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MLB News / Gaslamp Ball / August 4
Game 114: San Diego Padres at Arizona Diamondbacks 
San Diego Padres (58-55) at Arizona Diamondbacks (60-53), August 4, 2026, 6:4o p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Chase Field – Phoenix, Ariz. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Michael King News / Gaslamp Ball / August 4
Padres looking to rebound after series-opening loss to the Snakes
Last night’s San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks game was a well-pitched affair. Brandon Pfaadt was brilliant, allowing just one unearned run over 6.2 innings for the victory. Michael King was not sharp, but did labor through six innings.
The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz
Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?
San Diego Padres News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Padres could void $32 million after pitcher's rehab setback
The San Diego Padres looked like they could get starting pitchers Nick Pivetta and Joe Musgrove back for the postseason push. Pivetta made a rehab start on Tuesday for the Lake Elsinore Storm, but he exited after just 14 pitches and went to the dugout in frustration.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 4
Padres Manager Hints at 'Difficult' Conversations With Roster Move Looming
After a successful trade deadline for the San Diego Padres, the team now has some decisions to make around the roster. The Padres traded for multiple pitchers, including two starters: Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers and Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants.
Alex Dickerson News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 4
Former Padres Outfielder Suddenly Retires at 36
It's been seven years since Poway native Alex Dickerson last played for his hometown team. It's been four years since he played a major league game for anyone.
Nick Pivetta News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Padres SP Nick Pivetta’s first rehab appearance turns into immediate injury disaster
It seems like the San Diego Padres are not allowed to have nice things. In what was supposed to be a great day for the organization, after two successful MLB trade deadline trades and great injury news, turns out to be a disaster.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 4
Padres Tried, Failed to Address One Key Issue at Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline has passed, with the San Diego Padres coming out as a better baseball team after the fact. San Diego landed multiple pitchers to help bolster the depth of the team, including two starters and one reliever.
Joe Musgrove News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Padres’ Joe Musgrove takes crucial step toward return from Tommy John injury
A healthy Joe Musgrove does wonders for the San Diego Padres. After missing all of the 2025 season and all of the 2026 season to this point, Musgrove is pitching in a rehab game for the Lake Elsinore Storm on Tuesday.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 4
Padres Could Move Fernando Tatis Jr. to Infield Full-Time
The San Diego Padres like what they've seen out of right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., who's shown his versatility this season by making 41 appearances as the team's second baseman.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4
Padres’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The San Diego Padres deserve credit for addressing their biggest weakness at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. General manager A.J. Preller landed two proven starting pitchers in Robbie Ray and Casey Mize, dramatically improving a rotation that desperately needed reinforcements behind Michael King.
A.J. Preller News / Athlon Sports / August 4
A.J. Preller Delivers Message After Padres Trade Deadline
San Diego Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller made it clear he has no regrets about the club's aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline, defending the organization's willingness to sacrifice top prospects in pursuit of a championship.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 4
'Good vibes' for D-backs as they battle Padres for wild card
After an eventful trade deadline day, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks return to the business of stalking the final two National League wild-card spots Tuesday in Phoenix.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Padres Acquire Hunter Stratton, Move Jason Adam To 60-Day IL
The Pirates and Padres have each announced that right-hander Hunter Stratton has been traded to San Diego for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore. Both players have been assigned to Triple-A by their new teams, and the Padres moved Jason Adam from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Stratton.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres make buzzer-beater trade, snag Casey Mize from Tigers
Just when it looked like the MLB trade deadline was over, the San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers agreed to a buzzer-beater trade that may greatly benefit the Padres' rotation for the remainder of this season.
Michael King News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Padres Looking Into Market For Left-Handed Bats
The Padres are trying to add a left-handed bat in the next two hours. Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports they’ve had discussions with the Twins about Trevor Larnach.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3
Padres acquire former Cy Young winner in trade with Giants
San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller has made his first move of the trade deadline, and it’s a much-needed one. The Padres are finalizing a deal that will send San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray to San Diego, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Robbie Ray News / Yardbarker / August 3
Giants continue selling, trade Robbie Ray to division rival Padres
According to ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, Ray is heading from San Francisco to the San Diego Padres.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres reportedly eyeing pair of unlikely trade targets
General manager A.J. Preller is no stranger to finding creative ways to improve the San Diego Padres. His latest rumored trade targets would fall under that umbrella.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2
Padres keep surging with strong 2nd inning to hold off Giants
Jackson Merrill belted a two-run homer during a four-run second inning Sunday and the San Diego Padres won for the eighth time in nine games, holding off the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Adrian Morejon News / Yardbarker / August 2
Padres' Adrian Morejon generating plenty of trade interest
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller is generating a great deal of interest on the trade front. However, another reliever may be on the move ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline instead.
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / August 3
Padres slam teams with major Mason Miller trade news
The Padres star closer has been linked to multiple teams in recent weeks, mainly the New York Yankees.
San Diego Padres News / Just Baseball / July 31
If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets?
After dropping five of their first seven games of the second half, the San Diego Padres seemed like prime sell candidates. But after sweeping the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, they are a game over .500 and have re-entered the buyers’ conversation. Is buying at this year’s deadline the smart thing to do?
Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker / July 30
Trade market getting larger for Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta
The list of teams interested in New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is increasing.
Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 29
Fernando Tatis Jr. achieves career-first in Padres' win vs. Rockies
In the middle of his seventh season, Tatis accomplished something many players go their entire career without ever experiencing on Tuesday night.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29
Three first basemen the Phillies should consider trading for
With Major League Baseball's trade deadline (Aug. 3, 6 PM EST) less than a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies are primed to add to a roster desperate
San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / July 27
Padres' Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill have been a powerful offensive duo in July
Machado and Merrill have finally found their groove in July.
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