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Padres Notes: Friars Officially Release Veteran, Michael King Contract Prediction, Fernando Tatis Holding Back

The San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-1, on Monday, netting the team a major divisional victory amid the tight National League West race.

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Padres’ President of Baseball Operations/General Manager AJ Preller made such a bevy of trades at the trade deadline, it’s understandable that the two prospects the Padres acquired went virtually unnoticed.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / August 12

Yu Darvish dominates, Freddy Fermin homers to lead Padres over Giants

Freddy Fermin hit a two-run home run off Logan Webb in the top of the seventh inning, which helped knock the San Francisco Giants starter out of the game and propelled the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win at Oracle Park, Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Padres pull away from Giants with seventh-inning surge

Jake Cronenworth broke a seventh-inning tie with an RBI single, Freddy Fermin followed with a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres rewarded Yu Darvish's sharp effort with a 4-1 road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

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The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Padres' Fernando Tatis Says He's Holding Himself Back From Charging the Mound After HBP

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has been hit by a pitch a total of six times this season. The latest came Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox when right-hander Brayan Bello plunked Tatis with a 94 mph fastball on the left hip.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Padres Had Multiple Backup Plans to Add Hitters if Orioles Trade Fell Through

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller confirmed the Padres had other options at the July 31 deadline if their plans to trade with the Baltimore Orioles for Ryan O'Hearn and Ramon Laureano fell through.

Mike Shildt News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Padres' Mike Shildt Sends Message as $15 Million Decision Nears

The San Diego Padres are going all in for the 2025 season, attempting to dethrone the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the NL West. The Padres made several key additions at the trade deadline, but their most impactful move may have come from within.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Former Yankees Pitcher Says 2025 Padres Best Team He's Ever Been On

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King lauded the Friars squad as one of the best teams that he has been on, primarily pointing out how impressive the team's pitching staff is.

Mike Brosseau News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Padres Officially Release Veteran Infielder After Disappointing Season

The San Diego Padres released third baseman Mike Brosseau on Friday, ending his short stay with the team. Brosseau joined the Padres in the offseason, signing a minor league contract.

Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / August 11

Padres' Dylan Cease receives $21 million free agent prediction

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease receives a $21 million free agent prediction.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

How Padres will surpass Dodgers in NL West

The San Diego Padres once again made a flurry of moves at the MLB trade deadline. The Padres’ ultra-aggressive general manager, AJ Preller, left no stone unturned in hopes of another deep playoff run.

Mason Miller News / Sporting News / August 11

Padres' Mason Miller breaks silence on potential switch to starting rotation

San Diego Padres All-Star Mason Miller breaks his silence on a potential switch to the starting rotation.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Rival Coach Gives Padres Ultimate Praise: 'Best Bullpen' in MLB

The San Diego Padres got a major compliment from Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who championed the team's bullpen, which he labeled as the best in MLB.

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Gavin Sheets News / Gaslamp Ball / August 11

Padres made a tough decision on Gavin Sheets

The San Diego Padres made a tough decision involving Gavin Sheets and the amount of playing time he will receive moving forward. The sudden loss of at-bats

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 11

Padres Notes: Ethan Salas Injury Update, Mason Miller Talks Moving to Rotation, Massive Series Win

The San Diego Padres got a massive series win against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, beating the American League East team 6-2. In other news, relief pitcher Mason Miller addressed a potential move to the starting rotation after getting traded to the Padres at the deadline.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / August 11

Yu Darvish, Padres renew acquaintances with Giants in big series

A postseason-type pitching matchup will get the ball rolling on a three-game series with potential playoff ramifications when Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres take on Logan Webb and the host San Francisco Giants on Monday.

Michael King News / Sporting News / August 10

Padres' Michael King gets encouraging contract extension update

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King gets an encouraging contract extension update amid his return from injury.

Dylan Cease News / Sporting News / August 10

Padres' Dylan Cease gets important contract extension update

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease gets an important contract extension update.

San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 10

Padres’ attempt at hidden ball trick backfired spectacularly

The San Diego Padres tried to pull the hidden ball trick on the Boston Red Sox during Saturday’s game at Petco Park in San Diego, Ca. Unfortunately for them, they screwed it up by not knowing the rules.

Ramon Laureano News / Field Level Media / August 10

Ramon Laureano, Padres seek series win vs. Red Sox

Ramon Laureano's goal in the bottom of the 10th inning Saturday night was to hit a game-winning, three-run homer. But the San Diego Padres were more than happy to settle for an RBI single that walked off the visiting Boston Red Sox 5-4, giving the Padres a chance to take the series in Sunday afternoon's rubber game.

Mike Brosseau News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Padres release struggling infielder

The Padres released infielder Mike Brosseau from his minor league contract on Friday, as initially reported by the Mad Friars website. Brousseau inked his deal with San Diego back in December, but didn’t receive any time on the active roster during his stint in the organization.