Padres' New Ownership: Big Spending, Big Talent

0:00It's April 21st. This is California News Today, driven by AI. The San Diego Padres just got sold for $3.9 billion, and folks inside the organization are buzzing about what that cash could mean. On the field. With new ownership, there's real hope though ease up on those type payroll limits and chase some big name additions to boost the roster. We're from insiders like Kevin to see at the Union Tribune, points to a shift in spinning philosophy, opening doors for moves that could transform the team next season and beyond. Manager Craig Stamman is hyped on Catcher Lewis, Camposano, the 27-year-old who's finally turning heads with a breakout run behind the plate. Then there's Reliever Mason Miller, who's straight fire to open 2026. No earned runs across 11.1 innings, 27. Strikeouts from 38 batters faced and 8 saves on the dot. He's untouchable in trade talks right now. Looking back to last year, Miller's 4 outs from the franchise's longest scoreless streak

1:00and his 71.1% strikeout rate in. Those first 11 outings is the best for any pitcher in over a century. Whether he links it to last season or not, the reapers rewriting the history books.