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Padres’ loud trade deadline message to sellers

The San Diego Padres have been knocking at the door of a World Series appearance for quite some time. Once again, their willingness to go “all in” on such a run will be on full display ahead of this month’s trade deadline.

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Padres Notes: Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires, Yu Darvish Won’t Return Sunday, Blockbuster Trade Link

The San Diego Padres lost to the Texas Rangers, 7-4, on Saturday evening. The Friars fell to 47-41 on the year. In other news, a former Padres infielder retired from the game of baseball.

Manny Machado News / Fastball on SI / July 6

Manny Machado is Looking to Join Amazing History on 33rd Birthday

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is looking to join some incredibly rare history on Sunday night when the Padres host the Texas Rangers at Petco Park.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 6

San Diego watches former catcher lead Texas to win

Kyle Higashioka drives in five runs, Padres fall 7-4 Former San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka went 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, scored a run and drove in five runs for the Texas Rangers.

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Padres Minor League Update: Week 14

Leo De Vries is going to the Futures Game It was a busy week with the Padres minor league affiliates. Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop, Leodalis De Vries, was selected as the Padres representative in the All-Star Futures game that will be played during All-Star week in Atlanta.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 5

Game 88: San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers

Your game thread for July 5, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 5

Padres Manager Has Optimistic Michael King Update, But Still Tempers Expectations

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt provided a positive update on starting pitcher Michael King's injury, but is still cautious in his recovery. King landed on the injured list with a nerve issue on May 25 after the Padres scratched him from his May 24 start against the Atlanta Braves.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Padres' Mike Shildt Announces Yu Darvish News on Saturday

Right-handed starting pitcher Yu Darvish has played twelve seasons in MLB, including four with his current team, the San Diego Padres. Darvish made his major-league debut for the Texas Rangers in 2012 at age 25 after dominating Japan’s Pacific League for seven seasons, posting an ERA below 2.00 each year.

Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Padres Make Xander Bogaerts Decision Before Rangers Game

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is in his thirteenth major-league season and third with the San Diego Padres. He previously spent ten seasons with the Boston Red Sox, making his debut at age 20 in 2013.

Dylan Cease News / Gaslamp Ball / July 5

Padres need to set contract extension deadline and move on from Dylan Cease

The Friars could be an active participant in trade deadline deals. The San Diego Padres acquired Dylan Cease days before the start of the 2024 season. He exceeded expectations by recording a 14-11 record with a 3.47 ERA.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 5

Padres Linked to $77 Million Starting Pitcher Likely to Be Traded

The San Diego Padres have been named as a potential landing spot for Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller, per CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5

Trading for 19-year-old catching prospect could make Reds contenders

Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall should be on the phone inquiring about Ethan Salas.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish potential Sunday return gets ‘coin flip’ Mike Shildt update

The San Diego Padres are facing uncertainty as they approach Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers with a notable gap in their starting rotation. All eyes were on Yu Darvish, who has been sidelined with an elbow injury and had raised hopes for a return.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 4

Jake Cronenworth walks off Rangers in Padres extra-innings win

Jake Cronenworth delivered an RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday and the San Diego Padres rallied for a 3-2 win over the visiting Texas Rangers.

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Padres' Mike Shildt Thinks Team Could Be Unstoppable Under One Condition

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt believes the team could be unstoppable, under one condition — hitters have to let the game come to them. The Padres demonstrated the potential of the team they could be in the first game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / July 4

Are the Padres Running Out of Time To Win Their First Title?

This past week, the sporting world celebrated yet another team finally climbing the mountain and reaching the championship promised land for the first time after the Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA title.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 3

Rangers, Padres each looking to solve struggles at the plate

Too often since their 15-4 start, the San Diego Padres have been punchless offensively. They hope to turn things around beginning Friday, when they open a season-high 10-game homestand with a series opener against the Texas Rangers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Manny Machado's 3-run double helps Padres knock off Phillies

Manny Machado drove in three runs in support of Nick Pivetta, who quieted the Philadelphia Phillies over six innings to guide the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 road victory in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

San Diego Padres News / Inside The Diamonds / July 2

San Diego Padres Roster Moves 7/2/2025

The San Diego Padres announced a series of roster moves as they continue to adjust their bullpen depth heading into their next matchup. On Wednesday, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso, while recalling RHP Ron Marinaccio from the same affiliate.

Eduarniel Nunez News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Padres to select top reliever prospect for MLB debut

It’s the first MLB call for the 26-year-old Núñez. The 6-foot-2 righty is a former Cubs prospect who joined the Friars as a minor league free agent last offseason.

Logan Gillaspie News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 30

Padres Designate Logan Gillaspie For Assignment

The Padres announced Monday that they’ve reinstated right-hander Logan Gillaspie from the 15-day injured list. Rather than add the out-of-options righty back to the active roster, San Diego has designated him for assignment.

Jackson Merrill News / Just Baseball / June 30

The Padres’ Jackson Merrill Is Somehow Still Underrated

Last season, the San Diego Padres turned to their top prospect, Jackson Merrill, with a tall task. After a monster spring training, he was asked to move from shortstop to center field in order to break camp with the club, all while skipping Triple-A completely.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

Once again, a professional athlete is at the center of a gambling investigation.

Beasley being investigated for alleged gambling related to NBA games

Beasley’s message to Anthony Edwards resurfaces amid his investigation

Recent Beasley report could ultimately ruin the Pistons’ offseason

Jontay Porter was banned for life after a gambling probe last year

...which led to NBA addressing a probe into Terry Rozier in January

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 29

Do the Padres Have the Capital to Be Buyers at the Deadline?

If there’s one thing the San Diego Padres have been known for over the last few seasons, it’s been their aggression at the trade deadline. With the team currently sitting at 44-36 and zero games back from a Wild Card spot, it makes total sense for them to repeat their old ways.

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