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Padres, Dodgers Could Compete for $12 Million High-Leverage Reliever at Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline looming, the San Diego Padres are seen by the baseball world as a team that will be buying ahead of July 31. The Friars are sitting in the final Wild Card spot ahead of the Cincinnati Reds, but they are far from satisfied as they eye a deeper October run than 2024.

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Yu Darvish makes baseball history with win over Mets

After San Diego Padres fans expressed concern over Yu Darvish, he came back around and made history. On Wednesday, Darvish achieved his 204th career win in both MLB and the Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. As a result, he is the winningest Japanese-born pitcher to play in both leagues.

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Padres Outfielder Has 3-Word Response to Trade Deadline Rumors

Never ask a baseball player on a contending team how they feel before the trade deadline. Ask them afterward. The San Diego Padres are trying to boost their roster on the final day to make trades of the 2025 regular season.

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Padres rumors: San Diego confident in Jarren Duran pursuit

The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and the San Diego Padres are buzzing in the rumor mill. There has been speculation that the franchise plans to add a starting pitcher or a big bat to the lineup.

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Padres Targeting 2.12-ERA Pitcher From NL Contender in Major Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has reporetedly been busy fielding calls from rival executives about a number of their players, none more than two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley.

Yu Darvish News / Field Level Media / July 30

Yu Darvish stifles Mets in Padres' shutout victory

Gavin Sheets belted a two-run homer and Yu Darvish hurled seven scoreless innings as the San Diego Padres completed a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Mets with a 5-0 shutout on Wednesday afternoon.

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Game 109: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

Your game thread for July 30, 2025. Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA Watch: Padres TV, MLB Network Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.

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Why Padres are team to watch ahead of trade deadline

Something is brewing in San Diego. With the trade deadline (6 p.m. ET) rapidly approaching, deals are starting to go down and rumors are at a fever pitch.

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Luis Arraez News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 30

Padres All-Star Infielder Linked to 3 Teams if San Diego Decides to Sell and Buy

The San Diego Padres have some major needs they will need to fill at the deadline and have the best contact hitter in baseball to barter with. First baseman Luis Arraez has been linked to three teams ahead of the July 31 trade deadline by The Athletic: the Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants.

Dylan Cease News / San Diego Padres on SI / July 30

Padres Notes: Dylan Cease Landing Spot Emerges, Friars Targeting NL Reliever, 3-Team Trade Incoming?

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease is among the most sought-after arms ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Cease's contract expires at the end of the season, and this winter, he hits free agency for the first time in his career.

JoJo Romero News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Padres interested in JoJo Romero

The Cardinals’ bullpen should look quite a bit different in 36 hours than it does now. Closer Ryan Helsley is one of the most coveted available relievers and is very likely to move.

Adrian Morejon News / Gaslamp Ball / July 30

Adrian Morejon is even better with his kick-change

Padres might already have their next closer The San Diego Padres possess the best bullpen in baseball. The eight arms that make up the Friars bullpen have a 3.03 ERA.

Manny Machado News / Field Level Media / July 30

Manny Machado's late homer helps Padres finish off Mets

Manny Machado clouted a three-run homer Tuesday night to cap a five-run seventh inning that lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-1 win over the visiting New York Mets.

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Padres score five runs in seventh to beat Mets, 7-1

San Diego takes first two from New York, looks to sweep Wednesday Bryce Johnson stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning with runners at first and second with no outs and the San Diego Padres leading the New York Mets, 2-1.

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Game 108: New York Mets at San Diego Padres

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Padres Make Massive Roster Move, Send Down Key Starter Ahead of Tuesday’s Game

The San Diego Padres are recalling right-hander Ryan Bergert from Triple-A El Paso. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Stephen Kolek was optioned back to Triple-A.

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Padres Get Massive Michael King Update as Trade Deadline Nears

Michael King pitched three innings in a simulated game at Petco Park on Monday. After the outing, the right-handed starting pitcher said he feels fully healed from his long thoracic nerve injury.

Dylan Cease News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Astros add their name into the hat interested in Padres starter

The Astros have the Padres right-hander atop their deadline wish list, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Manny Machado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29

Manny Machado’s blunt response to Padres trade deadline rumors

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is used to hearing trade rumors every season. This season is no different for the veteran, as rumors swirl about what the Padres might do before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline.

Marcell Ozuna News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Padres linked to three-time All-Star slugger

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Anthony Bender News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Padres interested in Anthony Bender

The Padres are one of multiple clubs with trade interest in Marlins right-hander Anthony Bender, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Bender was listed 38th on MLBTR’s most recent ranking of the top 50 trade deadline candidates, and he is a controllable player who isn’t eligible for free agency until after the 2027 season.