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The San Diego Padres once again made a flurry of moves at the MLB trade deadline. The Padres’ ultra-aggressive general manager, AJ Preller, left no stone unturned in hopes of another deep playoff run. The Padres acquired JP Sears and superstar closer Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics, and they acquired Ryan O’Hearn […]

Manny Machado tried a hidden-ball trick against the Boston Red Sox, and unfortunately, it cost the San Diego Padres at least one run. Jarren Duran was on third base and had one out in the third inning. Machado had the ball as Alex Bregman was caught in a rundown on the previous play. Wandy Peralta […]

The San Diego Padres welcomed starting pitcher Michael King back from the 60-day IL on Saturday. King took the mound for the first time since May 18, facing a hot Boston Red Sox team that took the series opener 10-2. While King struggled in his return, the Padres figured out a way to win. San […]

The San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox came together Saturday at Petco Park for more than just a ballgame — they united to honor and support communities in Texas devastated by the deadly Hill Country floods over the July 4 weekend. Red Sox and Padres wore replica jerseys for batting practice of four Texas […]

The San Diego Padres entered Friday night’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox with momentum. However, Nick Pivetta fell short against Walker Buehler, who desperately needed a win for Boston. Despite the loss, Padres manager Mike Shildt is excited about the rematch on Saturday night. The reason? Michael King is coming back to relieve […]

With the new San Diego Padres closer in Mason Miller already making an impact for the team, he is getting an immense amount of attention around the majors and also in the team’s history. When the Padres traded for Miller from the Athletics, there is no doubt that fans thought the team got a talented […]

As the San Diego Padres work out their concerns after the trade deadline, the one aspect around the team that fans are waiting to hear about is the injury to starting pitcher Michael King. With the Padres pitcher taking steps towards a hopeful return, the latest reporting suggests that there is some kind of timeline. […]

The San Diego Padres have become one of the hottest teams in Major League Baseball, and their recent surge has caught the attention of both fans and players. With the NL West playoff race heating up, new addition Ryan O’Hearn recently made headlines for his bold declaration about San Diego’s impressive lineup depth. The club, […]

The San Diego Padres poured it on in extra innings Tuesday after trade deadline addition Mason Miller allowed a clutch home run to the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Diego picked Miller up with five runs in the 11th inning, winning the game 10-5. On Wednesday, a new Padres player delivered a clutch home run against the […]

In a high-pressure moment that could define his early tenure in San Diego, flamethrower Mason Miller slammed the door on the Diamondbacks Wednesday night with an electrifying ninth inning, notching his first save as a Padre in a 3-2 win at Chase Field. Just 24 hours after surrendering a game-tying homer on a 103.9 mph […]

Robert Suarez isn’t just closing games — he’s helping define the Padres’ postseason mindset. In a thrilling 10-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Suarez showcased exactly why San Diego had no interest in moving him at the trade deadline. The veteran closer worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings, stranding inherited runners in the ninth […]

Heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, Mason Miller was one of the most sought-after commodities on the market. After all, he had been lights out for the Athletics this season, recording 59 strikeouts in just 38.1 innings of work while sporting a 3.76 ERA. And with the Athletics struggling this season, that paved the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made MLB history on Tuesday, when he launched a 103.9 mph fastball for a game-tying home run in the eighth inning of their 10-5 extra-innings loss to the San Diego Padres. Gurriel crushed a two-run homer, sending the ball 439 feet with an exit velocity of 107.1 […]

The San Diego Padres made two key roster moves on Tuesday ahead of the second game in a pivotal four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The moves came in response to a 6-2 loss in Monday’s opener, as the team looks to strengthen its bullpen and rebound in a matchup that could have major implications […]

The San Diego Padres enter Tuesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 62-51. They are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight divisional race. Despite San Diego’s blockbuster moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, their starting rotation remains the biggest issue. Can Yu Darvish, Dylan Cease, and JP Sears get […]

MacKenzie Gore is one of the top young pitchers in the game of baseball. Being traded early on in your career can be a tough thing to overcome; however, the southpaw quickly established himself as a star with the Washington Nationals. The San Diego Padres traded Gore, along with many others, including James Wood and […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. But, one insider recently reported that the Athletics did not initially expect to trade closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Athletics did not feel as though San Diego had enough assets to complete the deal. “Initially, […]

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller is no stranger to chaos, but even by his standards, the 2025 trade deadline was next level. Over a six-hour span, Preller executed five trades involving 22 players—acquiring eight and sending out 14, including 11 prospects. Depending on who you ask, the flurry of moves was either “lunacy” or […]

It was a little bit unclear what the San Diego Padres would do at the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Reports suggested that they’d consider trading Dylan Cease. Instead, they held on to their ace and made a surplus of deals to improve the roster for a title push this season. The team made a deal […]

The San Diego Padres were once again buyers at the trade deadline, bolstering the roster for a playoff run in 2025. The team added a big arm to the bullpen, landing Mason Miller in a deal with the Athletics. And the All-Star reliever is already up to speed on the Padres’ intense rivalry with the […]

Ever since the San Diego Padres traded for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller, the baseball world has been reacting to the deal and the various pieces within the agreement. One of the pieces that the Padres traded was superstar prospect Leo De Vries, a component that annoyed many in the MLB. In the latest column by […]

The San Diego Padres were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline once again. They picked up Mason Miller from the Athletics, sending the No. 3 prospect in baseball, Leo De Vries, the other way. They have depleted their prospect pipeline in recent years in the name of winning now. Padres […]

Just minutes before boarding the team bus in Milwaukee, left-hander Nestor Cortes was preparing for another road trip with the Brewers. Then came the curveball—he had been traded to the San Diego Padres. “It’s been a little crazy,” Cortes said Sunday morning. “I was in Milwaukee and flew in last night. But as soon as […]

The Houston Astros had a busy trade deadline, but not in the way many people thought they would. Houston came into July seemingly needing pitching help, both in the form of starters or relievers, but they ended up beefing up the batting order instead. The Astros made waves when they agreed to bring back shortstop […]

The San Diego Padres wasted no time making a splash before the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran slugger Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles in a deal designed to add depth and versatility. Now in San Diego, O’Hearn made his first public comments since the move — and he didn’t hold back. The eight-year veteran’s […]

The San Diego Padres made waves at the trade deadline once again, and veteran third baseman Manny Machado had a lot to say about it. Following the San Diego trade deadline acquisition of All-Star closer Mason Miller, the team sent a clear message. The window to win is now. In a postgame interview after the […]

No team went more all-in than the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline this season, and one of their big-name additions got his first action with the Friars on Friday night. With the Padres trying to close out the first game of a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Shildt turned to […]

The San Diego Padres pulled off one of Major League Baseball’s biggest deals on Thursday. In a blockbuster move, the Padres added Mason Miller and JP Sears from the Athletics. While there were rumors that San Diego could move on from Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez at the trade deadline, both remain. Now, there are […]

The MLB trade deadline has come and passed, as numerous teams around the league made moves. The San Diego Padres were one of the franchises that pushed for big moves in the hope of improving the roster for the playoffs. However, rumors claim that the organization missed out on starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore after initially […]

The MLB trade deadline was active all day on Thursday, from an early morning deal involving Mason Miller to a buzzer-beater with Camilo Doval. Relievers were sold at a premium, but the teams that landed them increased their World Series chances. Some big names were moved, like Carlos Correa returning to his old stomping grounds. […]

Three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, it certainly wasn’t surprising to see the San Diego Padres pull a few trades before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Still, it was surprising to see just how many deals Padres GM A.J Preller swung before the deadline passed. By the time the dust settled, […]

The San Diego Padres have high hopes of overtaking the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and having a long run in the postseason. The Padres have made multiple moves leading up to the trade deadline. One of their latest moves could be one of their most important. Manager Mike Shildt will have […]

The San Diego Padres entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline under pressure. Despite riding a five game winning streak, their status as contenders was in doubt. After two huge deals at the MLB trade deadline, the Padres view themselves as contenders. Trading for Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano is […]

The San Diego Padres are, once again, the team of the MLB trade deadline. They picked up Mason Miller from the Athletics in one of the biggest deals of the day. Then they got Ramon Laureano and Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles. The Padres kept their trade deadline rolling by picking up Will Wagner […]

The San Diego Padres are behind two of the Major League Baseball trade deadline’s biggest moves. After trading for Mason Miller, the Padres acquired Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and outfielder Ramon Laureano. The move sends a clear message to the league that San Diego is going all in on the 2025 season. The […]

The San Diego Padres made a big splash at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. In a package that including one of the league’s top prospects, the Padres brought in Athletics reliever Mason Miller. The trade caught many people by surprise, and most were happy for the former All-Star. However, former MLB pitcher Joba Chamberlain […]

The San Diego Padres have already made the biggest move at the MLB trade deadline, picking up Mason Miller. But if you looked at social media quickly later on, you may have thought that they made an even bigger deal. Fear not, Los Angeles Dodgers fans. This is not a Freddie Freeman trade. The Padres […]

After the San Diego Padres traded for Mason Miller, a relief pitcher from the Athletics, it seems that the team is not done making an impact at the trade deadline, which officially ends at 6 p.m. (EST). As the Padres will continue to be in rumors around the trade deadline, there have been conflicting reports […]

As the MLB trade deadline nears, the San Diego Padres remain active in discussions. However, a recent pivot in strategy could drastically alter their outfield plans. According to multiple sources, the Padres’ pursuit of Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan has hit a significant roadblock. That’s partly due to their simultaneous chase of elite reliever Mason Miller […]