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Diamondbacks defeat Padres as Manny Machado gets hit No. 2,000

Josh Naylor homered, Zac Gallen pitched six strong innings and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled a milestone night for San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado with a 6-3 win on Monday.

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Padres need Tatis Jr. return to MVP form

Friars young star had a rough June at the plate The San Diego Padres’ offense is still trying to find some consistency before heading into the All-Star break next weekend.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 8

Padres star Manny Machado collects his 2,000th career hit

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado led off the fourth inning of Monday night's game against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a single for his 2,000th career hit.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 7

Game 90: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Your game thread for July 7, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 7

Padres Make Massive Yu Darvish and Michael King Announcement

The San Diego Padres are officially welcoming back right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish to the rotation after a painstakingly long injury saga. Nevertheless, the veteran is set to make his long-awaited season debut Monday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 7

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr Had to Cancel Hotel Reservation After Being Named All-Star

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had to cancel his vacation plans for the All-Star break, as he squeaked into the Midsummer Classic through the player balloting system.

Yu Darvish News / Fastball on SI / July 7

San Diego Padres' Yu Darvish Set to Make History For Japanese Pitchers on Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish is set to make baseball history for Japanese players on Monday night when he returns from a season-long injury.

Ethan Salas News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 7

Padres' Ethan Salas Shockingly Named Top Player Expected to Be Traded at Deadline

Baseball executives believe San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most likely top prospects to be traded before the 2025 deadline, per Jim Bowden of The Athletic.

A.J. Preller News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

A.J. Preller Discusses Padres’ Deadline Outlook

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made an appearance on MLB Network Radio this weekend and discussed his thoughts about the roster with the deadline looming at the end of the month.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 7

Padres 'Aren't Afraid' to Trade Their Prospects at Deadline, Says Insider

The San Diego Padres scratched the surface at what could have been their first World Series title in franchise history last season. After ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series and losing several key players to free agency, the Padres still believe they can win the World Series in 2025.

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Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / July 7

Padres' Yu Darvish to make season debut vs. Diamondbacks

There was good news on and off the field for the San Diego Padres on Sunday night. Not only did they win a weekend series with the Texas Rangers by picking up a 4-1 decision, they regained the services of the pitcher who would have been their Opening Day starter before elbow problems sidelined him during spring training.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 7

Fernando Tatis Jr., bullpen lead Padres past Rangers

Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base four times and knocked in the go-ahead run Sunday night as the San Diego Padres captured the rubber game of their weekend series with the visiting Texas Rangers, 4-1.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 7

Padres take final game against Rangers, win series

Kyle Hart returns to San Diego, deals San Diego past Texas Kyle Hart returned from Triple-A El Paso and announced his presence with a dominating performance.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 6

Padres RHP Yu Darvish (elbow) to make season debut on Monday

Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will make his season debut when San Diego hosts the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. The five-time All-Star has been sidelined all season due to elbow inflammation.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

Padres manager reveals when Yu Darvish will make season debut

Yu Darvish is set to make his first big league appearance of 2025.

Jake Cronenworth walks off Rangers in Padres extra-innings win

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Padres GM Announces Trade Plans on Sunday

A.J. Preller was hired on August 6, 2014, as the San Diego Padres’ general manager and is now in his eleventh season at the helm. He immediately reshaped the roster with “Prellerpalooza,” trading for Matt Kemp, Wil Myers and Justin Upton, signing James Shields and landing Craig Kimbrel just before Opening Day.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Padres Looking to Make Major Splash at Trade Deadline: Report

The San Diego Padres entered this MLB season looking to redeem themselves following another early playoff exit. San Diego was one of the better teams in baseball last season, but they ran into the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

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.

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 / 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.

Are the Padres running out of time to win their first title?

Jake Cronenworth walks off Rangers in Padres extra-innings win

Phillies' Ranger Suarez looks for another strong outing vs. Reds

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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.

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.

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.