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Padres plan to get creative with pitching; rematch vs. Rockies is next

It's back to the TBD portion of the show for the San Diego Padres entering Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies. With the Padres' rotation in flux after a spate of injuries and ineffective outings from pitchers not named Michael King, manager Craig Stammen is employing a tactic often used by A.J.

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Padres Notes: SD Asked About Yankees Prospect, Has Mason Miller Trade Message, Xander Bogaerts Trade Update

The San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies, 8-7, in walk-off fashion Tuesday evening and improved to 54-53. In a wild back-and-forth game, the Padres got the last laugh on a Xander Bogaerts walk-off sacrifice fly.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies

In the middle of his seventh season, Tatis accomplished something many players go their entire career without ever experiencing on Tuesday night.

Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July

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Xander Bogaerts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Padres’ Xander Bogaerts plays hero in stunning finish to Rockies game

Tuesday’s wild 8-7 walk-off win versus the Colorado Rockies perfectly encapsulates the mercurial nature of the 2026 San Diego Padres. The home team jumped

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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. sets new career-high in barnburner vs. Rockies

Fernando Tatis Jr. may be producing modest power numbers, but the San Diego Padres star right fielder is still collecting plenty of base hits. He totaled a career-high five of them in Tuesday’s 8-7 walk-off victory versus the Colorado Rockies.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Xander Bogaerts News / Field Level Media / July 29

Xander Bogaerts' walk-off sac fly lifts Padres past Rockies

Xander Bogaerts' sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night enabled the San Diego Padres to outlast the visiting Colorado Rockies 8-7.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Padres manager Craig Stammen gets ejected for arguing over Xander Bogaerts at-bat

The San Diego Padres endured a chaotic fourth inning Tuesday vs. the Colorado Rockies when manager Craig Stammen was ejected after two arguments with the umpiring crew during the same Xander Bogaerts at-bat.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 28

Game 107: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres

Colorado Rockies (42-65) at San Diego Padres (53-53), July 28, 2026, 6:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 28

MLB Insider Has Unfortunate Xander Bogaerts Trade Update for Padres

With the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, few teams are drawing as much attention as the San Diego Padres. The Padres are right at .500 and sit 1.5 games back in the crowded National League wild-card race.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Padres’ Mason Miller makes goal before trade deadline extremely clear

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has been mentioned in trade rumors. However, it remains to be seen if the Padres will strongly consider moving Miller.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 28

Mason Miller Predicted to Land With Padres' Rival in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

San Diego Padres star Mason Miller has been one of the most talked-about players as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. Miller has put together an incredible season so far, recording an 0.82 ERA over 43.2 innings of work.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / July 28

Padres open two-game set with Rockies looking to keep momentum

The San Diego Padres have won three games in a row and will look to make that four games with a win against the Colorado Rockies who have a 2-4 record coming into the two-game series at Petco Park.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Yankees won’t trade for Manny Machado to make Mason Miller deal happen

The New York Yankees are looking to add some pieces ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. New York has been linked to San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller.

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Adrian Morejon News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 28

Padres Predicted to Deal All-Star Reliever in Blockbuster Trade Before Deadline

The San Diego Padres haven't made a decision about whether they will be buyers or sellers ahead of next week's trade deadline. Either way, one player they may end up moving is All-Star left-handed pitcher Adrian Morejon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for

With Major League Baseball's trade deadline (Aug. 3, 6 PM EST) less than a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies are primed to add to a roster desperate

Mets are reportedly desperate to get rid of one player

Yankees' buzz around a Francisco Lindor trade is getting harder to ignore

Interesting Rafael Devers twist emerges ahead of the trade deadline

Unexpected pitcher emerging as trade piece for Marlins

Emerson Hancock emerges as top trade chip for Mariners ahead of deadline

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 27

Padres host Rockies with wild-card race tightening

While many national baseball writers craft trades involving various Padres dealt to teams they see as playoff contenders, the National League wild-card race has turned back in the Padres' favor.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 27

Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July

Machado and Merrill have finally found their groove in July.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Padres Trading Mason Miller

CJ Abrams trade rumors could derail Nationals’ season

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Mason Miller News / Just Baseball / July 27

Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Padres Trading Mason Miller

We are just one week away from the MLB trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres find themselves in one of the most difficult positions in baseball. Despite sitting two games out of the final National League playoff spot, they sit at .500 and have plenty of questions to answer before the deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 25

Dylan Cease dominates to a monumental level in Blue Jays' win

Rebounding from a rough outing five days earlier, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease was at his best on Saturday.

Why Blue Jays' Myles Straw deserves more recognition

Nathan Lukes' impactful defense a bright spot for struggling Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s request for patience amid struggles isn't feasible

Phillies could turn to old friend in quest for bullpen help

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San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 25

Padres Reveal Nick Pivetta, Joe Musgrove Updates After Marlins Game

The San Diego Padres received encouraging news for their pitching staff following Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, as right-handers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove both cleared another important step in their recoveries.