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Royals, Padres look to rebound from disappointing first half of season

Royals, Padres look to rebound from disappointing first half of season

Both the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals have underachieved thus far in 2026. Coming out of the All-Star break, the two look for a positive restart when they open a three-game series Friday night at Kansas City.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

Padres must play with urgency after the All-Star break

Major League Baseball has reached the ceremonial halfway point of the 2026 season with the San Diego Padres firmly entrenched as the worst offensive team in baseball with a .500 record.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

Arizona Complex League ends soon; Kash Mayfield, Ethan Salas in Futures Game

Minor league baseball entered the All-Star break with multiple members of the San Diego Padres’ prospect list struggling through the 2026 season. The two

Nick Schnell News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
Padres Officially Release Former Rays, Nationals Outfielder Amid All-Star Break

Padres Officially Release Former Rays, Nationals Outfielder Amid All-Star Break

The San Diego Padres released a former first-round pick outfielder from the organization amid the All-Star break. Outfielder Nick Schnell was released this week, per the team's transaction log on MiLB.com.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Craig Stammen News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
Former Padres Closer Calls Craig Stammen Another Failed ‘Project’

Former Padres Closer Calls Craig Stammen Another Failed ‘Project’

Heath Bell, like most former big league relief pitchers, never got a chance to manage an MLB team. In that regard, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen is the exception to the rule.

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

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.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jokes He Could Get Traded at Deadline

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jokes He Could Get Traded at Deadline

The San Diego Padres are enjoying the All-Star break with a 48-48 record ahead of one of the most pivotal trade deadlines to date. For a team with so much star power and talent on the roster, a .500 record isn't exactly where fans thought that the Friars would be in mid-July.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
3 Padres Most Likely to Be Traded After the All-Star Break

3 Padres Most Likely to Be Traded After the All-Star Break

The San Diego Padres front office has a ton of questions to answer as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller will need to decide whether to push the chips in and buy, or for the Padres to be sellers at the deadline.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
Padres Announce Starting Pitchers For Royals Series to Kick Off Second Half

Padres Announce Starting Pitchers For Royals Series to Kick Off Second Half

The San Diego Padres' push toward a playoff spot begins Friday against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium to open the second half of the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 16
Yankees might lead the race to trade for Mason Miller

Yankees might lead the race to trade for Mason Miller

Given their bullpen woes, they're more than likely to be buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline
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Yankees' Cody Bellinger wins 2026 All-Star Game MVP
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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 16
Padres Notes: SD Makes Roster Move, $3.9 Billion Sale Update, Joe Ryan Trade?

Padres Notes: SD Makes Roster Move, $3.9 Billion Sale Update, Joe Ryan Trade?

The San Diego Padres made a roster move on Wednesday to add left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta to the bereavement list. In a corresponding move, right-hander Jhony Brito was recalled from Triple-A El Paso.

Mason Miller News / Larry Brown Sports / July 15
Mason Miller is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

Mason Miller is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors

One powerhouse team is apparently hoping that the San Diego Padres’ slide continues. The New York Yankees would “love” to trade for Padres star reliever Mason Miller, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported this week.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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.

San Diego Padres News / New Baseball Media / July 15
2026 MLB First-Half Recap: San Diego Padres

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: San Diego Padres

After two consecutive playoff berths, the postseason is not guaranteed for the Padres by any stretch of the imagination. The Padres’ offense stalled at times this season, which is why, entering the break, the club was last in runs scored.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15
Padres Make Unfortunate Roster Move Amid All-Star Break

Padres Make Unfortunate Roster Move Amid All-Star Break

The San Diego Padres have announced a roster move amid the All-Star break. The team announced that they placed left-handed pitcher Wandy Peralta on the Bereavement List.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
 The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
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 The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
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 The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz
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 The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 16
Three teams that could shake up the MLB trade deadline

Three teams that could shake up the MLB trade deadline

The hunt for the 2026 MLB postseason could be one for the ages. All but seven teams are within 4.5 games of a playoff spot as the unofficial second half will get underway.

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline
Tarik Skubal could be traded to a surprising team
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Rob Manfred News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 15
Padres' $3.9 Billion Sale Has Updated Timeline From MLB Commissioner

Padres' $3.9 Billion Sale Has Updated Timeline From MLB Commissioner

The sale of the San Diego Padres is getting closer to its completion, announced Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 14
Padres Connected to 3 Players From Angels in Potential Blockbuster Trade

Padres Connected to 3 Players From Angels in Potential Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres have many needs to address ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Two of the biggest priorities involve adding to the starting rotation and bringing in more offensive help.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14
Predicting Padres’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

Predicting Padres’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The San Diego Padres have reached the point where difficult decisions can no longer be avoided. If the front office commits to selling before the July 31 trade deadline, only one player should generate interest outside of closer Mason Miller, and that is left-handed reliever Adrian Morejon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14
Five NL teams under most pressure before MLB trade deadline

Five NL teams under the most pressure before the MLB trade deadline

When this time of year hits on the Major League Baseball calendar, pressure can be defined in many different ways.

Andrew Painter's struggles for Phillies are cautionary tale for MLB
Padres' Ty France has been productive in first half of the season
Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker wins, spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night
The 'Active 100-RBI MLB season leaders' quiz
Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / July 14
Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline

Should this elite reliever be the Yankees' top priority ahead of the 2026 trade deadline?

Three relievers the Pirates should target ahead of trade deadline
Yankees' Ben Rice reacts to being booed during Home Run Derby
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Ty France News / Yardbarker / July 13
Padres' Ty France has been productive in first half of the season

Padres' Ty France has been productive in first half of the season

First baseman Ty France put up a productive first-half performance for the San Diego Padres, whose bat became vital when Jake Cronenworth landed on the

Ty France powers Padres past Blue Jays in back-and-forth game
Yankees make franchise history with third straight comeback in series sweep
Mason Miller’s future gets a notable update ahead of the trade deadline
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The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
Manny Machado News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Manny Machado Reveals Padres' True Focus Before Trade Deadline

Manny Machado Reveals Padres' True Focus Before Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres are 48-48 after taking two of three against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manny Machado played a big piece to Sunday's win, going 3-for-4, recording one run scored and one RBI.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12
Padres score twice in eighth to rally past Blue Jays

Padres score twice in eighth to rally past Blue Jays

Ty France's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday snapped a tie and lifted the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 12
Padres ride unconventional offensive effort into finale vs. Jays

Padres ride unconventional offensive effort into finale vs. Jays

Given the way the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres have struggled to score this year, an 8-7 game at any point in the teams' weekend series probably wasn't on many Bingo cards.

Ty France News / Field Level Media / July 12
Ty France powers Padres past Blue Jays in back-and-forth game

Ty France powers Padres past Blue Jays in back-and-forth game

Ty France's solo homer snapped a tie in the bottom of the sixth inning Saturday night as the San Diego Padres outlasted the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 8-7.

San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 5
Padres stuck between rock and hard place before trade deadline

Padres stuck between rock and hard place as trade deadline approaches

The 2026 season is quickly slipping away from the San Diego Padres. The Padres entered Sunday with a 43-45 record, having lost eight consecutive games.

Report sheds light on Mets' trade-deadline plans after Steve Cohen comments
Yankees trade-deadline needs and plans revealed
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Freddy Fermin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Padres Place Randy Vásquez, Freddy Fermin On Injured List

Padres Place Randy Vásquez, Freddy Fermin On Injured List

The Padres are placing starter Randy Vásquez on the 15-day injured list and catcher Freddy Fermin on the 10-day IL, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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