yu Darvish throws in the bullpen on Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Yu Darvish makes Cactus debut; Jose Iglesias plays catchup

March 8, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

The Padres' Yu Darvish can't finish the third inning but pushes pitch count to 57 in first Cactus League start

The Padres’ Gavin Sheets hits a double in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game on Feb. 21, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Spring training update: Gavin Sheets, bullpen key in Padres’ win over Guardians

March 8, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

The Padres beat the Guardians 7-2 in a Cactus League game on Saturday

San Diego Padres’ Leodalis De Vries in the dugout during their exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fast track: What Ethan Salas, Leo De Vries can learn inside Padres’ clubhouse

March 8, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

If Padres top prospects make it to the majors before their 21st birthday, they'll have plenty of examples to lean on

Kyle Hart throws during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Kyle Hart gets some work in, Yu Darvish pushed back on a rainy day

March 7, 2025 at 4:57 p.m.

Left-hander throws two scoreless innings before rain washes away the rest of the Padres-Brewers Cactus League game

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson stands in the dugout before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Progress report: Seattle Mariners

March 7, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Seattle Mariners ahead of the 2025 season

Padres notes: Ethan Salas, Leo De Vries among first cuts; Kyle Hart ready for Cactus League debut

March 7, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Padres top prospects shift to minor league side of complex as first cuts leave 61 players in big-league spring training

San Diego Padres’ Eguy Rosario hits a RBI single in the second inning against the Athletics during a spring training game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Spring training update: Eguy Rosario goes deep, Dylan Cease works deeper in Padres loss

March 6, 2025 at 3:07 p.m.

Eguy Rosario plays first game this spring at shortstop, hits first pitch of the game for his second homer of the spring

From left, the New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Jose Iglesias, David Peterson and Brandon Nimmo celebrate in the dugout during their wild victory over the Atlanta Braves in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday in Atlanta. The Mets shook off a slow start to their season to reach a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Jose Iglesias’ ‘surprising’ path to Padres after Mets reunion fell through

March 6, 2025 at 7:44 p.m.

Veteran arrives to begin competing for a job with Padres after playing a pivotal role in Mets' 2024 surge

Padres minors: Leo De Vries, Ethan Salas highlight Spring Breakout roster

March 6, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

Padres two top-100 prospects both playing in Spring Breakout game against Athletics

San Diego Padres’ Nick Pivetta on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Nick Pivetta

March 6, 2025 at 5:31 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Nick Pivetta struggled to keep the ball in the yard last year, but he turned down a qualifying offer...

San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado celebrates a first inning home run against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training game on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Progress report: San Diego Padres

March 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the San Diego Padres ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Jason Heyward on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Jason Heyward

March 5, 2025 at 5:31 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jason Heyward’s career found new life in Los Angeles, but he was released last year and looking to hold...

Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper in action during Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the New York Mets, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Progress report: Philadelphia Phillies

March 5, 2025 at 7:05 a.m.

Sizing up the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Connor Joe on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Connor Joe

March 4, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: After a down year, Connor Joe lands in hometown looking to lock down at-bats against left-handed pitching

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fields a ground ball during spring training baseball workouts in Dunedin Fla., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Progress report: Toronto Blue Jays

March 4, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of the 2025 season

The Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. walks out to bat against the Dodgers during Game 5 of the NLDS on Friday. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Four Padres games on first-half schedule for Apple TV+

March 3, 2025 at 12:49 p.m.

MLB, Apple announce first-half schedule for "Friday Night Baseball" doubleheaders

San Diego Padres’ Kyle Hart on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Kyle Hart

March 3, 2025 at 5:11 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Kyle Hart won the KBO's top pitching award in 2024, but is looking to land back in the majors...

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Progress report: Tampa Bay Rays

March 3, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of the 2025 season

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha walks to the bullpen during spring training baseball practice at the team’s training facility Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Progress report: Kansas City Royals

March 1, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

Sizing up the Kansas City Royals ahead of the 2025 season

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy smiles as outfielder Christian Yelich walks by during spring training baseball practice at the team’s training facility Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Progress report: Milwaukee Brewers

March 1, 2025 at 4:51 p.m.

Sizing up the Milwaukee Brewers ahead of the 2025 season

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable poses for a portrait on photo day during spring training at Camelback Ranch Thursday Feb. 20, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Former Padre Will Venable charged with turning around 121-loss White Sox

February 26, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

The 2025 job might be even more difficult

Alex Bregman speaks at a news conference after he signed a three year contract with the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Progress report: Boston Red Sox

February 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Boston Red Sox ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres’ Stephen Kolek on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Stephen Kolek’s next adventure: Pushing for a spot in Padres rotation

February 25, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

'Any chance you have to compete for a starting job in the big leagues is a great opportunity'

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt greets fans before a spring training baseball game against the Angels, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Progress report: Cleveland Guardians

March 1, 2025 at 4:52 p.m.

Sizing up the Cleveland Guardians ahead of the 2025 season

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Detroit. (JOSE JUAREZ — AP Photo, file)

Progress report: Detroit Tigers

March 1, 2025 at 4:53 p.m.

Sizing up the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2025 season

Luis Campusano walks to the field during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Time is still on Luis Campusano’s side as he competes for Padres catching job

February 23, 2025 at 3:53 p.m.

Once the Padres' catcher of the future, Luis Campusano looking to rebound after metrics measured him among the worst at his position in 2024

Manny Machado stretches before batting during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres’ Manny Machado not concerned with Doc’s antics

February 23, 2025 at 6:31 a.m.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Padres third baseman Manny Machado address NLDS controversy

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames, right, and San Francisco Giants third base Matt Chapman (26), high-five during spring training baseball practice at the team’s training facility, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Progress report: San Francisco Giants

February 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the San Francisco Giants ahead of the 2025 season

Brett Sullivan works through drills during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres eager to see ball-strike challenge system up close during spring training games

February 20, 2025 at 3:35 p.m.

Peoria Sports Complex is one of the spring training parks that will use the ABS system starting Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run during the ninth inning of their game against the Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Progress report: St. Louis Cardinals

February 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of the 2025 season

Leodalis De Vries signs autographs during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Feb. 17, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres notes: Leodalis De Vries’ spring expectations, Luis Patiño’s timeline

February 19, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Padres' 18-year-old shortstop prospect using his first big-league spring training to further his baseball education

Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout walks in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Progress report: Los Angeles Angels

February 19, 2025 at 6:46 a.m.

Sizing up the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the 2025 season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz fields a ball during spring training baseball practice at the team’s training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Progress report: Cincinnati Reds

February 18, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Cincinnati Reds ahead of the 2025 season

Nick Pivetta speaks to the media during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New ‘dog’ Nick Pivetta eager to do his part in Padres’ fight

February 17, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

'Winning's 100% the most important thing,' new Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta says as he finalizes contract and arrives for the start of spring training with his new team

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes capped his dominant first season by winning the National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. The El Toro High product received 23 of the 30 first-place votes. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Progress report: Pittsburgh Pirates

February 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the 2025 season

Washington Nationals’ CJ Abrams runs the bases on a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Progress report: Washington Nationals

February 14, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Washington Nationals ahead of the 2025 season

Yu Darvish, Michael King, and Bradgley Rodriguez warm up during Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 in Peoria, Ariz.. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres announce 2025 spring training broadcast schedule

February 13, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

20 games to be available on Padres.TV and local cable providers

Oakland Athletics’ Brent Rooker celebrates his solo home run against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Progress report: Sacramento Athletics

February 13, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Sacramento Athletics ahead of the 2025 season

Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers is interviewed during the baseball team’s media day, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Progress report: Miami Marlins

February 12, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Miami Marlins ahead of the 2025 season

Chicago White Sox new manager Will Venable poses for photos in the baseball field at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Progress report: Chicago White Sox

February 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Chicago White Sox ahead of the 2025 season

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black responds to question during a meeting with reporters at the baseball team’s fan festival Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Coors Field in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Progress report: Colorado Rockies

February 10, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Colorado Rockies ahead of the 2025 season

Padres add outfielder Gavin Sheets to non-roster invitee competition

February 9, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

Former Wake Forest second-rounder was non-tendered by the White Sox in the fall

San Diego Padres’ Leodalis De Vries runs back into the dugout after the eighth inning of their exhibition game against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Leodalis De Vries highlights Padres’ non-roster invitees

February 7, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

18-year-old shortstop heading to big-league spring training a little more than a year after g

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of the NLDS at Petco Park on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres spring training primer: Relief pitchers

February 7, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

A look at the relievers in the organization as the Padres prepare to report for spring training ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King pitches against New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor during the first inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 in San Diego , CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres spring training primer: Starting pitchers

February 6, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

A look at the starting pitchers in the organization as the Padres prepare to report for spring training ahead of the 2025 season

Ethan Salas laughs before drills during the first day of Padres spring training workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 in Peoria, AZ. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

All that trading has left Padres with a bottom-five farm system entering 2025

February 5, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.

Baseball America, ESPN and The Athletic weigh in on what's left in the Padres system following last year's trades

San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. takes a photo with Jackson Merrill after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2024.(K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres spring training primer: Outfielders

February 5, 2025 at 2:49 p.m.

A look at the outfielders in the organization as the Padres prepare to report for spring training ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, first baseman Luis Arraez, second baseman Jake Cronenworth and shortstop Xander Bogaerts stand together during a pitching change against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres spring training primer: Infielders

February 4, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

A look at the infielders in the organization as the Padres prepare to report for spring training ahead of the 2025 season

San Diego Padres Fernando Tatis Jr. hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 3 of the NLDS at Petco Park on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Fernando Tatis Jr.

February 4, 2025 at 11:40 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season

San Diego Padres Luis Campusano celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres spring training primer: Catchers

February 3, 2025 at 2:59 p.m.

A look at the catchers in the organization as the Padres prepare to report for spring training ahead of the 2025 season

Padres roster review: Manny Machado

February 3, 2025 at 5:18 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Manny Machado recovered slowly from offseason elbow surgery, but he avoided the injured list and finished the season on...

Padres notes: Dylan Cease talks trade rumors, roster developments, Yu Darvish still there for Roki Sasaki

February 1, 2025 at 3:52 p.m.

Xander Bogaerts moving back to shortstop, Adrian Morejon remaining in the bullpen

Padres roster review: Elías Díaz

January 30, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Elías Díaz was released in August after five years in Colorado and finished the season as the No. 2...

Report: Padres fan favorite Ha-Seong Kim signs 2-year deal with Rays

January 29, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Padres fan favorite gets two-year, $29 million deal coming off last year's season-ending shoulder injury

San Diego Padres’ Michael King throws against the Atlanta Braves during a wild-card playoff game at Petco Park on Tuesday, Oct., 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Michael King

January 29, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Michael King followed in Seth Lugo’s footsteps in his transition to the rotation, going wire to wire and peaking...

San Diego Padres catcher Elias Diaz tosses his bat after a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres re-sign Elías Díaz as first free agent of offseason

January 28, 2025 at 3:51 p.m.

Veteran to compete with Luis Campusano, minor league free agent Martin Maldonado for primary catching duties

Padres roster review: Dylan Cease

January 28, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Dylan Cease arrived via trade in spring training and went on to pen the franchise’s second no-hitter in a...

New York Yankees’ Ron Marinaccio pitches to a Baltimore Orioles batter during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 6, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Padres roster review: Ron Marinaccio

January 27, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Ron Marinaccio was DFA’d by the Yankees and Chicago White Sox, clearing the way for the Padres to acquire...

San Diego Padres’ Jurickson Profar hits a double in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Petco Park on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jurickson Profar cites ‘issue’ with Padres ownership as he s Braves

January 25, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

Braves, Padres were Profar's top choices, but Padres never close on a reunion deal

Padres trade for former Yankees, White Sox reliever

January 24, 2025 at 3:58 p.m.

Right-hander Ron Marinaccio has averaged 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings in the majors

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning at Petco Park on Friday, June 21, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres retiring current City Connect uniforms after ’25 season, announce this year’s promotional schedule

January 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

Bobbleheads planned for Jackson Merrill, Dylan Cease, Michael King, Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tony Gwynn

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill celebrates after hitting aon Sunday. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Jackson Merrill

January 24, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jackson Merrill moved from shortstop to center field in spring training, became an All-Star and finished second in NL...

San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar (10) walks back to the dugout during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Friday, July 5, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Braves sign Jurickson Profar away from Padres

January 24, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

Padres, Profar were never close in talks for a reunion

Padres roster review: Yu Darvish

January 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Yu Darvish finished strong in the postseason after contending with injuries and a personal matter for more than three...

Two Padres prospects land in Baseball America’s top-100

January 22, 2025 at 10:24 a.m.

Shortstop Leodalis De Vries has jumped ahead of catcher Ethan Salas

Luis Arraez looks on during a game against the Houston Astros at Petco Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Luis Arraez

January 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Luis Arraez played through a torn thumb ligament to win a third straight batting title

San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts adjusts his hat during their game against the Detroit Tigers at Petco Park on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Xander Bogaerts

January 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Xander Bogaerts changed positions twice, sustained a fractured shoulder and again struggled offensively in his new home in San...

Padres roster review: Robert Suarez

January 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Robert Suarez became an All-Star in his first season as the closer, but questions about his pitch mix arose...

San Diego Padres pitcher Daniel Camarena on Feb. 20, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)s

Daniel Camarena starts coaching career as Padres announce minor league staffs

January 17, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

The pitcher who infamously hit a grand slam off Max Scherzer will serve as a pitching coach in Arizona Complex League

San Diego Padres’ Jake Cronenworth looks on before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.(K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres roster review: Jake Cronenworth

January 17, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jake Cronenworth started strong but an end-of-season slide ultimately dropped him in the lineup and carried into the postseason

Padres roster review: Jason Adam

January 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Sizing up the Padres’ 40-man roster heading into the 2025 season: Jason Adam fortified the bullpen after the trade deadline, helping to transform the unit into the better ones in...

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