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The San Diego Padres have made another big splash at the MLB trade deadline. AJ Preller keeps his big move reputation by trading for Athletics closer Mason Miller ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears are headed to San Diego. “BREAKING: The San Diego Padres are acquiring […]

We are now just hours away from the MLB Trade Deadline, and the time between now and 6:00 ET will be filled with trading chaos across Major League Baseball. Last-minute trades are going to be coming in all day, and the San Diego Padres are a team that could potentially get in on the action. […]

The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost. Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, […]

The Houston Astros are trying to keep up in the Major League Baseball arms race at the trade deadline, as big names get sent all over the league. Houston hasn’t made a big move just yet, but its big swing could be just on the horizon. The Astros need pitching help, and they could be […]

After San Diego Padres fans expressed concern over Yu Darvish, he came back around and made history. On Wednesday, Darvish achieved his 204th career win in both MLB and the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  As a result, he is the winningest Japanese-born pitcher to play in both leagues. […]

The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and the San Diego Padres are buzzing in the rumor mill. There has been speculation that the franchise plans to add a starting pitcher or a big bat to the lineup. Reports are suggesting it might be the latter, as the front office is seemingly oozing with […]

The Cleveland Guardians are running out of time. They have just 24 hours to decide if they want to become sellers and deal off a few of their players. Outfielder Steven Kwan has seen his name surface among trade rumors for the last few weeks. With the deadline looming, the stove is getting hotter. According […]

The San Diego Padres are considering some trades ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Two Padres players getting a lot of trade speculation are pitchers Dylan Cease and Robert Suarez. San Diego has some specific needs they want to get in return for either pitcher. “Heard tonight if the Padres trade a prominent pitcher — […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is used to hearing trade rumors every season. This season is no different for the veteran, as rumors swirl about what the Padres might do before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Machado says he’s just trying to worry about things that he can control. “In the past, it would probably […]

The San Diego Padres are in position for a Wild Card spot, so no, they are not trade deadline sellers. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shed some light on the team’s position as Thursday approaches. “They would only sell if it enabled them to get other pieces that would help them maybe even better compete this […]

The San Diego Padres have a roster loaded with big-name superstars. They’ve had plenty of other well-known players on their roster in recent years, too. Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, Jackson Merrill, and Dylan Cease are the current leaders of the team. Blake Snell, Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Seth Lugo, and […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is two days away, and the Chicago White Sox are in position to be sellers. The White Sox are the midst of another dreadful season as they are one of the worst teams in baseball as they are currently 39-68 on the season. One player to watch in terms of a […]

Monday’s matchup against the San Diego Padres was a rollercoaster for the New York Mets. Tempers flared early as manager Carlos Mendoza got ejected for defending a fuming Juan Soto after the Mets’ slugger was called out on strikes. And infielder Mark Vientos experienced a full range of emotions in an eventful two-inning span. Facing […]

San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease gave fans and teammates a major scare on Monday night. The Padres pitcher was struck by a 99.6 mph one-hop come-backer during a scoreless second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. The ball, hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor, deflected off the back of Cease’s head, causing […]

As the July 31, 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the San Diego Padres stare down the same fundamental question facing every contender: Do you have enough offense in October? For A.J. Preller’s ultra-aggressive front office, the answer may be found in a name steadily climbing the wishlists of multiple playoff-bound teams: Cleveland Guardians All-Star outfielder […]

The San Diego Padres entered Sunday’s action holding the final NL Wild Card spot. After a blistering start to the year, San Diego is in desperate need of offensive help at the trade deadline. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Padres could trade Dylan Cease at the MLB trade deadline, but only for a […]

As there are rumors around Boston Red Sox star Jarren Duran, the latest reports reveal what the current plans and expectations are regarding the left fielder. While the San Diego Padres have been connected to the Red Sox player, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports provides more insight into the situation. Nightengale would report that […]

Tempers flared at Busch Stadium on Saturday night as the San Diego Padres defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 in a heated contest that saw both teams’ benches clear for the second night in a row. The tensions peaked in the ninth inning after Padres star Manny Machado was hit by a pitch from Cardinals […]

The San Diego Padres have some ground to make up in the National League West. As the Major League Baseball trade deadline looms, the Padres have been attached to multiple starting pitchers. With prospects like Braden Nett, San Diego can make a lot of different things happen. However, their MLB trade deadline answer could be […]

Tensions flared early in Friday night’s matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres, as the benches cleared following a hit-by-pitch incident involving Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. The drama unfolded in the bottom of the second inning when Padres starter Nick Pivetta hit Contreras on the arm with a 93.7 mph fastball. […]

Amidst the heat of the summer trade talks, few targets pique the interest of contending clubs quite like Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Fresh off several seasons of consistent performance—including ERA marks in the mid-3.00s or lower despite lacking premium fastball velocity, Lugo finds himself at the center of a tantalizing trade proposal that […]

In a 2025 MLB trade deadline thick with speculation, the Boston Red Sox have emerged as perhaps the most intriguing suitor for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease. With several high-profile teams—including the Yankees, Mets, and Cubs, in the conversation, the Red Sox are punching at the upper tier of the market, aiming for that […]

The San Diego Padres are almost always buyers. Whether it’s in the offseason or the MLB trade deadline, AJ Preller is a high roller. His club desperately needs an outfielder, which the Boston Red Sox have a surplus of. But will they give up the MLB-caliber pitcher Boston is looking for? That’s what put a […]

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and few names inspire more intrigue than San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. The Padres are taking calls on Cease, with the Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, and Mets among the clubs known to have checked in. The possibility of the Mets prying Cease away may feel like […]

The San Diego Padres are in second place in the NL West as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Even with a Los Angeles Dodgers slide ongoing, San Diego is still five games back in the division. With LA struggling and some expiring contracts on their team, AJ Preller and the Padres are expected to be […]

The San Diego Padres are hanging tough in the postseason picture, but games like the one they had on Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals won’t help much in aiding their cause. Starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who’s only making his fourth start of the season after getting a late start to 2025 due to […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and rumors are buzzing loudly throughout the league. Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara is said to be a name to keep an eye on, as it sounds like the San Diego Padres are showing interest. Rumors are that the Padres are one of the several […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is crunch time for every team in the league. That is very much the case for the San Diego Padres, who are looking to buy/sell. At this point, the Padres are in discussions with all the other teams, according to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. He says that manager AJ […]

The San Diego Padres are 55-47 and in second place in the NL West, which means they’re in the position to be buyers before the trade deadline. There are a few players who they could have their eyes on, and in ESPN’s latest trade exercise, they weren’t able to land a player who would be […]

The baseball world is buzzing as the Chicago Cubs, locked in a dogfight for the postseason, are at the center of trade conversations involving right-hander Dylan Cease. For Cubs fans, the mere mention of Cease’s name conjures déjà vu, a pitcher initially lost in the notorious 2017 deal that sent him south to the White […]

The San Diego Padres are in a tricky spot as the trade deadline approaches. With playoff hopes still alive but roster holes glaring, a surprising possibility has emerged: the Padres could trade ace right-hander Dylan Cease — and potentially replace him with Atlanta Braves veteran Charlie Morton. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, San Diego has […]

The San Diego Padres should rightfully feel like they have a chance to make a run at the World Series this season, and they are trying to make a few final moves to get their roster ready for the postseason at the trade deadline. The Padres have a couple of needs or wants at the […]

The Boston Red Sox are more than five games out of the top spot in the American League East. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, Jarren Duran’s name has become more and more popular. Teams interested in the former All-Star include the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. If he were put […]

The MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and World Series contenders are looking to add. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres are among those teams, but could link up with each other. The Athletic’s Jom Bowden reported on Tuesday that a trade deadline move sending a pitcher from the Padres to […]

The San Diego Padres are coming off a narrow 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. The Marlins are a scrappy team, and the Padres’ pitching staff was able to keep them from scoring more than one run. However, the offense struggled all night, and there have been rumors about upgrading this lineup […]

With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time. MLB insider Alden Gonzalez reports that Padres general manager A.J. Preller may opt for a creative approach, leveraging short-term assets to address multiple needs […]

As the calendar turns to the end of July, the San Diego Padres find themselves at a crossroads familiar to recent summers: balancing their postseason ambitions against a farm system brimming with young talent. With the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline looming, the Padres must once again consider leveraging some of their top prospects in order […]

There is a growing conversation around robot umps and the implementation of an automatic balls and strikes system in MLB. Fans saw this on display at the MLB All-Star Game, and they could see it on display sometime soon on a regular basis. However, some players aren’t a fan, as San Diego Padres star Manny […]

After dazzling in the All-Star Game earlier this week, MacKenzie Gore’s return to the mound on Sunday was anything but a continuation of that form. The Washington Nationals lefty was shelled for eight runs over just 2 1/3 innings in an 8-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, matching a career-worst in earned runs allowed […]