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Padres look to ride momentum of 9th-inning fireworks against Nationals

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres look to carry over their Friday night finish when they play the middle game of their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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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.

Manny Machado News / Gaslamp Ball / July 18

Padres return from All-Star break with 7-2 win over Nationals

Manny Machado hits first grand slam of season for San Diego Manny Machado hit the first grand slam home run of the 2025 season for the San Diego Padres in the top of the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 18

Padres surrender lead, then answer in ninth to beat Nationals

Manny Machado's grand slam highlighted a five-run ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Friday night after losing a 2-0 lead.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / July 18

Game 97: San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals

Your game thread for July 18, 2025. Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC Watch: Padres TV Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 18

Padres at the All-Star break

Notes from week 16 The San Diego Padres finished the unofficial first half of the season with a series win versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Ryan Bergert was called up for the first game and pitched 4.2 innings, allowing three hits and two runs with seven strikeouts in 82 pitches.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres Predicted to Land All-Star Outfielder in Blockbuster Trade Deadline Deal

The MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching. With two weeks until the deadline on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. ET, teams essentially have two weeks to augment their roster with transactions that positively impact the fortunes of a possible World Series run.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres, Dodgers Expected to Compete for $5.25 Million Pitcher at Deadline

It's always fun when the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres compete versus one another on the field. While there's a level of respect between some of the players in the rivalry, there's also a real hatred which has only been enhanced over the last two seasons.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres Reliever Says Surprise Pitcher Has Been Best Lefty in National League

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam believes teammate Adrian Morejon has been the best left-handed pitcher in baseball this season. Morejon received the first All-Star selection of his career this season after starters Chris Sale and Zack Wheeler backed out of the game.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 18

Padres Notes: Friars Make Roster Move, Want All-Star Outfielder, Top Trade Target Won’t Cost Much

The San Diego Padres reversed a move they made just before the All-Star break, reinstating Gavin Sheets from the paternity list and sending catcher Luis Campusano back down to Triple-A.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 17

Padres have eyes squared on playoff run as they visit Nationals

The San Diego Padres resume their playoff push when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday. San Diego opens the second half 5 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West and a half-game ahead of the San Francisco Giants for the final NL wild-card spot.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

Padres All-Star Calls Clayton Kershaw 'The Best in The Game'

San Diego Padres reliever Jason Adam is a bit older than your typical first-time All-Star. At 33, his relief appearance in Tuesday's All-Star Game in Atlanta marked the culmination of 952.1 innings pitched across six levels of professional baseball since 2011.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

Former Padres Trade Deadline Acquisition Dealt to AL Contender

Former San Diego Padres utility man Adam Frazier is returning to the Kansas City Royals, who acquired him via a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Royals sent the Pirates minor leaguer Cam Devanney in a straight swap.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

Padres Won't Have to Give Up Much for $50 Million All-Star Outfielder: Report

The San Diego Padres are still yet to make a move to fill their hole in left field with just two weeks before the MLB trade deadline, though one of the names heavily linked with them is yet to make a move and could be available for cheap.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

1 fatal flaw San Diego Padres must address before 2025 MLB trade deadline

The San Diego Padres are having a good season, coming into the post-All-Star break. Currently, San Diego is 52-44 entering the second half of the season.

Jackson Merrill News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 17

NL West Rival Expects Padres' Jackson Merrill to Figure Things Out: 'He's a Superstar'

The San Diego Padres are ready to start the second half of the season with a 52-44 record and currently second in the National League West. They have been doing so recently while superstar Jackson Merrill has been in a mighty slump, currently hitting just .167 in his last 20 appearances.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

Padres’ first-half takeaways: patchwork starting rotation and bottom of the order struggles

The odds are high that A.J. Preller will be active on the trade market before the July 31 deadline. The San Diego Padres are in a difficult position. They had a decent week, going 4-3 and leading the final Wild Card spot by a half game.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / July 16

San Diego Padres first half review

The pitching has carried the team The ceremonial first half of the season ended on Sunday and the All-Star break introduces the second half of the MLB season.

Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 16

Three potential landing spots for Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna

Which teams could use Marcell Ozuna? Here are three potential landing spots.

Braves No. 1 pitching prospect receives promotion

Braves get fantastic injury news ahead of All-Star Game

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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.

MLB 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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Fernando Tatis Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s message to San Diego ahead of third All-Star Game

The San Diego Padres are one of the few MLB teams this season that sent at least five players to the Midsummer Classic. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. snuck in as an All-Star, but there is no question he is an All-Star caliber player as one of the faces of baseball.

Jackson Merrill News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13