Good Morning San Diego: Padres trade rumor for Athletics SP Paul Blackburn

Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Thursday, March 16, 2023.

By Jeremy Brener@JeremyBrener Mar 16, 2023, 6:00am PDT

MLB: Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels

San Diego Padres News

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 9 San Diego Padres (FOX Sports)

Padres News: Writer Predicts Friars Trade for All-Star Starting Pitcher From Athletics (Sports Illustrated)

MLB News

Edwin Díaz injured after closing out Puerto Rico’s big win (MLB.com)

Puerto Rico ousts D.R., but mood subdued after Díaz injury (MLB.com)

Lindor shows off jets with Classic Little League homer (MLB.com)

Sara Goodrum breaks down Astros’ prospects in Q&A (MLB.com)

‘It’s a fiesta’ for electric Arozarena as Mexico moves on (MLB.com)

On to the semis! Cuba in Classic final four (MLB.com)

It’s Japan vs. Italy in Classic quarterfinal game (6 a.m. ET, FS2) (MLB.com)

Venezuela (4-0) tops Israel in tune-up for Round 2 (MLB.com)

Projecting Opening Day lineups and rotations for every team (MLB.com)

World Baseball Classic FAQ: How to watch, schedule & more (MLB.com)

Every country’s Classic roster (MLB.com)

Standings & bracket (MLB.com)

MLB club-by-club breakdown of players in 2023 Classic (MLB.com)

Will anyone break these Classic records? (MLB.com)