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With Yu Darvish and Michael Wacha deals, Padres keep spending in surprising ways - The Athletic
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The San Diego Padres are essentially a fantasy team. Is that a good thing?
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San Diego's Juan Soto joins elite company with 2-plus seasons of 30-plus HRs and 100-plus walks
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Padres' Finances May Suffer Long-Term Impact From Loss of TV Money –
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Padres chairman Peter Seidler responds to criticism over payroll
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Rockies owner Dick Monfort calls out San Diego Padres spending for a potential title: They have a really talented team, but they have some holes
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Bullpen meltdown lifts the Padres over the Dodgers
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Padres appear closer to the Dodgers than ever in talent and in spending - The Athletic
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Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ San Diego Padres - Brew Crew Ball
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How the Padres Won a City - San Diego Magazine
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2023 Opponent: San Diego Padres, the Bizarro Reds
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High-spending Padres eliminated despite 3-2 win over White Sox - The San Diego Union-Tribune