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Padres rally in ninth to take series from Diamondbacks

Ryan O'Hearn tied the game with a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, Jose Iglesias singled in the go-ahead run, and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 in the decisive game of a three-game series on Wednesday in Phoenix.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 7

Ninth inning heroics allow Padres to steal win from Diamondbacks

Ryan O’Hearn made his first impact with the San Diego Padres after being acquired at the trade deadline. O’Hearn came to the plate to leadoff the top of the ninth inning with the San Diego Padres trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-1.

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Mason Miller News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Rival GM Expects Padres' Mason Miller to 'Break' at Some Point, Making A's Winners in Trade

The San Diego Padres spared no expense in trading for relief pitcher Mason Miller, giving up top prospect Leo De Vries and three top pitching prospects.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Named Real Threat to Dethrone Dodgers in NL West By 2 Insiders

After the San Diego Padres pulled off a blockbuster trade deadline, the Friars have been named real threats to the reigning World Series champion’s top spot in the division.

Robert Suarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Robert Suarez shares ‘main goal’ for Padres amid tight NL West race

Robert Suarez isn’t just closing games — he’s helping define the Padres’ postseason mindset. In a thrilling 10-5 extra-innings win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Suarez showcased exactly why San Diego had no interest in moving him at the trade deadline.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Padres release World Series-winning catcher, outright veteran utilityman

Both players were designated for assignment last week in the wake of the Friars making multiple additions ahead of the trade deadline.

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

Padres Considered Trading Leo De Vries for Steven Kwan Before Mason Miller Move

Steven Kwan, San Diego Padre? AJ Preller considered it, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In addition to the Athletics, Preller was also discussing shortstop prospect Leo De Vries with the Cleveland Guardians leading up to the MLB trade deadline last week.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 6

Padres demote Vasquez, activate Cortes…right or wrong move?

Major League Baseball is a cruel business, as the San Diego Padres unceremoniously demoted Randy Vasquez to the minors with no explanation given. The corresponding move was activating newly-acquired Nestor Cortes from the injured list.

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

Padres Officially Release Veteran After Disappointing Season

The San Diego Padres announced Wednesday that they released veteran catcher Martin Maldonado, who was designated for assigment last week. The writing was on the wall when the Padres acquired Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals at last Thursday's trade deadline, upending their catching tandem.

C.J. Widger News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Sign Former Giants Pitcher as Post Trade Deadline Addition

The San Diego Padres signed free agent left-handed pitcher CJ Widger to a minor league contract on Tuesday. This is the second time the Padres have signed Widger to a minor league contract after they signed the southpaw in November 2024.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Padres Notes: Payroll, Miller, Sears

The Padres’ flurry of deadline dealings brought Mason Miller, JP Sears, Ryan O’Hearn, Ramón Laureano, Nestor Cortes, Will Wagner and Freddy Fermin to San Diego.

Forrest Wall News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6

Padres Outfielder Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Outfielder Forrest Wall elected to opt out of his minor league contract with the San Diego Padres after signing with them as a free agent in January, per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel.

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

Padres Notes: Surprise Roster Move, Michael King Return Incoming, Dylan Cease Almost Traded?

The San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 10-5, on Tuesday night in extra innings, giving the Friars a key division win. Before the game, the Padres made a surprise roster move, demoting newly-acquired starting pitcher JP Sears.

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Nestor Cortes News / Field Level Media / August 6

Padres send Nestor Cortes out to face Diamondbacks

When left-hander Nestor Cortes joined San Diego at the trade deadline last week, he marveled at the bullpen that general manager A.J. Preller had assembled.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Padres, Mason Miller get roasted after surrendering clutch HR to Diamondbacks

Heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, Mason Miller was one of the most sought-after commodities on the market. After all, he had been lights out for the Athletics this season, recording 59 strikeouts in just 38.1 innings of work while sporting a 3.76 ERA.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Padres explode for 5 in 11th inning, dump Diamondbacks

Luis Arraez hit a tiebreaking single to spark a five-run 11th inning and the San Diego Padres overcame a pair of two-run homers by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for a 10-5, 11-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Tuesday.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 6

Padres pull away in extras, beat Diamondbacks

Jose Iglesias did his best Manny Machado impression on a one-out ground ball off the bat of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the bottom of the 10th inning. Iglesias fielded the grounder, stepped on third and threw to first base as he was falling into foul territory.