The San Diego Padres have long been a franchise defined by resilience and evolution, from their beginnings as an expansion team in 1969 to multiple postseason runs in the modern era.
While the franchise is still chasing its first World Series title, the Padres have built a passionate fan base and are becoming a consistent presence in the National League conversation.
The Padres are in the National League. They compete against West Division rivals the LA Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Colorado Rockies.
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Padres season odds
The Padres are +850 to win the NL West, +1600 to win the National League, and +3300 to win the World Series.
Front Office & Coaching Staff
Owner | John Seidler |
General Manager | A.J. Preller |
Manager | Craig Stammen |
The San Diego Padres turned to a familiar face to lead the franchise into a new era, hiring Craig Stammen in November 2025 as their manager for the 2026 season.
A former right-handed reliever, Stamman spent six season in San Diego from 2017-2022 earning respect as a steady bullpen presence and clubhouse leader.
Key Players
Player | Position | Height | Weight |
Fernando Tatis Jr. | Outfield | 6'3" | 217 |
Manny Machado | Third Baseman | 6'2" | 218 |
Jackson Merrill | Outfield | 6'2" | 195 |
Xander Bogaerts | Shortstop/Second Baseman | 6'2" | 218 |
Jake Cronenworth | First/Second Baseman | 5'11" | 187 |
Michael King | Pitcher | 6'3" | 210 |
Nick Pivetta | Pitcher | 6'5" | 210 |
Team History
World Series | 0 |
NLDS | 2 (1998, 2022) |
NL Champion | 2 (1984,1998) |
Playoff appearances | 9 (1984, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2020, 2024, 2025) |
Padres All-Time Leaders
Home Runs | Manny Machado | 194 |
RBIs | Tony Gwynn | 1,138 |
Hits | Tony Gwynn | 3,141 |
Runs | Tony Gwynn | 1,383 |
Batting Average | Tony Gwynn | .338 |
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