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Padres Make Surprise Roster Move, Add Pitcher to Rotation Ahead of Tuesday’s Game vs Marlins

The San Diego Padres have recalled right-hander Stephen Kolek and southpaw Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alek Jacob has been optioned and right-hander Bryan Hoeing will head to Triple-A El Paso.

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Padres trade deadline shopping list: catching upgrade?

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Xander Bogaerts News / Gaslamp Ball / 4 hours ago

The real Xander Bogaerts is showing up?

Padres shortstop has shown up It is only fair. When a fan base spends the better part of two and a half seasons questioning the wisdom of giving a lot of money to a free agent who then is mired in mediocrity and injury but then breaks out and shows what they are made of, we acknowledge we could have been wrong.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / 8 hours ago

Ninth inning rally by Padres comes up short

San Diego drops game to Miami, 4-3 The San Diego Padres entered the top of the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins, trailing 4-1. The San Diego offense

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / 12 hours ago

Game 101: San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins

Your game thread for July 22, 2025. Location: loanDepot Park, Miami, FL Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / 14 hours ago

Padres Expected to Compete With Dodgers, Others for $4.175 Million All-Star Outfielder

The San Diego Padres are in the running for a left-handed hitter who would strengthen the roster's biggest weakness: The outfield. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan is having another strong season, and at the age of 27, he is delivering current production with a long runway of reliable play.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Writer mentions Padres’ 2-time All-Star as possible trade candidate

The San Diego Padres are coming off a narrow 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday night. The Marlins are a scrappy team, and the Padres’ pitching staff was able to keep them from scoring more than one run.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

MLB Insider suggests intriguing Padres buy/sell trade deadline strategy

With the trade deadline looming and playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the San Diego Padres could take a path few contenders consider — buying and selling at the same time.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / 17 hours ago

Padres May Not Make Major Change at Catcher After All: Report

The San Diego Padres are dealing with a catcher conundrum after Martin Maldonado and Elias Diaz have struggled to get going offensively. The Padres are not getting production from the catcher spot in the lineup, which has tended to hinder the offense's momentum as a whole.

Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / 19 hours ago

Padres Notes: Trade Deadline Prediction, Yu Darvish Gets Honest on Retirement, Pitcher Joins Team

The San Diego Padres won their series opener against the Miami Marlins, 2-1, on Monday. Jackson Merrill returned from illness and scored the first run of the game in the top of the second inning.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 22

Behind loaded bullpen, Padres seek series win in Miami

If the San Diego Padres make the playoffs this year, their bullpen will likely count as a primary factor. The Padres, who lead the majors in bullpen ERA (3.15) and saves (35), are set to face the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 21

Padres revert back to form, beat Marlins 2-1

San Diego pitching holds up against Miami to get back-to-back wins Randy Vasquez made his 20th start of the season for the San Diego Padres when they started a three-game series against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, Monday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Padres' bullpen shuts down Marlins

Four Padres relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings as San Diego defeated the host Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night in their series opener. The Padres, who are a victory away from their fourth straight winning three-game series, produced just five hits.

San Diego Padres News / Wrestling on SI / July 21

WWE To Reportedly Earn Massive Sum For Hosting Survivor Series In San Diego

WWE will potentially earn up to $5 million to bring its annual Survivor Series event to San Diego this November. A new report by Wrestlenomics indicates that the Touring Marketing District in San Diego will account for $650,000 of the overall budget and that the San Diego Padres will pay $4.25 million in other expenses.

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Yu Darvish News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 21

Padres' Yu Darvish Thought He Would Have to Retire Amid Elbow Injury Concerns

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish thought he may have had to retire during his injury struggles which caused him to miss most of the first half of the 2025 season.

MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 21

Game 100: San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins

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Mitch Keller News / Gaslamp Ball / July 21

Padres should target Pirates Mitch Keller as rotation addition

Friars are expected to be active at the trade deadline. The San Diego Padres are rested and ready for the second half of the 2025 baseball season. Slowly, the starting rotation is getting healthy.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 21

Why Padres’ Manny Machado is not in favor of ABS challenge system

There is a growing conversation around robot umps and the implementation of an automatic balls and strikes system in MLB. Fans saw this on display at the MLB All-Star Game, and they could see it on display sometime soon on a regular basis.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / July 20

Xander Bogaerts, Padres pour it on early to beat Nationals

Xander Bogaerts had a first-inning grand slam among his two hits, Nick Pivetta pitched six strong innings and the San Diego Padres beat the host Washington Nationals 8-1 on Sunday, taking the rubber game of the series.

Jackson Merrill News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Padres Announce Jackson Merrill News After Removal From Lineup

Outfielder Jackson Merrill is in his second season as a member of the San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old star was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and earned a call-up to the big-league roster ahead of the 2024 season.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Fernando Tatis Jr. nails runner at third with great throw

Fernando Tatis Jr. heard about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s big throw on Friday night and decided to remind everyone of what he can do. Tatis’ San Diego Padres were leading the Washington Nationals 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Marcell Ozuna News / Yardbarker / July 16

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Manny Machado News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16

Manny Machado called out on first ABS challenge in MLB All-Star history

Manny Machado was a historic victim during Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic. The San Diego Padres star Machado faced Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal during the first inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Korey Lee News / Yardbarker / July 14

Padres reportedly looking to upgrade this continued weak spot

The San Diego Padres have not had the same primary catcher in consecutive years since Austin Hedges from 2017-20. That may change ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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