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On this episode Christian Pedersen talks about if the signing Tarik Skubal is even worth it for the Padres. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 PADRES NEWS! Today, Andrew McFarland looks back at Mason Miller's 2026 season after he was named the BBWAA's first ever National League Reliever of the Year, the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year and a member of the All-MLB First Team on Nov. 11. The BBWAA vote was 30 of 30 first-place votes, with ballots cast before the playoffs. Miller finished the regular season with a 1.67 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 129 strikeouts in 70.0 innings, plus 38 saves in 41 chances, tied for the NL lead per MLB.com. Padres Digest breaks down Miller's year: the scoreless streak that began Aug. 6, 2025, the early Cy Young talk, the workload numbers, his August and September stretch and NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee. Was it a workload problem or just a bad stretch? Vote in the comments. ⚾ THE TRIFECTA Miller took the BBWAA National League Reliever of the Year, the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year and a spot on the All-MLB First Team, all announced Nov. 11. What honors did Mason Miller win in 2026? Is the BBWAA Reliever of the Year the same as the Trevor Hoffman Award? Who votes on the All-MLB Team? ⚾ THE HOT START Miller opened 2026 with a 34.2 inning regular season scoreless streak dating to Aug. 6, 2025. It ended April 27 against the Cubs and ranks eighth among relievers since 1961, per MLB.com. Through April 29 he had a 1.17 ERA and 0.59 WHIP and was 10-for-10 in save chances. MLB.com wrote on April 30 that he still had a chance to become the 10th reliever to win a Cy Young. How long was Mason Miller's scoreless streak? How did he start the 2026 season? ⚾ THE WORKLOAD Miller pitched in 66 games with 1,149 pitches and 70.0 innings in 2026, compared with 60 games, 972 pitches and 61.2 innings in 2025. From March through July he had a 0.79 ERA and 0.79 WHIP. In August and September it was a 3.33 ERA and 1.11 WHIP (Padres Digest math from MLB Stats API game logs). His walk rate was 4.0% in late April and 9.6% for the full season (Baseball Savant). What changed for Mason Miller after July? ⚾ OCTOBER Miller earned the first postseason save of his career on Sept. 30 in the Wild Card series against the Cubs. In NLDS Game 2 on Oct. 4 in Milwaukee, he was asked for six outs and got five, walking three in the ninth inning before Jackson Chourio's two-run single gave the Brewers a 4-3 walk-off win. Miller finished the postseason with a 4.91 ERA in 3.2 innings, and the Brewers won the series 3-1. What happened to Mason Miller in the playoffs? 🔥 PADRES NEWS & RUMORS COVERED: Mason Miller Mason Miller 2026 season Mason Miller Reliever of the Year BBWAA Reliever of the Year Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year All-MLB First Team 2026 Mason Miller scoreless streak Mason Miller workload Mason Miller NLDS Game 2 Mason Miller blown save Jackson Chourio walk-off Padres vs Brewers NLDS Padres closer Padres news today Padres offseason 💬 PADRES FANS: Was Miller's slide a workload problem or just a bad stretch? A) Workload B) Bad stretch C) Both. COMMENT BELOW! 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to Padres Digest for the latest Padres news, rumors, game recaps, injury updates, roster moves, free agency and player analysis through the 2026 MLB offseason. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a writer or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions, Padres, Padres news, San Diego Padres news, Padres news today, Mason Miller, Mason Miller news, Mason Miller 2026 season, Mason Miller Reliever of the Year, BBWAA Reliever of the Year, Trevor Hoffman Award, Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year, All-MLB First Team, All-MLB Team 2026, Mason Miller scoreless streak, Mason Miller workload, Mason Miller NLDS, Mason Miller blown save, Padres closer, Padres vs Brewers, Padres NLDS, Padres Wild Card, Padres vs Cubs, Jackson Chourio, Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres 2026 MLB season, Padres offseason #Padres #PadresNews #MasonMiller #RelieverOfTheYear #MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 PADRES NEWS! Today, Andrew McFarland covers the San Diego Padres signing right-handed pitcher Ryan Weiss to a one-year major league contract with a club option for 2028, as announced by the Padres. Contract terms had not been reported at the time of this video. Padres Digest breaks down who Ryan Weiss is, what his numbers and the Stuff+ model say about him, what he needs to fix, and how he could fit into the Padres pitching plan alongside Kyle Hart. ⚾ WHO IS RYAN WEISS? Weiss is a 29-year-old right-hander out of Wright State who was a 4th round pick of the Diamondbacks in 2018. He has pitched in the Diamondbacks and Royals systems, independent ball, Taiwan and Korea. In 2025 he went 16-5 with a 2.87 ERA and 207 strikeouts in 178.2 innings for the KBO's Hanwha Eagles. Who is Ryan Weiss? Why do KBO fans call him Daejeon Jesus? Why did the Padres sign him? ⚾ THE GOOD TJStats' Stuff+ model, which grades pitches on a scale where 100 is average, has Weiss at 108 overall, with his sweeper at 113. Baseball Savant has his 4-seam fastball at 95.2 mph, about the RHP average of 95.3, and a 22.9% strikeout rate in 2026. What does Stuff+ measure? Is his stuff good enough to work in MLB? ⚾ THE BAD In 26 innings with the Astros in 2026, Weiss had a 7.62 ERA, a 15.3% walk rate and a 49.4% hard-hit rate (Baseball Savant). He then posted a 5.42 ERA in 76.1 innings with Triple-A Sugar Land, and Houston declined his 2027 option on Oct. 29, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. What went wrong in Houston? Can the Padres fix his control? ⚾ HOW WEISS FITS WITH THE PADRES Jon Morosi wrote that the Padres have a lot of innings to cover in 2027 and that Weiss is the start of what is likely to be multiple pitching moves. Could Weiss be a starter, a long reliever or Triple-A depth? Is he the next Kyle Hart? 🔥 PADRES NEWS & RUMORS COVERED: Padres sign Ryan Weiss Ryan Weiss Padres Ryan Weiss stats Ryan Weiss Stuff+ Ryan Weiss KBO Daejeon Jesus Ryan Weiss Astros Padres pitching depth Padres rotation 2027 Padres starting pitching Kyle Hart Padres Padres free agent signings Padres news today San Diego Padres news Padres offseason 💬 PADRES FANS: What does Ryan Weiss become for the Padres: a starter, a long reliever, or Triple-A depth? COMMENT BELOW! 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to Padres Digest for the latest Padres news, rumors, game recaps, injury updates, roster moves, free agency and player analysis through the 2026 MLB offseason. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a writer or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions, Padres, Padres news, San Diego Padres news, Padres news today, Padres offseason, Padres pitching, Padres rotation, Padres pitching depth, Padres starting pitching, Padres free agent signings, Ryan Weiss, Ryan Weiss Padres, Ryan Weiss signing, Ryan Weiss stats, Ryan Weiss Stuff+, Ryan Weiss KBO, Daejeon Jesus, Ryan Weiss Astros, Kyle Hart, Kyle Hart Padres, Jon Morosi, Hanwha Eagles, Houston Astros, Sugar Land, Stuff+, TJStats, Baseball Savant #Padres #PadresNews #RyanWeiss #MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Christian Pedersen dives in to what some of the more cost effective pitching options could be for the padres this offseason. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Christian Pedersen reacts to the latest free agency rumors. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 PADRES FREE AGENCY! Today, Andrew McFarland looks at the Padres and the free agent starting pitcher market. Jon Morosi reported on Nov 9 that the Padres are among the most active teams in the free agent starter market. No signing has been reported. The 2027 payroll figures in this video are Spotrac projections, and they include estimates for arbitration and pre-arbitration players. Padres Digest breaks down how much room A.J. Preller has with Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts and Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 2027 books, and what he can do about it. ⚾ THE STARTING PITCHING PICTURE Spotrac's 2027 roster lists four starters: Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, JP Sears and Randy Vasquez. Sears and Vasquez are Spotrac estimates, not signed salaries. How thin is the rotation? What did Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY write about the Padres' pitching this offseason? ⚾ THE BIG THREE CONTRACTS Machado, Bogaerts and Tatis count $81.6 million against the 2027 tax payroll, about 38% of the projected total per Spotrac. From 2027 through 2034, the three are owed $721 million in cash, per Spotrac's year-by-year cash. What do the no-trade clauses in those contracts say? When does Tatis's cash salary go up? ⚾ THE 2027 PAYROLL AND TAX ROOM Spotrac projects the Padres' 2027 tax payroll at $215.7 million, 8th in MLB, which leaves $31.3 million under the $247 million tax line Spotrac lists. Tax payroll and cash payroll are different measures, and the video labels which one is which. How much room does the Padres' front office really have? ⚾ WHAT CAN PRELLER DO? Musgrove's deal ends after 2027 and Darvish's after 2028, while the biggest hitter contracts run through 2033 and 2034. What are the Padres' options for adding a starter, and how does the timing of these deals matter? 🔥 PADRES NEWS & RUMORS COVERED: Padres free agent starting pitchers Padres news today Padres starting pitcher market A.J. Preller free agency Padres 2027 payroll Padres luxury tax Padres contracts Machado Bogaerts Tatis Padres $721 million owed Jon Morosi Padres Bob Nightengale Padres Padres Spotrac payroll Padres rotation 2027 Musgrove Darvish contract Cronenworth contract Padres offseason 💬 PADRES FANS: Do you think the Padres will sign a high end free agent, will the contracts hold them back, or will it be small pitcher deals only? COMMENT BELOW! 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to Padres Digest for the latest Padres news, rumors, game recaps, injury updates, roster moves, free agency and player analysis through the 2026 MLB offseason. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a writer or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions, Padres, Padres news, San Diego Padres news, Padres news today, Padres free agency, Padres free agent starting pitchers, Padres starting pitchers, Padres payroll, Padres 2027 payroll, Padres luxury tax, Padres contracts, Padres offseason, A.J. Preller, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, Joe Musgrove, Yu Darvish, JP Sears, Randy Vasquez, Jon Morosi, Bob Nightengale, Spotrac, MLB lockout, MLB salary cap, MLB free agent starting pitchers #Padres #PadresNews #PadresFreeAgency #AJPreller #MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Christian Pedersen shoots down the idea of the Padres signing Nick Martinez. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚨 PADRES RUMOR! Today, Andrew McFarland covers a reported trade that would send Yankees first baseman Ben Rice to the San Diego Padres. Per @cjwalters4242 citing the YES Network, Brian Cashman is motivated to sell high on Rice because he does not want to move him back to catcher, with Yuki Matsui, Lamar King Jr., Eric Yost and Francis Peña the rumored return. This is a single unconfirmed report, not an official deal. Padres Digest breaks down whether Ben Rice, who hit 41 home runs with an .897 OPS in 2026, is the answer at first base for San Diego, whether he can catch if needed, and what Yuki Matsui and three prospects going the other way would mean for the Padres. ⚾ YANKEES REPORTEDLY MOTIVATED TO TRADE BEN RICE What was reported, who reported it, and what Rice and Aaron Boone have said about his role in New York. Are the Yankees really willing to move Ben Rice? Is first base his main job? ⚾ RICE GIVES SAN DIEGO A BAT AT FIRST BASE Rice's 2026 line, how he compares to free agent Ty France, where he hits the ball and what his playoff numbers show. He has also caught 37 games in his MLB career. Does Ben Rice fix first base for the Padres? Can he catch if a team needs it? ⚾ MATSUI HEADLINES THE RUMORED RETURN Yuki Matsui had a 1.83 ERA in 54 games in 2026 and is signed for 2027 at $6.5 million after not opting out. Lamar King Jr., Eric Yost and Francis Peña are minor leaguers. Would the Padres give up Matsui and three prospects for Ben Rice? ⚾ WHAT A RICE TRADE DOES TO THE PADRES ROSTER What the lineup and the bullpen look like if the rumored deal happens. Who plays first base for San Diego in 2027? 🔥 PADRES NEWS & RUMORS COVERED: Padres trade rumors Padres news today Ben Rice trade Ben Rice Padres Ben Rice Yankees Ben Rice catcher Ben Rice first base Yankees Padres trade Yuki Matsui trade Lamar King Jr. Padres Eric Yost Padres Francis Peña Padres Brian Cashman Ben Rice Padres first base 2027 Padres offseason 2026 💬 PADRES FANS: Would you trade Yuki Matsui and three prospects for Ben Rice? COMMENT BELOW! 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to Padres Digest for the latest Padres news, rumors, game recaps, injury updates, roster moves, free agency and player analysis all through the MLB offseason! --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a writer or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions, Padres, Padres news, San Diego Padres news, Padres news today, Padres trade rumors, Padres offseason, Ben Rice, Ben Rice trade, Ben Rice Padres, Ben Rice Yankees, Ben Rice catcher, Ben Rice first base, Yankees Padres trade, Yuki Matsui, Yuki Matsui trade, Lamar King Jr., Eric Yost, Francis Peña, Brian Cashman, Aaron Boone, Ty France, Padres first base, Padres 2026 offseason, YES Network, Yankees news #Padres #PadresNews #BenRice #Yankees #MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Christian Pedersen talks about the latest Padres signings. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Christian Pedersen talks about signing Ty France. --- Padres Digest is a YouTube channel dedicated to covering all the latest news, trades, reports, and rumors about the San Diego Padres. We provide in-depth coverage of game highlights, player performances, and analysis of team strategies. Our channel features discussions on key players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Xander Bogaerts, along with insights from Manager Craig Stammen and General Manager A.J. Preller. Stay connected for exciting updates and engaging content on everything Padres! Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- MLB Trade Rumors, MLB Free Agency, MLB Draft, World Series Predictions, Fantasy Baseball Tips, MLB Betting Odds, MLB Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, DraftKings MLB Picks, FanDuel MLB Strategy, Baseball Analytics, MLB Highlights, MLB News Update, MLB Stats, MLB Roster Moves, MLB Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices