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Baseball insider Keith Law discusses how SP Nick Pivetta fits with the Padres after signing a 4-year deal with San Diego.

The Padres are leaning toward keeping Dylan Cease, Gerrit Cole defends Juan Soto's free agency decision and details on Alex Bregman's Red Sox contract.

Catcher, left field, and the starting rotation were three areas general manager A.J. Preller said the San Diego Padres needed ...