San Diego Padres: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nick Pivetta News / Field Level Media / August 2

Nick Pivetta deals, new-look Padres beat the Cardinals

Nick Pivetta allowed just one hit in seven innings and Jackson Merrill capped a four-run fifth inning with a two-run single as the San Diego Padres beat the visiting St.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Tyler Wade designated for assignment for second time this season

The Padres designated infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade for assignment and optioned reliever Ron Marinaccio before tonight’s game. San Diego had already designated Martín Maldonado and Trenton Brooks for assignment last night.

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 1

Game 110: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for August 1, 2025. St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres, August 1, 2025, 6:40 p.m. PST Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres' Role for Mason Miller Revealed By Team Insider

After their trade deadline moves on Thursday, the San Diego Padres have put together the strongest bullpen in MLB. San Diego has been battling to hold on to one of the NL Wild Card spots and are only three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the NL West.

San Diego Padres News / Sport Relay / August 1

Padres Attempt to Trade Their Way to the Top

The 2025 Trade Deadline may as well have been D-Day for the San Diego Padres front office. In total, 22 players were moved on the day of the deadline. Padres GM AJ Preller is used to getting creative every year when it comes to trading, and this year was no different.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres' AJ Preller Has Epic Quote to Wild Trade Deadline

President of baseball operations A.J. Preller was up to his usual tricks on Thursday afternoon, wheeling and dealing as he aims to improve the roster. The San Diego Padres entered the MLB trade deadline with clear holes at catcher, left field, and the back end of the rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres Make Massive Roster Move, Overhaul Squad Ahead of Friday’s Game

The San Diego Padres made a massive roster move after their Thursday deadline deals, activating Mason Miller, Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano, JP Sears and Freddy Fermin after optioning Ron Marinaccio and designating Tyler Wade for assignment earlier.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres Tried to Acquire Mackenzie Gore From Nationals in Potential Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

The San Diego Padres thought they won when they acquired four-time All-Star outfielder Juan Soto in a trade with the Washington Nationals at the deadline in 2022.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres GM Reveals Why Friars Didn't Trade Dylan Cease

The San Diego Padres got plenty of deals done ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but the team didn't part with starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who was one of the hottest names in the rumor mill.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres Make Major Roster Move Following Busy Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres announced a major roster move following their active trade deadlne. They optioned the recently acquired Will Wagner to Triple-A El Paso, while designating infielder Trenton Brooks and veteran catcher Martin Maldonado for assignment.

A.J. Preller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Padres GM A.J. Preller proves he’s ‘king of deadline’ with historic trade spree

Three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, it certainly wasn’t surprising to see the San Diego Padres pull a few trades before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.

Leo De Vries News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres GM Gets Honest About Trading Top Prospect Leo De Vries in Deadline Shocker

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller spoke about the decision to trade former Padres No. 1 prospect Leo De Vries at Thursday's deadline. The Padres shipped out De Vries — and three top-30 pitching prospects — to the Athletics Thursday morning, bringing in All-Star closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Full Padres Trade Deadline Haul After Wild Day That Involved 22 Players, 5 Trades

The San Diego Padres had an active deadline, making several huge trades to strengthen their roster heading into August. The biggest trade of the day came in the morning, when the Padres shipped off four top-30 prospects to the Athletics for All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 1

Padres Notes: Friars Win Deadline, Make Shocking Trades, Why Wasn’t Dylan Cease Moved?

The San Diego Padres had a historic deadline, bringing in seven players to fill their needs while emptying a third of their Top-30 prospects. The headliner of the bunch of new arrivals is clearly former Athletic Mason Miller, who the Padres had to sacrifice No.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Trade-happy A's building something special

A flurry of deals Thursday highlighted a busy MLB trade deadline. While many position players and starting pitchers were dealt, the theme of this year's deadline was postseason contenders adding to their bullpen.

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San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 1

With new additions, Padres seek to subdue Cardinals

If the San Diego Padres are contending, it's a given that general manager A.J. Preller is going for it. After making five trades on Thursday, Preller showed he is swinging for the fences to bring the franchise its first World Series title.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 1

AJ Preller, Padres make moves for now AND later on deadline day

San Diego fills out roster with much-needed additions to prepare for playoff push No one can accuse the San Diego Padres and their General Manager AJ Preller of being boring.

San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / August 1

The Padres, Once Again, Steal the Deadline Headlines

There’s reckless driving, then there’s going 130 mph the wrong way down a one-way street. Padres GM A.J. Preller is the one behind the wheel, texting and changing the music.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline

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San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / August 1

Padres Complete Their Lineup with Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller continues to approach this trade deadline with unprecedented tenacity. After acquiring star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics, he swung a huge deal with the Baltimore Orioles to get two impact hitters.

Ryan O'Hearn News / Yardbarker / August 1

Padres stay busy at trade deadline, add coveted power bat

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Leo De Vries News / Yardbarker / August 1

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Yu Darvish stifles Mets in Padres' shutout victory

Gavin Sheets belted a two-run homer and Yu Darvish hurled seven scoreless innings as the San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Mets with a 5-0 shutout on Wednesday afternoon.