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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.

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Padres 2B Jake Cronenworth’s instant reaction to walk-off hit vs. Rangers

The San Diego Padres are all smiles on this Fourth of July after crapping out a comeback victory, beating the Texas Rangers 3-2 one extra innings at Petco Park.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 4

Padres provide fireworks on Fourth of July, walk-off Rangers

Jake Cronenworth delivers game-winning hit to drive in Jackson Merrill in 10th The San Diego Padres had the bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning and Xander Bogaerts cramped up on a first-pitch strike.

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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Predicting Padres’ next big trade before deadline

The San Diego Padres have cooled off after a hot start to the 2025 season. The Padres were one of Major League Baseball’s best teams out of the gate, but have not maintained it.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 4

Game 87: San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers

Your game thread for July 4, 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 4

Padres Targeting Catcher at Trade Deadline, Could Bring Back All-Star

The San Diego Padres are targeting an offensive upgrade at catcher ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline could bring back former Padre Gary Sanchez, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Manny Machado Sends Message After Exciting Career News

Third baseman Manny Machado is in his seventh season as a member of the San Diego Padres and his fourteenth overall in MLB. Drafted third overall by the

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 4

Padres Linked to $10.9 Million All-Star From NL West Rival in Potential Trade

The San Diego Padres have been linked to Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor ahead of this season’s trade deadline, per CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson.

Mike Shildt News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 4

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.

Xander Bogaerts News / CBSSports.com / July 4

Padres' Xander Bogaerts finally finding his stride again, plus more MLB notes

Bogaerts is regaining his form in Year 3 of a $280 million deal

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.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3

Padres notes: two-win road trip as they cling to Wild Card spot

Notes on Week 14 The San Diego Padres had a six-game road trip through Cincinnati and Philadelphia, losing four of the six games with a doubleheader on the last day in Philly due to the previous game being rained out.

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.

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4 Padres’ prospects who must be untouchable in trade talks

The San Diego Padres are in the midst of a difficult stretch where they are playing around .500 baseball. It is still too early to tell if the Padres will be buyers or sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline.

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.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Padres' Manny Machado Announces World Baseball Classic Decision

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado will play for his native Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, he announced Tuesday. Machado, a four-time, top-five finisher in Most Valuable Player voting, is slashing .293/.354/.477 with 13 home runs and 20 doubles this season for the Padres.

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.

Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Padres Make Manny Machado Request Before Phillies Game

Manny Machado, San Diego Padres third baseman, is in his fourteenth major-league season and is renowned for his power and glove at the hot corner. Machado

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 23