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Padres RHP Randy Vasquez OK after fainting Thursday

San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez fainted after being removed from Thursday night's start against the Los Angeles Dodgers and underwent tests at a local hospital before being released Friday morning.

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Padres' Joe Musgrove 'Expects' to Pitch in 2026

The San Diego Padres fell back down to .500 on Thursday night for the first time since April 8. Not only was it the sixth straight loss for the Friars, but it came at the hands of the divisional foe Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3

Padres pitching staff fumbles lead in pivotal game

The San Diego Padres are stuck in a funk. They’ve lost six games in a row and own a .500 record for the first time since April 8. It’s been a rough stretch that has only felt worse by the Friars’ inability to step up in big moment.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3

Padres' Poor Play Hasn't Been Seen in MLB Since 1929

The San Diego Padres are currently in a major rut, seeing the team completely fall apart at the seams. The Padres have now lost six straight games, but it's more about how they've dropped the contests that's been so ugly.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Pablo Reyes News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Padres Release Pablo Reyes

The Padres have released infielder Pablo Reyes from his minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He is now a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club in the league.

A.J. Preller News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3

MLB Insider Closely Watching Padres' AJ Preller Ahead of Potentially Wild Trade Deadline

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, with many teams across the league gearing up for an active few weeks. The San Diego Padres are one team that many people around baseball believe will make some moves to upgrade spots around the roster.

Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3

Craig Stammen Reveals What Padres Must Do to Avoid 'Disaster'

Similar to Molly Hatchet's 1979 single that remained on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 10 weeks, many around the baseball world believe that the San Diego Padres are "Flirtin' with Disaster." The Padres are back at an even .500 with the calendar now in July.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic performance in June put him in the history books with two of the game's greatest and also earned him National League Player of the Month honors.

Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong made franchise history with 11th home run of June

Cubs slug eight homers, score 23 runs in series finale vs. Padres

Cubs' Dansby Swanson is on an all-time hot streak

Cubs' Seiya Suzuki joins exclusive history with 100th career home run

Randy Vasquez News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Padres’ Randy Vasquez hospitalized after collapsing at Dodger Stadium

San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez was hospitalized after fainting at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night following his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Randy Vasquez News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 3

Padres' Randy Vasquez Fainted, Taken to Emergency Room After Dodgers Game

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Randy Vásquez fainted while going to get an X-ray on his ankle after exiting Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Padres Place All-Star Reliever on Injured List

Injuries continue to mount in the San Diego Padres’ bullpen. Before Thursday’s series opener at Dodger Stadium, the Padres announced they had placed veteran setup man Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 30) with a right shoulder strain.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 2

Game 86: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

San Diego Padres (43-42) at Los Angeles Dodgers (56-31), July 2, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Dodger Stadium – Los Angeles, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Padres Place Jason Adam On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Padres placed setup man Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 30, with a shoulder strain. Germán Márquez came back from his own IL stint to replace him on the pitching staff.

German Marquez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Padres makes German Marquez announcement before Dodgers series

The San Diego Padres aim to redeem themselves from their debacle against the Chicago Cubs. But they get the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers next.

Jason Adam News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 2

Padres Lose All-Star Reliever to IL Immediately Before Dodgers Series

An oft-injured San Diego Padres relief pitcher was placed on the 15-day injured list immediately before the Padres take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a critical National League West series.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 2

After Historic Embarrassment, The Padres' Season is Over: Column

It’s over. It has to be, right? What else to say about the San Diego Padres’ season following a brutal five game stretch that included a double-digit home loss to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers and then, four games later, the worst loss in franchise history, at the hands of the Chicago Cubs?

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

3 reasons Padres must sell at trade deadline

The San Diego Padres are collapsing at a hard rate. A team that was once over 10 games above .500 is on the verge of falling to below .500 this weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Walker Buehler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Padres’ Walker Buehler hits brutal career low in disastrous start vs. Cubs

Padres right-hander Walker Buehler hit a devastating low point in his career Wednesday, unraveling in a brutal start against the Chicago Cubs that raised serious questions about his current form and future role in San Diego’s rotation.

Adrian Morejon News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Adrian Morejon Shares Honest Take on Padres’ Rumored Trade Target

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Adrian Morejon is a key piece of one of MLB's top bullpens. This season, Padres relievers rank fourth in ERA (3.25), seventh in WHIP (1.24), are tied for eighth in opponent batting average (.233) and are tied for third in strikeouts (356).

Jake Cronenworth News / Field Level Media / June 29

Padres activate IF Jake Cronenworth from concussion IL

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was activated from the concussion injured list on Monday after an eight-week absence. The 32-year-old veteran started at second base Monday night against the host Chicago Cubs.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / June 29

5 Greatest San Diego Padres Hitters of All Time

Even 25 years after his final plate appearance, perennial All-Star outfielder Tony Gwynn remains the greatest hitter in San Diego Padres history. From Gwynn and Dave Winfield through potential future Hall of Fame third basemanManny Machado, the Padres have had plenty of notable hitters throughout the years.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / June 28

The Padres Would Be Foolish Not to Lock Up Adrián Morejón

Adrián Morejón’s rise to one of the best relievers in baseball has been anything but conventional. The San Diego Padres originally envisioned him as a starting pitcher, but in 16 games (eight starts) from 2019 to 2021, he would post a 5.91 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP in 32 innings.

Nick Solak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26