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October 4, 2025

Padres' Michael King Doesn't Know What Future Holds Heading Into Offseason

Sports Illustrated

Padres' Michael King Doesn't Know What Future Holds Heading Into Offseason

Michael King heads into a pivotal winter with a $15 million mutual option for 2026, a deal that could shape the Padres’ rotation. After two strong seasons, injuries dampened 2025, though his 3.44 ERA overall and a 2.59 ERA across 10 starts before May signal mid-rotation upside if he returns healthy. Opting out would force San Diego to weigh a big free-agent addition or a rotation overhaul, as Cease and Suárez depart. The bullpen looks solid, but top-end arms become the priority.

What is the most prudent approach for Padres this winter given King’s option and the potential exodus of Cease and Suárez?Which internal Padres arms could step into a top-3 role if King leaves, and what upgrades are needed?How does King’s opt-out shape Manny Machado’s payroll trajectory and core strategy?With Cease and Suárez leaving, what mix of free-agent signings vs. internal development gives best odds to contend next season?

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@A.J. Preller | San Diego Padres | MLB

@A.J. Preller | San Diego Padres | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

@Dylan Cease | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Dylan Cease | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Michael King | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Michael King | San Diego Padres | MLB

New York Mets | MLB

New York Mets | MLB

@Robert Suárez | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Robert Suárez | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new..

October 4, 2025

Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts Slams Umpire, Yu Darvish Not Ready to Discuss Future, Pete Alonso to SD?

Sports Illustrated

Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts Slams Umpire, Yu Darvish Not Ready to Discuss Future, Pete Alonso to SD?

Padres fall in a wild-card Game 3 as Yu Darvish struggles and exits early, leaving his 2026 future uncertain. Bogaerts blasts the umpires postgame, signaling a heated winter ahead. Pete Alonso surfaces as a top free-agent target, with San Diego considered a potential Slam Diego landing. Manny Machado takes blame for the loss, setting a leadership tone as the club plots a bold, power-focused offseason.

Given the Padres' offseason questions, should fantasy rosters bank on Darvish returning at peak form or pivot to depth arms?Which rotation pieces become the most critical complements to Darvish for 2026?If Alonso signs with the Padres, what drafting adjustments should fantasy managers consider?What does Bogaerts’ postgame ire imply for the Padres’ clubhouse atmosphere and spring outlook?

Mentions:

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Pete Alonso | New York Mets | MLB

@Pete Alonso | New York Mets | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Xander Bogaerts | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Xander Bogaerts | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new..

October 2, 2025

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers - NBC Sports

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers - NBC Sports

Cubs ride Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three-hit night and sharp defense to a 3-1 win over San Diego, clinching the NL Wild Card series and setting up a Division Series with Milwaukee. Jameson Taillon stifles the Padres early, Chicago’s bullpen locks it down as San Diego’s stars go quiet. Chicago’s postseason return ends a drought dating to 2017 while the Brewers loom in a spicy rematch in Milwaukee.

Which Cubs players should fantasy managers prioritize heading into the Brewers series after this win?Does Darvish’s performance in Chicago shift expectations for Padres’ playoff outlook against Milwaukee?How might this result influence the fantasy landscape for the Padres’ top stars in the immediate postseason rotation?What strategic chess moves should Cubs fans monitor as they prepare for the Brewers series in Milwaukee?

Mentions:

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jeremiah Estrada | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jeremiah Estrada | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

Milwaukee Brewers | MLB

Milwaukee Brewers | MLB

@Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/cubs-beat-padre..

October 2, 2025

Padres Ousted in MLB Wild Card: 7 Impact Targets This Winter, Including Bo Bichette

Padres Ousted in MLB Wild Card: 7 Impact Targets This Winter, Including Bo Bichette

San Diego’s season ended in disappointment after a 90-win run, dropping the Padres to the Cubs in the wild-card round. With key free agents likely departings such as Michael King, Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Ryan O’Hearn and Luis Arraez, AJ Preller must retool around a core anchored by Machado, Bogaerts and Tatis Jr. The piece outlines seven veteran targets—Helsley, Bichette, Montgomery, Ozuna, Giolito, Jansen and Marte—to bolster a championship push for 2026, balancing payroll and upside while preserving the window with San Diego’s young pieces.

Given the Padres' offseason targets, which veteran addition provides the highest immediate impact without sacrificing long-term flexibility?Which veteran bat should be the top DH option to maximize the lineup around Machado, Bogaerts and Tatis Jr.?If Bichette is pursued, how does his skill set harmonize with San Diego's core?Which bullpen role is most critical to integrate Miller smoothly into the 2026 plan?

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@Bo Bichette | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

@Bo Bichette | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Angels | MLB

@Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Angels | MLB

@Lucas Giolito | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Lucas Giolito | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Mason Miller | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Mason Miller | San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Starling Marte | New York Mets | MLB

@Starling Marte | New York Mets | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://sportsnaut.com/mlb/padres-offseason-roster..

October 2, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Wild Card Game 3 preview, Thursday 10/2, 4:08 CT | Bleed Cubbie Blue

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Wild Card Game 3 preview, Thursday 10/2, 4:08 CT | Bleed Cubbie Blue

The Cubs ride Taillon’s late-season surge (1.57 ERA, 0.902 WHIP in six starts) into a winner-takes-all clash at Wrigley, while San Diego’s Yu Darvish, back from elbow issues, faces a Chicago lineup that hunts contact and keeps balls in the park. Chicago leans on disciplined at-bats and a bullpen map sharpened by postseason history; San Diego counters with Darvish’s upside and the threat of Tatis Jr. to puncture any missteps.

Historical notes color the mood: Chicago has navigated multiple two-game splits in past playoff series, with home wins in key moments, and 2025's pattern of frequent scoring after early blanks informs both teams’ approach. Expect Taillon’s efficiency and Cubs’ home-field edge to shape late-inning decisions as the Cubs try to close out the series.

With Taillon’s form and Darvish’s struggles, should you trust Taillon as a starter and stack Cubs bats in DFS?Is Darvish a viable DFS play given his strikeout upside but HR risk?Which Cubs bats profile best against Darvish’s pitching tendencies?Which bullpen angles should we expect in a one-game playoff?

Mentions:

Chicago Cubs | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jameson Taillon | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Jameson Taillon | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Rick Sutcliffe | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Rick Sutcliffe | Chicago Cubs | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs-posts..

October 4, 2025

Padres' Michael King Doesn't Know What Future Holds Heading Into Offseason

Sports Illustrated

Padres' Michael King Doesn't Know What Future Holds Heading Into Offseason

Michael King heads into a pivotal winter with a $15 million mutual option for 2026, a deal that could shape the Padres’ rotation. After two strong seasons, injuries dampened 2025, though his 3.44 ERA overall and a 2.59 ERA across 10 starts before May signal mid-rotation upside if he returns healthy. Opting out would force San Diego to weigh a big free-agent addition or a rotation overhaul, as Cease and Suárez depart. The bullpen looks solid, but top-end arms become the priority.

What is the most prudent approach for Padres this winter given King’s option and the potential exodus of Cease and Suárez?Which internal Padres arms could step into a top-3 role if King leaves, and what upgrades are needed?How does King’s opt-out shape Manny Machado’s payroll trajectory and core strategy?With Cease and Suárez leaving, what mix of free-agent signings vs. internal development gives best odds to contend next season?

Mentions:

@A.J. Preller | San Diego Padres | MLB

@A.J. Preller | San Diego Padres | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

Atlanta Braves | MLB

@Dylan Cease | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Dylan Cease | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Michael King | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Michael King | San Diego Padres | MLB

New York Mets | MLB

New York Mets | MLB

@Robert Suárez | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Robert Suárez | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new..

October 4, 2025

Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts Slams Umpire, Yu Darvish Not Ready to Discuss Future, Pete Alonso to SD?

Sports Illustrated

Padres Notes: Xander Bogaerts Slams Umpire, Yu Darvish Not Ready to Discuss Future, Pete Alonso to SD?

Padres fall in a wild-card Game 3 as Yu Darvish struggles and exits early, leaving his 2026 future uncertain. Bogaerts blasts the umpires postgame, signaling a heated winter ahead. Pete Alonso surfaces as a top free-agent target, with San Diego considered a potential Slam Diego landing. Manny Machado takes blame for the loss, setting a leadership tone as the club plots a bold, power-focused offseason.

Given the Padres' offseason questions, should fantasy rosters bank on Darvish returning at peak form or pivot to depth arms?Which rotation pieces become the most critical complements to Darvish for 2026?If Alonso signs with the Padres, what drafting adjustments should fantasy managers consider?What does Bogaerts’ postgame ire imply for the Padres’ clubhouse atmosphere and spring outlook?

Mentions:

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Pete Alonso | New York Mets | MLB

@Pete Alonso | New York Mets | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Xander Bogaerts | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Xander Bogaerts | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.si.com/mlb/padres/san-diego-padres-new..

October 2, 2025

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers - NBC Sports

Cubs beat Padres 3-1 to win Wild Card Series, advance to NL Division Series against Brewers - NBC Sports

Cubs ride Pete Crow-Armstrong’s three-hit night and sharp defense to a 3-1 win over San Diego, clinching the NL Wild Card series and setting up a Division Series with Milwaukee. Jameson Taillon stifles the Padres early, Chicago’s bullpen locks it down as San Diego’s stars go quiet. Chicago’s postseason return ends a drought dating to 2017 while the Brewers loom in a spicy rematch in Milwaukee.

Which Cubs players should fantasy managers prioritize heading into the Brewers series after this win?Does Darvish’s performance in Chicago shift expectations for Padres’ playoff outlook against Milwaukee?How might this result influence the fantasy landscape for the Padres’ top stars in the immediate postseason rotation?What strategic chess moves should Cubs fans monitor as they prepare for the Brewers series in Milwaukee?

Mentions:

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jeremiah Estrada | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jeremiah Estrada | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

Milwaukee Brewers | MLB

Milwaukee Brewers | MLB

@Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/cubs-beat-padre..

October 2, 2025

Padres Ousted in MLB Wild Card: 7 Impact Targets This Winter, Including Bo Bichette

Padres Ousted in MLB Wild Card: 7 Impact Targets This Winter, Including Bo Bichette

San Diego’s season ended in disappointment after a 90-win run, dropping the Padres to the Cubs in the wild-card round. With key free agents likely departings such as Michael King, Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Ryan O’Hearn and Luis Arraez, AJ Preller must retool around a core anchored by Machado, Bogaerts and Tatis Jr. The piece outlines seven veteran targets—Helsley, Bichette, Montgomery, Ozuna, Giolito, Jansen and Marte—to bolster a championship push for 2026, balancing payroll and upside while preserving the window with San Diego’s young pieces.

Given the Padres' offseason targets, which veteran addition provides the highest immediate impact without sacrificing long-term flexibility?Which veteran bat should be the top DH option to maximize the lineup around Machado, Bogaerts and Tatis Jr.?If Bichette is pursued, how does his skill set harmonize with San Diego's core?Which bullpen role is most critical to integrate Miller smoothly into the 2026 plan?

Mentions:

@Bo Bichette | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

@Bo Bichette | Toronto Blue Jays | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Angels | MLB

@Kenley Jansen | Los Angeles Angels | MLB

@Lucas Giolito | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Lucas Giolito | Boston Red Sox | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Manny Machado | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Mason Miller | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Mason Miller | San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Starling Marte | New York Mets | MLB

@Starling Marte | New York Mets | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://sportsnaut.com/mlb/padres-offseason-roster..

October 2, 2025

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Wild Card Game 3 preview, Thursday 10/2, 4:08 CT | Bleed Cubbie Blue

Bleed Cubbie Blue

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres Wild Card Game 3 preview, Thursday 10/2, 4:08 CT | Bleed Cubbie Blue

The Cubs ride Taillon’s late-season surge (1.57 ERA, 0.902 WHIP in six starts) into a winner-takes-all clash at Wrigley, while San Diego’s Yu Darvish, back from elbow issues, faces a Chicago lineup that hunts contact and keeps balls in the park. Chicago leans on disciplined at-bats and a bullpen map sharpened by postseason history; San Diego counters with Darvish’s upside and the threat of Tatis Jr. to puncture any missteps.

Historical notes color the mood: Chicago has navigated multiple two-game splits in past playoff series, with home wins in key moments, and 2025's pattern of frequent scoring after early blanks informs both teams’ approach. Expect Taillon’s efficiency and Cubs’ home-field edge to shape late-inning decisions as the Cubs try to close out the series.

With Taillon’s form and Darvish’s struggles, should you trust Taillon as a starter and stack Cubs bats in DFS?Is Darvish a viable DFS play given his strikeout upside but HR risk?Which Cubs bats profile best against Darvish’s pitching tendencies?Which bullpen angles should we expect in a one-game playoff?

Mentions:

Chicago Cubs | MLB

Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Jameson Taillon | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Jameson Taillon | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Rick Sutcliffe | Chicago Cubs | MLB

@Rick Sutcliffe | Chicago Cubs | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

@Yu Darvish | San Diego Padres | MLB

https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs-posts..