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The St. Louis Cardinals had a pretty solid 2022 MLB trade deadline. They shored up a depleted pitching staff by picking up a pair of end of the rotation starters in Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery, and added to their bullpen with Chris Stratton and JoJo Romero. When all was said and done, it was […]

When it was revealed last month that Juan Soto turned down a 14-year, $440 million extension offer from the Washington Nationals, rumors began to circulate about his possible next landing spot in the majors. Among the teams that reportedly showed an early interest in Soto were the New York Yankees. The Yankees reportedly “checked in” […]

The San Diego Padres turned the baseball world upside down, as general manager AJ Preller played a dizzying game of ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Preller secured the deadline’s grand prize, Juan Soto, and first baseman Josh Bell, in a deal with the Washington Nationals. The Padres also brought in […]

Juan Soto made his debut with the San Diego Padres against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was everything the Padres could have asked for, as Soto helped his new team secure a 9-1 win at Petco Park. Soto recorded a single and two walks in his first game. He played a key part in a […]

Washington Nationals fans probably thought that the team had no other choice but to trade Juan Soto before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Apparently, though, that is not the case. After Soto declined the $440 million deal the Nationals offered to him, he had been a prime trade candidate. And on August 2nd, hours before the […]

It’s not a good time to be a pitcher against the San Diego Padres right now. Chad Kuhl is feeling the heat right away of the new-look Padres offense, which now features former Washington Nationals hitters Juan Soto and Josh Bell. They also added a huge name to their roster ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 MLB […]

Look away Washington Nationals fans. This might be too soon for you. Now, let us bring to the table the first glimpse of Juan Soto, the center of attention at the 2022 MLB trade deadline, in a San Diego Padres uniform. Newly acquired Juan Soto making his Padres debut 👀 (via @BallySportsSD)pic.twitter.com/9OvvfI1bga — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

Juan Soto was officially introduced as a member of the San Diego Padres on Wednesday after he was dealt to the club in a blockbuster ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Soto’s first message as a Padre was a simple one and it was a warning shot to the rest of the MLB. Here’s what […]

Juan Soto’s tenure with the San Diego Padres is officially underway. This is great news for baseball fans everywhere and bad news for pitchers everywhere, especially in the NL West. San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb is among the many pitchers whose lives will be tougher. However, the 25-year-old doesn’t seem to be too worried. […]

The MLB Trade Deadline has now come and gone, but it didn’t conclude without some big moves. The most notable of the bunch was Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto heading to the San Diego Padres alongside Josh Bell in exchange for a bevy of top prospects who profile to be future All-Stars. Rival GMs truly […]

Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres with Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals. It was a massive deal with a number of moving parts. Eric Hosmer held the trade up given his no-trade clause for a half-hour or so. But Hosmer was ultimately removed from the deal and replaced by Luke Voit. […]

Jacob deGrom made his season debut on Tuesday night, tossing five innings of one-run ball while striking out six batters in the New York Mets’ loss to the Washington Nationals. After the game, deGrom expressed how happy he was to be back on the mound. However, he did have one regret from Tuesday night, a […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Numerous teams made big moves as the playoff races begin to take shape and teams decide to either go for it or get new prospects. It was a very eventful deadline. The Juan Soto blockbuster trade went down, sending him to the playoff-contending San Diego Padres. […]

After successfully pulling off one of the biggest trade deadline deals in MLB history, the San Diego Padres have become legitimate World Series contenders. With the additions of Juan Soto and Josh Bell, the Padres now have a truly stacked lineup that will help them make a push down the stretch of the 2022 season, […]

Superstar slugger Juan Soto was dealt from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres in an MLB trade deadline blockbuster. In terms of the return the Nationals received- and the generational-type player the Padres obtained- it was perhaps the biggest trade in the sport’s history. However, amid all of the hype and excitement about […]

The MLB world has hung in the balance for several weeks following the news of Juan Soto hitting the trade block. While several teams seemingly put together their best offers, the Nationals elected to pull the trigger on a deal with the Padres. The haul of prospects seemingly met their standard and the organization will […]

The San Diego Padres are at it again. Just a day after landing closer Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers and mere hours after dealing for Juan Soto, the Padres have acquired Brandon Drury from the Cincinnati Reds per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Victor Acosta is headed to the Reds. Robert Murray of FanSided […]

The Washington Nationals did the unthinkable and actually traded Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. It was arguably the biggest trade in MLB history, and to say emotions were running high in the aftermath is an understatement. Nationals GM Mike Rizzo was speaking to reporters after the trade deadline blockbuster, and he […]

Juan Soto is going to the San Diego Padres in a blockbuster trade, but there was a bit of drama involving Eric Hosmer. The veteran had the Washington Nationals on his no-trade list, and he rejected the move to the nation’s capital and wound up going to the Boston Red Sox. Instead of Hosmer going […]

The Juan Soto blockbuster trade to the San Diego Padres has caught everyone’s attention. Rarely does a player of Soto’s caliber ever get traded, let alone when he’s just 23 years old. The Soto trade could very well change the landscape of the MLB for many seasons to come. Among the folks who reacted to […]

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer nearly upended the Juan Soto MLB trade deadline deal with the Washington Nationals due to his no-trade clause. Hosmer rejected a deal to the Nationals, with the Padres then reportedly entertaining trade offers for him. Well, it didn’t take long for the club to find a suitor. The […]

The Juan Soto trade saga came to a conclusion this morning when it was announced that he was traded to the San Diego Padres. The move has taken the MLB by storm, and many fans are excited to see what Soto and the Padres can do throughout the rest of the 2022 season.One person who […]

The San Diego Padres are going all in to compete for a World Series title this season. General manager A.J. Preller pulled off the biggest trades in MLB history Tuesday morning by acquiring World Series champion and generational talent Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals. This changes the entire perspective of the league as there […]

The San Diego Padres have won the Juan Soto sweepstakes this morning. While official terms of the deal are not out yet, the Padres will land Soto, as well as Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell, in return for a massive haul of prospects going the other way. In the blink of an eye, the […]

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals managed to pull off one of the craziest trades in MLB history on Tuesday. Juan Soto is officially headed to San Diego, as the crown jewel of the trade deadline has finally been offloaded by the Nationals. The Padres are acquiring Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the […]

It is finally happening. Juan Soto is on his way to the next chapter of his still-young MLB career, as the San Diego Padres won the Juan Soto sweepstakes as they are set to acquire the 23-year-old Dominican from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals are also getting themselves a huge haul in return for Juan […]

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals have agreed in principle on a blockbuster trade involving Juan Soto and Josh Bell. Padres veteran Eric Hosmer is also reportedly part of the monster deal and is slated to go to the Nationals, but Washington is on Hosmer’s no-trade list and he must give approval for the […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly sending Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the San Diego Padres, per Jon Morosi. Soto was linked to the Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals heading into the MLB trade deadline, but the Padres ultimately won out. Jeff Passan revealed the return package. The Nationals got a haul in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 69-33 record so far this season and hold a strong lead in the NL West. They clearly have their sights set on larger goals and will be looking to contend for a World Series. The franchise already leads the MLB in payroll and has shown no hesitancy to shell […]

The San Diego Padres are “getting close” to a deal for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale. Fellow MLB insiders Jon Heyman and Mark Feinsand also report momentum for the Padres on Soto, with Jon Morosi saying the trade is “on the verge” of happening and is in the […]

With just hours left in the MLB Trade Deadline, the San Diego Padres are still seen as one of the frontrunners to pull off a blockbuster for Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto. They know it’s going to take a boatload of prospects in order to land Soto, but the organization is optimistic that more top-level […]

The San Diego Padres are one of three reported finalists in the Juan Soto trade sweepstakes as deadline day hits, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals the other contenders, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post reports Tuesday morning “a growing sense that the Padres are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be looking to add another big-name player. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, teams who see themselves as contenders are trying to get even better. The Dodgers are no different. Like many other of baseball’s best teams, the Dodgers have been linked to several of the top trade cadidates. When […]

Juan Soto and the Washington Nationals kicked off a three-game series against the New York Mets Monday night, and all eyes are once again on the Nats’ outfielder, as the 2022 MLB trade deadline looms. While Soto is already a genuine star, there is still so much potential in him, which makes him so tantalizing […]

There is only one player ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline who has the potential to destroy the internet, and that’s none other than Washington Nationals star Juan Soto. The St. Louis Cardinals are among the teams being linked to the 23-year-old outfielder, and while it’s not hard to imagine any team giving up […]

The San Diego Padres pulled off a blockbuster deal to acquire Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. San Diego managed to bring in the four-time All-Star without sacrificing any of their top five prospects, who have been dangled in various other trade conversations. The fact that the Padres held onto their most valued […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for Juan Soto’s time with the Nationals the second he declined the massive 15-year $440 million contract that was offered to him. The 23-year-old elected to pass on the deal that would have made him the highest-paid player in MLB history. Despite Washington’s attempts to hold on […]

The San Diego Padres have kept themselves alive in the National League this season, despite being without star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. all season long. The Padres are currently the owners of the second wild card spot in the NL, and have a 1.5 game cushion over the Philadelphia Phillies for the final wild card […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently three games back of the first-place Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. The divisional crown is still a possibility and of course, so is a Wild Card spot. But, the organization will need to make some noise at the MLB Trade Deadline on Tuesday if they really want […]