San Diego Padres news Tuesday, November 3, 2026

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Dodgers hire former Padres COO Caroline Perry as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Perry spent 16 seasons with San Diego and takes the role effective Nov. 30, replacing Bob Wolfe, who is moving to an advisory role. Royce Cohen was also promoted to executive vice president and chief business officer.

Sources: LA Times · NY Post Sports

Shohei Ohtani is one of three NL MVP finalists, along with Brice Turang and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

The NY Post reports that Crow-Armstrong is the favorite to win, with 9.8 WAR and 45 home runs to Ohtani's 6.5 WAR and 30. SB Nation, a fan site, says Ohtani will finish in the top three and that the award will be announced Thursday, Nov. 12. Ohtani's pursuit of a third straight unanimous MVP win may end this year, since voting is based on regular-season performance.

Sources: NY Post Sports · SB Nation

From Sunday

Pete Crow-Armstrong wins second Gold Glove; Red Sox and Diamondbacks lead with three each.

MLB honored the best defenders in baseball Sunday night. The Red Sox and Diamondbacks each won three Gold Gloves, the most of any team.

Source: CBS Sports

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Yankees extended a qualifying offer to closer David Bednar but not to infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The qualifying offer is worth $23.15 million for one year. Bednar has until November 17 to accept or reject it. Bednar posted 35 saves with a 2.47 ERA in 2026, while Chisholm hit .231 with 19 home runs.

Sources: MLB.com · SNY · NY Post Sports · Pinstripe Alley

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Brewers have the most MLB award finalists, with four, including Jacob Misiorowski for NL Cy Young.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is an NL MVP finalist and Yordan Alvarez is an AL MVP finalist. The BBWAA awards will be announced during the week of Nov. 9, starting with Rookie of the Year on Monday. Relief Pitcher of the Year is being awarded for the first time this season.

Sources: CBS Sports · Yahoo Sports · ESPN

Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among eight Hall of Fame contemporary-era candidates.

The Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot includes managers, executives and umpires whose most important work came after 1980.

Sources: CBS Sports · MLB.com · ESPN

Mets outfielder Carson Benge is a finalist for NL Rookie of the Year, along with Sal Stewart and JJ Wetherholt.

Benge hit .282 with 20 home runs, 65 RBIs and 22 stolen bases, and led NL right fielders with 10 assists. He did not win a Gold Glove, which went to Arizona's Corbin Carroll. The winner will be announced on Nov. 9.

Sources: NY Post Sports · SNY · SB Nation

Rangers center fielder Evan Carter had hip surgery and is unlikely to be ready for the start of next season.

Carter had surgery on a labral tear and hip impingement, and the team said the injury likely affected him during the season. Recovery is expected to take about six months, and the Rangers expect him to play most of next season. A possible lockout after Dec. 1 adds uncertainty to the 2027 schedule.

Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports