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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.

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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.

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

Padres Could Fill Biggest Hole With Blockbuster Trade for $8.7 Million All-Star

CBS Sports' R.J. Anderson listed the San Diego Padres as a potential landing spot for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins. The Padres' left fielder issue remains unsolved with less than a month until the 2025 trade deadline, and it has become as obvious as ever that they need one to retain their playoff spot.

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.

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Padres' Yu Darvish Could Shockingly Make Season Debut This Weekend

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish could make his first pitching appearance of the season in Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. The Padres optioned starting pitcher Matt Waldron to Triple-A after his start last week, recalling relief pitcher Eduarniel Nunez.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

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

Former Padres Pitcher Elects to Leave Phillies, Head to Free Agency

Former San Diego Padres relief pitcher Nabil Crismatt exercised a release clause in his minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies and is a free agent, per Jon Heyman.

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

Padres' Manny Machado Makes Massive Announcement Regarding 2026

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado announced he would represent the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Machado also participated in the WBC in 2017 and 2023, though they fell in the second round in 2017 and the first round in 2023.

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

Padres' $280 Million Contract Named One of MLB's Worst

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller named San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts' contract to be the second-worst contract in MLB. Bogaerts signed an 11-year, $280 million contract with the Padres in 2023.

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

Padres Could Alter NL Landscape in Blockbuster Trade for $50 Million Ace

The San Diego Padres would be in the final National League Wild Card spot if the season ended today, but there is so much more baseball still to be played and the Friars aren't complacent with their current standing in MLB.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3

Demote Robert Suarez, promote Adrian Morejon to get Padres back on track

It is time for a change at the closer position. The San Diego Padres have to be concerned about the state of their bullpen. Too many blown leads late in games as closer Robert Suarez cannot control the strike zone.

Manny Machado News / Gaslamp Ball / July 3

Manny Machado to start for NL All-Star team in Atlanta

Padres superstar can update his resume to read ‘7-time All-Star’ The captain of the San Diego Padres is going to his seventh Mid-Summer Classic as the starting third baseman for the National League All-Star Team.

Dylan Cease News / Gaslamp Ball / July 2

Dylan Cease turns in another rough outing, San Diego falls

Padres lose second game of doubleheader, series to Phillies For the third time in his last four outings, Dylan Cease turned in a less than stellar pitching performance for the San Diego Padres.

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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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.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres' Yu Darvish 'Knocking On The Door' Of Return

Yu Darvish has yet to pitch this season but the five-time All-Star starting right-hander is reportedly nearing a return. Darvish has been recovering from an elbow injury since spring training.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Padres-Phillies postponed, clubs to play doubleheader on Wednesday

The Tuesday night game between the San Diego Padres and host Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday.

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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

MLB teams utilizing new technique to keep runners from stealing

Major League Baseball teams are adapting to rules about pitchers being able to control baserunners, and some appear to have found one that helps to neutralize the run game.

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.

Michael King News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Padres Michael King takes crucial step towards injury return

The San Diego Padres have not been the same without Michael King. The Padres’ ace pitcher suffered a shoulder injury against the Seattle Mariners on May 18 and has not pitched since.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 23