Padres call up Burch Smith

The San Diego pitching prospect made his major-league debut on Saturday.

Padres plan to make Chase Headley franchise record contract offer

The San Diego star third baseman is poised to become a very rich man soon.

Padres notes: Kyle Blanks, Tyson Ross, Eddie Bonine

The latest news and notes out of San Diego.

San Diego Padres activate Chase Headley, place Cameron Maybin on DL

The Padres made corresponding moves on Wednesday, placing Cameron Maybin on the 15-day DL and replacing him with Chase Headley.

San Diego Padres designate Cody Ransom for assignment

The Padres designated the veteran infielder for assignment, choosing to call-up an extra bullpen arm.

Chase Headley injury: Padres 3B nearing rehab assignment

The Padres are optimistic that Chase Headley can begin his rehab assignment as early as this weekend.

Carlos Quentin injury: Padres OF exits after HBP

Padres OF Carlos Quentin exited last night's contest against the Dodgers after he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist.

Padres have released Freddy Garcia

The San Diego Padres went out on a limb when they decided to sign Freddy Garcia. That limb didn't hold up. The Padres released the veteran righty today.

Rick Porcello rumors: Padres would rather go with internal candidates

While there has been a lot of talk surrounding a possible trade involving the Padres and Tigers' pitcher Rick Porcello, San Diego may be more inclined to go with what they have.

Padres rumors: Exploring options for No. 5 starter

The Padres continue to consider starting pitching options from outside the organization.

Casey Kelly injury: Padres RHP requires Tommy John surgery

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes has confirmed that right-handed starting pitcher Casey Kelly will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Rick Porcello rumors: Tigers, Padres continue trade talks

The Padres have turned down Rick Porcello for Houston Street as well as Porcello for Luke Gregerson.

Padres rumors: Carlos Quentin on pace for Opening Day

Carlos Quentin, the driving force (along with Chase Headley) to the Padres' impressive second half last season, is feeling more like he'll be ready for Opening Day than not. That's good, right?

Padres trade Jose Dore to Cubs

The San Diego Padres have traded minor league first baseman/outfielder Jose Dore to the Chicago Cubs.

Tigers rumors: Padres interested in Rick Porcello

The San Diego Padres are one of the teams interested in Detroit Tigers right-handed starting pitcher Rick Porcello.

Chase Headley injury: Broken thumb puts April in doubt

San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley will miss at least the first few weeks of the season with a fractured left thumb.

Casey Kelly injury: Padres right-hander headed for Tommy John

Kelly is still waiting on a second opinion, but the young Padres starter is pretty resigned to his fate.

Casey Kelly injury: Padres prospect undergoing tests on sore elbow

The young right-hander may be headed for Tommy John surgery.

Padres rumors & news: Headley, Quentin, Maybin

The San Diego Padres are rolling the dice on the team they have. With very little done in the offseason, is this a concession or is it confidence in their ability to build off of last year? We've got all the news and rumors for you.

Padres rumors: San Diego waiting on Chase Headley

The Padres are expected to wait to see how the team produces this season before determining what to do with Chase Headley.

NL West rumors & news: Chase Headley, Matt Kemp, Dodgers

The trade rumors are still swirling around Chase Headley. Despite the Padres weak attempts to deflect the talks, a trade seems imminent. This and much more with the NL West rumors and news.

Padres rumors: Chase Headley not available yet

While the Padres aren't ready to trade Chase Headley yet, they figure to revisit dealing him this summer.

Chase Headley rumors: Padres listening to offers?

Mid-March is not typically the time to move franchise players, but San Diego may be looking to cash in on Chase Headley before Opening Day.

Padres Rumors: Edinson Volquez wants extension

The San Diego Padres have not been very active this offseason. They may, however, be active during the season as they evaluate their current roster. This includes Edinson Volquez who is looking for an extension.

Trade Candidates: Chase Headley, Shin-Soo Choo, Mike Leake

Now that everyone has signed their arbitration-eligible players, it's time to look at what these contracts mean. Could a one-year deal mean a player is on his way out via trade, ready for an extension, or likely to hit free agency eventually?

Padres, Clayton Richard avoid arbitration

With the San Diego Padres and Clayton Richard coming to terms, there are no players who will head to arbitration this year.

Padres rumors: San Diego still seeking starting pitching?

The Friars may look to add another pitcher before camp is out if the opportunity arises.

Minor moves: Jeudy Valdez, Dane De La Rosa

The two players have been DFA-ed by the Padres and Rays, respectively, to make room for new additions.

Padres claim Fautino De Los Santos from Brewers

The San Diego Padres have claimed right-handed reliever Fautino De Los Santos off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Chase Headley Rumors: Padres not discussing long-term contract

It's status quo in San Diego as the Padres are not discussing a long-term contract extension for Chase Headley. The team's third baseman had a breakout year in 2012 which earned him a nice raise for 2013, but the Friars are still in no rush to sign him long-term.

Padres, Chase Headley avoid arbitration

The San Diego Padres come to an agreement with their third baseman on his 2013 salary.

Padres sign Tim Stauffer, Arturo Lopez to minor-league deals

The two pitchers also receive invitations to big-league camp.

Padres agree to minor league deal with Freddy Garcia

Freddy Garcia has found a new home in San Diego. The Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with Garcia inclusive of an invite to Major League camp this spring.

Padres, Luke Gregerson avoid arbitration with $3.2 million deal

The San Diego Padres are not shy about coming to terms with arbitration eligible players even after numbers are submitted for the arbitrator to review. They've done it in the past and they've done it again in coming to terms with Luke Gregerson.

Padres rumors: Chase Headley, Justin Upton trade 'not happening'

One official doesn't believe a Chase Headley/Justin Upton swap is going to happen.

Padres avoid arbitration with Joe Thatcher, Everth Cabrera

San Diego has agreed to one-year deals with two more of their arbitration-eligible players.

Padres notes: Will Venable re-signed, Matt Clark sold to Japan

San Diego has avoided arbitration with one player and sent another to Nagoya.

Shaun Marcum rumors: Padres, Pirates, Rangers

The veteran right-hander is drawing interest from a trio of clubs.

Padres rumors: Rick Porcello, Luke Hochevar, Aaron Harang

Are the Padres poised to make a significant move?

Padres rumors: Starting rotation set for 2013?

San Diego may be done bolstering their pitching staff this winter.

Padres sign Cody Ransom to minor-league deal

The journeyman infielder heads to San Diego on a deal that likely includes a spring training invite.

Rick Porcello rumors: Mariners, Orioles, Padres

Three clubs have joined the Pirates in pursuit of the young Tigers' right-hander.

Padres rumors: San Diego pursuing Edwin Jackson

The San Diego Padres are continuing efforts to sign right-hander Edwin Jackson to a multi-year deal.

San Diego Padres pursuing Edwin Jackson?

The right-hander helped pad his value with a solid 2012 season.

Padres sign 8 to minor-league deals

San Diego has added an assortment of players on minor-league contracts complete with invites to spring training.

Padres re-sign Jason Marquis

The San Diego Padres have re-signed right-hander Jason Marquis to a one-year contract worth $3 million.

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