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Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres' Yu Darvish 'Knocking On The Door' Of Return

Yu Darvish has yet to pitch this season but the five-time All-Star starting right-hander is reportedly nearing a return. Darvish has been recovering from an elbow injury since spring training.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1

Padres’ Manny Machado makes big World Baseball Classic move

The next World Baseball Classic isn’t until 2026, but teams around the world are beginning to create their rosters for the upcoming tournament. Team USA has already named Aaron Judge as the captain for the upcoming tournament, while other nations are beginning to name their players.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 1

Padres past the halfway point with plenty of questions

The Friars have holes with their roster. The San Diego Padres reached the halfway point of the 2025 season this past weekend. It has been filled with plenty of highs and lows.

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San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 1

The Padres have a couple fast risers in the minors

Braeden Nett and Henry Baez are coming quickly The Padres farm system is not regarded highly in the national view of things. The system is ranked 25th out of 30 teams by The Athletic’s Keith Law, only ahead of the Braves and the Giants in the National League.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 1

Padres-Phillies postponed, clubs to play doubleheader on Wednesday

The Tuesday night game between the San Diego Padres and host Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday.

A.J. Preller News / Gaslamp Ball / July 1

Padres have questions in July

AJ Preller is on the clock to improve the team This is not what Padres fans expected when the season began. The Padres are sitting with a 45-39 record, out of the Wild Card race by a game and the offense has been boring and underperforming for at least the past 45 games.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres Manager Provides Incredible Update on Yu Darvish

From being the presumed Opening Day starter for the San Diego Padres, to being in danger of not making a start before the All-Star break, it has been a tumultuous season for Yu Darvish.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres vs. Phillies Game Postponed, Doubleheader Set for Wednesday

Tuesday night's game featuring the San Diego Padres versus the Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 2, due to inclement weather.

Michael King News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres' Michael King Makes Massive Announcement

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King made a massive announcement over the weekend. King and his wife, Sheila, announced they are expecting their first child.

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

Padres Linked to $8 Million All-Star Ace in Potential Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres are threatening to make a slew of moves ahead of the impending trade deadline at the end of the month, but the Friars have recently been linked to an All-Star ace that would put an already impressive rotation over the top.

Gavin Sheets News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 1

Padres Coach Calls Surprise Player 'Above-Average' Defender

The San Diego Padres have been rumored to go after securing more outfield depth at the trade deadline, but a player who started the season on a minor league contract is now proving to give the Friars more options as to where they can add another hot right-handed bat.

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

Padres Notes: Friars Make Multiple Roster Moves, Linked to All-Star Slugger in Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres were blanked by the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-0, on Monday evening and fell to 45-39 on the year. Ahead of the eventual defeat, San Diego finally called up a starting pitcher who made his 2025 debut after suffering an oblique injury in spring training.

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Jackson Merrill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30

Padres’ Jackson Merrill steals HR with incredible grab vs. Phillies

Jackson Merrill had an incredible moment take place during Monday’s matchup between the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. The highlight took place during the bottom of the third inning.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

MLB teams utilizing new technique to keep runners from stealing

Major League Baseball teams are adapting to rules about pitchers being able to control baserunners, and some appear to have found one that helps to neutralize the run game.

Xander Bogaerts News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 30

Padres Manager Reveals Why Xander Bogaerts Exited Sunday's Loss Early

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced shortstop Xander Bogaerts left Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a "severe cramp" in his left quad, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

Once again, a professional athlete is at the center of a gambling investigation.

Beasley being investigated for alleged gambling related to NBA games

Beasley’s message to Anthony Edwards resurfaces amid his investigation

Recent Beasley report could ultimately ruin the Pistons’ offseason

Jontay Porter was banned for life after a gambling probe last year

...which led to NBA addressing a probe into Terry Rozier in January

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 29

Do the Padres Have the Capital to Be Buyers at the Deadline?

If there’s one thing the San Diego Padres have been known for over the last few seasons, it’s been their aggression at the trade deadline. With the team currently sitting at 44-36 and zero games back from a Wild Card spot, it makes total sense for them to repeat their old ways.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Manny Machado exposes MLB rule flaw by wisely letting fly ball drop

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado showed some serious baseball IQ during his team’s game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, and the heads-up play exposed a flaw in Major League Baseball’s rules.

Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / June 29

Padres' Gavin Sheets looks for encore after game-winning HR vs. Reds

Gavin Sheets is having a career year for the San Diego Padres. And he showed it again Saturday when he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a go-ahead, three-run home run in the seventh inning of the Padres' 6-4 comeback win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Gavin Sheets News / Field Level Media / June 28

Gavin Sheets blast lifts Padres past Reds

Gavin Sheets hit a three-run home run and two doubles to lead the visiting San Diego Padres to a 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. The Padres trailed 4-3 in the seventh when reliever Lyon Richardson ran into trouble.

Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28