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With spring training heating up, the Padres are witnessing a mix of opportunity and concern. Bradgley Rodriguez is seizing the moment with several key bullpen arms, including Nick Pivetta, away for the World Baseball Classic. Pivetta's arm fatigue is a bit worrisome, but fans can find solace in Jake Cronenworth's unexpected opposite-field home run, showcasing his ability to adapt to the conditions. As roster cuts begin, the focus shifts to the exciting prospects featured in the upcoming Spring Breakout, which promises to highlight the future of the franchise. With the Cubs visiting Peoria, the Padres are at a critical juncture, needing established players to step up while also keeping an eye on the stars of tomorrow.
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Friarsonbase
Padres’ WBC absences opened a golden opportunity for a high-upside bullpen arm
As three members of the San Diego Padres' projected Opening Day bullpen embark on their quest for a World Baseball Classic title, prospect Bradgley Rodriguez has a chance to make a name for himself.
Friarsonbase
Padres make their first camp cuts with the Opening Day funnel officially underway
The Padres have begun the process of making roster cuts.
Gaslamp Ball
2026 Spring Breakout showcases top prospects
The 3rd annual MLB Spring Breakout showcases the top prospects in baseball, including the San Diego Padres top players in their minor league system. Ninety-one of the top 100 prospects have been named to be included in the rosters for the 16 games that will be played between March 19-22. This will be the last […]
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ST Game 15: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres, March 6, 2026, 5:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV/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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Padres Notes: Pivetta, Song, Cronenworth
The Padres are pushing Nick Pivetta’s scheduled start on Sunday back due to arm fatigue, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego’s staff ace had been scheduled to throw a standard bullpen session this afternoon. That was also delayed, though Acee writes that Pivetta should throw a bullpen within a few days and […]
MLB.com
Cronenworth's first spring HR was unlike any he's hit -- and he's thrilled
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The temperature was up. The wind was blowing out. The run-scoring environment was as good as you’ll ever see it.
Still, Jake Cronenworth hit an opposite-field home run on Thursday afternoon, and that’s not something you see very often.