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Game 89: San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 6

David Morgan starts on Sunday; Padres get three All-Stars

Lifelong Padre fan gets to open on Sunday The San Diego Padres named reliever David Morgan as their opener for Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Stephen Kolek News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 6

Padres Recall Starting Pitcher, Option Stephen Kolek In Surprise Move

The San Diego Padres recalled left-handed pitcher Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso, optioning right-hander Stephen Kolek in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 6

Padres Urged to Trade for $65 Million All-Star Slugger in Blockbuster Move

The San Diego Padres have found themselves in the middle of a very close National League Wild Card race. With several teams within two games of the final Wild Card spot, the Padres could find their secret weapon ahead of the trade deadline.

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.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 6

Padres Notes: Ex-Padre Suddenly Retires, Yu Darvish Won’t Return Sunday, Blockbuster Trade Link

The San Diego Padres lost to the Texas Rangers, 7-4, on Saturday evening. The Friars fell to 47-41 on the year. In other news, a former Padres infielder retired from the game of baseball.

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 / Gaslamp Ball / July 6

San Diego watches former catcher lead Texas to win

Kyle Higashioka drives in five runs, Padres fall 7-4 Former San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka went 3-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, scored a run and drove in five runs for the Texas Rangers.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 5

Padres Minor League Update: Week 14

Leo De Vries is going to the Futures Game It was a busy week with the Padres minor league affiliates. Fort Wayne TinCaps shortstop, Leodalis De Vries, was selected as the Padres representative in the All-Star Futures game that will be played during All-Star week in Atlanta.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 5

Padres Manager Has Optimistic Michael King Update, But Still Tempers Expectations

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt provided a positive update on starting pitcher Michael King's injury, but is still cautious in his recovery. King landed on the injured list with a nerve issue on May 25 after the Padres scratched him from his May 24 start against the Atlanta Braves.

San Diego Padres News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Padres' Mike Shildt Announces Yu Darvish News on Saturday

Right-handed starting pitcher Yu Darvish has played twelve seasons in MLB, including four with his current team, the San Diego Padres. Darvish made his major-league debut for the Texas Rangers in 2012 at age 25 after dominating Japan’s Pacific League for seven seasons, posting an ERA below 2.00 each year.

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Xander Bogaerts News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Padres Make Xander Bogaerts Decision Before Rangers Game

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is in his thirteenth major-league season and third with the San Diego Padres. He previously spent ten seasons with the Boston Red Sox, making his debut at age 20 in 2013.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.