Mike Shildt discusses Michael King and Fernando Tatis Jr.'s health, who could play left field and more. San Diego Padres; Spring Training; Cactus League; interview; team featured

The San Diego Padres lost the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. They took a 2-1 lead after dominating Games 2 and 3 but their offense disappeared in the final two games.

Padres manager Mike Shildt said Cease will make his first Cactus League start Friday versus the Mariners, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. Through their first seven Cactus League games, the Padres haven't used any of their presumed four locks for the season-opening rotation,

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt speaks to the media before spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Mike Shildt discusses Xander Bogaerts being told he is the Shortstop and Luis Arraez winning a batting title last season despite an injury

Training games kicked off on Friday, San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was without his star, Fernando Tatis Jr. It felt strange, as he had been participating in practice up until Spring Training. While the idea of the Padres trading Tatis was immediately shut down,

Padres manager Mike Shildt said Thursday that Tatis (illness) will make his Cactus League debut Friday against the Mariners, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. Tatis returned to Padres camp Wednesday after being away for a few days while battling the flu.

Padres manager Mike Shildt said Thursday that Tatis (illness) will make his Cactus League debut Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. Tatis returned to Padres' camp Wednesday after being away for a few days while battling the flu.

Though Tatis' return to camp is an encouraging sign, manager Mike Shildt said that the star outfielder will likely need a little time to ramp back up after a bout with the flu kept him off the field for a few days.

The San Diego Padres came close to defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers and qualifying for the playoffs last season. Padres manager Mike Shildt reflects

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt gave an update regarding the competition for the final spot in the rotation. The candidates to be the No.5 starter include Kyle Hart, Jhony Brito, Stephen ...